Knicks Have Discouraging Injury Report for Wizards Game

The New York Knicks are heading into next matchup against the Washington Wizards with a growing injury problem. A narrow 93-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets came with a painful cost. New York, sitting third in the East at 46-25, cannot afford to keep losing key pieces with the playoffs approaching fast and a brutal road schedule still ahead.

Knicks Updated Injury Report

Landry Shamet (right knee) – OUT
Josh Hart (right knee) – Questionable

What Happened to Landry Shamet

Shamet‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ was in the starting lineup in place of Hart in the game against the Nets.

He logged 22 minutes, recording 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block before checking out with 6:11 left in the third quarter due to a right knee issue.

Mohamed Diawara entered in his place, and later the team announced he was questionable for the game, but he never returned to the court.

He has now officially been ruled out for the next game against Washington, making New York's backcourt situation even thinner.

Somewhat Relieving Josh Hart Update

Mar 20, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during a time out in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ tiny ray of hope is that Josh Hart is only doubtful for the Wizards game, instead of being out. Hart has been dealing with right knee patellofemoral syndrome, commonly known as runner's knee.

If‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Shamet and Hart both sit out against Washington, Jose Alvarado and Mohamed Diawara will probably get a lot more playing time in the backcourt rotation.

Jordan Clarkson, who has demonstrated that he can lead the offense from the bench, might become the main scorer in the fourth quarter.

Washington May Be Weak But the Knicks Can't Sleepwalk

Although the Wizards are currently one of the lowest-ranked teams in the league, the Knicks cannot afford to lose against them.

The Knicks came really close to getting a game snatched away from them by the Brooklyn Nets, and Mitchell Robinson gave a straightforward explanation of what ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌happened.

"They brought the fight to us. They came out, they wanted to prove a point, obviously. Our approach got to be better. Can't just look at their record and just say 'alright, we're going to whoop their ass.' We just got to be better altogether. Until we figure that part out, it's going to be a long rollercoaster."

On the Wizards' side, things aren't much better either. Trae Young, who was traded to Washington this season, will not play against the Knicks in this game.

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