The travel to Salt Lake City to face the on , at Delta Center. New York enters the game with a 41-23 record and is in a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings.
Utah has struggled this season and comes into the matchup at 20-45. Injuries have been a major problem for the Jazz, especially in the frontcourt, and the team will rely on several young players against a Knicks lineup that still has most of its core available.
New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz injury report for (March 11, 2026)
New York Knicks injury report ahead of the Jazz matchup
The New York Knicks may be without Josh Hart, who is listed as doubtful with left knee soreness. Guard Miles McBride remains out as he continues to recover from pelvic core muscle surgery.
Dillon Jones is also unavailable while on a G League two-way assignment. Despite those absences, New York still has its main rotation players available, including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Utah Jazz injury situation continues to grow
Utah Jazz is dealing with several long-term injuries. Lauri Markkanen will not play because of a right hip impingement.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is out for the season as he recovers from left knee surgery. Walker Kessler will also miss the rest of the year with a left shoulder injury.
Jusuf Nurkic is out for the season as well while recovering from a nose injury.
Keyonte George is listed as questionable because of illness. John Konchar is questionable to out with left calf soreness. Blake Hinson is unavailable while on a G League two-way assignment.
New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Available rosters
New York’s main lineup remains intact. Jalen Brunson runs the offense at point guard. Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns form the frontcourt group. If cleared, Josh Hart could also be part of the rotation.
Other available players include Jordan Clarkson, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, Pacome Dadiet, Jeremy Sochan and Mitchell Robinson.
Utah’s rotation is thinner because of injuries. If available, Keyonte George could start in the backcourt alongside Isaiah Collier. Ace Bailey and Cody Williams are expected to play major minutes on the wing.
Kyle Filipowski is likely to handle center duties. Other available players include Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh, Georges Niang, Svi Mykhailiuk, Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love.
New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Head-to-head record
The all-time regular-season series between the Knicks and Jazz is close. Utah holds a 56-55 lead across 111 games.
The Knicks won both meetings during the 2023-24 season with scores of 118-103 and 117-113. In the last five games between the teams, New York has three wins while Utah has two.
New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Team stats comparison
|
Stat Category |
Knicks (41-23) |
Jazz (20-45) |
|
Points Per Game |
115. 2 (8th) |
108. 7 (25th) |
|
Opp. Points Per Game |
106. 8 (4th) |
116. 2 (27th) |
|
Field Goal % |
47. 8% |
45. 2% |
|
3PT % |
36. 5% |
34. 8% |
|
Rebounds Per Game |
44. 1 (7th) |
42. 3 (20th) |
|
Turnovers Per Game |
13. 2 |
15. 1 |
New York ranks among the better defensive teams in the league. The team also relies heavily on Brunson, who averages more than 28 points per game.
Utah plays at a faster pace but has struggled defensively, especially in the paint, after losing several big men to injuries.
New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Game outlook (March 11, 2026)
New York enters the game with a clear advantage, especially inside. Karl-Anthony Towns could have a productive night against a Utah frontcourt that is missing several regular players.
Utah will depend on younger players such as Ace Bailey and Isaiah Collier for scoring. If Keyonte George plays, he could help the Jazz push the tempo.
The Knicks are listed as 12.5-point favorites. Utah will try to stay competitive despite the injuries, while New York will look to take advantage of the roster gap.
