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TORONTO, CANADA – JANUARY 28: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

On Sunday, the New York Knicks will host the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

The Knicks most recently beat the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 93-92 at Barclays Center.

Josh Hart did not play in the game.

Knicks Announce Key Player Could Miss Wizards Game

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 30: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

For Sunday’s game, the Knicks could remain without Hart.

Tommy Beer of Knicks Centric wrote: “The Knicks have ruled Landry Shamet (right knee soreness) for Sunday’s game vs. Washington.

Shamet exited early in the 3rd quarter last night.

Josh Hart (jumpers knee) is listed as questionable.”

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Guard Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks in action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Hart is in the middle of another productive year with averages of 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range in 56 games.

He has been with New York for part of four seasons.

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Guard Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts with center Mitchell Robinson #23 and guard Tyler Kolek #13 during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Knicks Ahead Of Wizards

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-25 record in 71 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

At home, the Knicks are 25-9 in 34 games.

Following the Wizards, they will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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)

Wizards Struggling Ahead Of Knicks Clash

GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 17: Head coach Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards reacts after receiving a technical foul against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Wizards are currently the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-53 record in 69 games.

They are in the middle of a 14-game losing streak (and 5-28 on the road).

Following New York, the Wizards will play their next game on Wednesday when they visit the Utah Jazz.

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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