A report suggests that the New York Knikcs are making a couple of guys available via trade in the hopes of improving their record.

Shamet has been sidelined since Nov. 22 when he suffered a right shoulder sprain during a collision with Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. The injury occurred just as Shamet was experiencing a career resurgence with the Knicks, averaging 9.3 points per game.

The Knicks are set to receive a big boost on Sunday night, as Josh Hart is officially available for the road meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. Hart will slide right back into the starting lineup and won't face a minutes restriction.

The Phoenix Suns began a two-game homestand with a 112-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, Jan. 9, before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

New York will aim to stop its three-game road slide when the Knicks face Portland. Sunday's meeting is the first this season between the teams.

Deni Avdija suffered a lower back injury Sunday afternoon during the Blazers’ 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks at Moda Center, spoiling the eagerly-anticipated return of Holiday from a 27-game absence.

The New York Knicks have hit a rough patch of late, losers of five out of their last six games as their Western Conference road trip continues, most recently including a loss to the Phoenix Suns. While injuries have played somewhat of a role,

Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.