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Bridges recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.
None of the Knicks' projected five starters logged more than 15 minutes in this preseason opener, but it'd be a stretch to say Bridges did too much -- he was one of three starters who scored five or fewer points. Bridges is an established veteran who's locked into a starting role ahead of the 2026-27 regular season opener against this Philadelphia team on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 12 points in preseason loss Monday
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Brunson registered 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Brunson reached double figures despite playing only during the first half, but most importantly, he was able to handle the workload with no issues after undergoing left wrist surgery in the offseason. The Knicks have little reason to push their star point guard during exhibition play, and it shouldn't be surprising if Brunson continues to see limited playing time throughout the preseason.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Limited to five points
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Towns contributed five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Towns, who's reportedly frustrated by the lack of contract talks before the start of the 2026-27 regular season, joined the projected regular New York starters but saw limited involvement and production in a brief 15-minute cameo. There's little to take away from such a light preseason workload, and Towns remains positioned to operate as one of New York's primary offensive options once the regular season gets underway -- even if he's frustrated by off-court, contract-related issues.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Nets 12 points with six boards
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Anunoby contributed 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds over 14 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.
The Knicks' starters were only available for the first half of Monday's exhibition, but Anunoby looked good in his limited floor time, and his six boards were a team high. Anunoby was a third-round producer last season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.3 triples, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per contest, and he should see similar production as he enters his age-29 season.
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Knicks' Drew Eubanks: Available Monday
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Eubanks (thumb) is available for Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Eubanks underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb in mid-March, though he's at full strength ahead of the Knicks' preseason opener. He's currently signed to a training camp contract and competing for a spot on the team's regular-season roster.
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Knicks' Jose Alvarado: Won't play in preseason opener
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Alvarado (knee) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Alvarado is dealing with a left knee contusion and will be held out of the Knicks' preseason opener. His next chance to play during the preseason will come Thursday against the Wizards.
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Knicks' Jack Kayil: Won't come stateside this season
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Kayil signed a five-year deal with Alba Berlin.
The Knicks selected Kayil in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, but he won't be coming stateside anytime soon. Instead, the 20-year-old point guard will continue to develop overseas.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Frustrated by contract talks
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Towns expressed frustration Sunday regarding his ongoing contract negotiations with the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
"Simply put, I want to do something that can keep the team together, and that can work with the Knicks and also values me," Towns said. "And, I mean, none of those things have come close to happening." Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth roughly $277 million and has indicated a willingness to take less than the maximum to help New York retain its championship core, but the Knicks have reportedly offered around $200 million. The 30-year-old remains under contract for 2026-27 and holds a $61 million player option for 2027-28, so the stalled negotiations don't create an immediate availability concern.
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Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Moves past finger injury
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Diawara said he's completely healthy after undergoing surgery for a minor finger injury this summer, Steve Popper of Newsday reports Saturday.
Diawara missed the Knicks' final three Las Vegas Summer League games due to the finger injury, though he should be ready to go for Monday's preseason opener against the 76ers. The 21-year-old forward appeared in 69 regular-season games (seven starts) in his rookie season, averaging 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Will play through finger issue
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Hart stated Thursday that he'll need to have his finger wrapped until he retires, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Hart notes that he plans to continue to wrap his right ring finger, as undergoing surgery would mean a full joint replacement and the end of his playing days. He's evidently learned to play through injury, as he hit at a clip of 41.3 percent from beyond the arc over 66 regular-season games a season ago. "Some days it'll hurt to catch the ball. It just, it varies," said Hart. "I wish I could tell you when I wake up, what's gonna be good, what's gonna be bad. But yeah, I mean, some days it's good like a regular functioning finger. And other days it hurts to just close my hand, to make a fist."
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Set for more playmaking
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Towns could see his playmaking responsibilities expand this season as New York looks to build on an adjustment that proved effective during last year's playoffs, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Head coach Mike Brown indicated that the Knicks intend to feature Towns at the elbow more frequently, allowing the big man to facilitate with the ball in his hands. The approach could give Towns more opportunities to create for teammates while opening additional actions for OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges away from the ball.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Reiterates desire to remain with Knicks
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McBride once again expressed his desire to remain in New York moving ahead, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
McBride is entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million contract. While the 25-year-old stated Wednesday that he would like to end his career with the organization, that may not be possible, considering Knicks' owner James Dolan is not willing to go into the second apron. McBride has appeared in 277 regular-season games since being drafted in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, averaging 7.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 18.5 minutes per contest. The front office has some work to do and might need to get creative in order to keep McBride on the roster beyond the 2026-27 campaign. There's also a chance he will be traded during the season, though that will depend on how much the front office is willing to take back in a deal.
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Knicks' Jaden Akins: Signs two-way deal with New York
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Akins signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Wednesday.
Across 47 games with the G League's Motor City Cruise in 2025-26, Akins averaged 15.1 points, 5.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 30.8 minutes per contest. He figures to play a key role for the Westchester Knicks in 2026-27.
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Knicks' Tony Bradley: Joins Knicks for training camp
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Bradley signed an Exhibit 9 deal with the Knicks on Wednesday.
This is essentially a training camp invitation with injury protections. The Knicks have a ton of competition at center already, making Bradley a long shot to make the team.
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Knicks' N'Faly Dante: Cut by New York
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The Knicks waived Dante (knee) on Wednesday.
This is an expected move for New York. Dante was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal and is still on the mend from a January ACL surgery.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Extension appears unlikely
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Hart said Monday that there hasn't been much movement in extension talks with the Knicks and that he doesn't expect a deal to get done, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reports.
Hart is eligible for an extension but remains under contract for 2026-27 with a team option for 2027-28, so his comments don't create any immediate uncertainty regarding his status with New York. However, the lack of progress suggests the two sides may enter the season without reaching a new long-term agreement.
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Knicks' Kevin McCullar: Lands two-way contract with New York
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McCullar agreed to a two-way contract with the Knicks on Sunday.
McCullar has seen most of his action in the G League since being drafted in 2024. However, the 24-year-old has some experience at the NBA level, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds over 7.4 minutes per contest in 25 regular-season games for the Knicks.
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Knicks' Tyler Nickel: Earns two-way deal with New York
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Nickel agreed to a two-way contract with the Knicks on Sunday.
Nickel played at North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt throughout his collegiate career before being selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The 23-year-old most recently appeared in five games for New York during the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 12.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 41.3 percent from deep over 28.5 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' N'Faly Dante: Signs Exhibit 10 deal
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Dante (knee) signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks on Saturday.
Dante underwent surgery in January to repair a torn ACL and is expected to miss time to begin the 2026-27 season, so it's possible this is a move to secure his G League rights. Over four appearances with the G League's College Park Skyhawks last season, he averaged 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 16.2 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Fully cleared for camp
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Brunson announced Thursday that he's been fully cleared after undergoing surgery on his left wrist over the offseason, New York Basketball reports.
Brunson has been trending in this direction all along and was expected to open training camp without any restrictions. However, it's reassuring that he feels comfortable enough to announce a full recovery before camp gets underway.
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