Josh Hart Out for Knicks Against Bulls

The New York Knicks will play the Chicago Bulls tonight without Josh Hart. The starter will not take part due to discomfort in his right ankle.

All of the Knicks' other players are ready for the game. Hart is the only name on the team's injury report.

For the Bulls, Jalen Smith is likely to take the court. Nic Claxton, however, is doubtful due to a strain in his left biceps femoris muscle.

There are 14 games in the NBA tonight. The Boston Celtics will face the Milwaukee Bucks without Jayson Tatum. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly held talks with the Bulls about a tall player as a short-term solution. Uncertainty continues over Kristaps Porzingis's contract. It is reported that the Warriors have not made payments the player is owed under his contract, and that trade options are being evaluated. Tim MacMahon, meanwhile, criticized Giannis Antetokounmpo's defensive impact, saying he has not been an effective defender for several years.