Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

Mikal Bridges coming off arguably his worst game of the season responded in a big way dropping a season high 31 points as the Knicks rolled a decimated New Orleans Pelicans side. Gavin Schall is joined by Ariel Pacheco (follow on X @APachechoNBA) to break down Bridges big night and so much more!

The Knicks finally returned home as they hosted the Pelicans Sunday night. It was a wire to wire beatdown that featured 31 points from Mikal Bridges. Final score, 118-85. NY is now 12-8 overall and 6-2 at home.

The New York Knicks are not a great basketball team right now. Gavin Schall rolls solo to break down why it's fair to be slightly panicked about Mikal and Jalen Brunson saving the day late.

Knicks and Hornets met in Charlotte. NY prevails, 99-98 in an ugly game. Jalen Brunson had a game high 31 points, but the Knicks committed 19 turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 19 points.

Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' Thanksgiving Eve beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. OG Anunoby went super cold (and needs new shoes), Jalen Brunson had to go solo to try to win the game, and Mikal Bridges had some encouraging signs of life. All that and more on today's episode!

Game 4 of 5 on the season long road trip. The Knicks were hammered by the Mavericks in Dallas, 129-114. Jalen Brunson had 37 points in the loss. New York wraps up the trip in Charlotte on Friday afternoon.

Gavin Schall goes solo to take you through the diverging directions of the Knicks two star wings and why they'll ultimately need both to win a championship.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe talk you through the NEW *clears throat* WIN OF THE SEASON!!! They discuss OG Anunoby's career night, the best passing game of Jalen Brunson's career and Karl-Anthony Towns owning his matchup with Nikola Jokic.

The Knicks season long 5 game road trip continued in Denver, in style! NY beats the Nuggets, 145-118 as OG Anunoby pumped in a career high 40 points. Jalen Brunson had a career high 17 assists as the Knicks win in Denver for just the 4th time in the last 24 years.

Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' tough loss in Utah to the Jazz. Are they ready to be a great team yet? Can they figure their defense out enough to withstand games like this where Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges all didn't have it going on offense? All that and more on today's episode!

The Knicks 4 game win streak ends as the Jazz beat NY 121-106. With the victory, Utah snaps a 4 game losing skid. OG Anunoby had 27 points, including 7 three pointers. NY heads next to Denver to face the Nuggets Monday night.

Alex and Gavin play a new game: Heads or Thibs! At the flip of a coin, one of Alex or Gavin is forced to become Tom Thibodeau, and explain why Pacome Dadiet, Ariel Hukporti, and Jericho Sims shouldn't be getting minutes, while the other makes a case for their rookie to get more minutes.

Jalen Brunson loves to play in Phoenix and he made sure the rest of his Knicks teammates had fun as well. Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall break down the scalding start, Brunson's shooting and passing leap and much more.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe play a new Knicks theme'd version of "Something Or Nothing?" by running through six stats/trends (and one conspiracy theory) that have defined the team's early season.

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' drubbing of the Wizards, including huge performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, some much-needed rest for the starters, and the continued emergence of Pacome Dadiet as the Knicks approach a very winnable part of their schedule.

Knicks finished up their 4 game home stand against the Wizards in style. NY beat Washington 134-106. Jalen Brunson had a game high 26 points while all 5 starters scored in double figures. The Knicks have now won three in a row.

Well that one was less dramatic! Gavin Schall breaks down a second straight win over the Nets including a third consecutive fantastic night from Josh Hart before exploring Karl-Anthony Towns deep Cheesecake Factoryesque bag and OG Anunoby punishing the Nets and the rim.

The Knicks beat the Nets for a second time in three nights. Final score from the Garden, 114-104 with Karl Anthony Towns scoring a game high 26 points. New York is now 7-6 on the season and 4-2 at home.

Gavin Schall rolls solo to break down Jalen Brunson's game winner and why the Knicks continue to struggle with bad teams.

