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Preseason Game Preview: Knicks vs. Timberwolves, October 12, 2026

The New York Knicks open their preseason campaign against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Despite dropping their first two preseason games, the defending NBA champions remain composed, buoyed by their championship pedigree.

The Timberwolves, meanwhile, have undergone a roster overhaul, trading away Julius Randle and Naz Reid while adding LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. With Anthony Edwards and Ball expected to push the pace, the Knicks will face a faster, more dynamic offense—though Minnesota’s starters are listed as day-to-day, potentially limiting their full effort.

The last meeting in December 2025 ended with a 115-104 Timberwolves victory, as Edwards scored 38 points and Randle added 25, while Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 40 points. The Timberwolves finished last season with an offensive rating of 116.8 and a defensive rating of 113.5, anchored by Edwards’ scoring, Rudy Gobert’s defensive presence, and Jaden McDaniels’ secondary playmaking.

Meanwhile, the Knicks are still finding their footing after a summer of roster adjustments, with limited minutes for starters and a rotating bench featuring James Wiseman and Bruce Brown.

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