The Knicks have added a pair of veteran free agents, forward Guerschon Yabusele and guard Jordan Clarkson, to join a core of All-Stars Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, All-Defensive Team wings Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, shooting guard Josh Hart and reserve center Mitchell Robinson.

The New York Knicks were so close to qualifying for the NBA Finals. After earning the No. 3 seed in the NBA Playoffs, the Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons in six games, although it often required some late-game heroics from Clutch Player of the Year Award winner Jalen Brunson.

Here are some thoughts and observations following the Knicks’ 104-86 loss to the Pistons in their first game at the Las Vegas Summer League… One of the main takeaways from newly-named Knicks head coach Mike Brown during his introductory press conference earlier this week was his hope for New York to play fast.