The Knicks have gone a respectable 4-5 in RJ Barrett’s absence, but they will be happy to have the face of the franchise back Thursday night.
It’s not definite, but Barrett could make his return from a nine-game absence with a right ankle sprain Thursday versus Orlando. Barrett participated full bore in his first practice Wednesday.
“I was feeling good,’’ Barrett said. “I was having fun. Just to be back out there. I had a little bounce in my step today. You all saw me running up and down so I’m feeling a lot better.