Knicks guard Jose Alvarado moved from out to day-to-day on the injury report with a left ankle injury. That puts him back in the picture for Wednesday night's game at Chicago, though his status is not announced.
What happened
The injury report upgraded Jose Alvarado to day-to-day at 1:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28. He had been listed as out. The injury is to his left ankle. The report's comment reads: "Alvarado (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons." The report lists an expected return of Oct. 28. The ankle first showed up on Oct. 24, when he was day-to-day. Since then he has gone back and forth between out and day-to-day four times, twice on Monday, Oct. 26 alone.
What it means for the Knicks
The Knicks play at Chicago on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. They are 1-3 and sit 13th, but they won their last game. Alvarado has played two games, averaging 5.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 13.6 minutes. New York is 0-2 with him and 1-1 without him. In the games he missed, Jalen Brunson played 31.9 minutes a night and scored 21.3 points. Landry Shamet averaged 21.4 minutes and Miles McBride 16.4 in the backcourt rotation. If Alvarado plays, those two are most likely to lose minutes.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report before tipoff in Chicago. It will show whether day-to-day becomes available or goes back to out. The report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, which matches the Bulls game. His status has flipped several times in the past week, so treat that date with caution until he is cleared. Beyond Chicago, the next games on the schedule have not been listed.
Is Jose Alvarado playing at the Bulls on Wednesday?
He is day-to-day with a left ankle injury. A final decision for the 8 p.m. ET game at Chicago has not been announced.
When will Jose Alvarado be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 28, the date of the Bulls game. His return has not been confirmed.