NYKNews𝕏 Beat10h

He is dealing with a personal matter and Brown declines to discuss it.

“What he's going through is personal stuff and I don't want to address it. Obviously I've known him a long time. We love him. We all do.”

NYKKarl-Anthony TownsDevelopment𝕏 Beat11h

Towns was challenged after Paul Reed scored 16 points in the first half.

“Mike Brown said he challenged KAT after Paul Reed had 16 points in the first half.”

NYKTyler KolekDevelopment𝕏 Beat14h

Kolek has to run the team and beat a lone defender off the dribble.

“He's gotta run the team. When he goes on the floor, people get up into his chest. He can't get off the ball too early if it's just one guy. He's gotta be able to go by that guy.”

CHITobe AwakaQuestionableAnkle𝕏 Beat16h

Awaka questionable vs NYK (right ankle sprain).

“Rookie Tobe Awaka is questionable vs NYK with a right ankle sprain. Tiago Splitter said he rolled it. Otherwise, Pat Williams is once again questionable with a right adductor strain, and Nic Claxton remains out.”

CHINic ClaxtonOut𝕏 Beat16h

Nic Claxton remains out for the game against NYK.

“Rookie Tobe Awaka is questionable vs NYK with a right ankle sprain. Tiago Splitter said he rolled it. Otherwise, Pat Williams is once again questionable with a right adductor strain, and Nic Claxton remains out.”

CHICaleb WilsonDevelopmentPresser18h

Wilson has to learn to play off the ball and be a better screener.

“I think he's got to learn how to play off the ball. He needs to learn how to be a screener and roll better. But also play those situations as a ball handler and make good reads.”