4 years agoNew York Knicks point guards Immanuel Quickley (ankle) and Elfrid Payton (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Magic. The absence for Quickley will mark his first since Dec. 31, while Payton will be out of the equation for a fourth straight outing. With Derrick Rose and Austin Rivers also both sidelined, the Knicks' point guard spot will consist solely of Frank Ntilikina, skyrocketing his DFS intrigue. Presumably, the offense will run through Julius Randle at an increased rate, while RJ Barrett, Reggie Bullock and Alec Burks could also see elevated offensive roles. The next opportunity that Quickley and Payton have to return to action comes Sunday versus Philadelphia.--Jesse Borek
Source: Marc J. Spears