Knicks Hit With Major Injury Blow Before Season Opener Against Celtics

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By: Mike

The 2024-25 NBA season is set to kick off on a high note this Tuesday night with a much-anticipated showdown between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at TD Garden.

The Celtics will start the evening’s festivities by celebrating their championship victory with a ring ceremony and the unveiling of their 18th championship banner.

As the current NBA champions, the Celtics must quickly switch gears to face a formidable Knicks team, which has strengthened its roster through the key offseason acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.

In the view of this writer, the Knicks pose the most significant challenge to the Celtics from outside their team.

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Regrettably for the Knicks, they are beginning the season with a growing list of injured players.

After dislocating his right shoulder, Landry Shamet has been released by the Knicks, who plan to re-sign him once he’s fully recovered.

Additionally, center Precious Achiuwa is currently sidelined with a strained left hamstring and is expected to be re-evaluated in two to four weeks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Mitchell Robinson, another key player for New York, is still recovering from foot surgery he underwent in May and won’t be available for the season’s start.

Robinson previously had an operation in December to treat a stress fracture in the same foot.

The Knicks are aiming for a December or January comeback for Robinson, though this will depend on the progress of his rehabilitation.

In the meantime, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jericho Sims will be New York’s primary centers for the season opener against the Celtics and until Achiuwa returns from his injury.

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