James Wiseman played nine minutes in Monday's preseason opener and went 3-for-4 from the floor with eight points and five boards, SNY reports, making a real case for the Knicks' last roster spot. One bucket was an alley-oop from Jordan Clarkson and another was an offensive-rebound putback, so he got it done with the easy stuff Mike Brown's bench wants from a big. He also blocked a shot and still finished a -13, which says more about the night than about him. The 25-year-old is one of several veterans fighting for the spot, with the team leaning toward carrying a third center, and Brown, who was on the Warriors' staff during Wiseman's first two seasons, pointed to his length, athleticism and skill when talking him up. Wiseman called it "the simple things," which is a fine plan for a guy auditioning behind Karl-Anthony Towns.