Final Injury Report for Knicks-Nets: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

The New York Knicks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.

New York enters Friday’s game with a 45-25 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Tuesday night.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

In Tuesday’s victory over the Pacers, Josh Hart led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 33 points, seven rebounds and five assists while OG Anunoby added 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists of his own.

Now New York will try to grab another victory on the road on Friday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.

On the other side, Brooklyn enters Friday’s contest with a 17-52 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

Nolan Traore led the way for the Nets in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 13 points, three rebounds and six assists while Jalen Wilson recorded 15 points and five rebounds off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Knicks Injury Report: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

For the Knicks, they have three players listed on their injury report, though Jalen Brunson is not one of them.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

(Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

Of course, Brunson missed Tuesday’s victory over the Pacers due to an ankle and neck injury but he is off the injury report and will return on Friday against the Nets.

New York has listed Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable due to personal reasons and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 13.

If Towns is sidelined, Mitchell Robinson could draw a start in his place while Ariel Hukpori could have an increased role off the bench.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32).© Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Knicks have ruled out Hart due to right knee patella femoral syndrome as he will miss his first game since March 13.

With Hart sidelined, Landry Shamet, Mohamed Diawara and Jordan Clarkson could all be in line for increased roles.

Miles McBride has also been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from core muscle surgery.

Nets Injury Report: Will Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney Play?

On the other side, the Nets have six players listed on their injury report, including both Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17)Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

(Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

Brooklyn has ruled out Porter Jr. due to a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him for at least two weeks.

With Porter Jr. sidelined, Danny Wolf and Josh Minott could both continue to have larger roles.

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21)Brad Penner-Imagn Images

(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The Nets have also ruled out Clowney due to a right wrist sprain while Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe are both set to miss the remainder of the season.

Ziaire Williams has been listed as questionable due to left hand soreness while Ben Saraf is probable and is expected to play despite dealing with left foot soreness.

Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Knicks and Nets from Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Final Injury Report for Knicks-Nets: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

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