Shaz Ally

Joined: Sep 1, 2026

Shaz Ally (Shax) is a freelance contributor who digs into NBA data analytics and offense/defense strategy, with a heavy focus on the New York Knicks. Shaz pairs original data work, shot quality metrics, tracking studies, film breakdowns, with editorial writing that explains what the numbers mean on the floor.

James Wiseman might be locked in for a Knicks roster spot now.

Bruce Brown looked good for the Knicks on Thursday.

Ochai Agbaji's defense gives him the upside to compete for a roster spot at Knicks training camp. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Wings John Konchar: Rebounding Of the three, Konchar looks like the most likely wing to make the roster if the Knicks open a spot given that his skill-set offer

Dec 27, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown on the sideline against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

As the Knicks gear up for a title defense, there's a few game plan changes that Mike Brown could introduce during the 2026-27 season to possibly unlock more out of the reigning champions.

The Knicks have a number of intriguing lineup combinations they can use as they look to defend their title, and here's three noteworthy ones in particular.

How Mike Brown handles Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns will be key to the Knicks' rotations in the 2026-27 season. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Notes Staggering Stars The most obvious starting point, New York’s two stars, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brown’s lineups throughout the regular seaso

Shaz Ally

Joined: Sep 1, 2026

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