Knicks Excited to Start Working

The New York Knicks begin training camp soon.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 27, 2024

May 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Philadelphia 76ers in game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The New York Knicks are just days away from the start of training camp, where they will look to make the leap from bridesmaid to bride in the upcoming season.

The Knicks made some additions to the team over the offseason, trading for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets and signing veterans like Cam Payne, Landry Shamet and Marcus Morris, all of whom will have a shot to earn a role on the team. The Knicks also have players like Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, Miles McBride, Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa trying to figure out what their roles may be.

Coach Tom Thibodeau is back for his fifth season with the team, and he's excited for what's to come.

"We open camp on Monday, we get out there and we'll get going. We're looking forward to the challenge ahead," Thibodeau said.

The Knicks already have some bumps in the road on the way to training camp, the main one being Mitchell Robinson's availability. The team's starting center is still recovering from offseason surgery, and he is expected to be sidelined until December or January as he looks to fully heal and make a big impact for the Knicks.

The team is also monitoring the health of All-Star forward Julius Randle, who is also recovering from a surgery of his own. Randle underwent shoulder surgery in March that knocked him out for the end of the regular season and playoffs.

Randle hasn't played since late January, but the three-time All-Star is reportedly healthy and is expected to be a full participant in training camp. Randle is eyeing the team's Oct. 22 season opener as a return date, and if he stays the course, he should be available when the Knicks visit the defending champion Boston Celtics for the first game of the season.

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Published Sep 27, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.