5 Veterans, 1 Spot: Knicks Training Camp Battle Heats Up

Karl-Anthony Towns is an NBA champion — and one of the biggest narratives surrounding his career has changed with it.The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski has covered Towns closely throughout his NBA career and joins CP The Fanchise for a deeper conversation about what KAT's championship with the New York Knicks means.Jon explains why he was particularly happy to see Towns win after years of criticism surrounding his game and whether he could be a major piece of a championship team.The conversation goes beyond the numbers.Jon discusses Towns' willingness throughout his career to sacrifice for teammates — changing positions for Rudy Gobert in Minnesota, sharing the spotlight with Anthony Edwards and then embracing a secondary role alongside Jalen Brunson in New York.CP and Jon also examine how Mike Brown's offense helped unlock Towns, using KAT as a playmaking hub while Brunson remained New York's primary closer.Perhaps most importantly, Jon reveals what he saw from Towns during one of the Knicks' most difficult stretches of the regular season. Even while pressure and criticism mounted in New York, Towns remained confident that the group would figure things out rather than pointing fingers.That belief was eventually rewarded with a championship.Jon also explains why Minnesota's decision to trade Towns was driven by financial realities rather than animosity — and why Timberwolves fans and members of the organization were genuinely happy to watch their former star finally lift the trophy.Has the championship changed how you view Karl-Anthony Towns' career? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five veterans. Potentially one roster spot. Who makes the defending champion New York Knicks?Training camp just became a lot more interesting.The Knicks have added Bruce Brown, James Wiseman and Ochai Agbaji to a group that already includes John Konchar and Drew Eubanks, setting up a legitimate competition ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.CP The Fanchise evaluates all five players and the different directions Leon Rose and the Knicks could take with the final roster.The biggest question is in the frontcourt.New York needs additional center depth, putting Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman directly into focus. Wiseman offers youth, size and the pedigree of a former No. 2 overall pick — but his limited availability creates a major question mark.Eubanks offers something different: experience and a potentially more dependable option for a championship team that may value immediate role players over developmental projects.CP watches the Eubanks tape live and comes away with a clear preference.Meanwhile, John Konchar reportedly enters camp with an inside track, creating another fascinating roster question. If New York prioritizes Konchar over a center, how does it address its frontcourt depth?And if the Knicks want to keep two camp players, their financial situation could require another move.CP discusses the speculation around Pacôme Dadiet, why his future could become increasingly important during camp and why trading Miles McBride simply to make room for one of these veterans makes little sense to him.It's the beginning of what could be one of the most interesting Knicks training camps in years.Who gets your roster spot: Konchar, Eubanks, Brown, Wiseman or Agbaji? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The defending champion New York Knicks are still tinkering with their roster ahead of training camp.CP The Fanchise breaks down the additions of John Konchar and Drew Eubanks and what they could mean for New York's final roster spots.Konchar gives the Knicks another tough, defensive-minded wing who rebounds extremely well for his position and fits the scrappy identity CP wants the championship roster to maintain.But there's a problem:Where does everybody fit?KFTV resident capologist Yosi Gozlan joins the show to explain the Knicks' second-apron situation and why keeping Konchar could eventually require New York to create additional financial flexibility.That puts Pacôme Dadiet squarely into the conversation.Yosi explains how moving Dadiet could open enough room for the Knicks to keep another veteran while still addressing their need for center depth.The conversation then turns to Miles “Deuce” McBride.Could the Knicks still find a long-term extension with Deuce? What might his value look like on the open market? And how do New York's other upcoming contract decisions impact McBride's future?Yosi also explores a potential Karl-Anthony Towns extension structure that could lower KAT's future annual salary and create significantly more roster-building flexibility for the Knicks.Plus, CP discusses opening-night ticket prices, the energy surrounding New York sports following the Knicks championship and which Eastern Conference teams could present the biggest challenge to a repeat. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leon Rose vs. Sam Presti. Who would you rather have running your NBA franchise?CP The Fanchise makes the case that Leon Rose deserves recognition as the best executive in basketball after building a championship team in New York.Ari from Manhattan isn't convinced.His pick is Sam Presti.Presti's advantage starts with talent evaluation and asset management. Oklahoma City has built a championship-caliber roster while continuing to accumulate young players and future draft capital — creating a model that could keep the Thunder in contention for years.CP counters with the difficulty of Leon Rose's job.Unlike Presti, Rose couldn't spend multiple seasons rebuilding at the bottom of the standings. He had to construct a contender while dealing with the expectations and pressure that come with running the Knicks.And he ultimately built a championship starting lineup without drafting a single member of it.From signing Jalen Brunson to trading for OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, Rose transformed the Knicks through relationships, trades and calculated risk.Two decisions stand above the rest.First, New York surrendered five first-round picks for Bridges — a deal even the Knicks understood was an enormous price.Then Rose moved on from Tom Thibodeau after an Eastern Conference Finals appearance and hired Mike Brown.Both gambles paid off with a championship.Meanwhile, Ari explains why Presti's drafting and ability to continuously convert players into additional assets — including his Al Horford transactions — demonstrate a level of sustainable roster construction Leon has yet to prove.The guys eventually land on a fitting poker analogy:Leon Rose is the executive willing to read the room and push his chips into the middle.Sam Presti is constantly calculating the odds and maximizing expected value.So which approach would you choose?And can Leon Rose prove he can sustain the Knicks' championship window once Jalen Brunson's next contract and the second apron make roster building even more difficult? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are revving up for training camp and showing interest in some potential additions! With the third-string center spot still empty, who could they look to bring in? