Three bold predictions for Knicks season

The Knicks open the season on Wednesday night time in opposition to the Grizzlies. The Put up’s Zach Braziller gives three daring predictions and a few schedule highlights forward of the season.

Three daring predictions

1. Jalen Brunson is an All-Star: His sturdy preseason is an effective omen for an enormous first season as a Knick. He carried out that properly.

2. Tom Thibodeau receives a contract extension: It comes after the Knicks advance by means of the play-in event because the eighth seed and take two video games off the No. 1 Bucks within the first spherical.

Jalen Brunson is anticipated to be an impression participant for the Knicks after his huge free company signing.

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3. The Knicks once more whiff on a star: They fail to land Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the commerce deadline. As a substitute, the blossoming standout will get despatched to the Raptors.

5 Video games to Watch

Oct. 19 at Memphis: It’s a stiff early take a look at for brand spanking new level guard Jalen Brunson, dealing with electrical celebrity Ja Morant and the loaded Grizzlies within the regular-season opener. Solely the Warriors received extra dwelling video games final season than the Grizzlies.

Nov. 9 at Brooklyn: The Knicks will get their first take a look at Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at Barclays Heart because the rivalry is resumed. Followers of the orange and blue often replenish the Brooklyn area for these conferences, and the primary of 4 regular-season matchups is unlikely to be an exception.

Julius Randle is in for an enormous change this season.

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Dec 4. vs. Cleveland: Knicks followers will get an up-close take a look at what they narrowly missed out on when Donovan Mitchell and the on-the-rise Cavaliers come to the Backyard. This might be night time for an RJ Barrett offensive explosion.

Dec. 20 vs. Golden State: There may be at all times pleasure — and anguish — when Stephen Curry involves city due to how shut the Knicks got here to touchdown him within the 2009 draft. There can be further anticipation this yr, because the Warriors are coming off a title and are thought of one of many favorites this season. That is probably the most in-demand recreation of the yr, in accordance with StubHub.

Tom Thibodeau may have his work reduce out for him after final season’s dismal end.

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Dec. 25 vs. Philadelphia: Christmas on the Backyard simply feels proper, and the Knicks will get a chance to knock off one of many projected prime groups within the Japanese Convention when Joel Embiid and the 76ers make the transient journey up I-95.