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Richardson has missed over a month with a heel injury and his status won’t impact fantasy basketball significantly.

Young has consistently shown up on the injury report this year with various ailments whether it be an Achilles or rib injury or an illness, though he hasn’t missed very many games. The 26-year-old point guard has become one of Madison Square Garden’s greatest villains and it’s likely Young will suit up Monday in New York.

Johnson returned to the Hawks lineup on Saturday after a five-game absence, playing 38 minutes in an overtime win over Boston. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play against the Knicks, likely taking on a similar workload.

Absent from the Knicks’ last two games, Towns fully participated in Saturday’s practice. In addition to the sprain, he’s dealing with a bone chip in that thumb, but surgery will not be required to address that issue. If the Towns cannot play against the Hawks, Jericho Sims will remain in the starting lineup, and reserve Precious Achiuwa will play more minutes off the bench.

Injured during Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Hart participated fully in Saturday’s practice. An essential member of the Knicks’ rotation, he hasn’t missed a game since December 19 at Minnesota (personal reasons). If Hart cannot play against the Hawks, Miles McBride and Landry Shamet will figure more prominently in the rotation.

Bagley III hasn’t played in nearly a month. Fortunately, his availability doesn’t have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. The Wizards power forward is still without a timetable to return.

Brogdon is set to miss yet another game with a foot injury. Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington will continue to handle the ball with the 32-year-old Brogdon still sidelined. Jared Butler could also continue to see increased opportunities off the bench in the absence of Brogdon.

Sunday’s game will be the fourth straight on the sideline for Howard, whose availability does not impact fantasy basketball. Caleb Houstan will be available off the bench, but he hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Simons popped up on the injury report as questionable with an elbow injury Sunday. The 25-year-old shooting guard could be on the wrong side of questionable given that the Trail Blazers are on the second leg of a back-to-back. Scoot Henderson could be in line for more usage against the Bulls if Simons is out Sunday.

Avdija has missed Portland’s last three games, most recently sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Rockets. If cleared, he’ll provide the Blazers with added depth on the wing, likely as a reserve. Jerami Grant returned from a facial contusion on Saturday after missing nine games, and he is not on Sunday’s injury report. Avdija’s fantasy value takes a hit coming off the bench, but he’s a player who standard league managers need to hold onto.