NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 17: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks carries the ball against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on October 17, 2018 in New York City.

Report: Knicks rookie Knox out 2-4 weeks with ankle injury

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New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox will be out of action for the next two-to-four weeks with a left ankle sprain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, league sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

X-rays on the injured ankle came back negative.

The incident occurred with just under two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Knox appeared to roll his ankle while driving to the hoop.

Kevin Knox was carried off the court due to a "left ankle injury" in the 1st quarter of tonights game. pic.twitter.com/516TwTmsFq
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Knox had impressed coming into Saturday's clash. Through two games, the Kentucky product had averaged 13.5 points, three rebounds, a steal, and half a block in 26 minutes per outing.