The New York Knicks have confirmed that reserve guard Jose Alvarado will not be available for Friday's NBA Cup contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The absence is due to a persistent right ankle injury, as officially noted in the latest NBA injury report released by the league.
This upcoming game represents the fourth straight match that Alvarado will miss while sidelined. His last appearance on the court occurred last Friday during a game in Boston, where he managed to log 10 minutes of playing time before the injury issue resurfaced or persisted.
When questioned about the severity of the situation on Tuesday night, Knicks head coach Mike Brown offered limited details regarding the timeline for Alvarado's return. His comments suggested that the coaching staff does not currently view this as a long-term issue, though no specific recovery date was provided to the media.
In the absence of Alvarado, fellow guard Tyler Kolek has stepped up to fill the void in the lineup. Kolek has delivered strong performances over the last three games, demonstrating reliability and efficiency while handling the ball for the team.
Kolek's recent contributions have been particularly notable, as he has recorded a total of 21 assists across those three contests without committing a single turnover. His clean playmaking has provided the Knicks with a stable option at the guard position while they await Alvarado's recovery.
Sources: ESPN NBA.