Following a 50-32 season in 2023/24, the Knicks enjoyed a thorough offseason, acquiring All-Defensive Team swingman Mikal Bridges and letting starting center Isaiah Hartenstein walk.
In an extensive new piece, Fred Katz of The Athletic reflects on some of the top storylines facing New York this season, including All-Star power forward Julius Randle‘s fit on the squad, how All-NBA point guard Jalen Brunson will quarterback the club’s offense, and more.
There’s more out of the Atlantic Division:
- The Sixers reacquired reserve center Andre Drummond in free agency this summer. Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer spoke with Bulls beat reporter Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune about what to expect from the 6’11” big man, after he spent two years in the Windy City. Poe noted that Drummond, though a great rebound, struggled to receive consistent minutes behind starter Nikola Vucevic, in part due to his erratic rim protection and finishing efficiency.
- Celtics combo guard Jrue Holiday recently addressed All-NBA Boston forward Jayson Tatum‘s limited role for Team USA during the 2024 Olympics, per Souichi Terada of MassLive. “I think everybody knows JT — he’s the ultimate professional,” Holiday said. “He already knows what it is and what the ultimate goal is. I don’t think he needed any encouragement. I think it’s more so like staying ready whenever it’s his time to be called.” The All-Defensive Second Team guard had a bigger, more consistent role in the Paris games than Tatum did. Tatum was benched entirely during the Americans’ semifinal game against Serbia.
- In case you missed it, former Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony recently revealed that New York offered him a bench role when he last hit free agency, in 2022.