Overview

• Heavy reports the Knicks remain in the hunt for free agent Russell Westbrook to back up Jalen Brunson on a likely veteran minimum, with the Kings viewed by ESPN as the current favorites for the former MVP.
• Multiple outlets cite SNY analysis naming Malcolm Brogdon as a plausible veteran-minimum target, framed as an “insurance policy” for New York’s backcourt.
• After signing Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, the Knicks still have one open roster spot, positioning them for a late free-agent pickup before camp.
• HoopsWire’s Sam Amico, via The Sporting News, identifies Miles McBride as a potential trade candidate following Clarkson’s arrival, describing a possible minutes squeeze.
• Kendrick Perkins said on ESPN’s NBA Today that Karl-Anthony Towns faces heavy pressure to elevate his conditioning and on-ball defense, even after a 24.4-point, 12.8-rebound season reported by Newsweek.