New York Knicks guard Miles McBride could make his return to the court on Sunday. He has been out since January 28 with a sports hernia, but has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report for the first time since then. This indicates he could return against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

McBride underwent surgery for the injury on the trade deadline day and was given a six-to-eight-week recovery timeline. McBride's return will be huge for the Knicks, who need a spark in the remaining eight games of the regular season. The team is currently 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics, hoping to secure the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

McBride is in the midst of a career season, averaging 12.9 points per game and shooting 42% from three-point range. Additionally, he is one of the team's better point-of-attack defenders, so his return will be key for the group. His absence was due to an ankle injury and the sports hernia was later discovered. The recovery has been a long process, but his return could change the team's course.

McBride's return would boost the Knicks' bench, which includes Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Mitchell Robinson, as they gear up for the playoffs and a potential title push. More details on McBride's status will be known before the game against Oklahoma City, but his return is imminent.

In McBride's absence, newcomer Jose Alvarado assumed his role as the main backup point guard. However, Alvarado has struggled of late, so his spot in the rotation may no longer be as secure with McBride coming back.

McBride's return could mean a change in the team's dynamics, providing greater strength in both offense and defense. The coach and team hope that his return will boost the team in the final stretch of the regular season and in the playoffs.