NEW YORK, NY—Dennis Smith Jr.‘s nightmare season takes a positive step forward on Wednesday. After missing the last 13 days with a strained oblique, the point guard will finally be available when the New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers.
“It’s really going to be a feel for the game, just what we think we need going into it,” interim head coach Mike Miller said of his plan for Smith. “He’s ready and available so we’ll go into it that way.”
Miller made no mention of a minutes restriction or anything of the like, but even if Smith is 100% healthy and ready to go, it’s unlikely he’ll play major minutes.