Knicks' Mike Brown admits Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson lineup experiment already failed

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown has acknowledged that an early-season lineup experiment that separated star players Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson did not work. Brown admitted the team needs both Towns and Brunson on the court together at all times. The comments were reported on October 28, 2026, suggesting the issue emerged within the opening games of the Knicks' season.