The Knicks blew a 22 point lead in the second half to the Nets before Jalen Brunson hit a three pointer to retake the lead. Former Net Mikal Bridges blocked a shot at the buzzer to preserve the victory. Brunson had a team high 37 points.

The NBA Cup is back! Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe run through the list of rules, breakdown what the competition looks like in for the Knicks in group play this year and if they should ultimately be incentivized to win.

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall break down how a Hartbreaking loss to the Bulls came down to a lack of defensive intensity and the brilliant performance from Karl-Anthony Towns that almost made it irrelevant.

The Knicks comeback bid falls short at the Garden as the Bulls beat New York, 124-123. Josh Hart fouled Colby White behind the three point line with 3 seconds remaining. White made all three foul shots. Jalen Brunson missed a jumper at the buzzer.

Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' 111-99 win over the Sixers to open up NBA Cup play. Included topics are dominance from Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges getting back on track, Josh Hart notching a triple double, Matt Ryan providing some quality minutes, and much more!

The Knicks beat the Sixers in Philly in the NBA Cup, 111-99. Jalen Brunson rolled his ankle but returned, Joel Embiid made his season debut and OG Anunoby threw down six dunks!

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 132-121 loss to the Pacers, where the Knicks' offense was good, but not good enough to match up with Indiana shooting the lights out. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns' offensive connection continued to grow, OG Anunoby looked fantastic on both ends once again, but concerns abound about Mikal Bridges and his role on offense. All that and more on today's ep!

Alex goes solo to break down a dominant 116-94 win by the Knicks over the Bucks, where the chemistry between Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson found a new high point as KAT cruised to over 30 points yet again. Plus, OG Anunoby had one of his most impactful games of the young season, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart both played very well, and the bench got a little more run than usual in a blowout.

The Knicks returned home and destroyed the Bucks at the Garden, 116-94. Karl Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds. New York is now 4-4 overall on the young season.

Alex goes solo to preview some exploits the Knicks should look to take advantage of against the Bucks. Can they stop Giannis Antetokounmpo from parading to the free throw line? Can they quell Damian Lillard's hot shooting? Can the Jalen Brunson-Karl-Anthony Towns pick-and-roll finally find its form? All that and more on today's show!

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall to break down an early season low for the Knicks. The boys dive deep on a defense lacking in focus, effort and cohesion, the root cause of Jalen Brunson's surprising lack of efficiency on twos, the latest Mikal Bridges disappearing act and who's to blame.

The Knicks finished their 4 game road trip in Atlanta with a loss, 121-116. NY wraps up the trip with a 2-2 record and is now 3-4 overall. Karl Anthony Towns had 34 points while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 21. Knicks return home to face the Bucks Friday night.

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall team up to break down a frustrating loss in Houston where the Knicks inability to handle a talented switch heavy defense once again came back to bite them in the butt.

The Knicks failed in their comeback bid versus the Rockets in Houston. New York falls, 109-97 and is now 3-3 on the season. Jalen Brunson had 29 points in the defeat.

Gavin Schall rolls solo on this live episode of Locked On Knicks to breakdown a brilliantly played game against the Pistons, a breakout game for Jalen Brunson, and preview the week ahead.

Knicks destroy the Pistons in Detroit, 128-98. All 5 Knicks starters scored in double digits. Jalen Brunson scored a game high 36 while Karl Anthony Towns had 21. New York improves to 3-2 on the season...and now have beaten the Pistons 16 consecutive times.

Alex goes solo to break down three interesting stats from the start of the Knicks' season, including just how elite the starting unit has already been, whether offensive rebounding has become a weakness instead of a strength now, and how an improved shot profile could put the Knicks in the conversation for best offense in the NBA.

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 116-109 win over the Miami Heat, headlined by an enormous game for Karl-Anthony Towns, with a huge assist from his pick-and-roll partner Jalen Brunson. Also, Mikal Bridges is settling in as the third option, Josh Hart is a hustle god, and more!

