4 years agoThe New York Knicks will once again be without shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) for Monday's game against the Hawks. Burks and Smith lead a group that also includes Frank Ntilikina (knee), Obi Toppin (calf), and Omari Spellman (knee) on the sidelines. Without Burks, expect Reggie Bullock and RJ Barrett to continue seeing considerable minutes allotments on the wing, getting increased DFS appeal by virtue of their matchup with an up-tempo Atlanta squad. Elfrid Payton and Austin Rivers will hold down the PG duties with Smith unavailable for the fifth straight game. The next chance that any of the absent quintet have of suiting up comes Wednesday versus Utah.--Jesse Borek
Source: Ian Begley