Knicks Announce OG Anunoby News After Leaving Raptors Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Apr 10, 2026 10:58 PM ET

The New York Knicks have solidified their positioning as the third seed in the Eastern Conference and are preparing for another run in the NBA playoffs. The Knicks remain a contender to make their first NBA Finals in more than two decades.

If they do so, however, they must keep the entirety of their core intact around superstar Jalen Brunson. One of the team’s most reliable players has been OG Anunoby, now in his third season with New York after being traded from the Toronto Raptors.

The 28-year-old forward remains a force on both ends of the floor, frequently taking the toughest defensive assignment while still making an impact offensively.

Through 66 games, Anunoby has averaged 16.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 48.5% from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Unfortunately, during New York’s game on Friday against the Raptors, Anunoby’s final team, he suffered an injury. Anunoby started the game and played 15 minutes during the first half, collecting two points, five rebounds and three assists.

However, he did not appear for the second half, and Landry Shamet took his place in the starting five. Moments later, the Knicks announced a disappointing update on his status. “OG Anunoby (left ankle) is out for the remainder of the game,” the team wrote on X.

OG Anunoby (left ankle) is out for the remainder of the game
— NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 11, 2026

It is unclear how severe the injury is, but given New York has nothing left to play for until the postseason, he will likely be held out for the team’s final regular-season game on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets, which would be Anunoby’s next chance to return.

Without Anunoby, the Knicks depth would be severely tested and it would significantly limit their ceiling, so the hope is that it is not too serious. It is unclear when he suffered the injury or whether it was bothering him during the first half.

With the playoffs approaching, the Knicks can only hope this proves to be a minor setback rather than a disruption to their postseason plans.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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