The New York Knicks let their new wolf roam throughout their early fall opener.
The beginning lineup for Sunday’s preseason sport between the Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves (5 p.m. ET, MSG/NBA TV) consists of Karl-Anthony Cities within the beginning lineup, permitting the brand new New Yorker to make his unofficial debut in Manhattan. Metropolitan newcomer Mikal Bridges will be part of him within the beginning 5 together with starters OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
It has been a fast turnaround for Cities, who has been stationed in Manhattan for lower than per week after being traded from Minnesota. The Knicks want to switch two of their beginning 5 now that Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle have been despatched to the Midwest within the Cities deal.
Cities appeared in three preseason video games final season, his final with the Timberwolves, averaging 17 factors and 4 rebounds throughout that span. That included posting 17 factors, 5 rebounds and three assists in an exhibition win over the Knicks at its future residence of Madison Sq. Backyard, the place New York will return to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Cities managed to affix the Knicks on the Citadel in Charleston for a number of practices earlier than camp ended. With New York poised to problem for the Japanese Convention lead…after which some…this season, will probably be essential for the crew to make use of this preseason to develop as a lot chemistry as potential earlier than heading into in a quest for No. 1. 1. The Knicks had 50 wins and second place within the East bracket final 12 months, however nonetheless completed 14 video games behind eventual champion Boston.
Charlotte is anticipated to face LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Josh Inexperienced, Brandon Miller and Nick Richards in her personal exhibition. Mitchell Robinson and rookie Kevin McCullar are the Knicks’ inactives whereas Charlotte is with out Cody Martin, Nick Smith, Grant Williams and Mark Williams.
