New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021. Credit: Brad Penner
The Knicks entered Tuesday night’s game against the Pistons at Madison Square Garden with six players – Miles McBride, Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett and Kevin Knox – in the league's health and safety protocols.
At least 70 players league-wide were in the protocols Tuesday night. The uptick in COVID-19 cases has led to seven postponed games so far this month and forced the league to draw up new rules so that undermanned teams can sign replacement players.