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Mike Brown Signals Tyler Kolek Edge in Knicks Backup Point Guard Battle

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Mike Brown said Tyler Kolek is getting the backup point guard edge over Jose Alvarado right now, while both guards must stay ready because roles can change quickly.

Brown also said the Knicks will keep letting game flow shape rotations, and he praised Landry Shamet and Deuce McBride for strong point-of-attack defense against Milwaukee.

LINEUP CONTEXT

That leaves the backup point guard spot unsettled, so any Knicks guard rotation could shift again depending on matchup and in-game needs.

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