Brogdon’s retirement instantly reshapes New York’s bench plans, leaving the Knicks with a backcourt void behind Brunson just days before Opening Night. Clarkson, Yabusele, Shamet and Mathews had given the club scoring and flexibility, but now Kolek and Miles McBride are tasked with heavier roles in a rotation that must still respect the second apron. Dadiet provides swing potential, but the immediate task is survive the early schedule while the front office weighs trades or deeper cuts.