Will OG Anunoby Play in the Big Games?

May 15, 2026, 22:21
USSports

Introduction

The New York Knicks want to know if OG Anunoby can play. He hurt his leg in the last games.

Main Body

OG Anunoby hurt his leg against the Philadelphia 76ers. He did not play for two games. At first, he only did easy exercises. People were worried he could not play soon. On Friday, Anunoby practiced with the whole team. Coach Mike Brown is happy. But the doctors must say 'yes' before he plays in a game. Anunoby is a very good player. He scores many points. He helps the team win games.

Conclusion

Anunoby is practicing again. He will play if the doctors say he is healthy and the game starts.

Learning

The 'Future' Secret: WILL

In this story, the writer uses will to talk about things that are not happening now, but might happen later.

How it works: Will + Action word →\rightarrow Future

Examples from the text:

  • "He will play" →\rightarrow He is not playing now, but he is going to play later.

Simple Rule: Use will when you are guessing or promising something about tomorrow or next week.

Words for 'Amount'

Look at how we describe how much of something we have:

  1. Many →\rightarrow Use this for things you can count (points, games, players).

    • Example: "He scores many points."

  2. Whole →\rightarrow Use this when you mean 100% of a group.

    • Example: "...practiced with the whole team."

Action Words: Now vs. Then

Notice how the story changes the words to show time:

  • Past: Hurt / Did not play / Practiced (It already happened →\rightarrow add -ed or change the word)
  • Now: Is / Helps / Scores (It is happening generally →\rightarrow add -s for one person)

Vocabulary Learning

play
to take part in a game or sport
Example:He will play in the big games.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her leg during the match.
leg
lower part of the body that supports standing
Example:He broke his leg while running.
games
competitions or activities for fun
Example:They enjoy watching games on TV.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team practiced together every day.
coach
a person who trains or teaches a team
Example:The coach gave them advice.
happy
feeling pleasure or joy
Example:She felt happy after the victory.
doctor
a medical professional who helps people
Example:The doctor checked his injury.
say
to speak or express in words
Example:He will say yes before playing.
good
having a positive quality; excellent
Example:He is a good player.
score
to earn points in a game
Example:She will score many points.
win
to be the best or succeed
Example:They will win the match.
healthy
in good physical condition
Example:He needs to be healthy to play.
start
to begin or commence
Example:The game will start at 7 pm.