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NBA News: Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lose another teammate for season opener

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NBA News: Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lose another teammate for season opener

With the NBA season opener just around the corner, teams are finalizing their rosters in preparation for the new season. The New York Knicks, a squad featuring key players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, were riding high off a 4-1 preseason performance. However, the team has been dealt an unfortunate blow with an injury update.

Precious Achiuwa, who delivered impressive performances off the bench during 4 out of 5 games in the preseason, has been ruled out. Despite starting every game from the bench, Achiuwa’s presence significantly boosted the Knicks‘ performance whenever he stepped onto the court.

NBA Insider Chris Haynes shared the news on X (formerly Twitter): “New York Knicks say forward Precious Achiuwa sustained a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.”

The injury is a setback for the Knicks, but with Brunson and Towns in excellent form, the team remains optimistic as they head into the season opener against the Celtics in Boston.

Precious Achiuwa #5 of the New York Knicks dribbles during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2024 in New York City.

Achiuwa joins Robinson on injured list season opener

In addition to the recent injury report on Precious Achiuwa, the New York Knicks have already lost another key player ahead of their season opener. Mitchell Robinson, who sustained an ankle injury during one of the preseason games, is expected to be sidelined until January.

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With both players out, the Knicks are working on finding suitable replacements to fill the gaps. Despite the setbacks, head coach Tom Thibodeau appears confident in his starting five, which will likely feature Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Jalen Brunson.

Achiuwa’s Preseason Impact

Achiuwa demonstrated significant potential throughout the preseason. In his only start, he played 35 minutes, recording four rebounds and six points. Over the course of the preseason, he totaled 123 minutes, 36 rebounds, seven assists, and 47 points—numbers that impressed Thibodeau and underscored the value of Achiuwa’s presence on the floor.

The Knicks will kick off their season against the Boston Celtics in what promises to be a challenging matchup. Despite the injuries, New York is determined to make a strong statement, showcasing their depth and ambition for the upcoming NBA regular season.

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Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist, proficient in both English and Spanish, with additional fluency in French. He joined Bolavip US in 2024, bringing over seven years of experience in covering a wide range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. A graduate of Universidad Externado in Colombia with a degree in Social Communication — Journalism, Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events like the 2021 Women’s Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Previously, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.

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