Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns may be unhappy about not getting an extension during training camp but he’s thrilled with his new backup. Towns has plenty of nice things to say about veteran big man Andre Drummond.

“He’s amazing, he’s amazing,” Towns said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “In my opinion, one of the best rebounders of our generation, and to be able to have him on our team, and be able to expand on what he could do that people haven’t been able to see. It’s a testament to his trust in us, and a testament to the coaching staff, seeing what he could be.”

Drummond signed a one-year, minimum-salary deal with New York this offseason after a stint with Philadelphia.

Here’s more on the New York clubs:

• While examining the biggest questions surrounding the Knicks this season, the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy predicts that Miles McBride will be traded at some point before February’s deadline. Bondy notes there’s been no traction on his extension negotiations, increasing the possibility his expiring contract will be moved.
• The Knicks invested in Mohamed Diawara this offseason on a four-year deal, including two fully guaranteed years. Now, they want to see the second-year forward show he was worth the commitment, Peter Sblendorio of the New York Daily News writes. “He’s one of those players that needs to take a step forward,” coach Mike Brown said, adding that “everything should go up, especially his rebounding.” However, Diawara may have to wait for opportunities with veteran options ahead of him in the rotation.
• How much further do the Nets have to go to move from rebuild mode to a playoff contender? That’s the biggest question looming over the franchise this season, Brian Lewis of the New York Post opines. It largely depends on how quickly consecutive lottery picks Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. develop in the backcourt, along with the rest of their recent draftees. Another important element is how much Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle can raise the Nets’ floor before either or both are traded. In a separate preview article, Lewis predicts at least one of Porter or Randle will be dealt before the February deadline, with MPJ the more likely to be sent elsewhere.