Lakers vs Knicks injury report: who will play on Sunday

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Sunday, February 1, with both teams navigating notable injury concerns.

Los Angeles has Bronny James listed as questionable with left lower leg soreness, and Austin Reaves, who is also questionable due to a left calf strain. Adou Thiero is confirmed out with a right MCL sprain, leaving the Lakers’ rotation thinner at forward.

New York faces its own lineup questions. Miles McBride is out with left ankle management, while Pacome Dadiet, Trey Jemison III, and Kevin McCullar Jr. are all questionable due to G League assignments.

Both teams enter Sunday’s game in strong form. The Lakers are coming off a 142-111 road win against the Wizards after a 99-129 loss to the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Knicks have won their last two, including a 127-97 victory over the Trail Blazers and a 119-92 win versus Toronto.

This will be the first meeting between these teams in the 2025-26 season.

Sunday’s matchup could set the tone for a critical stretch in both teams’ playoff positioning. Los Angeles sits sixth in the Western Conference at 29-18, and New York is second in the East at 30-18.