Overview
- The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA champions who ended a 53-year title drought in the playoffs last season.
- Jalen Brunson said defending the crown will be harder because opponents have improved and the team now carries a target on its back, and he called training camp the moment to evolve.
- The roster has already changed in the offseason with backup center Mitchell Robinson signing with Boston and the Knicks bringing in veteran Andre Drummond as a replacement.
- Brunson is recovering from surgery on his left wrist and forearm, plans short downtime with family, and will shift focus to rehab and preparing for the season after that recovery period.
- Reporters link the NBA’s ‘‘second apron’’ salary threshold to growing parity because it restricts teams’ ability to retain or add players, which complicates the Knicks’ roster planning as they try to repeat.