Knicks brace for Bradley Beal’s return

The New York Knicks will be looking to bounce back against the Washington Wizards after a heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Raptors. But they will have their hands full.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Wizards star Bradley Beal is expected to return against the Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden after dealing with a left hamstring strain. He was listed questionable ahead of Wednesday’s matchup. It’s a welcome development for the Washington Wizards, who have lost four of five games during Beal’s absence, including a 112-108 loss to the Knicks at D.C. last week.

Beal has career averages of 22.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists against the Knicks. But it will be Beal’s first game against the Knicks since March 25, 2021. He has missed the Wizards’ last four regular-season meetings with the Knicks.

RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes will take turns trying to slow down the Wizards star.

The Knicks have won their last three meetings.