Overview
- New York said McBride will be re-evaluated in seven days after an MRI confirmed a sprained left ankle sustained on Dec. 7.
- The timeline rules him out for Saturday’s semifinal against Orlando, and he would also miss Tuesday’s final if the Knicks advance.
- Local reports noted negative X-rays and that he left the facility in a walking boot before the MRI confirmation.
- Reserve guards Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek are set for larger roles, with coach Mike Brown stressing a collective approach.
- McBride is posting career-best numbers at 11.6 points per game and 44% from three, and the Knicks are 1-3 in games he has missed this season.