Knicks center Jericho Sims (right ankle sprain) out 1-2 weeks

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims is expected to miss one to two weeks due to a right ankle sprain, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sims, 25, injured himself during the first half of Monday’s 114-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks are already down starting center Mitchell Robinson with an injury.

Isaiah Hartenstein replaced Sims and stepped up with nine points and a career-high 17 rebounds while playing almost 39 minutes. The 7-footer played one of the best games of his NBA career. “We knew we would be challenged in this way to be mentally tough, to get through adversity,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said.

Knicks center Jericho Sims (right ankle sprain) is expected to miss one-to-two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Sims injured himself against the Lakers on Monday. The Knicks are already down starting center Mitchell Robinson with an injury. pic.twitter.com/to0PqTRDPr

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 20, 2023

“There’s going to be some bumps. We took on a big injury, and I think the guys that are stepping in have been terrific. You need everybody, and we’ve got different guys, someone different almost every night.”

Sims has made five starts in 14 games this season. The 6-foot-10 big man is averaging career lows of 1.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 7.4 minutes per game. New York’s 2021 second-rounder is also shooting a career-worst 66.7% from the floor and 60% at the foul line.

New York Knicks’ Jericho Sims (right ankle sprain) will miss 1-2 weeks, averaging career lows this season

Additionally, in the Knicks’ 144-122 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, the center recorded a season-high seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench.