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Knicks retain championship core as Mike Brown changes offensive strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Knicks retain championship core as Mike Brown changes offensive strategy

Summary

The New York Knicks kick off the new season with all five starters returning from last year's championship roster. Under first-year head coach Mike Brown, the team looks to build on its strong offensive performance, having led the NBA playoffs in offensive rating. The Knicks will also work to integrate new strategies, particularly by utilizing Karl-Anthony Towns as a passer. While the main roster remains intact, the departure of Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics has left a notable vacancy, filled by Andre Drummond. The Knicks seek to maintain their title contention status despite the adjustments made during the offseason.

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Status Watch

•New York returns all five starters from the championship team.
•Mike Brown implements new offensive strategies this season.
•Karl-Anthony Towns will have an increased passing role.
•Andre Drummond replaces Mitchell Robinson at center.
•Knicks look to integrate changes while maintaining continuity.

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7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Keep Championship Core Together as Mike Brown Gives Offense a New Look

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks begin the new season with the kind of continuity most NBA teams rarely keep after winning a championship. Their five starters are back, and most of the players who handled the biggest playoff minutes remain in place. That gives the Knicks something valuable before the first game is even played. They [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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