The New York Knicks may have addressed their need for a big man by trading for Karl Anthony Towns but the problem does not stop there as a major rotation player is confirmed to be out for a few weeks.
Knicks announced via X that power forward Precious Achiuwa will miss the start of the regular season after sustaining a strained hamstring.

Achiuwa, who joined the team mid-season of 2023-2024, suffered the injury late in their pre-season game against the Washington Wizards.
The Knicks currently has one of the more formidable starting five but with Achiuwa out, their bench depth is getting thinner. Point guard Miles McBride is already on the injured list while back up Mitchell Robinson won’t be able to join them any time soon.
Achiuwa’s absence could last to up to one month as he will undergo re-evaluation only after four weeks.

The 25-year-old forward was initially projected to take the starting center spot after Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played 49 games last season, 18 as starter, and averaged 7.6 points per game and career high 7.2 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks’ depth chart doesn’t look good
Jalen Brunson, KAT, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart could make a case as among the elite teams in both NBA conferences. It is in the bench where head coach Tom Thibodeau will have plenty to worry about.
They already lost Donte Divincenzo after trading him away to the Minnesota Timberwolves to get Towns. Landry Shamet is also out with a shoulder injury.

Biggest concern for the Knicks is on the front line with both Achiuwa and Robinson out. Jericho Sims might see more floor time but many analyst think his offensive arsenal is too limited for the Knicks system to flourish. Rookie and two-way player Ariel Hukporti, who stands at 7’0, is not expected to suit up that much and spend more time in the G-League.
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