OG Anunoby suffered a hamstring injury after missing a layup
Per Stefan Bondy of the New York PostAnunoby appeared to sustain the injury during a fast break. The 6-foot-1 wing clutched his hamstring after missing a layup and immediately left the game.
Jordan Clarkson started the second half in place of Anunoby. Josh Hart, Landry Shamet and Clarkson are all potential candidates for more playing time with the former Raptor sidelined.
Anunoby, a 2022-2023 NBA All-Defensive Second Team member, had a solid start to the 2025-26 season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 33.5 minutes through 11 games (all starts).
OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) is out for the remainder of the game.
— NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 15, 2025
Prior to his injury, Anunoby shot 48.3% from the field, 39.7% from three-point range and 76% from the free throw line. The 28-year-old scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to Chicago on October 31.
Anunoby played 74 games last season, tying his career high – the second time he has eclipsed 70 games in a season. He also posted career highs of 18 points and 36.6 minutes per game.
Jalen Brunson diagnosed with Grade 1 right ankle sprain
In other news, Jalen Brunson was ruled out Friday after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain. He suffered the injury late Wednesday night during the Knicks’ 124-107 home loss to the Orlando Magic.
Head coach Mike Brown was asked by reporters why Brunson was still playing with New York trailing by 16 points with 1:54 remaining in the fourth quarter.
“I’ve been part of some crazy comebacks,” Brown said before Friday’s game Peter Sblendorio of the Daily news from New York.
“I’m trying to win the game. Just a few more minutes. One stop and two threes, and it’s a two-possession game. That’s all I was trying to do, win the game.”
Miles McBride was moved to the starting lineup with Brunson out.
According to ESPN’s Vincent GoodwillThe injury is to the same ankle that Brunson sprained last season, causing him to miss 15 games. Initially it was declared a two-week injury, but he missed additional time before returning for the playoffs.
Through 11 games (all starts) this season, Brunson has averaged 28 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 33.9 minutes per game while shooting 46.7% from the floor, 36.9% from deep and a career-best 86.3% at the foul line.
The Knicks begin a five-game road trip in Miami on Monday.
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