The New York Knicks will be getting a little guard help back with Frank Ntilikina set to return to the lineup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ian Begley of ESPN broke the news:

He was held out of the second half of the Hawks game with knee soreness, something that isn't knew for the young guard.

Although Ntilikina said it wasn't the same knee issue that bothered him over the summer. It has to be of some concern.

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He missed the summer league and some of the preseason with a different knee injury, so hopefully this isn't something that becomes a big problem in his career.

In terms of tonight's game expect the coaching staff to really watch his pain level and reevaluate him through the game. If the knee starts to flair up tonight, don't be surprised to see them shut him down.

On the season Ntilikina is averaging 20 minutes and just over five points per game. With Ron Baker already shut down for the season, it's key that the Knicks have his production for the stretch run, as they try to make a late push to get in the playoffs.