Jordan Clarkson arrives as the Knicks’ bench scorer, likely to log 25–30 minutes a night. At 33, health risk is real, but his scoring bursts can ignite the second unit and energize the Garden when hot.

Brogdon provides insurance, easing the burden on Clarkson if he misses time, while Quickley’s departure opens more minutes for him. He’s not a defensive ace, but his offense can swing games in stretches, making him a high-variance fantasy asset.

The Knicks bolstered their depth this off-season with Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon, setting a clear window to challenge in the East. Yet Mario Chalmers challenges that outlook, saying New York still lacks a dominant big who can anchor both ends and change the ceiling. Karl-Anthony Towns has grown into a more well-rounded defender for the Knicks, but the gap at the rim remains a talking point. Indiana, Boston and others shuffled, but the Cavaliers and Knicks are positioned as frontrunners in a crowded conference as a new era under a fresh Knicks identity begins shaping itself with Mike Brown at the helm.