The Knicks open preseason October 5 in Philadelphia, a dress rehearsal for the October 20 regular-season opener against that same Sixers team. New York's first home preseason game follows three days later against Washington, with three camp bodies already banged up.
Same Foe, Early Look
The preseason opens October 5 in Philadelphia, and it is not a random draw. New York faces the Sixers again on October 20 to open the real season, so this trip is the first live rehearsal for that matchup, not just a tune-up game.
Garden Gets Its Look
The Wizards come to Madison Square Garden October 8 for New York's first home preseason game. It is the first chance for the Garden crowd to see this roster on the floor together before the games count.
Camp Bodies Down
N'Faly Dante is out with a right knee issue and is not expected back until November 2, well past this preseason window. Drew Eubanks is questionable with a left thumb injury, and rookie big Mohamed Diawara is questionable with a finger issue. Both have return targets of October 1, so neither figures to miss real time.
Roster Still Moving
New York waived John Konchar and signed Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 deal, while Jaden Akins is back in the fold on a two-way contract. None of it changes the core group taking the floor against Philadelphia and Washington, but it shows camp is still being trimmed days before the preseason opener.
Bottom Line
Two preseason games this week, one on the road and one at home, and the first of them doubles as a preview of the Sixers rematch that opens the real schedule. The health list is short and none of it looks serious. The record is still 0-0, and it stays that way until the games that count begin.
When do the Knicks play next?
New York opens preseason October 5 at the 76ers, then plays its first home preseason game October 8 against the Wizards at Madison Square Garden.
Who is out for the Knicks right now?
N'Faly Dante is out with a right knee injury and not expected back until November 2. Drew Eubanks and Mohamed Diawara are both questionable with minor injuries, each with an early-October return target.
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