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<p Kolek stunned with a 20-pt, 6-ast breakout versus Washington, signaling he belongs in the rotation discussions behind Brunson and McBride.</p><p>His strong feel and pace could push him into late-rotation minutes as the Knicks balance youth with veteran leadership.</p>

<p Dadiet adds swing-pivot potential with length and contract flexibility, giving the Knicks a valuable asset as they juggle minutes and cap space.</p><p>His path to regular rotation depends on development and how the guard-rotation takes shape behind Brunson, McBride, Kolek, and Shamet.</p>

<p Clarkson provides instant offense and veteran bite off the bench, a natural fit for a second unit lacking steady scoring.</p><p>His role will hinge on Brunson’s availability and how quickly the reserve unit can sustain offense with Shamet and Mathews spacing the floor.</p>

<p>Brogdon retirement robs the Knicks of a steady backup guard and organizational veteran, forcing a rapid reshaping of the second unit.</p><p>His absence leaves Kolek and Miles McBride as the immediate candidates to lift the reserve rotation behind Brunson, with Shamet, Mathews, and Dadiet sharing the load as the team navigates cap constraints and opening-night pressure.</p>

Pritchard's off-ball seal and timing show his fit as a connective guard in Boston's rotation, enabling backdoor cuts and reliable spacing.