Skip to main content

Knicks' Porzingis out at Wizards with illness

  • Author:
  • Publish date:

WASHINGTON (AP) Kristaps Porzingis is out of the New York Knicks' lineup against the Washington Wizards because of an illness.

The team announced Porzingis' absence about 15 minutes before the start of Tuesday night's game, saying Willy Hernangomez would start in his place. Coach Jeff Hornacek did not mention the possibility during his pregame meeting with reporters.

The 21-year-old Latvian big man is averaging 18.6 points and 7.0 rebounds this season. He scored 15 points Jan. 19 the last time New York faced Washington.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.