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Goodwin isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Royce O'Neale is returning from a knee injury Tuesday, which means Goodwin will shift back to a bench role. He hasn't been nearly as effective as a reserve, as he's averaging 5.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five outings off the bench, compared to 10.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in his previous three appearances with the first unit.

Fears had 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Knicks.

Fears was held scoreless in both the first and third quarters but posted double-digit points in each of the second and fourth frames to finish as the Pelicans' second-leading scorer behind Zion Williamson (22 points). It was Fears' 12th 20-plus-point game of the season and first since March 1 against the Clippers. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 12.5 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 threes over 22.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

O'Neale (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

As expected, O'Neale will shed his probable tag and return from a three-game absence due to left knee soreness. With the veteran forward back in action, there will be fewer minutes available for guys like Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin.

Anunoby produced 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 victory over the Pelicans.

Anunoby was responsible for three of the Knicks' five steals during Tuesday's win. He also contributed offensively with a team-high five three-pointers and finished tied with Karl-Anthony Towns as New York's second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (32 points). Anunoby has averaged 20.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.5 steals over 33.5 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

Allen (knee) will play Tuesday against the Nuggets.

Allen appeared to be a true game-time decision after missing the Suns' previous four matchups due to left knee injury management, but he's officially been cleared to play Tuesday evening. He was averaging 15.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.7 made triples per game through six March appearances before being temporarily shut down.

The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Morant is progressing in his recovery from a UCL sprain in his left elbow and recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection, but he'll remain out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Morant is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The star point guard will finish the season with averages of 19.5 points, 8.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.5 minutes per game across just 20 appearances. The Murray State product has continued to be plagued by injuries and has appeared in just 79 games over the past three seasons. With Morant sidelined for the rest of the season, Ty Jerome (ankle), Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer and Javon Small (back) will likely continue seeing increased burn out of the backcourt.

The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (calf) continues to progress in his rehab but he will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Clarke last played Dec. 20 before being shut down after suffering a Grade 2 right calf strain. Though a recent re-evaluation of Clarke showed that he was progressing, imaging on his calf indicated that he needed further healing before being cleared for high-intensity court work. Since Clarke isn't expected to have enough time to ramp back up before the season comes to an end, he'll be shut down for the remainder of the campaign but is expected to be ready to go for training camp in the fall.

Towns posted 21 points (8-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during the Knicks' 121-116 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.

Towns' 24 minutes were his fifth-lowest of the season, but the veteran center still led the Knicks in rebounds while finishing tied with OG Anunoby as the team's second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (32 points). Towns has recorded a double-double in five consecutive game and is up to 51 on the season, which is most in the Association. Since March 1, he has averaged 21.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.8 steals over 29.8 minutes per game.

Brunson tallied 32 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists and one rebound over 39 minutes during the Knicks' 121-116 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.

As he's done over the past few seasons, Brunson put the Knicks on his back in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his game-high 32 points in the final frame to propel New York to its seventh consecutive win. It was the 24th game of 30-plus points this season for Brunson, but only his third in 17 outings since the All-Star break, though he's averaging almost two dimes more compared to before the mid-February break. The Knicks will embark on a four-game road trip Thursday in Charlotte as they look to surpass the Celtics for the second seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

Dunn (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Dunn was added to the injury report shortly before tipoff, and he's since been downgraded to out with right groin soreness. Jordan Goodwin and Rasheer Fleming look to be in line for more minutes with Dunn sidelined.