Knicks coach Mike Brown addresses Alvarado, Kolek playing time issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
New York Knicks coach Mike Brown discussed player rotations ahead of a game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 2, 2026. The team struggled early in the season with just two wins in six games. Brown emphasized the importance of both Jose Alvarado and Tyler Kolek staying ready, as Kolek has had to step up due to Alvarado's earlier absence. Alvarado's return is expected to influence their playing time as the team seeks to regain last season's form.
- •Knicks have two wins in their first six games this season.
- •Mike Brown met with Alvarado and Kolek about their roles.
- •Alvarado returns after missing time; Kolek has played more recently.
- •Brown is seeking to finalize rotations to boost team performance.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Mike Brown shares clear message about Jose Alvarado, Tyler Kolek playing time
"The New York Knicks have had to do some soul-searching early on in the 2026-27 campaign, as they entered play on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets with just two wins in their first six contests in the new season. This is not the start the reigning champions must have envisioned heading into this year, although it is still early in the season and […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown shares clear message about Jose Alvarado, Tyler Kolek playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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