Knicks star RJ Barrett has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s matchup against Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.
Listed as questionable with right knee soreness throughout Wednesday, the Knicks ruled Barrett out against the Cavs about 30 minutes before the opening tip-off.
Barrett recently played a total of 25 minutes against Cleveland on Tuesday night, recording 16 points and three rebounds on 5-of-13 shooting from the floor, 3-of-5 from three-point range. A versatile swingman who has taken more of an on-ball role this season with the Knicks, Barrett has arguably been the team’s most consistent scoring option to begin the year.
The good news for the Knicks is that Cleveland has been banged up throughout the first week and a half of the new season, as All-Star guard Darius Garland and All-Star big man Jarrett Allen will miss yet another game this season due to injuries.
In wake of Barrett’s absence, the Knicks will likely turn to Josh Hart and new addition Donte DiVincenzo, two experienced players who can do a little bit of everything on the court. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle will still serve as the two main scoring weapons for New York on Wednesday night.
RJ Barrett’s next chance to play will come on Friday, November 3 when the team hits the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
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