Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau expects Karl-Anthony Towns, the team’s new cornerstone, to make his preseason debut against the Hornets on Sunday in Charlotte — barring any setbacks.

The New York Knicks may have brought in the best player from their three-team blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets in four-time All-Star center/power forward Karl-Anthony Towns,

Let's be clear, like it or not, Towns is the Knicks' opening-day center. In fact, he's the only seven-footer on the roster with any notable experience. So, his playing center is a no-brainer to begin the season.