Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Wizards, October 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 3: Josh Hart #3 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks box out Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the game on February 3, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and o

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The World Champion Knicks (0-1) return to Madison Square Garden tonight for their first home appearance since defeating the Spurs in June. Monday’s 120-97 loss in Philadelphia featured brief starter minutes, 20 Knicks, and a ton of missed threes. Mike Brown wants more physicality tonight, and some made shots would be nice, too.

Washington (0-0) makes its preseason debut with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and top pick AJ Dybantsa leading the latest rebuild. The Wizards finished last season 17-65. This

one won’t count, but beating Trae is always a worthwhile activity.

Game time is 7:30 on MSG. This is your game thread. This is Bullets Forever. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams. Be kind to each other. And go Knicks!