NBA · New York Knicks · 20:33 ET · via @UnderdogNBA

Paolo Banchero heads to locker room with ankle injury

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Status alert: Paolo Banchero (ankle) headed to locker room Friday. (via @UnderdogNBA)

Underdog NBA reports that forward heads to the locker room with an ankle injury on Friday.

His return status for the remainder of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves is unknown, and no timeline for recovery is established.

The next play the on Sunday. An extended absence removes Banchero from the starting lineup and requires the rest of the roster to absorb his team-leading minutes and scoring.