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Daniels (toe) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against New York.

Daniels sat out the regular-season finale due to a left great toe sprain, but as expected, he'll be available for the postseason. The 2022 No. 8 overall pick averaged 11.9 points, 5.9 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 33.2 minutes per game during the regular season.

Mobley (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Mobley sat out Cleveland's regular-season finale due to left calf injury management, though he'll return for the start of the playoffs. The big man recorded four double-doubles in his final seven regular-season outings, during which he averaged 18.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 28.1 minutes per contest.

Johnson (rest) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Knicks.

Johnson wasn't available for Atlanta's regular-season finale, but he's ready to go for the start of the postseason. Over 72 contests in 2025-26, the All-Star forward averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.2 steals in 35.2 minutes per game.

Mitchell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Mitchell sat out Cleveland's final two regular-season games due to right ankle injury management, though he's set to return for Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs. The star guard averaged 26.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes per game over his final 10 regular-season appearances.

Harden (rest) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus Toronto.

Harden sat out Sunday's regular-season finale against Washington, but he's ready to roll for the start of the playoffs. After joining the Cavaliers ahead of the trade deadline, the star guard averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 33.8 minutes per contest over 26 games.

Shamet (knee) participated in Friday's practice, per Steve Popper of Newsday.

While Shamet sat out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets due to right knee injury management, it looks like he's all set to be available for the Knicks in Game 1 on Saturday versus Atlanta. The veteran sharpshooter closed out the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per tilt across 51 games, shooting 39.2 percent from deep.

Towns (elbow) is available for Game 1 against the Hawks on Saturday.

The Knicks rested multiple players in the regular-season finale, but Towns' status for Game 1 was never in any doubt. The Knicks have a completely healthy roster ahead of this matchup.

Robinson (ankle) participated in Friday's practice, per Steve Popper of Newsday.

Although Robinson missed New York's final two contests of the regular season, all signs point toward him being available for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Hawks. The 28-year-old big man finished the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 19.6 minutes per tilt over 60 games, shooting 72.3 percent from the floor.

Hart (ankle) is available for Game 1 against the Hawks on Saturday.

The Knicks will have their full roster available after sitting most of their starters in the season finale. Hart is not expected to have any limitations to open the postseason.

Brunson (ankle) is available for Game 1 against the Hawks on Saturday.

Brunson was sidelined for the regular-season finale as a precaution, but his status to open the postseason was never in doubt. He finished the regular season with averages of 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.