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This edition of Knicks’ MailBag features NBA Insider Ian Begley from SNY, who is ready to tackle your questions about the Knicks. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n
Q: What\u2019s the plan for backup point guard when Jalen Brunson sits? Will it be a committee approach with McBride, Hart, and Clarkson sharing ball-handling duties? Is Kolek expected to have a regular bench role, or will he spend most of the season inactive? \u2013 @ctorres04<\/strong><\/p>\n Based on the moves so far, Tyler Kolek seems to be outside the Knicks\u2019 rotation starting the season. New York currently has a nine-man rotation including Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Guerschon Yabusele, and Miles McBride. Unless head coach Mike Brown wants to play ten players regularly, a spot for Kolek doesn\u2019t appear likely.<\/p>\n The Knicks also have salary cap space for one veteran minimum contract and one newcomer deal before hitting the second apron. They are actively engaging with free agents who can fill the backup guard role, potentially limiting Kolek\u2019s opportunities further. Among veterans they\u2019ve contacted is Ben Simmons, and they\u2019ve also explored options involving veterans like Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and Marcus Smart. The Knicks don\u2019t seem to be exclusively prioritizing a ball-handler for that last roster slot. They are also keeping an eye on Landry Shamet, who remains open to coming back to New York.<\/p>\n Q: What\u2019s Mike Brown\u2019s approach to reducing Brunson\u2019s workload without sacrificing offensive efficiency? \u2013 @shemirock<\/strong><\/p>\n Great question. Brown hasn\u2019t disclosed specifics since his introductory press conference, but his interest in hiring James Borrego\u2014known for a system emphasizing ball and player movement\u2014signals openness to an offense with fluidity. This style could naturally lessen Brunson\u2019s burden. Last season, Hart, Bridges, and others shared ball-handling duties on the court with Brunson, and under Brown, we might see them doing so more consistently. Alternatively, the offense\u2019s inherent movement could organically reduce Brunson\u2019s workload. This will be an intriguing development to watch as Brown implements his system.<\/p>\n Q: Does Mike Brown have a preferred assistant coach from his time as an assistant or head coach? It\u2019s common for head coaches to bring trusted staff members, right? \u2013 @captainpearlnyk<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s common for head coaches to have trusted assistants they bring along. Brown is expected to add an associate head coach and at least one key staff member from his previous coaching circles. While there is hope that last year\u2019s Knicks assistants\u2014Rick Brunson, Mark Bryant, Maurice Cheeks, and Darren Erman\u2014might stay, Brown was also given full autonomy to build his own staff. It would be unrealistic to assume all four remain if he has a clean slate. If any from that group stay, it would be because Brown specifically chose to keep them.<\/p>\n Fan Take:<\/strong> This insight into the Knicks\u2019 roster and coaching plans offers basketball fans a glimpse into how a team rebuilds and balances experience with fresh talent. Watching how Mike Brown manages Brunson\u2019s role and assembles his staff will be key to understanding the Knicks’ strategic direction this season and its impact on team chemistry and success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s a rewritten version of the content: This edition of Knicks’ MailBag features NBA Insider Ian Begley from SNY, who is ready to tackle your questions about the Knicks. Let\u2019s dive in. Q: What\u2019s the plan for backup point guard when Jalen Brunson sits? 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