New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown provided an injury update for two key players ahead of their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“ Mitchell Robinson (load management) uncertain for season opener on Wednesday,” reported Underdog NBA on X, formerly Twitter, citing a statement from Knicks head coach Mike Brown. Knicks fans are understandably wondering how on Earth a player could already be load managing on the very first game of the season.

Garland underwent surgery in June to address a sprained left big toe sustained late last season and aggravated during the playoffs. Since then, he has resumed practicing with the team but has yet to appear in game action, missing all four of Cleveland’s preseason contests.

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers started the 2025 NBA preseason with games in Abu Dhabi. Here's Game 1 highlights, results:

There were positives from the evening, as the Knicks finished the preseason at 4-1. Brunson logged 34 minutes and Mikal Bridges had 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes. Miles McBride and Landry Shamet combined for seven 3-pointers and 26 points off the bench.

Here we go. The New York Knicks have closed the book on the preseason and set their roster for opening night. With the roster finalized, all eyes now turn to Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will tip off their season Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the New York Knicks in an NBA preseason game on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 (10/9/25) at Madison Square Garden.

And then there were 17 for the New York Knicks. The weekend brought about the end of the 2025 NBA preseason, as well as roster cutdowns that prepped ledgers fo

There's no way to predict what will unfold in any given league's season, including the NBA's. For the Cleveland Cavs, there are a few great matchups.

Historically, October 20th has been a very busy day for the New York Knicks. From their first ever NBA game to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade, the 20th holds several significant moments in Knicks-tory.