Knicks vs. Heat injury report Nov. 17: Jalen Brunson, Bam Adebayo, and more

The Miami Heat are looking to get back on track after losing two games in a row. However, as they prepare to take on the New York Knicks, they'll have to get back in the win column without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.

Even though both returned to practice over the weekend in a limited capacity, both players have officially been ruled out of Monday night's game. Miami also continues to be without Terry Rozier, who is listed as not with the team.

The Knicks, who beat a short-handed Miami team on Friday on their home floor, are battling their own injury concerns as well. Officially, New York will be without both Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. Brunson is still recovering from a sprained ankle, while Anunoby is out with a hamstring injury.

New York could also be without Miles McBride, who was officially listed as questionable due to personal reasons.

11/17 Knicks injury report vs. Warriors

OG Anunoby OUT — strained left hamstring
Jalen Brunson OUT — sprained right ankle
Deuce McBride QUESTIONABLE — personal reasons

11/17 Heat injury report vs. Knicks

Bam Adebayo OUT (toe)
Tyler Herro OUT (ankle)
Terry Rozier OUT (not with team)

New York is looking to keep pace with the surging Detroit Pistons atop the Eastern Conference, while the Heat are looking to gather some kind of rhythm (and stay afloat) as they continue to wait for the return of their two star players.

Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are close

The good news for the Heat is that it does appear as if both Bam and Herro are close to making their respective returns to the Heat's lineup. Bam

may be a little closer than Herro, but the overall expectation is that both players should be back in the lineup for Miami within the next couple of weeks.

Herro specifically said that he

expects to be back in the next week or two, and Bam also made it seem that he's equally as close, if not closer, to a return as well.

As a 7-6 team, this is great news for the Heat. They haven't been fully healthy all season long, and if they're going to make a strong push toward the postseason, they're going to need all hands on deck.

But, until their two stars return, the Heat is still going to have to survive in the meantime. That could start with a big home win over the Knicks in Miami.

Falcons' bout with the injury bug just got worse with alarming Drake London update

Oh come on!!

After quickly being ruled out in the fourth quarter after taking a gruesome hit, we finally have a more concrete update on Drake London's injury status. The superstar receiver has been diagnosed with a PCL sprain in his knee and will be out for at least a week.

On the bright side, it seems like the injury won't require an IR stint, but it isn't what Falcons' fans were hoping for. He's out one week for now, but don't expect an immediate return to action in Week 13 against the measly New York Jets.

After his exit, the Falcons went on to tie the game, but lost 30-27 in another overtime thriller.. Not only is London enjoying a phenomenal game, but he's been on a tear lately. The 24-year-old caught seven passes for 117 yards in Week 11 for his third consecutive 100-yard game.

This news drives a stake into the heart of Atlanta Falcons' fans who hoped their elite wide receiver wouldn't miss any time.

Drake London joins Michael Penix Jr. on the shelf in Atlanta

The 24-year-old has 100+ receiving yards in five of his last six games, and six touchdowns over that time span. Despite missing a week due to a hip injury and starting the season slowly, London has been the only reliable receiving option outside of running back Bijan Robinson.

This news is particularly frustrating for London amidst his breakout season. Last season, London enjoyed the best year of his career with 1271 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Until his injury, he was on pace to beat both of those career bests by a long shot.

Entering his fifth year in Atlanta, London is set for a massive pay boost, especially since he's been carrying a weak WR room on his back this season.

The Falcons picked up his fifth-year club option, rightfully so. Ideally, London will be a Falcon for life, but that's an offseason decision to make. Until then, Falcons' fans must focus on the positives, and London not out long-term is certainly one.

In other disappointing news, quarterback Michael Penix likely suffered a season-ending injury in Atlanta's loss on Sunday, all while the Falcons dropped to 3-7, and 0-3 in the NFC South. All is bad in Atlanta, and Week 11 could not have been worse.

Once London returns, Kirk Cousins will likely be at the helm, and with how his two games this season have gone, London stock will plummet immediately. Until then, Falcons' fans will hope the star receiver heals quickly, but with how the season has gone, there's no reason to rush his return.