Knicks 2023-24 preseason round-up: 4 players who impressed

As the Knicks offseason comes to a close and with regular-season basketball is right around the corner, there are still lots of questions to be answered in regards to the roster.

Tom Thibodeau has made it a point to give the younger and fringe rotation players a chance to see the floor a lot in these early games. Certain players have taken advantage of the opportunity and are poised to make an immediate impact on this Knicks roster. Here are four players to keep an eye on that have shown up in the preseason.

4 Knicks who impressed in the preseason

1. Immanuel Quickley: Quickley is the worst-kept secret in the NBA at this point. Now entering his fourth year, the dynamic guard is primed to have a breakout season this year. After an improvement in each statistical category last year, Quickley has shown with consistent minutes and a dependable role that he can be one of the most dynamic guards in the league. In the Knicks’ first preseason game against the Celtics, Quickley showed an ability to get to the free-throw line and facilitate for his teammates. The more time he spends on the court, the more it becomes abundantly clear he will be the x-factor for the Knicks this year.

2. Miles McBride: While McBride may not see regular rotation minutes, he has the capability of being an immediate energizer bunny off the bench. In three games this preseason, McBride has tallied double-digit points in two games, with his most impressive performance coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves. McBride put on a sharp-shooting masterclass, going 6-of-6 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three. This display gave the Knicks faithful a glimpse at the potential of the third-year guard and a peek into the future when combined with Quickley.

3. Quentin Grimes: While Grimes became a regular starter last year, he struggled out of the gate in the Knicks’ first two preseason games. Against the Celtics on Tuesday night though,…