Burks (shoulder) tallied five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes Sunday in the Knicks' 113-112 win over the Thunder.
Burks was back in action after a three-game absence due to a sprained shoulder but wasn't able to make much of an impression during his time on the court. He'll likely hold down a minor role in New York's rotation in the short term, but he could see his playing time disappear entirely once the team gets OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder) back from injury.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Will be available Sunday
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Burks (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Burks has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up following a three-game absence. Thus far in March (10 appearances), Burks has averaged 7.1 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Probable to face OKC
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Burks (shoulder) is probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Burks seems likely to return to the court after a three-game absence. If available, the veteran sharpshooter should provide minutes off the bench, but he's not expected to deliver tons of fantasy value.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Won't play Friday
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Burks (shoulder) won't play Friday against the Spurs.
Burks will miss his third straight game Friday, but he's said to be day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Thunder.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Questionable for Friday
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Burks (shoulder) is questionable to play Friday against the Spurs.
Burks could be in line to miss a third straight game with a shoulder sprain, but even if he's available, his presence won't alter many fantasy lineups. The veteran guard is logging just 12.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Won't play against Toronto
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Burks (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Burks will miss his second straight contest Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right shoulder sprain. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with San Antonio.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Questionable for Wednesday
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Burks (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Burks missed Monday's game against the Pistons due to a right shoulder sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Wednesday. If he remains out, Bojan Bogdanovic could see a few more minutes than usual.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Downgraded to out
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Burks (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Burks has been dealing with a lingering shoulder issue and will take a night off for the first time as a Knick. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Toronto.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Listed as questionable
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Burks is questionable for Monday's game against Detroit with a sprained right shoulder.
This sounds like a day-to-day issue for Burks given the questionable tag. He's played a very limited role in March, averaging just 12.4 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Goes for 18 points off bench
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Burks amassed 18 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 21 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Nuggets.
Burks is settled as a bench option in the Knicks' offensive scheme, and that alone is enough reason for fantasy managers to be wary about his upside, as his role is extremely inconsistent. He has scored in double digits in two of his last three appearances, but on the same note, he's achieved that feat just three times since the All-Star break. He's averaging 6.7 points per game while shooting 28.3 percent from deep in that span, so Burks should be better left on the waiver wire in most leagues.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Struggles to find shot
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Burks ended Monday's 119-112 victory over Golden State with five points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 14 minutes.
Since being traded to the Knicks on Feb. 8, Burks has struggled to find his footing, averaging 7.3 points in 14.4 minutes on 31.5 percent shooting. Before the trade, Burks averaged 12.6 points in 20.9 minutes on a more respectable 39.4 percent from the field with Detroit. The change of scenery has not bode well for the 32-year-old. He should not be expected to provide much fantasy value behind Miles McBride, who has flourished the past month in 29.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Retreats to bench Thursday
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Burks isn't starting Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Burks started the Knicks' final game before the All-Star break but will retreat to the bench Thursday since Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) are back in action. Burks has averaged 13.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Scores 13 in spot start
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Burks finished with 13 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 118-100 loss to the Magic.
Burks made his first start of the season Wednesday with both Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) sidelined. After scoring 22 points on 50.0 percent shooting in his Knicks debut Feb. 10, Burks has shot 6-for-24 over his last two appearances, including Wednesday's loss. Should DiVincenzo and Bogdanovic return following the All-Star break, Burks figures to reprise his role as a scorer off the bench for the rest of the regular season.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Will start Wednesday
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Burks will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
With Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) sidelined, Burks will make his first start this season. During his first game with the Knicks this season, Burks posted 22 points (7-14 FG) in 22 minutes against the Pacers on Saturday but scored just five points in the next contest. He should get plenty of looks versus Orlando, but Jalen Brunson will lead New York's offense.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Pops for 22 in New York debut
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Burks supplied 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 125-111 loss to Indiana.
Suiting up for his first game with the Knicks following a trade from the Pistons, Burks didn't miss a beat, as he drained three or more three-pointers for the 12th time in 19 games since the beginning of January. The veteran guard is averaging 17.1 points, 3.2 threes, 3.1 boards and 1.9 assists over 24.5 minutes a contest in the new year, but it could be awhile before his usage with the Knicks becomes clear given all the injuries the team is dealing with.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Cleared to debut
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Burks will be available to play in Saturday's game against the Pacers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Burks was acquired from the Pistons at the deadline and is expected to provide New York's second unit a big boost offensively. He may see an increased role early on, as the Knicks are dealing with several key injuries.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Shipped to New York
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The Pistons are finalizing a trade to send Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks in exchange for Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Burks is enjoying a quality season for Detroit, averaging 12.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.0 minutes across 43 appearances. The veteran guard has proven to be an elite outside shooter, converting 40.1 percent of his 5.7 three-point attempts per contest in 2023-24 and shooting over 40 percent from deep in each of the last four seasons. While the 32-year-old didn't fit Detroit's timeline, he will likely provide spacing for the Knicks off the bench. Burks last played for New York in 2021-22, making 81 appearances, including 44 starts.
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Pistons' Alec Burks: Wakes up with 25 points in victory
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Burks accumulated 25 points (7-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 victory over the Kings.
Burks has only averaged 21 minutes per game this season while buried on the depth chart, but absences from Cade Cunningham (knee) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) yielded additional usage from the veteran. Burks is one of the oldest players on a very young roster, but he's been able to carve a fairly consistent second-unit role. Expectations should be tempered for him, as he's only exceeded Wednesday's scoring total three times this season.
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Pistons' Alec Burks: Stays hot from long range
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Burks ended with 15 points (4-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one assist across 26 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 113-106 victory over the Hornets.
The 32-year-old guard continues to be a threat from long distance. He's drained at least three three-pointers in 12 of the last 14 games. Over that stretch, he's averaging 18.6 points, 3.8 threes, 2.4 boards and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes a night from the second unit while shooting a blistering 47.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Alec Burks: Pours in 33 off bench Saturday
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Burks ended Saturday's 141-135 loss to the Bucks with 33 points (9-20 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench.
Just two games after tying his career high with 34 points, Burks came one bucket short of setting a new personal best. The veteran guard has been arguably the best sixth man in the league since Christmas, averaging 19.3 points, 3.7 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.7 assists over 24.8 minutes a contest during the last 13 games.
