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Starts 0 of 2 games · 12th on NYK in minutes · Deep bench role

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• X Ian Begley (@IanBegley) · Report · 11 h ago

  Jose Alvarado (ankle) out tonight vs ORL, Mike Brown says. Brown was asked about playing James Wiseman vs Celtics. He says Knicks have an established starting 5 but beyond that, everything is up for competition re: reserve minutes/roles

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• Podcast Gavin Schall, Locked On Knicks · Report · 39 h ago

  James Wiseman got two first-half minutes and did not play again.

  “This Is More Than A Championship Hangover For The New York Knicks” at 3:29 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Knicks

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · 47 h ago around the league

  Andre Drummond was strong in the first half of the Knicks opener, grabbing offensive rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns was in foul trouble. Drummond played under seven minutes in the second half. Both hosts sell the idea that backup center is fine; one says New York still needs to trade for another big and mentions James Wiseman as an option.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:23:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  A host's analysis of fit around Curry: veterans have tended to fit, while young players such as Jordan Poole did not work, and Wiseman was badly mishandled.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 3 – ROBERT MAYS I Yaxel Lendeborg vs Luka Doncic” at 37:01 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Zach Lowe: The Knicks kept James Wiseman as the last player on the roster (as of now) over Bruce Brown, 'Ocho Baji' and others. at 4:25
  • Zach Lowe: Zach: the Knicks' backup center situation is a meaningful downgrade. Towns plus Mitch Robinson was a look they could use with confidence. He doesn't picture Towns with Andre Drummond or with James Wiseman being a real pairing. at 6:59

  “Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 17

  Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keep James Wiseman ahead of opener

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  also reported by Fred Katz (@fredkatz.bsky.social), XJ (reported), via Locked On Knicks

• Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Report · Oct 23

  In this game Brown tried several center options: Towns (in foul trouble), early Drummond, James Wiseman, and OG Anunoby at the five for extended stretches in the second half.

  “KNICKS POSTCAST: The CHAMPS Fall to 0-2 vs. Celtics REACTION” at 8:02 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks · 2 points · Oct 21
  • XJ: XJ said the game showed the importance of a third big. He does not expect James Wiseman to guard Joel Embiid for any length of time. at 8:08
  • XJ: XJ predicts Miles McBride will be traded, probably for a center but possibly for a wing or another piece. He said the Knicks want to shore up the center spot even with James Wiseman, largely because of Towns' fouling. at 8:52

  “The Knicks Have One Concern Coming Out Of Ring Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Analysis · Oct 20

  Host assessment: durability has been a huge issue for James Wiseman throughout his career and his defense has been a bit of an issue, but he has been a good scorer. Mohamed Diawara is willing to take threes.

  “KNICKS POSTCAST: LIVE Reaction to Opening Night vs. 76ers!” at 14:14 · listen ↗

• Podcast XJ, Locked On Knicks · Prediction · Oct 16

  Host predicts James Wiseman is a shoo-in to make the final roster.

  “Brunson and Towns Just Gave The East A New Problem” at 13:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks · 10 points · Oct 14
  • James Wiseman shot 7-of-8 and had a points/rebounds double-double. at 2:30
  • The host's view of Wiseman's main weakness: he lacks great basketball sense. The host thinks it is intuition and reaction time rather than IQ, and calls him a beat slow as a processor. at 7:22
  • Wiseman did not process a double team in time and had the ball stripped, even though Miles McBride had called the double out. at 8:33
  • Wiseman had defensive-rebounding lapses. On one play he lost track of his man, Colin Murray Boyles, to box out RJ Barrett, which gave up a putback dunk. at 9:06
  • On one defensive possession Wiseman stayed in a low stance with arms wide and slowed Kawhi Leonard, letting Miles McBride strip him from behind. The host says Wiseman has consistently shown this this preseason. at 10:14
  • Mike Brown (reported): Mike Brown, answering a question the host thinks came from Jared Schwartz of the Post, talked at length about Wiseman. In the host's paraphrase, Brown said Wiseman appreciates how much work it takes to stick in the NBA and that nothing is given after missing multiple years with injuries. This is the host's framing, not Brown's exact words. at 10:31
  • The host thinks Wiseman knows that New York is plausibly his last chance at an NBA job for now, which gives him urgency and engagement. at 10:54
  • Wiseman's screen-and-lob offense remained strong, including a lob finish that ended as an and-one over Colin Murray Boyles. at 11:31
  • Wiseman showed screen craft, resetting a Gortat screen for Alvarado. The host is sure the Knicks emphasize this because Brunson and Alvarado both like to snake screens. at 15:21
  • Big-man roster decision: everyone expects Wiseman to be 'the pick', but the host wouldn't be totally stunned if it were Drew Eubanks. He still thinks Wiseman's upside justifies keeping him, and that you'd probably take Wiseman over Eubanks even now. at 32:20

  “James Wiseman And The Knicks Bench Get A Stress Test” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks · 2 points · Oct 13
  • The host speculates the playing time may be a last effort to sell Pacome Dadiet. He thinks the Knicks probably want to get off his contract so they can keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown. at 27:28
  • The host doesn't think Tony Bradley will make the team unless James Wiseman gets hurt; he thinks the spot will go to Wiseman. at 33:06

  “A (Slightly) Concerning Night For The New York Knicks” · listen ↗

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