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On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers will square off in California.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
New York’s Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks reacts during the third quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Knicks will be without Dillon Jones and Miles McBride.
Landry Shamet is listed as questionable.
He is currently averaging 10.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 39 games.
The NBA wrote: “Luka Dončić: 32.5 PPG, 1st in NBA Jalen Brunson: 26.2 PPG, 9th in NBA
Elite bucket-getters take center stage as the West #6 Lakers host the East #3 Knicks! 🔥
3:30pm/et • ABC”
Report For Los Angeles
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges fans following the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Maxi Kleber is available (h/t Underdog NBA).
The Lakers will be without Bronny James and Adou Thiero.
Maxi Kleber and LeBron James are both questionable.
Tommy Beer wrote: “The Lakers are listing LeBron James (elbow, foot) as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Knicks.
Deandre Ayton (knee) has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.”
The Lakers are listing LeBron James (elbow, foot) as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Knicks.
Deandre Ayton (knee) has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.
Lakers And Knicks This Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives against Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
The Knicks and Lakers played last month at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan (with the Knicks winning by a score of 112-100).
OG Anunoby led the way with 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals while shooting 9/15 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 19: Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on February 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
The Knicks come into play as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-23 record in 64 games.
They are 17-14 in the 31 games they have played on the road.
Following the Lakers, the Knicks will visit the LA Clippers on Monday.
GettyORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 22: Head Coach Mike Brown of the Orlando Magic address the media prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Los Angeles is the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-25 record in 63 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 19-12 in 31 games at home).
Following the Knicks, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday night when they remain in Los Angeles to face off against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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