Overview

• Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey set New York’s over/under at 53.5 wins and projected a 51–31 finish, matching last season’s record.
• David Aldridge of The Athletic ranked the Knicks’ offseason 15th, pointing to the decision to replace Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown as the swing factor.
• Knicks insider Ian Begley said he would “take the field” over New York for Ben Simmons, noting the team’s single open spot and potential alternatives such as Landry Shamet.
• The front office extended Mikal Bridges for four years and $150 million and signed Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to fortify a bench that lagged in scoring last season.
• Mike Brown’s arrival shifts focus to scheme tweaks and rotation balance, with expectations that added depth will address playmaking and spacing concerns behind the starters.