Vinay Kumar
Jalen Brunson will play for the New York Knicks against the Detroit Pistons on February 19, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. He is not listed on the injury report.This is important for New York. Brunson leads the team with 27 points per game and handles most of the ball. The Knicks need him available for this matchup.
New York Knicks host the Detroit Pistons with playoff spots in focus (February 19, 2026)
The New York Knicks are 35-20. Detroit Pistons come in at 40-13 and sits at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Pistons have already beaten New York twice this season, both by double digits.Detroit has been steady. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25 points and 9 assists and controls most of their offense. The game is set for 7:30 PM ET.
Jalen Brunson’s injury status vs the Detroit Pistons (February 19, 2026)
Jalen Brunson had ankle problems earlier in the season but has been playing regular minutes for the New York Knicks recently. There are no current issues with him and as a result, it is safe to say that he will be available against the Detroit Pistons.Karl-Anthony Towns has also been consistent, putting up 19.8 points and 11.9 rebounds. He gives the Knicks a reliable option inside alongside Brunson.
Knicks injury report vs the Detroit Pistons (February 19, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| OG Anunoby | Probable | Right toe; toenail avulsion |
| Miles McBride | Out | Pelvic; core muscle surgery |
| Pacome Dadiet | Questionable | G League – On Assignment |
| Trey Jemison III | Questionable | G League – Two-Way |
| Dillon Jones | Questionable | G League – Two-Way |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | Questionable | G League – Two-Way |
Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart are available.
Pistons injury report vs the New York Knicks (February 19, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Jalen Duren | Out | League Suspension |
| Isaiah Stewart | Out | League Suspension |
| Bobi Klintman | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Wendell Moore Jr. | Out | G League – Two-Way |
Detroit is missing both Duren and Stewart due to suspension.
Key points for the game
Brunson will handle most of the offense for New York. Towns has a favorable matchup inside with Detroit missing its main big men. OG Anunoby could return and help defensively on the wing. The Knicks will miss McBride’s minutes off the bench.Also read: Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 19, 2026)New York Knicks are at home but has lost both earlier games against Detroit this season.
