Trending Now - OG Anunoby Leaves Game Early With Ankle Injury Against Knicks

WHO:

RealGM Basketball - Knicks coach Mike Brown had no updates on Anunoby postgame.

RealGM Basketball - OG Anunoby is a player for the Toronto Raptors.

RealGM Basketball - Scottie Barnes is a teammate of Anunoby on the Toronto Raptors.

RealGM Basketball - Mike Brown is the head coach of the New York Knicks.

WHAT:

NY Post - Anunoby has been recognized as one of the most impactful defenders in the NBA this season, with discussions about his candidacy for First Team All-Defense.

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby missed 13 games this season due to a strained hamstring and later a lost toenail.

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby suffered a left ankle injury during a game against the New York Knicks.

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby tripped over Scottie Barnes while contesting a shot.

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby rolled his left ankle and exited the game shortly after.

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby missed the entire second half of the game.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - The game took place at Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby should have more than a week's rest until the first round of the playoffs starts the weekend of April 16th, 2026.

RealGM Basketball - The incident occurred on Friday, April 10th, 2026.

RealGM Basketball - The first round of the playoffs is scheduled to start the weekend of April 16th, 2026.

WHY:

NY Post - The Knicks have a fresh injury concern right before the playoffs.

RealGM Basketball - The Knicks secured the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs with their victory over the Raptors.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Anunoby stayed in the game for a few more plays after the injury before exiting.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 21:05 UTC)

At 21:05 UTC, the New York Post reported that OG Anunoby has been recognized as one of the most impactful defenders in the NBA this season. There is growing discussion around his candidacy for the First Team All-Defense. His performance has certainly caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.

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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 17:07 UTC)

The Knicks are facing a new injury concern just ahead of the playoffs, as coach Mike Brown had no updates on OG Anunoby following the game. Anunoby has already missed 13 games this season due to a strained hamstring and a lost toenail. Fortunately, he should have more than a week's rest before the first round of the playoffs begins on the weekend of April 16th.

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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 15:08 UTC)

OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors suffered a left ankle injury during a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday, after tripping over his teammate Scottie Barnes while contesting a shot. Anunoby rolled his ankle and exited the game shortly after, missing the entire second half, as the Knicks secured the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs with their victory over the Raptors. The first round of the playoffs is set to begin the weekend of April 16th.