SCOUTING THE SIXERS' COMPETITION
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Roster changes
The Knicks had very limited capacity to rework their roster without making a massive trade this summer. They seem to have maximized their ability to built a stronger bench around the same core players they continue to believe in. Part of that came at the Sixers' expense:
Yabusele will give the Knicks quality minutes at either power forward or center; during his time with the Sixers he was relied on at the five unexpectedly despite naturally being a four. He likely will slide down more often with the Knicks, but any injury to Mitchell Robinson could force him back into a backup center role. Clarkson is an imperfect player, but the Knicks needed someone oth