Knicks face tough call as Wiseman, Eubanks and Bradley chase one center spot
WhyNBA Sports Desk ยท Oct 13, 2026
The competition
James Wiseman, Drew Eubanks, and Tony Bradley are battling to become New York's third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. Coach Mike Brown says there is no easy answer.
Brown's praise
Brown told reporters each of the three belongs on an NBA roster this season and that none is in camp as an experiment. He called this the best overall group of centers he has had in a training camp.
Why only one fits
All three are on Exhibit 9 contracts that would convert if they make the opening-night roster. Keeping more than one would push payroll past the second tax apron, which ownership has said it will not do.
Hard decision ahead
On paper New York could keep two without another move, but the apron math points to a single survivor. The final cut will come as camp and the preseason continue.
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