Knicks unveil a fast, ball-moving identity in Abu Dhabi as Brown’s system takes root. A highlight sequence—Yabusele erasing a rim attempt, followed by Brogdon feeding Brunson and Bridges into a Towns dunk—signals pace, spacing and transition pressure ahead. Injuries thin Philly, but New York’s depth and bench energy hint at real offensive flow. Trade chatter swirls around Brogdon and Shamet as the preseason lays a foundation for a modern, adaptable Knicks attack.

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Preseason tip-off in Abu Dhabi pits Philadelphia’s youth movement against New York’s versatile mix as Embiid and George sit to rest for the opener. Maxey headlines a guard trio with Edgecombe and Edwards, while Drummond anchors the middle. The Knicks counter with a frontcourt of Towns, Bridges, and Anunoby, giving fans a lay of the land on rotation, depth, and possible fantasy rotations heading into a grind-heavy 82-game schedule.

Abu Dhabi hosts the Knicks’ preseason debut under Mike Brown’s pace-and-space mission, testing a new offense against Nick Nurse’s Sixers. Ball movement, minutes balance, and bench depth rise as Brogdon and Shamet vie for fits behind Brunson. Rookies Diawara, Hukporti, Kolek, Dadiet and McCullar push for real minutes as Mitchell Robinson deals with back-to-back limits. The trip marks a pivotal stretch before Opening Night vs Cavaliers.