Frank Ntilikina Should Be Fine for Saturday
Frank Ntilikina (groin) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Ntilikina missed time last season due to a groin issue, so this is somewhat concerning. However, the team believes its minor and have listed him as probable for this one. Dennis Smith Jr. would see more time if Ntilikina does miss any action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New York Knicks guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Frank Ntilikina Diagnosed With A Fractured Tibia
Frank Ntilikina (leg) was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his left tibia after suffering the injury during Thursday's preseason meeting with the Boston Celtics. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 2017 No. 8 overall pick hasn't had the career many had envisioned, averaging just 4.8 points and 2.2 assists. However, he has at least developed into a force on the defensive end. Nonetheless, Ntilikina still has higher expectations entering the 2023-24 campaign than in previous years, so he's someone to monitor once he's healthy.
Source: Rod Boone
Charlotte Hornets guard Source: Rod Boone
Frank Ntilikina Seen As Good Fit By Hornets
Frank Ntilikina has started work in training camp on a non-guaranteed one-year contract, but he appears to have a very good chance of making the team, as head coach Steve Clifford rated him highly. "He's an elite defender," Clifford said of Ntilikina Tuesday. "He has an elite skill. Frank fits our team well to me. He's played a lot of NBA minutes." Ntilikina has six years of experience in the NBA, having suited up for the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks. He's never really made noise fantasy-wise, but the Frenchman's defensive ability is something that's always going to be valued by teams.
Source: Sam Perley
Charlotte Hornets guard Source: Sam Perley
Frank Ntilikina Misses World Cup With Injury
Frank Ntilikina won't be able to help France at the 2023 World Cup after injuring his thigh in an exhibition game against Lithuania. The injury could also disrupt Ntilikina's preparations for the upcoming NBA season. The former first-round pick agreed to a one-year contract with the Hornets earlier in the month. Ntilikina spent the previous two seasons in Dallas and averaged 2.9 points in 12.9 minutes in 2022-23. After starting out with the New York Knicks, Ntilikina has registered 4.8 points with 1.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists for his career, so he's really not been a fantasy factor in any of his six seasons in the league.
Source: eurohoops.net
Charlotte Hornets guard Source: eurohoops.net
Kemba Walker, Frank Ntilikina Both Available Tuesday
Kemba Walker (knee) and Frank Ntilikina (knee) are both available to play Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Walker has been out due to injury management and head coach Jason Kidd said Walker will likely have his minutes managed moving forward. Ntilikina will return from a one-game absence after being upgraded from questionable with his own knee soreness. Both Walker and Ntilikina will back up star Luka Doncic and would need an injury to Doncic to have fantasy value.
Source: Steve Popper
Dallas Mavericks guards Source: Steve Popper
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