However, whether Tucker sees significant playing time is another story. With Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson, and Precious Achiuwa already occupying frontcourt minutes, his role remains uncertain. Given that Tom Thibodeau has been reluctant to use Achiuwa unless necessary, Tucker’s physical style could provide much-needed depth.

In the Knicks’ 114-113 victory, Tom Thibodeau’s reserves actually won the points battle, and that was in large part due to Miles McBride.

Long before Mitchell Robinson’s surgery return timeline threw a wrench into the Knicks’ frontcourt plans, Thibodeau had a vision: Robinson as the starting center, Karl-Anthony Towns next to him at

To the public eye, McBride hasn’t always been a good 3-point shooter. In very limited minutes during his first two seasons, McBride never shot better than 30 percent behind the arc. However, behind the scenes, head coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks coaching staff felt very confident that McBride would show more than he had with more opportunity.

The New York Knicks’ comeback win over the Miami Heat on Sunday featured one very notable change down the stretch. Mikal Bridges was benched in the entire

Kristian Winfield: OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride were all full participants in Knicks practice today. Tom Thibodeau said “he hasn’t heard from medical yet” re: Mitch’s availability tomorrow vs CHI Thibs said Mitch “looks good ...