The New York Knicks have been cautious as OG Anunoby recovers from a hamstring injury. Anunoby has been sidelined during the last two games for the Knicks.
The star will not play in Game 4, but there is plenty of intrigue on Anunoby’s status for the Knicks’ next game. Depending on the outcome of Game 4, Anunoby could have an extended time to rest.
If the Knicks win, New York will get plenty of time to recover as the Eastern Conference Finals is not projected to start until May 19. A Philadelphia 76ers‘ win would mean there is a Game 5 prompting more speculation on Anunoby’s immediate status.
The New York Post reported that Anunoby sustained a “minor strain” to his hamstring during Game 2.
“Not New York’s two-way maestro who also has a long history of injuries and, only two years ago, suffered a hamstring strain that derailed a playoff run,” New York Post’s Stefan Body wrote in a May 7, 2026, story titled, “Knicks’ OG Anunoby injury reality is a pleasant surprise — but they should still make smart Game 3 call.”
“Except, this time, the Knicks dodged a bullet. Anunoby, per league sources, suffered only a minor strain and is considered day to day. He’s officially listed as questionable for Friday night’s Game 3 against the Sixers, and the expectation, according to sources, is that the recovery will be quick. I understand the skepticism around these updates.”
Here’s what you need to know about Anunoby’s injury news.
OG Anunoby’s Injury: When Will Knicks Star Return to Play Again?
The Knicks have not revealed an exact return timeline for Anunoby. Instead, Knicks head coach Mike Brown labeled Anunoby as “day to day” with the hamstring injury.
Brown shot down the notion that the Knicks are being more cautious with Anunoby given the team has a 3-0 lead heading into Game 4.
“Not for me,” Brown noted, per New York Post. “It’s all medical related and it starts with [the training staff], the doctors and OG.
“All I want them to do is tell me when he can play.”
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