Overview
- Coach Mike Brown and Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, speaking at media day Monday, stressed accountability, daily routines and communication as the foundation for trying to repeat.
- The Knicks return nearly their entire playoff rotation but lost backup center Mitchell Robinson in free agency to the Boston Celtics and signed veteran Andre Drummond to fill that minutes and rebound role.
- Contract-extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart remain unresolved with reports the sides are far apart on money and a June 30, 2027 deadline that could create a midseason roster issue.
- Brunson said he will monitor the surgically repaired wrist that he helped play through in the playoffs as the team begins the season, and the franchise will hold its banner-raising and ring ceremony before the Oct. 20 home opener.
- The Eastern Conference added high-profile stars this offseason and NBA salary rules that limit roster depth make repeating especially difficult, so the Knicks face a tougher field even as they try to preserve continuity.