J.R. Smith (heel) will not travel with the team for Thursday's game in Chicago, Fred Kerber of the New York Post reports.

Smith (heel) will not travel with the team for Thursday's game in Chicago, Fred Kerber of the New York Post reports.

Analysis:

Smith continues to battle a heel injury, which has kept him out of the last four games. He'll remain in New York, potentially aiming for a return Saturday when the Knicks host Phoenix. Consider Smith day-to-day until further notice, and expect Tim Hardaway, Jr. to make another start in his place Thursday. The Michigan product scored 14 points (5-17 FG, 0-8 3Pt) Tuesday against Dallas.