The Knicks are taking their time with the last few spots on the roster, and that patience could pay off. With roster cuts still ahead and a handful of veterans still available, New York has room to be picky rather than rush into a move.
Bruce Brown has emerged as one of the more intriguing names in that mix. The veteran guard would give the Knicks a flexible piece who can fill different needs depending on the night.
As Daily Knicks’ Iliyan Lakhani put it, “On the Knicks, Brown is one of those guys Mike Brown could plug and play to the Knicks' best interest. He can start in someone's absence, come off the bench, or even be utilized as a leader in the locker room, particularly when adversity strikes and New York needs a voice.
The bottom line is: Brown will do whatever is asked of him on a nightly basis,”
NBA insider Brett Siegel also pointed to New York as the team to watch if Brown lands somewhere soon. While there has been chatter about the Lakers, Siegel made it clear he’s not sold on Los Angeles being the favorite.
“There’s been some talk about the Lakers wanting Bruce Brown after missing out on Kuminga, but I’m not really sure how much I believe that,” Siegel said. “I would cast doubt on the Lakers.
Could they make it happen? Maybe.
But I would look at the Knicks as a realistic option. He could come in and play that Josh Hart-type role for the Knicks,” Siegel said.
“I think, personally for me, that would be a really good fit.”
The Knicks would not be alone in the chase. Evan Sidery reported that the Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers have all shown recent interest in Brown, who remains one of the best unrestricted free agents available. Sidery wrote that the versatile guard “could help complete a title-contending rotation.”
That leaves New York with competition, and the Lakers look like the clearest obstacle. Brown may have to sort through multiple contenders offering real minutes and a chance to contribute right away.
Brown has earned $63 million in his career, and his value has always come from the same place: he can slide into whatever role a team asks of him. That kind of versatility is exactly why he fits the Knicks’ bench conversation and why he remains such a useful veteran target for a team trying to round out its roster.
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