The New York Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The New York Knicks take on the Dallas Mavericks on Monday and could be a return to the court for a couple of Knicks stars.
While the Knicks have had a difficult stretch lately, losing eight of their last 10 games, it pales in comparison to what the Mavericks have been going through.
The Mavericks have seven players out with hard injuries, several of them being season-ending surgeries or surgeries that will at least take up most of the season, and another outside factor keeping one of their players off the court. Dallas is just 17-26 this season and their heavily depleted roster doesn't make things any easier.
Knicks Injury Report
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE for Monday's game. Brunson has missed two consecutive games after spraining his right ankle against the Sacramento Kings, but Brunson may not be rushed back to the court against the Mavericks considering how held back Dallas is with injuries.
Josh Hart (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE for Monday's game. Hart has been dealing with ankle soreness that kept him out of the Knicks' last contest, but could make a return on Monday.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and guard Landry Shamet (44) celebrate after Shamet makes a go ahead three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesTrey Jemison III (two-way) is OUT for Monday's game as he's playing with the Westchester Knicks, New York's G-League affiliate.
Mavericks Injury Report
Cooper Flag (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE for Monday's game with a left ankle sprain. Flagg has missed two straight games due to the injury after he left the Mavericks' game against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 14 early.
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is OUT for Monday's game. This will be the fifth straight game that Russell will miss.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) looks on from the bench during the second half against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesAnthony Davis (finger) remains OUT due to a left finger sprain for the sixth straight game.
Kyrie Irving (knee) remains OUT while he recovers from knee surgery. Irving underwent surgery in late March 2025 to repair a torn ACL and has yet to debut this season.
Dante Exum (knee) also remains OUT while he recovers from his own knee surgery that he underwent in November 2025.
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and forward Daniel Gafford (21) celebrates a basket against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDereck Lively II (foot) remains OUT for the season after undergoing season-ending foot surgery in December 2025 to address recurring discomfort in his foot.
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is OUT for Monday's game. This will be the fourth straight game that Gafford will miss.
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts to an offensive foul call on guard Brandon Williams (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMoussa Cisse, Miles Kelly and Ryan Nembhard (two-way) are all PROBABLE for Monday's game. Considering the deeply depleted state of the Mavericks' roster, the G-Leaguers will likely be needed to fill out the team.
PJ Washington (personal reasons) remains OUT for the third straight game.