Injuries are not, and cannot be, an excuse for how poorly the Knicks have played. While Josh Hart and Landry Shamet, and their excellent seasons, have been a pivotal part of the Knicks’ success, New York, if it wants to maintain its championship aspirations, cannot let two players impact their offensive process, defensive energy, and overall chemistry as much as they have.
That being said, the Knicks and their fans can breathe a very brief sigh of relief, as Ian Begley of SNY reported earlier today that the Knicks could have both of them back in the near future. Hart, whose rebounding, ball handling, toughness, and overall grit have been severely missed, could be available as early as tomorrow. Shamet, who has been out since injuring his shoulder against the Magic on November 22nd, is nearing a return. Begley hinted that his return is expected within the next week or the week after.
Again, the return of these two won’t magically fix the Knicks’ current problems, as they are rooted in much more than missing two wings. But getting two players who are among their better defenders and were both shooting the ball well should inject some much-needed energy into a team that looks like it badly needs it.
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