Bruce Brown joined the Knicks on a non-guaranteed contract after failing to secure guaranteed money despite strong production for Denver. The 30-year-old appeared in all 82 contests for the Nuggets last season, averaging eight points and four rebounds. The league's salary cap system has created challenges for veteran players like Brown who fall outside the elite tier. Per SNY, New York's budget constraints mean the team has room for only one veteran and must choose between a center or a wing. Brown has competed well in preseason games and impressed teammate Jalen Brunson, who said he "brings a lot to the table." Other veterans including Wiseman and Eubanks are competing for the same roster spot. The modern labor agreement has made it harder for experienced mid-level players to land guaranteed positions across the NBA.