Knicks' Mike Brown to use preseason opener to evaluate young players and newcomers

Knicks head coach Mike Brown will use Monday's preseason opener against the 76ers primarily to evaluate young players and newcomers competing for the final roster spot, with starters expected to see limited action. Brown said he is fully accepting of mistakes from new players mixing with veterans, and will focus on "next-play speed"—how quickly players recover from errors rather than showing hesitation or confusion. Forward OG Anunoby, who earned second-team All-Defensive honors last season, believes a championship run will bring him more recognition this year as a versatile two-way player.