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Mike Brown Sends Clear Message to Benched Knicks Star Mikal Bridges While Two Teammates Steal His Minutes

Mikal Bridges doesn’t seem to have gotten over the championship hangover. He arrived in New York with expectations of being a dependable two-way presence, but his early-season struggles have created an uncomfortable situation in the Knicks’ rotation. As his offensive…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:50 AM
Mike Brown Sends Clear Message to Benched Knicks Star Mikal Bridges While Two Teammates Steal His Minutes
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Brown stated Mikal Bridges must earn his minutes through fundamentals after being limited to 16 minutes against Brooklyn.
  • The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 103-90 behind a decisive fourth-quarter run.
  • Landry Shamet scored 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, earning extended playing time alongside Jordan Clarkson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Knicks head coach Mike Brown addressed Mikal Bridges' reduced playing time following New York's 103-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Bridges played a season-low 16 minutes amid ongoing shooting struggles, with Brown emphasizing that reputation alone will not secure his spot in the rotation while Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson make the most of extended minutes.

Shamet led the bench surge with 22 points against the Nets, helping spark a decisive 25-5 fourth-quarter run alongside Clarkson. Brown urged Bridges to focus on cutting, running the floor, and defense to regain his rhythm and break out of his offensive slump.

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