New York Knicks Announce Two Key Players Ruled Out For Hornets Game

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On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks will be in North Carolina to take on the Charlotte Hornets.

For the game, the Knicks have announced their injury report.

Knicks Announce Two Key Players Ruled Out

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Guard Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110.  (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Knicks have announced that they will remain without Landry Shamet and Miles McBride.

Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones and Kevin McCullar Jr. are all listed as questionable.

GettyTARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

McBride’s NBA Career

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 120-66. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

McBride was the 36th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of West Virginia.

He is currently averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field and 42.0% from three-point range in 35 games.

The 25-year-old has spent all five seasons of his pro career in New York.

Shamet’s NBA Career

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 120-66.(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Shamet was the 26th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Wichita State.

He has also spent time with the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers over eight seasons.

Right now, the 29-year-old is averaging 9.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range in 46 games.

Knicks And Hornets This Season

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-25 record in 73 games.

They have won seven games in a row (and are 20-16 on the road).

Following the Hornets, the Knicks will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the OKC Thunder.

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 19: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the second half of a basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Spectrum Center on February 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

The Hornets are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-34 record in 72 games.

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

Following New York, the Hornets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

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