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While Towns recorded another double-double in Friday’s win over the Raptors, Robinson sat out because it was the Knicks’ second game in as many nights. With both out for Sunday’s regular-season finale, Ariel Hukporti and Jeremy Sochan should play quality minutes, with one moving into the starting lineup.

Sochan is good to go after initially being probable for Sunday’s game. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Josh Hart (knee) back in the fold.

Sochan is on track to be available after sitting out Friday’s win over the Pacers. However, he is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes, so his status does not affect fantasy basketball.

Sochan was a late addition to the injury report. His absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, but it should mean more playing time for Mohamed Diawara, who was already ahead of Sochan in the rotation.

Sochan’s late addition to the injury report don’t bode well for his availability. An absence for Sochan could mean more playing time for Mo Diawara, and Diawara would be worth streaming if Josh Hart or Karl-Anthony Towns also sit out.

Shamet is dealing with a cervical sprain in his neck. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the Knicks may give rookie Mohamed Diawara additional rotation minutes off the bench. Jeremy Sochan may also experience an increase in minutes, serving as another defender to throw at LeBron James.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown said before Saturday’s win over the Rockets that he did not expect Robinson to play in Chicago, an unsurprising statement given how the center’s availability has been handled this season. Robinson played 18 minutes on Saturday, finishing with six points and four rebounds. His absence on Sunday frees up minutes for Ariel Hukporti and possibly Jeremy Sochan as well.

Signed to a contract for the rest of the season at the All-Star break, Sochan made his Knicks’ debut on Thursday. And those who were concerned that his playing time would come at Mohamed Diawara’s (two rebounds, one assist and one steal) expense were proven right, as the rookie was limited to nine minutes. Neither Sochan nor Diawara stands to affect fantasy basketball, but the hope is that one (or both) can provide some defense on the wings. That didn’t happen against the Pistons, who completed their sweep of the regular-season series.

Sochan has seen his playing time plummet this season, and he should take on an increased role with his new team. New York’s rotation is deep, so Sochan isn’t going to be productive enough to warrant a pickup in most fantasy leagues. For real-life hoops, however, he’ll add energy and tenacity to a Knicks team that recently added

Sochan most recently played the final four minutes of Saturday’s win over the Mavericks. The 2022 lottery pick has not been in the Spurs’ rotation on most nights, prompting rumors before the trade deadline that the forward was hoping to be moved. Once he clears waivers, Sochan will become an unrestricted free agent. In 28 games this season, he averaged 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.8 minutes per appearance.