New York Knicks adjust roster in offseason, eye back‑to‑back NBA title

The defending champion New York Knicks have largely preserved their core roster during the offseason, retaining players such as Mohamed Diawara, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Jalen Brunson. The team departed with center Mitchell Robinson and added veteran Andre Drummond to bolster its interior presence amid financial constraints imposed by the new collective bargaining agreement.

Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson expressed confidence that the squad can repeat as NBA champions despite a competitive Eastern Conference field that includes the Celtics, Heat, Sixers, Cavaliers, Pistons and Hawks. He emphasized maintaining the team's work ethic and mindset, noting that while the championship trophy will eventually be set aside, the focus now remains on defending the title through the upcoming season.