Drew Eubanks was cleared off the injury report on Monday, dropping the day-to-day tag he carried since late September. He is in line to play when New York opens at the 76ers at 7:00 PM ET.
What happened
The Knicks' injury report, issued Monday at 6:05 PM ET, lists Drew Eubanks as cleared. He had been day-to-day, a tag that first appeared on the report Sept. 28 for a left thumb and arm issue. The Monday report carries no additional detail and no comment. The clearance comes less than an hour before New York's game at the 76ers at 7:00 PM ET on NBA TV, putting Eubanks in position to be available for that game. No expected return date was needed or given, since he is no longer listed as out or questionable.
What it means for the Knicks
New York opens its season at Philadelphia Monday at 7:00 PM ET on NBA TV, and the Knicks are 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season Eubanks played 42 games at 13.1 minutes, averaging 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds, frontcourt depth behind the regular rotation. With him sidelined, Mitchell Robinson had logged 19.6 minutes and 5.7 points at center, and Karl-Anthony Towns 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points up front. There is no record with or without Eubanks to cite, since no regular-season games have been played yet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Eubanks remains off the list as the Knicks continue their early-season schedule. No expected return timeline applies now that he is cleared. The team's report also lists guard Jose Alvarado as day-to-day with a left knee and leg issue, a situation worth tracking on upcoming reports as New York's season gets underway.
Is Drew Eubanks playing at the 76ers tonight?
He is in line to play. The Knicks' Monday injury report, issued at 6:05 PM ET, cleared Eubanks ahead of the 7:00 PM ET tipoff at Philadelphia.
When will Drew Eubanks be back?
He is already back. The day-to-day tag he had carried since Sept. 28 was lifted on Monday's report, and no return date is listed because he is no longer out.