Marcus Camby has never played in more than 63 games in a full season. The best he can do this year is 68 games.

The New York Post reports that after being sidelined all season by a heel injury, Camby said he plans to make his debut tonight at the Garden, where the Knicks (6-8) take on the Hawks (5-9).

Fussy Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy made sure not to blame the slow start of the Knicks on the absence of Camby. That doesn't mean he and the rest of the Knicks aren't jacked to have him back.

"He'll really help our energy level," Allan Houston said. "He gives us a boost of energy with his offensive rebounding, with the way you can throw it ahead to him on the break; with a blocked shot that picks your spirits up."

Steve Popper of the New York Times writes that When Camby is activated from the injured list, the most likely candidates to be dropped from the roster are Larry Robinson and Lavor Postell.