Mike Brown’s decision to group specific New York Knicks players together during the team’s activities in Abu Dhabi on Sept. 30, 2025 is being viewed internally as a potential indicator of his regular-season rotation, the New York Post reported.
The report states that the combination Brown used drew attention because it differed from previous practice alignments, suggesting the head coach may already have a preferred on-court mix in mind. While the article did not list the individual players involved, it noted that the session was closely watched by team personnel looking for clues about minutes distribution once the 2025-26 NBA season begins.
The Knicks traveled to the United Arab Emirates for preseason work and exhibition games, giving Brown an early opportunity to experiment with lineups away from New York. Observers believe the Abu Dhabi workouts could provide the most concrete hints yet about how the coach intends to structure his depth chart.
Source: New York Post
