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McBride will be sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, which should lead to extra minutes for Jose Alvarado. Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable, so if he is out, Tyler Kolek should see a big bump in minutes as well.

McBride was expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, and Friday will mark six weeks since that report. It appears he’s on track to return soon, and he will provide extra depth in the backcourt alongside Jose Alvarado. However, Tyler Kolek will be pushed even further down the depth chart.

Initially listed as questionable with right ankle injury management, Brunson was downgraded to doubtful Tuesday afternoon and subsequently ruled out. It’s a tough break for fantasy managers in the midst of the fantasy playoffs. Jose Alvarado is the best bet for a replacement addition from the Knicks’ bench while Tyler Kolek could have appeal in deeper formats.

Brunson’s status means fantasy managers will need to prepare for an absence. It’s not great timing in the midst of the fantasy playoffs, but desperate managers can look to Jose Alvarado or potentially Tyler Kolek in deeper leagues.

Due to right ankle injury management and a cervical strain, Brunson is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Pacers. If he’s unable to play, the Knicks will likely turn to Jose Alvarado to fill the void, with Tyler Kolek entering the rotation.

Alvarado made his Knicks debut on Sunday, and with Miles McBride (core) out for the foreseeable future, the New York City native’s return home takes on added importance. And Alvarado showed what he’s capable of on Sunday, recording a complete stat line in his 25 minutes on the floor. As has been the case with McBride at various points, there were also stretches when the Knicks played Alvarado and Jalen Brunson together on Sunday. For the few who may have been holding out hope for Tyler Kolek to get a few more minutes with McBride out, he did not check into Sunday’s game until there were just over three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the game was decided.

McBride underwent the procedure on Friday, one day after the Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans. With the reported timeline, there’s a chance the guard is available to play before the start of the postseason. While they await McBride’s return, the Knicks will rely on the combination of Alvarado (once he joins the team), Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson to fill the void.

This injury is often referred to as a sports hernia. The Knicks just traded for Jose Alvarado, who will help make up for McBride’s absence. Alvarado should be the sixth man, while Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson will still be around to fill out some of the depth minutes when Jalen Brunson isn’t on the floor.

This will be a fifth straight absence for McBride, and they haven’t provided much of a timeline for when he could return. Landry Shamet and Tyler Kolek should continue to take on extra minutes with McBride out.

McBride will miss a fourth straight game as he continues to manage this left ankle injury. Landry Shamet and Tyler Kolek have taken on larger roles recently with McBride unavailable, which should continue against Washington.