MEMPHIS — With Quentin Grimes out due to his resurfaced foot ache, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau mentioned he deliberate on giving the struggling Cam Reddish a spot within the rotation over Miles McBride.
“Cam will get the first crack at it,” Thibodeau mentioned earlier than Wednesday’s recreation towards the Grizzlies. “He had a lot of reps in the preseason so we’re comfortable with that.”
Acquired final season for a first-round decide, Reddish’s minutes had been a sizzling matter throughout coaching camp as a result of there was no path to taking part in time. It was no secret Thibodeau favored Grimes’ defensive prowess, and the Knicks couldn’t agree on an extension for Reddish earlier than Monday’s deadline.
But Grimes’ sore foot was extra of a problem than the Knicks hoped. For the primary time Wednesday, Thibodeau acknowledged a setback after Grimes logged 16 scoreless minutes in final week’s preseason finale.
Grimes mentioned soreness returned over the weekend.
“I think I wasn’t really supposed to come back that early but it started feeling really good,” Grimes mentioned. “I practiced two times before that and it was pain-free. And after the game it kind of flared up again and we’re being more cautious with it.”
Grimes mentioned checks dominated out a fracture however confirmed irritation they usually’re managing the damage so it doesn’t flip into “something like” plantar fasciitis.
“They said it was kind of an overuse thing. Just being in the gym a lot. Coming back at night, going back to Houston [in the summer], working on it and working on it. Then Thibs had us in the [gym] for sure, working out. Overusing it, for sure. It was an overuse thing really.”
Reddish didn’t benefit from Grimes’ absence in preseason, taking pictures simply 21.4 % over 4 video games whereas averaging 4.3 factors in 15.3 minutes.
“I just want him to get out there, be aggressive and attack,” Thibodeau mentioned. “He can score in different ways, he doesn’t have to always settle for jump shots. He can drive the ball, attack, make plays. He’s got good size, just get into the paint and make your rim reads, make the right play. The game tells you [how to play]. If you’re open, shoot it. If you’re not open, make a play, and keep the ball moving, move without the ball. He’s capable of doing those things. We love his length, we love his versatility.”
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