Knicks Training Camp Preview: Key Battles & Storylines To Watch

New York Knicks training camp is here — and the defending NBA champions have some major roster decisions to make. CP The Fanchise and Alex Trataros preview the biggest Knicks training camp battles and storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. The Knicks have brought several veterans into camp, including John Konchar, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, James Wiseman and Drew Eubanks, potentially setting up a battle for the final roster spot. CP and Alex debate whether New York's biggest need is another center and whether Eubanks or Wiseman makes the most sense behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. But the biggest question may surround Deuce McBride. McBride publicly said he's “a little disappointed” with his contract situation and reiterated that he wants to remain in New York. CP and Alex discuss whether the Knicks' second-apron concerns could eventually force a difficult decision involving Deuce — and why New York can't afford to lose another valuable player for nothing. Plus: Jalen Brunson announces he's fully cleared following wrist surgery Should the Knicks manage Brunson's workload? Karl-Anthony Towns' contract-extension talks Could Tyler Kolek or Mohamed Diawara earn bigger roles? Who wins the Knicks' final roster spot? Could New York experiment with small-ball lineups? Will the defending champions suffer a championship hangover? What should Knicks fans expect from the regular season? History shows defending champions frequently take a step backward in the following regular season, and CP The Fanchise explains why he could see New York starting slowly — while still believing health in April matters far more than chasing the No. 1 seed. 0:00 Knicks Training Camp Preview 2:26 Life As Defending NBA Champions 7:07 Mitchell Robinson’s Knicks Exit 12:21 Knicks Game 5 Rewatch Party 15:20 Knicks Final Roster Spot Battle 16:24 Drew Eubanks vs James Wiseman 19:11 Knicks Two-Way Contract Updates 22:00 Could The Knicks Make Another Trade? 22:40 Could New York Play More Small Ball? 25:13 John Konchar & Knicks Roster Decisions 26:36 Deuce McBride Disappointed Over Contract 27:25 Is Deuce McBride On His Way Out? 30:24 The Knicks’ Second Apron Problem 31:33 Could Mohamed Diawara Replace Deuce? 35:55 Tyler Kolek’s Opportunity 39:27 Jalen Brunson Is FULLY CLEARED 41:08 Should The Knicks Manage Brunson’s Minutes? 48:01 Karl-Anthony Towns Extension Talks 53:33 What’s Next For Towns In Mike Brown’s Offense? 54:17 Will The Knicks Have A Championship Hangover? 59:13 History Warns The Defending Champions 1:01:52 Do The Knicks Still Have The Hunger? 1:03:10 Two Reasons The Knicks Could Regress 1:05:28 CP Predicts A Slow Start 1:08:16 How Many Games Should The Knicks Win? 1:10:38 Knicks Make NBA Cup History 1:19:30 Jalen Brunson Hosts SNL 1:27:14 Final Thoughts SPONSORS: Use code KFTV10 for 10% off your first SeatGeek order - https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KFTV10 🎙PODCAST LINKS!🎙 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👀Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4a3CuWL... Add it to your phone in just seconds. Every game is preloaded with: • Tip-off time (ET) • Direct link to Post Game Live (added on game day) • Watch party RSVP info • Ticket link with SeatGeek code “KFTV” Advertise with us! - https://forms.gle/8Ssko9DkrrDUz45f9 Sub to our NEW channel discussing all NBA teams & topics!!! @thenbareport 24/7 Knicks Chat & Live Calls - Join Our Discord Discord: discord 📲💻 Become a channel member & gain exclusive perks https://youtube.com/knicksfantv/join 🔥JOIN THE MISSION TO 100K SUBSCRIBERS🔥 🎥@knicksfantv 🎥 🤑Support The Movement, Donate To The Show!🤑 🏦Paypal - https://paypal.me/knicksfantv 💵CashApp - https://cash.app/$knicksfantv 💰Donations - https://streamlabs.com/knicksfantv/tip 🏪 GET YOUR KNICKSFANTV MERCH!🏪 👕 https://shop.knicksfantv.com 🧢 KFTV SOCIALS: 📲DISCORD: Discord: discord 📲KFTV TWITTER: Twitter: knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: Twitter: cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: Instagram: knicksfantv 📲CP's IG: Instagram: cpthefanchise 📲TIKTOK: TikTok: knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: Facebook: KnicksFanTVFB THE NBA REPORT SOCIALS: 📲TNR DISCORD: Discord: discord 📲TNR TWITTER: Twitter: TeamNBAReport 📲TNR IG: Instagram: TeamNbaReport 📲TNR CHANNEL:@thenbareport Write a review on Apple Pod ✍️ NEWS, RECAPS, RUMORS & GIVEAWAYS AT https://knicksfantv.beehiiv.com 🧑‍💻 ℹ️INFO: Join Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 🧢 Get exclusive Knicks snapback hats here 🧢 https://www.amazon.com/shop/knicksfantv #knicksfantv #knicksnews #kftv #cpthefanchise #BlueWireVideo FOR THE FANS, BY THE FANS!!!