Cole Aldrich (leg) will be available to play in Friday's game against the Nets, Newsday reports.

Aldrich (leg) will be available to play in Friday's game against the Nets, Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Aldrich has been sidelined for the Knicks' past three games due to a shin bruise, but he's been cleared to return to the rotation ahead of Friday night's crosstown contest. Expect Aldrich to come off the bench and help New York in the rebounding department moving forward.