Training camp opens with a fast, space-driven Knicks identity under Mike Brown: Brunson is supported by a more off-ball, catch-and-shoot approach while the rotation expands to maximize pace and spacing. Towns, Bridges, Hart and Anunoby anchor a versatile squad that aims to push the tempo, attack the corners, and sustain a rigorous defense. The season carries championship expectations as Brown blends depth with a clear plan to ease Brunson’s heavy load and unleash others.

Utah’s path to sustainable success hinges on a clean split between development and winning now, learning from Golden State’s Kuminga crossroads. The Kuminga saga shows how front-office pressure and coaching autonomy clash, risking stunting growth and misalignment. Utah’s moves—trading Sexton, Collins, Clarkson while keeping Lauri Markkanen at the center—frame a tightrope: maximize youth upside without derailing the present.