Overview
- After Sunday’s win over the Bulls, Brown said Yabusele’s scant time was his rotation decision and not a reflection of the forward’s play.
- Brown reiterated his preference for a tight 9.5-man rotation, noting the ninth and tenth spots offer only spot minutes while urging Yabusele to stay ready.
- Yabusele played two first‑quarter minutes on Nov. 2 and has eight points and 14 rebounds across four appearances to open the season.
- Brown said substitution patterns got “funky” when Mitchell Robinson briefly exited with a right‑leg issue before returning.
- Josh Hart disclosed lingering nerve symptoms in his hand as New York snapped a three‑game skid and prepared to host Washington on Monday night.