According to Katz, Payne's presence provides greater depth at the point guard position, but doesn't push McBride down the rotation. McBride is expected to stay in the top eight despite concerns.
Katz mentions that the Knicks are cautious about relying on rookies in the rotation initially. Even with promising play from Kolek, cracking the rotation as a rookie seems unlikely.
Thibodeau's extension is likely due to his impressive track record, with Katz noting that the Knicks have been occupied with other roster activities before finalizing the coach's new deal.
Stefan Bondy speculated that Thibodeau will eventually receive an extension, highlighting that the delay in the process might be due to negotiation details rather than uncertainty.
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