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Knicks Announce Starting Lineup For 76ers Game After Karl-Anthony Towns Injury

The New York Knicks' starting lineup and final injury report was confirmed for the Philadelphia 76ers game after a Karl-Anthony Towns update.

By Eli Gregorski · HEAVY

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:54 PM

Key Things to Know

Karl-Anthony Towns was cleared to start for the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers following a wrist injury.
The Knicks' starting five features Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Towns.
Knicks guard Jose Alvarado was ruled out due to a left ankle sprain.

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The New York Knicks announced their starting lineup for Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, confirming star center Karl-Anthony Towns will start. Towns had been listed on the injury report after suffering a left wrist injury in Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls. Head coach Mike Brown named Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Towns to the starting five.

New York will be without backup guard Jose Alvarado due to a left ankle sprain. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers ruled out forward Jaylen Brown with left patellar tendinopathy. Head coach Nick Nurse started Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dean Wade, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid.

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