Knicks center expected to play in NBA Finals Game 1 after hand surgery
The center fully participated in Tuesday practice wearing a protective sleeve on his right hand. He is listed as available for Wednesday’s Game 1 against the Spurs in San Antonio.
New York PostThe Knicks center is expected to be available for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday after undergoing surgery on a broken right hand. He took part in full practice Tuesday and appeared to move without restriction while shooting. A sleeve covered the injured hand during the session.
Injury and recovery timeline The fracture of the fifth metacarpal occurred at the player’s home during the team’s nine-day break after the Eastern Conference finals. The center had been a reliable backup throughout the postseason. Team officials confirmed the surgery addressed the fracture and that recovery progressed enough for limited contact work by Tuesday.
Mental health comments The center stated he has been “fighting to get back on track” with his mental health and has taken a break from social media during the playoff run. >"fighting to get back on track" — Knicks center, via ESPN report
The Knicks enter the Finals after sweeping their previous series in four games.
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