Five rescue puppies are scheduled to arrive on Long Island this weekend to be placed with foster families, and each puppy is named after one of the New York Knicks’ current starting lineup players. According to multiple local sports outlets, the initiative pairs the team’s on-court “starting five” with companion animals awaiting foster care. The puppies are described as coming from rescue efforts and are being prepared for temporary placement with foster households rather than immediate permanent adoption. The outlets both report that the naming theme matches the Knicks’ starters, linking the event to the team’s roster. The plan is to welcome the puppies to Long Island and coordinate their care through foster families as they continue toward adoption. No additional details are provided in the accounts beyond the weekend arrival, the number of puppies, their rescue status, and the starter-based naming concept.