Alex and Gavin play a PTI-inspired game of Buy or Sell. Do the Knicks need more shot creation? Are they going to get up enough threes this year? Is the defense going to be a problem all year? And will Tyler Kolek or Ariel Hukporti crack the rotation soon?

Gavin Schall is joined by Ariel Pacheco for a little bit of free therapy after a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first issue at hand? An airing of grievances against Karl-Anthony Towns...

In this bonus segment Gavin Schall joins Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to answer his big questions around the Knicks heading into tonight's game.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to answer your questions in this special Mailbag Edition of the Locked On Knicks Podcast. The duo dive deep on the Knicks' odds of pulling off one of the best regular seasons in team history and much more!

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 123-98 annihilation of the Pacers on Friday night, a grand redemption for their Game 7 loss in the playoffs and opening night loss to the Celtics. Included topics are the much-improved defense, Jalen Brunson's casual dominance, Mikal Bridges' shot coming around, and much more!

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Pacers Host Tony East to preview the team's upcoming matchup. The duo dive deep into why they're so hyped for the rematch including how the Karl-Anthony Towns in the room changes things, if Indiana will attack the Knicks similarly to how the Celtics did, how the Knicks can adjust and what to expect from the Knicks defense this year.

Alex and Gavin get into a few extra curiosities from the Knicks' season opening drubbing by Boston, including a rotation that featured Jericho Sims and Pacome Dadiet early on, and an overall good debut night for the rookie class in a blowout.

Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' season-opening drubbing at the hands of the Celtics. How much is there to worry about long-term from this game? What happened with the defense? Did Mikal Bridges figure out his shot in the second half? Plus praise for Jalen Brunson and Deuce McBride's big games and more.

The Knicks tipped off the season in Boston. The Celtics connected on 29 three pointers in the 132-109 blowout win over NY. Jayson Tatum had a game high 37 points...while Jalen Brunson had 22 in the loss for the Knicks.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe are once again joined by Jonathan Macri and Jeremy Cohen to wrap up part three of their bold predictions series!

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall are joined by Knicks Film School Hosts Jonathan Macri and Jeremy Cohen for their annual bold predictions crossover podcast extravaganza!

Gavin Schall rolls solo to give his reaction on the New York Knicks releasing Landry Shamet, why he could still have a future on the Knicks and what the rotation will look like now.

Gavin Schall is once again joined by Geoff Rasmussen to discuss their preseason take aways. They continue to explore the Josh Hart vs. Deuce McBride conundrum, before getting into how to best protect KAT on defense and if the rookies are ready to go.

Gavin Schall is joined by Geoff Rasmussen (@FrankBarrett119 on Twitter) of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@hothandtheory) to discuss their preseason takeaways including debating if the Knicks would be better off starting Deuce McBride over Josh Hart.

Alex goes solo to preview Jalen Brunson's upcoming season, with one big question: how does this guy get better when he's already so fantastic? Will Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns give him the supporting cast he needs to ascend to a top MVP candidate?

Alex and Gavin talk about the Knicks' entertaining preseason win over the Charlotte Hornets with all five starters sitting, though unfortunately lead with the news of Landry Shamet separating his shoulder in this one, potentially endangering his 2024-25 campaign with the Knicks. Then, the guys get into the rookies shining with the bench mob, including impressive outings by Pacome Dadiet, Ariel Hukporti, and Tyler Kolek.

The top of the Eastern Conference will be a battle this season. Can the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks dethrone the Boston Celtics? Are there any teams that could surprise the conference and move into the contender conversation? How did the Karl-Anthony Towns trade shake up the East? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his back, or will they fade into the middle of the pack? For more on the Eastern Conference and all of the NBA, subscribe to Locked On NBA for all 6 of the Locked On NBA Season Preview episodes.

Alex and Gavin preview Mikal Bridges' 2024-25 season. Will playing in a winning environment as a third option on offense unlock the best version of Mikal? Can the Knicks keep him involved enough as a shot creator? Will his defense return to Defensive Player of the Year levels? All that and more!