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, Knicks fans wondered who would finally deliver New York's next NBA championship.The answer turned out to be Jalen Brunson.Basketball Hall of Fame journalist J.A. Adande joins CP The Fanchise for a wide-ranging conversation about the Knicks' historic championship and what it meant to witness Madison Square Garden host the NBA Finals again.J.A. describes the experience as almost surreal after five decades of disappointment and reflects on watching longtime Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen finally call the franchise's championship moment.Then the conversation turns to the player who brought the trophy home.Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the championship-clinching Game 5 and captured Finals MVP, completing one of the most unlikely superstar ascensions in Knicks history.J.A. examines why Brunson's accomplishment is especially rare for a player his size, revisits the Becky Hammon debate and explains why Brunson's decision to sacrifice money to give New York greater roster flexibility deserves more attention.CP The Fanchise and J.A. also explore a fascinating question:Did Brunson benefit from never being expected to save the Knicks?Unlike Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony and the many superstar targets Knicks fans dreamed about over the years, Brunson didn't arrive in New York with championship-or-bust expectations.Instead, he exceeded every expectation.Plus, J.A. discusses Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, Karl-Anthony Towns' championship buy-in, Leon Rose's roster construction, Mitchell Robinson's departure, the changing relationship between NBA players and journalists and lessons from J.A.'s Hall of Fame career. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA MVP or NBA champion — which accomplishment matters more? Draymond Green sparked the debate after responding to Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter's conversation about championships versus regular-season MVP awards. Draymond argues that the real comparison shouldn't be an MVP against the 11th or 12th man on a championship roster. Instead, compare an MVP to the No. 1 option who leads his team to a championship. And that's where Jalen Brunson enters the conversation. After leading the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, Brunson gives Draymond a perfect example. How does Brunson's accomplishment compare to Derrick Rose becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history? CP The Fanchise and Alex Trataros react to Draymond's argument and debate why a championship as the No. 1 option ultimately carries more weight. They also discuss whether Brunson should already be held in higher regard than Derrick Rose, why Rose's injury-altered career makes the comparison difficult, and how Brunson's championship résumé compares with MVP winners such as Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Plus, the guys revisit Dirk Nowitzki's legendary 2011 championship run and explain why iconic playoff runs tend to live longer in basketball history than individual regular-season awards. Championship or MVP — which one are you choosing? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would the Knicks really trade Deuce McBride? New York just won a championship, but maintaining a title contender under the NBA’s second-apron rules means difficult decisions are coming. Miles McBride is entering the final year of his contract, and the Knicks will eventually have major financial decisions involving Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and the rest of their core. That creates a fascinating question: Should Leon Rose trade Deuce before potentially losing leverage? CP The Fanchise and Ari from Manhattan debate why McBride could become one of New York’s most valuable trade assets. The Knicks still need additional frontcourt depth behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond, while the additions of Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet — along with the continued development of Tyler Kolek — could make the guard rotation deep enough to survive without Deuce. But trading him would also mean losing one of New York’s better perimeter defenders and three-point shooters. Is that risk worth taking if McBride can help the Knicks acquire a younger big man or another long-term asset? The guys also examine how championship contenders such as Oklahoma City make similar decisions before role players become more expensive. Keep Deuce or trade him? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are champions — but now Leon Rose has to figure out how to keep the window open. One of the first difficult decisions could involve Miles “Deuce” McBride. With Deuce entering the final year of his contract, CP The Fanchise and Ari from Manhattan debate whether New York should move him before he reaches free agency. The Knicks still need additional frontcourt depth, while long-term financial commitments to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are approaching. Under the NBA’s second-apron restrictions, keeping every member of a championship roster simply may not be realistic. Could McBride become the asset New York uses to add a younger big? And with Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet and Tyler Kolek in the backcourt, is Deuce becoming more expendable? Before that discussion, the guys react to Jalen Brunson’s comments about moving past the championship. Brunson says the Knicks don’t want to talk about last season’s trophy anymore — they want to enter the new year with an even tougher mentality. CP and Ari also break down New York’s repeat chances and the biggest threats in the Eastern Conference. Then they settle into a major front-office debate: Leon Rose or Sam Presti? Presti has built one of the league’s most sustainable models through drafting, player development and asset accumulation. Rose, however, built a championship roster in New York without drafting a single starter — signing Brunson, trading for OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, acquiring Josh Hart and making the bold decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau. Which executive has done the more impressive job? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Jalen Brunson better than SGA right now? It's time for another edition of Worst Take on Knicks Weekly. Max Kellerman argues that Brunson's championship run proved he's more valuable than two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pointing specifically to how the two superstar guards performed against San Antonio during the postseason. That leads CP The Fanchise and Alex Trataros into a heated Brunson-vs.-SGA debate. Alex takes Brunson, pointing to his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, his playmaking, his physicality and a postseason run that ended with a 45-point championship-clinching performance. CP isn't ready to go quite that far. While acknowledging that Brunson has earned his place among the NBA's very best players, CP gives SGA a slight edge based on his overall offensive efficiency, defense, playmaking and larger body of work. So what matters more when ranking the two: regular-season dominance or delivering a championship when the stakes are highest? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.