New York Knicks News Mix, 8/22/17: Preseason Schedule Announced

The New York Knicks will play five games during the 2017-18 preseason. Not surprisingly, there will be a little drama.

The New York Knicks released their 2017-18 preseason schedule on Tuesday. It contains five games; three at home and two on the road. One road game is at the Barclays Center.

Via Twitter @IanBegley:

The Knicks announced their preseason schedule: pic.twitter.com/LttmSHham7

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 22, 2017

New York opens up at home against the Brooklyn Nets in the first game of a home-and-home set that’s completed later on Oct. 8.

They travel to Washington and take on the Wizards in their second home-and-home on Oct. 6 which they wrap up precisely a week later at MSG.

There will be a little drama at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 9 when the Knicks face the Rockets. Carmelo Anthony will make his not-so-triumphant return with the Houston Rockets, or he’ll awkwardly still be with the Knicks after months of attempting to move to Houston.

The preseason should provide a good test for rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina. He’ll get a chance to show off his defense against superstars like John Wall and Chris Paul. Also, matching up with fellow NYC youngster D’Angelo Russell will be an important storyline.

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Speaking of Ntilikina, the first-round pick is about as anonymous to his peers as he is to NBA fans.

NBA.com released a survey of NBA rookies and Dennis Smith Jr. won Rookie of the Year. Frank didn’t receive a single vote in any category.

Ian Begley reports that people around the Knicks say this kind of stuff is motivational for the 19-year-old.

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