Sims and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) were both listed as questionable initially, but Towns has been downgraded to doubtful, while Sims has been upgraded to probable. Sims drew a spot start in Towns' stead against the Magic on Jan. 6 and posted four points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes.

Sims is starting in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Karl-Anthony Towns missed his second straight game because of a sprained right thumb, sitting out against his former team when the New York Knicks hosted Minnesota on Friday night. Jericho Sims ...

Whereas most play with a chip on their shoulder, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns will operate with one in his thumb. Per Stefan Bondy and Peter Botte of

The 7-footer is averaging 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game — second-most in the NBA — in 38 appearances.

PHILADELPHIA — The word became official about 90 minutes before game time, but was predictable nearly 48 hours earlier that Karl-Anthony Towns would be out of action Wednesday night as the Knicks took on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.

Karl-Anthony Towns' status for Knicks-76ers is up in the air after he injured his thumb during Monday's loss to the Pistons.

Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The proposed trade would bring in the two-time All-Star big man to boost the Knicks roster ahead of the playoffs.

The Knicks are in need of some bench depth, as they are the worst-scoring bench unit in the league and have a clear depth problem. While Sims might not have enough value to acquire depth by solely moving him, New York could acquire draft capital for him that can be used to help facilitate a future trade.

Time will tell if the New York Knicks have a full car for their subway ride to Brooklyn. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns are listed as probable for the Knicks

The New York Knicks must find a stable low post threat to pair with Karl-Anthony Towns. The organization may trade for an accomplished Golden State Warriors big man with an underrated skill set. “The Knicks' best path to cap clearance for depth pieces may be via a three-team trade,” SNY’s David Vertsberger wrote Thursday.