Kolek's Role Expands for Knicks Amid Hart Injury, Averaging 10.7 Pts

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is having an emergent season, averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds over the last two weeks. His role is set to expand further with Josh Hart's right ankle sprain sidelining him for Saturday's game and potentially longer. Kolek, drafted 34th overall in 2024, solidified his rotation spot after Landry Shamet's injury in late November, showing new defensive intensity and improved offensive play, including 7.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 0.8 steals in 16.6 minutes earlier in the season.