Gavin Schall rolls solo to take you through a thrilling preseason win over the Timberwolves that included playoff level intensity, copious amounts of trash talk, some testy moments between Donte DiVincenzo and old team, and a Knicks offense that's still finding it's identity.

Gavin Schall is joined by the Dean of Knicks Film School Jonathan Macri to preview Karl-Anthony Towns season.

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall breakdown a dominant effort in preseason game two for the Knicks as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns showed what a unstoppable pick and roll duo looks like.

Alex and Gavin are once again joined by former Locked On Nets host Marcus Barahal to draft out the back half of the NBA based on their potential over the next five years. Do the aging legends LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry have one more title run in them? Which of the basement dwelling teams have the best chance to improve? All that and more in this conclusion!

What teams will be the best in the NBA over the next five years? Alex, Gavin, and former Locked On Nets host Marcus Barahal draft every team in the NBA from 1 to 30 on this criteria. How high do the Knicks finish? Higher than the Celtics? What team took the top spot? How many hated Knicks rivals will be taken? All that and more on this first part of a two-part episode!

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe take you through Karl-Anthony Towns preseason debut, the Knicks new starting lineup still finding their footing and so much more!

Alex and Gavin break down four things they'll be looking out for in preseason game 1, including how Tom Thibodeau uses Karl-Anthony Towns on defense, if the Knicks embrace 5-out spacing, how the new Villanova trio will gel, and what the fight for the final rotation spots will look like. Then the guys talk through KAT's first day at Knicks practice.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to break the Knicks rotation after the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Gavin Schall is once again joined by Knicks Film School analyst DJ Zullo to discuss how the Knicks can construct a top 10 defense with Karl-Anthony Towns at center.

Gavin Schall is joined by Knicks Film School Analyst DJ Zullo to preview the man who's health will make or break the Knicks, OG Anunoby's, upcoming season.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to recap a relatively uneventful media day and answer the big questions looming out of it including what style of defense the Knicks will play, the state of KAT and Thibs' relationship and who the fifth starter will be for the Knicks.

Alex is joined by Locked On Wolves host Ben Beecken to get into the finer details of the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade. How will both players' defense translate to their new teams? Will KAT unlock a new gear for the Knicks' offense? Was getting Donte DiVincenzo a steal for Minnesota? All that and more!

Gavin Schall is joined by Xavier Johnson (@xavierjdesigns on X) to dive deep the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and break down the five bottom lines of why this move was essential to the Knicks championship hopes.

Karl-Anthony Towns is a Knick, and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo are headed to Minnesota in the latest Knicks shocker trade. Alex breaks down the cost for the Knicks, what still needs to happen to get this deal across the finish line, how KAT fits with the Knicks, concerns over his health and contract, and much more!

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall preview Josh Hart's upcoming season, why his willingness to shoot the three is still key, whether or not he can thrive in a slightly reduced role and why he might be the surprise fulcrum of the teams small ball units.

Alex and Gavin preview Mitchell Robinson's season and future with the Knicks in light of his extended stay on the injured list. Can he regain his former glory when he comes back? Do the Knicks need a different type of center now? What's his future with the Knicks look like? All that and more!

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall reunite to react to the news that Mitchell Robinson is likely out until around Christmas. Can the Knicks survive without him?

Alex goes solo to break down the concept of Julius Randle at center after Tom Thibodeau openly said he'd be interested in the concept recently. What lineups could work? Does the data say it's a good idea? All that and more on today's episode!

Alex goes solo to preview Deuce McBride's 2024-25 season. Is he a point guard? Who should he spend most of his time on the floor with? Can he maintain the huge leap he took last season? All that and more!

Alex goes solo to preview the upcoming season for Precious Achiuwa, including some kind of eyebrow-raising numbers. Is he ready to be the full-time backup center? Could he actually spend some time at the power forward again? Is he being underutilized as a passer? And much more!

