Brunson’s All-Star bounce-back season makes him the Knicks’ primary engine. His elite isolation scoring and efficient ball handling anchor a high-minute role, keeping durability concerns manageable for fantasy, though minutes and shot volume remain crucial inputs.

Brunson is the engine in this Knicks build, driving the offense alongside Towns and the wings. His playmaking and scoring create a high-usage core that unlocks Bridges, Anunoby and Shamet, while Hart and Robinson provide two-way stability behind them.

Brunson remains the Knicks’ primary offensive engine and usage leader, but the panel flags a coaching-change risk that could temper his heavy-volume weeks. Expect 35 minutes per game rather than 37, with steady scoring and assists but limited defensive stats, which may push him out of top-20 rounds in some formats.

Brunson and Clarkson discussed a potential union on the court previously; Brunson acknowledges the fit and the energy Clarkson brings to MSG as part of the Knicks’ depth plan alongside Hart.

Brunson slides to the end of the second round, still a strong scorer and facilitator but lacking elite rebounds and defensive stats. He’s a solid third-round target in many builds, but health history and the depth of New York’s guard rotation temper expectations.