The Knicks open training camp in 12 days not knowing if both Antonio McDyess and Allan Houston will be unavailable for the start of preseason practice. The team is positive, however, that Othella Harrington will not be joining it then.
Harrington, who started 64 games last season, will miss most of the preseason and could begin the season on the injured list after it was learned that the veteran forward sprained his right knee on Monday, the Knicks said last night.

Harrington was injured while working out in his hometown of Houston. He was examined by team doctors yesterday in New York and an MRI showed that Harrington sprained his right medial collateral ligament.

Team physician Norman Scott said surgery is not necessary. He said Harrington's rehab will include range-of-motion and strengthening exercises.

The Knicks said Harrington will be sidelined four to six weeks. The Knicks' opener is Oct. 29 against Orlando at the Garden.