"With the Knicks returning the top seven players from the rotation that brought them to the Eastern Conference finals last season, there is little mystery about who will take the bulk of the minutes for the team this season. But since a flurry of signings before training camp, there has been a competition for the last few spots in Mike Brown's rotation and the final spots on the roster."
"The Knicks sat out - let's take a deep breath - Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Ariel Hukporti and Landry Shamet as they hosted a skeleton crew of the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. It meant a disappointing night for fans who had hoped to catch the stars and instead were given a close-up view of the battle for the back end of the rotation and roster."
"It's important," Brown said before the game. "We want to try to give some guys some extended minutes to take a look at them tonight. It's important because they've all been busting their behinds, and making that decision is extremely tough."
The Knicks return their top seven rotation players from last season's Eastern Conference finals, largely determining primary minutes. Preseason signings created competition for the remaining rotation and roster spots. The team rested many core players in a preseason game, showcasing a battle among fringe players for back-end minutes and roster positions. The Knicks fell behind by 36 points before rallying to a 120-103 loss, their first in four preseason games. Coach Mike Brown gave extended minutes to evaluate contenders. Deuce McBride, Guerschon Yabusele, and Jordan Clarkson have secure roles, while non-guaranteed players compete for a single cap-limited spot.
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