Alex goes solo to break down the news of the Knicks signing both Landry Shamet and Marcus Morris in recent days. What does it mean for the team when they already had Chuma Okeke signed and only one roster spot to go around? Most likely, it means two of Morris, Shamet, Okeke, Jericho Sims, and Keita Bates-Diop will have to go, so Alex ranks the likelihood of who will end up on the roster to start the season.

Alex is joined again by Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to get into Pacome Dadiet. Just how good could he be? What should the Knicks do to develop him? Is the G League the best path to do that, or the main roster?

Alex is joined by Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to continue 2024-25 player previews with the Knicks' most NBA-ready rookie: Tyler Kolek. Will Kolek crack the Knicks' rotation in his rookie year, or are the Knicks just too deep?

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Bucks co-host Camille Davis to discuss if the Bucks are washed or still a looming threat for the Knicks in the East.

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Magic Host Philip Rossman-Reich to explore if the Magic could be a sleeping giant in the East and how the Knicks will have to attack Orlando to win the season series.

Alex goes solo to continue player previews and tackles the end-of-bench guys – will Jericho Sims, Cameron Payne, or Keita Bates-Diop be able to carve out a role on the deepest Knick team in years?

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Cavs Host Danny Cunningham to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers and get his views on the biggest questions facing the New York Knicks.

Gavin Schall rolls solo in a fun one as he fills out his official Knicks' Player Grid, some of the answers may surprise you!

Alex goes solo to begin the 2024-25 player previews, starting with the two-way players: Kevin McCullar Jr., Ariel Hukporti, and Jacob Toppin. Are these guys ready to play at the NBA level, or will they spend most of their time plying their trade in the G League this season?

Locked On Celtics Host John Karalis joins Gavin Schall for a wide-ranging conversation on the trajectory of the two teams including why John thinks the Knicks are the Celtics' greatest threat in the East.

Gavin Schall is joined by Ariel Pacheco to discuss why they believe the Knicks bench will be there difference between the team being very good and a genuine title contender.

Alex and Gavin rank out the class of the Eastern Conference after Alex made an appearance on Locked On NBA this week to discuss: are the Knicks contenders or pretenders? And where do they rank in relation to the Celtics, Sixers, and Bucks?

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to continue breaking down the Knicks' schedule and if a challenging opening slate could lead to a slow start.

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall give their thoughts on the Knicks getting blessed with an easy schedule and run through the eight games that will define their season.

Alex and Gavin check in on the preseason odds for the Knicks' chances at winning an end-of-season award. What are Jalen Brunson's chances at MVP? Can Josh Hart or Donte DiVincenzo win Sixth Man? How many Defensive Player candidates do the Knicks have, and is Mitchell Robinson the ultimate betting sleeper?

Alex and Gavin convene to talk about the Knicks' odds of winning over 53.5 games this coming season, the line set by FanDuel for the Knicks' win total. How many games do Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby need to play? What could derail a potential fairy tale season?

Gavin Schall once again joins Locked On Fantasy Basketball Host Josh Lloyd to answer some big questions about the Knicks season.

Gavin Schall joins Josh Lloyd on the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast to discuss if the Knicks will actually be better this year after losing Isaiah Hartenstein and gaining Mikal Bridges.

Gavin Schall is hosted by Locked On NBA's Tony East to discuss if the Knicks are truly done at the center position and what to expect from Julius Randle the player and his contract negotiations.

Alex is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked On Magic to get the lowdown on the newest Knick, Chuma Okeke.

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to answer 10 big questions on Julius Randle's looming extension.

Alex and Gavin examine all of the major players in the Knicks' rotation and try to determine what stats will go up and down in 2024-25 for big names like Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and more.

Alex and Gavin convene to answer more of your mailbag questions, including how much Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks will experiment this coming season, if Julius Randle could come close to averaging a triple-double, and more!

The Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa. What does it mean for their center position in 2024 and the Knicks' ability to add one more big piece this offseason.