Miles McBride’s ankle injury has given Tyler Kolek a major opportunity to prove that he can handle backup point guard duties for the Knicks.

McBride did not play in the game and hasn't played since December 7th due to an ankle injury. Because he is part of the Knicks' active roster and participated in the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, he will receive the prize money.

The Knicks will be without guard Miles McBride for at least another seven days, according to the team, which announced

Ahead of their NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks announced Tuesday that shooting guard Miles McBride was ruled out. McBride sprained his ankle in Sunday afternoon's victory over the Orlando Magic and reportedly left the Knicks' practice facility in a walking boot.

The Knicks will have to chase the NBA Cup without one of the most important pieces in their rotation.

The Knicks suffered a major setback ahead of the NBA Cup quarterfinal after the latest injury update on breakout guard Miles McBride.

The New York Knicks won’t be drawing a Deuce in Las Vegas this week. The team stated that reserve guard Miles McBride will be out for at least another seven days as it continues to keep an eye on his recent ankle injury.