Frank Ntilikina is on the verge of a ballyhooed return from his groin injury.
The Knicks announced Ntilikina was cleared for practice and would train Tuesday with the G League Westchester Knicks. Their 2017 lottery pick hasn’t been completely ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Utah, when the Knicks kick off a six-game homestand, pending how he comes out of practice, according to a source.
More likely Ntilikina will make his return Friday against Denver. The Knicks have no plans to play him in the G League.
Ntilikina, 20, has missed seven weeks and 22 straight games.