David Fizdale said the Knicks will be without point guard Dennis Smith Jr. until further notice.
The Knicks paid homage to their teammate, whose stepmother died Sunday. Mitchell Robinson wore “DSJ 5” on his sneakers. And the club seemed deeply hurt by the tragedy.
Smith’s stepmother died suddenly after he had left the practice facility following a film session.
Fizdale admitted he didn’t know when Smith will return to the club as their young point guard is back in Fayetteville, N.C.
“We’re leaving that up to him right now,’’ Fizdale said. “He’s got to take care of his family.