Five Knicks questions going into 2024 NBA preseason

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Can the Knicks maintain an elite defense with Jalen Brunson and now Towns as its interior anchors? That will remain to be seen until playoff time but New York seems confident the answer lies within itself – whether or not we get definitive confirmation before that point in time! Thibodeau must employ creative approaches in order to maximize his defensive wings Bridges and Anunoby. He’ll need stellar performances from Towns, but coming off an outstanding playoff matchup against Nikola Jokic gives some cause for optimism. Where will his depth come from? A key advantage of preseason basketball is getting to witness players that may otherwise never see action during regular season basketball due to injuries on your roster. The Knicks should take advantage of these few games to experiment with their deep bench options in search of one or two “gems” that may help complete their rotation. After last season was derailed by injuries, New York reloaded through draft picks and free agency signings in hopes that similar issues won’t arise this time around. After trading away Towns, they’ve since needed someone else to step forward as an indispensable reserve option in their rotation. Could Tyler Kolek or Pacome Dadiet emerge as potential stars like Immanuel Quickley did in 2020-21? Or will TJ Warren or Landry Shamet step forward instead? Representing New York and making themselves known in the preseason will boost confidence in New York’s depth. On March 23, 2024 in New York, USA; Mikal Bridges (1) from Brooklyn Nets looks for space behind New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during a first quarter game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports/ (c) Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsLuke Bridges’ return could provide answers that unlock many other issues facing New York. The Knicks parted ways with much of their draft capital to acquire Bridges, who just finished up his worst season to date in 2023-24. But evidence indicates this may have been an outlier and more accurately portrays his overall career performance going forward in New York. He proved his value while in Phoenix and after moving on to Brooklyn. As soon as they traded him there he excelled immediately while at times drawing criticism with their directionless play and poor coaching staff – only drawing ire last season after signing on as directionless player on an undermanned Nets squad that played atrocious defense in FIBA World Cup action. If he continues being his reliable self then Knicks health and depth issues might finally be alleviated! What will non-Brunson offense and minutes look like?Despite having helped steer an assortment of roster pieces within one game of reaching the Conference Finals last season, more responsibility seems to fall upon Brunson than ever this time around. Julius Randle was an offensive engine unto himself; Isaiah Hartenstein provided Brunson a primary means to play off-ball; DiVincenzo led in playoff scoring as their second leading scorer — yet all are now gone from Brunson’s orbit. Even without them present this offseason was evidence that Brunson is progressing further toward becoming an all-in game leader. What will the new pieces do to fill that void?Towns must rely more heavily on his screening and playmaking in place of Hartenstein while producing enough numbers on his own to give Brunson some rest and carry bench units. Bridges and Anunoby will have increased opportunities to show their offensive prowess, so they must fulfill their full individual potential on offense. Josh Hart may need to step in as primary screener/playmaker at times as well. Eyes should also be on Miles McBride to take another leap with his ability to handle and create for others. Can they Stay Healthy Enough?The biggest and least predictable question facing the Knicks this season: can their starting seven stay healthy enough in the playoffs to sustain a run?It could have gone further last season had all members been healthy but we will never know. Now they must face what luck awaits them with each new season coming their way and do not expect Thibodeau to start controlling load management tactics on his 13th season as head coach of an NBA franchise!