Overview

• Mike Brown said the starting five will materialize during camp, with Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson among candidates for the final spot and a potential Towns–Robinson frontcourt in play.
• Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters he did not undergo offseason procedures on his knee or finger and said he will be ready for the season.
• Jalen Brunson reported no setbacks with his ankle and called Tom Thibodeau’s firing sad after becoming a star under the former coach.
• Josh Hart had right ring-finger surgery in July and said he recently aggravated the injury, with USA TODAY reporting he will likely play in a splint.
• Operating near the hard cap, New York can currently keep only one non‑guaranteed camp veteran; league reporting identifies Pacôme Dadiet as the most likely trade chip to retain Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet.