Achiuwa is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Lakers with a sore hamstring. With Mitchell Robinson unavailable, he’ll slot in behind Karl-Anthony Towns and take on the backup center responsibilities. Achiuwa offers limited fantasy value in this role.

Achiuwa did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson playing the available minutes at the center position. However, Robinson will not play on Friday, so Achiuwa will be in the rotation if cleared to play. With Ariel Hukporti (knee) out, the Knicks will likely have to play small in non-Towns minutes if Achiuwa cannot go.

Achiuwa won’t suit up for the first night of New York’s back-to-back in Los Angeles. However, with both Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson available, Achiuwa may not have had a large role regardless. If Robinson sits out the second night of this back-to-back, Achiuwa could be part of the rotation on Friday, though in a limited capacity.

Achiuwa is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring, hence his presence on the injury report. With Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) rejoining the team after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, Achiuwa will likely fall out of the rotation if he’s cleared to play.