Austin Rivers, who labeled his future with the Knicks as uncertain, was not seen on the bench during any part of the 110-107 victory over the Pacers on Saturday night at the Garden.
Rivers was spun off when Knicks acquired Derrick Rose in a deal earlier this month. Then, in another bad turn, Rivers was sidelined for Frank Ntilikina in Thursday’s victory over the Kings after Elfrid Payton fell to a basket injury.
A Knicks official said Rivers was in the garden, but in the back he was receiving treatment for an ankle ache. Rivers was not included in the previous NBA injury report. On the boxing score, Rivers was listed with a decision of the DNP coach.
Earlier this week, Rivers said of his situation: “I can’t control whether I’m trading today, tomorrow or the next day. What I can control is how I am as a player. ”
Rivers made two cameo appearances during the trash for a total of five minutes in the last nine games. Against Sacramento, he was the only Knick not to enter the game.
Interestingly, after Taj Gibson sprained an ankle during Saturday’s game, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said President Leon Rose “will look at the players who are available.” The Knicks may be able to give up a player to sign a cross.
Rivers was signed in November to a three-year deal, but only the first is guaranteed. He played in 21 games.