The New York Knicks will be without their defensive stalwart, OG Anunoby, for the first game of the preseason in Abu Dhabi against the Philadelphia 76ers. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported that coach Mike Brown said Anunoby will be out of action Thursday with a sprained hand.

Knicks’ OG Anunoby is dealing with a sprained hand

More details about his injury are unknown, but the hope is that the team is just being precautionary about his injury and not rushing him onto the court until he is 100% healthy.

In his place, Pacome Dadiet is expected to get the start. In addition, Mitchell Robinson will start at center for the preseason opener, in what could be an indication of who will be in the starting five when the regular season begins.

Knicks need Anunoby to be healthy

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