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Before the season even begins, the New York Knicks will be down two key role players in Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Knicks are also heading into Wednesday’s contest banged up. They will be without Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart. All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a right quad strain. There’s also a possibility they may be without OG Anunoby as well, as he’s probable to play as he’s recovering from a left ankle sprain.

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The New York Knicks' pair of impactful contributors will miss the team's first outing of the 2025-26 regular season.

By trimming down their roster before opening day, the New York Knicks bolstered their title push both now and for the future.