Knicks' OG Anunoby making progress in hamstring recovery

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been cleared for controlled contact work and 3-on-3 scrimmaging as he continues to make progress from a left hamstring strain, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes.

“He’s doing some on-court work and [we’re] continuing to monitor him. We’re not gonna rush him,” head coach Mike Brown said ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

Anunoby is not yet taking full contact, and there’s still no official timetable for his return, but Brown referred to the on-court work as “a good step for him in the process.”

The 28-year-old defensive stalwart injured his hamstring in the first quarter of a November 14 game against Miami. A couple of days later, it was reported that Anunoby would be reevaluated in two weeks — this is the first update on his status since.

Anunoby was off to an impressive start to the 2025/26 season before the hamstring strain, averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals through 11 games (33.5 minutes per contest). His shooting line over that span was .483/.397/.760.

Josh Hart has been the primary recipient of more usage and playing time with Anunoby out.