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Summary:

The New York Knicks will be without Josh Hart (lumbar spasms) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management/load management) for their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart has been out for nearly three weeks, while Robinson has been sidelined for about a week, though coach Mike Brown indicates Robinson’s absence is primarily for workload management. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a right quad strain. The Cavaliers will also be missing key players, Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot), and De’Andre Hunter is questionable (knee).

News Article:

Knicks Face Cavaliers Opener Short-Handed: Hart and Robinson Out

NEW YORK, NY – The New York Knicks will tip off their 2023-24 season against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday without key players Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson. The team announced Tuesday that Hart will miss the game due to lumbar spasms, while Robinson is sidelined for what the team is calling “left ankle injury management.”

Hart has been out of action since playing just seven minutes in the preseason opener nearly three weeks ago. Robinson, who last played in the first half of the Knicks’ preseason game on October 9th, will also be absent.

While the team officially lists Robinson’s absence as ankle related, Knicks coach Mike Brown suggested it’s more about workload management. “Really, it’s load management,” Brown told reporters. “He missed a lot of games last year so we want to be cautious going forward with him.”

In addition to Hart and Robinson, there’s Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable with a right quad strain.

The Cavaliers, also considered a top contender in the Eastern Conference, will be without guard Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) for the matchup. De’Andre Hunter is listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion.

Both teams will be looking to overcome these absences as they kick off what many expect to be a competitive season.

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