Mike Brown Benches Knicks Starters in Preseason Loss to Wizards
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On Oct. 13, 2025, New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown held out his entire starting lineup during a preseason game against the Washington Wizards, a move aimed at giving fringe players extended minutes.
With the usual first unit on the bench, New York struggled to keep pace and ultimately suffered a blowout defeat. Brown’s decision, according to the team, was driven by a desire to “better observe” the rest of the roster before finalizing spots for the regular season.
The exhibition result has no impact on the standings, but it offered Brown a closer look at reserves competing for the last positions on the depth chart. The Knicks continue preseason play later this week as they prepare for their regular-season opener later in the month.
Source: New York Post
