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NBA·ANALYSIS·October 18, 2026 08:54 AM ET

Mike Brown plans expanded playmaking role for KAT

The shift starts at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read
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Mike Brown on using KAT as a playmaker more: “We’ll do that a lot more at the beginning of the season this time around.” Via @Krisplashed on X

What happened: Mike Brown said the offense will feature KAT as a facilitator much more heavily to open the upcoming campaign than it did previously, building on his preseason tactical adjustments.

Why it matters: Installing KAT as a primary hub from opening week establishes half-court spacing and ball movement immediately rather than waiting for midseason schematic shifts.

What to watch: Opening-week rotations and early half-court touches will show how heavily the offense leans on KAT's passing from day one.

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