Knicks face a roster crunch with Oct 20 cut-down and Saturday’s non-guaranteed veteran deadline looming to dodge second-apron penalties. They may pursue veterans like Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon, or Garrison Matthews, but signing two would demand a trade to clear space. A preseason moment against the Wizards spotlighted a young player’s flaws and a coach’s praise for some shots, signaling a pivotal weekend for Knicks moves.