The New York Knicks are at home on Sunday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
New York enters Sunday’s game with a 46-25 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Friday night.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) © Brad Penner-Imagn Images
(© Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
In Friday’s victory over the Nets, Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 26 points and 15 rebounds while Jalen Brunson added 17 points, five rebounds and eight assists of his own.
Now New York will try to grab another victory at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Sunday’s contest with a 16-54 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Bilal Coulibaly led the way for the Wizards in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, four rebounds and four assists while Bub Carrington recorded 19 points, three rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Trae Young, Alex Sarr Play?
For the Wizards, they have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Trae Young and Alex Sarr.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
(© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
Washington has ruled out Young due to low back pain and a right quad contusion as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest and there is no timetable for his return.
With Young still sidelined, Carrington and Sharife Cooper could both continue to have larger roles.
The Wizards have also ruled out Sarr due to left big toe capsulitis as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
(© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images)
With Sarr sidelined, Tristan Vukcevic and Anthony Gill could both be in line for increased roles.
Tre Johnson has also been ruled out due to a right foot sprain while Kyshawn George, Anthony Davis and Leaky Black all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Cam Whitmore has also been ruled out as he is set to miss the remainder of the season while D’Angelo Russell remains away from the team.
Knicks Injury Report: Will Josh Hart, Landry Shamet Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have three players listed on their injury report, including both Josh Hart and Landry Shamet.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
New York has listed Hart as questionable due to a right knee injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Hart is sidelined once again, Jordan Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara could both be in line for increased roles.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
(© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
The Knicks have ruled out Shamet due to right knee soreness that caused him to exit Friday’s victory in the third quarter while Miles McBride remains sidelined while recovering from core muscle surgery.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Knicks from New York at 7:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.