Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks NBA game to be played on November 2, 2025 on ESPN.

After missing the start of the season with an ankle injury, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is nearing a return, with head coach Mike Brown confirming his participation in practice ahead of Friday’s matchup against the unbeaten Chicago Bulls.

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The two teams reportedly discussed a potential trade this summer, but New York balked at Milwaukee’s asking price.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson look to lead the New York Knicks to the championship round after falling short in the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tyler Kolek was back at Fiserv Forum, where his Marquette jersey will likely hang in the rafters in a few years.

Hart recently spoke candidly about the adjustment, saying, “There’s going to be days where I’m just like, ‘Man, that’s some bull.’ You know what I mean? But it’ll be a constant thing of fighting that, but making sure I know that this is what’s best for the team and locking in on that.”

Mike Brown was the man. His New York Knicks were 2-0, and it seemed like he had them playing the perfect style of basketball to maximize their talent and compete for a championship.