Knicks small guards push for minutes amid training camp competition

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Knicks small guards push for minutes amid training camp competition
Summary

During training camp, Knicks coach Mike Brown examined the potential of small guards Jose Alvarado and Deuce McBride, who both expressed eagerness to earn playing time. Despite their size, stats indicate that the duo performed effectively together last season and in the playoffs. Brown acknowledged the challenge of balancing minutes among players, with Jalen Brunson, Anunoby, Bridges, and Hart expected to dominate the time on the court. The ongoing discussions about small lineup effectiveness have implications for the team's strategy as they prepare for the season.

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  • •Brown reviews small guards' contributions in training camp
  • •Brunson and McBride outperformed opponents last season
  • •Alvarado and McBride argue for their potential roles
  • •Brown emphasizes the need for a balanced player rotation
  • •Knicks poised to finalize lineup decisions ahead of the season
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Mike Brown had spent part of a defensive meeting naming the Knicks big and strong enough to jump a dribble-handoff and blow up the play. OG Anunoby could. Josh Hart could. Training camp invites Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji could, too. That was it. Then the team broke for stretching, and the coach went down the line asking how everyone felt. Jose Alvarado and Deuce McBride were standing side by ...

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