NYKJosh HartOutAnkle𝕏 Beat1d

Hart is listed out for Saturday because of an ankle injury.

“Josh Hart (ankle) listed out for Saturday.”

NYKDalton Knecht · Jalen BrunsonNewsPresser2d

Brunson explains Knecht's first game with the Knicks.

“he played great I think the way he was rebounding getting out of transition just telling him to be aggressive no matter what the situation is... I said aggressive mistakes are fine so just stay aggressive”

NYKDalton KnechtDevelopmentPresser2d

Knecht sees himself as a three-level scorer and wants to show ball pressure and defensive rebounding.

“just like a three-level score. I think I just go out there and can impact the game at all three levels... I just want to show on the other side of the ball, getting into the ball pressure and stuff like that, and going in and grabbing defensive rebounds.”

CLEJarrett Allen · Sam Merrill · Jaylon TysonOut𝕏 Beat4h

Tyson and Merrill are out against New York with Allen also sidelined.

“#Cavs Jaylon Tyson (ankle), Sam Merrill (elbow injury management) and Jarrett Allen (knee) are OUT tonight against New York.”

CLEPeyton Watson · Jarrett AllenRole & RotationPresser19h

Ev's length and Watson's ball disruption help the defense with Allen out.

“Big time, especially defensively, right? Like, you know, obviously having J.A. out... Obviously, you have Ev, who has his length, and then Peyton, you know, who's disrupting the ball.”

CLEEvan Mobley · Jarrett AllenRole & RotationPresser19h

Mobley has a bigger role with Allen out including protecting the paint.

“I think I got to play an even bigger role not having my fellow big man out there. He does a lot on the floor, protects the paint, and then offensively as well.”