Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

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.

After a whirlwind offseason has all but wrapped up, we essentially know where the Knicks stand. Are they now in a tier of their own behind the Boston Celtics as title contenders? Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe are back together to break down the Knicks' main competition.

Alex goes solo to get into some of your mailbag questions, including: How many minutes will Jericho Sims log this season? Who will be the backup point guard? Will the Knicks expand or reduce the rotation this season? And who stood out the most and least at Summer League?

Alex breaks down the news that the Knicks have extended Tom Thibodeau through the 2027-28 season, including celebrating what Thibs has already accomplished thus far. But what can Thibs still improve on, and is the standard now basically championship or bust?

Will Tyler Kolek actually be the Knicks' backup point guard? What does that mean for Deuce McBride? Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall address that and the futures of every Summer Knick on this episode of Locked On Knicks.

Alex goes solo to hand out Summer League Awards for the Summer Knicks, including MVP, Most Surprising, Defensive Player, and Highest Potential. Where will Tyler Kolek, Rokas Jokubaitis, Pacome Dadiet, Dmytro Skapintsev, and more finish?

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' third Summer League game, a 91-90 win over the Detroit Pistons. Included topics are the Knicks' weird insistence on Duane Washington Jr. playing tons of minutes, Dmytro Skapintsev making a case as a late bloomer, Tyler Kolek flashing even better passing, Pacome Dadiet's best game of the summer, Rokas Jokubaitis proving he belongs, and more!

Gavin Schall is joined by Rights To Ricky Sanchez writer Dan Olinger to talk about what Cam Payne brings to the Knicks and how the two teams matchup after their respective offseason barrages.

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' first Summer League win of 2024, featuring late game heroics from Tyler Kolek, a perfect game from Rokas Jokubaitis, improved play from Ariel Hukporti and Dmytro Skapintsev, and more!

Alex and Gavin convene to talk through the Knicks' second game in Summer League, a 92-85 loss to the Nets. Are Pacome Dadiet's shooting struggles through two games anything to be worried about? Does Tyler Kolek need to look for his own shot more? Is Rokas Jokubaitis ready for the NBA, and more importantly, will he get a shot with the Knicks? All that and more on today's episode.

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' acquisition of Cameron Payne, including what it might mean for a crowded New York backcourt, followed by reviews of Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, Rokas Jokubaitis, and Ariel Hukporti's first Summer League game, and what we can expect from them in the second game and beyond.

Gavin Schall reacts to Jalen Brunson taking a massive discount on a four year 156 million and how it sets the Knicks up for a championship run going forward.

Gavin Schall is once again joined by Knicks Film School's DJ Zullo to discuss how Julius Randle will define the Knicks season and why the team has some major rotation questions to figure out.

Knicks Film School's DJ Zullo joins Gavin Schall to discuss Mikal Bridges' offensive fit with the New York Knicks and much more!

Alex goes solo to break down candidates the Knicks could look at with the $5 million taxpayer mid-level exception, including Saddiq Bey, Gary Trent Jr., Doug McDermott, Patrick Beverley, Markelle Fultz, and more.

Alex goes solo to break down some candidates for the backup center spot, including Precious Achiuwa, Walker Kessler, Nick Richards, and a host of less expensive free agent targets.

Alex goes solo to break down the news of the weekend, including Johnnie Bryant leaving the Knicks for the Cavs, the Mikal Bridges trade becoming officially official (with Keita Bates-Diop included), as well as OG Anunoby, Tyler Kolek, and Pacome Dadiet officially inking their Knicks deals.

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Nets co-host Adam Armbrecht to discuss what kind of player the Knicks are getting in Mikal Bridges and why he struggled last season.

Gavin Schall is joined once again by Yahoo Sport's Dan Devine to discuss a potential leap for Mikal Bridges, react live to the news that Isaiah Hartenstein is officially gone and tell you why Julius Randle is the key to making this team work.

Trading five first round picks for Mikal Bridges was inarguably a franchise altering move, was it the right one for the New York Knicks? Gavin Schall is joined by Yahoo Sports Dan Devine to find out.

Gavin Schall is joined by XJ the co-host of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast to tell you why the Mikal Bridges trade might not be enough to push the Knicks to the top of the East.

Gavin Schall is joined by Chuck of the Chucking Darts podcast to discuss why Kevin McCullar Jr. fell in the NBA Draft and if he and Ariel Hukporti could one day contribute to the Knicks.

Gavin Schall is joined by Chuck of the Chucking Darts podcast to discuss if Pacome Dadiet was the steal of the 2024 Draft and if Tyler Kolek is ready to be an rotation point guard for one of the best teams in the NBA.

Alex and Gavin check in from the NBA Draft at Barclays Center to recap yet another wild draft night of the Leon Rose era that saw the Knicks select Pacome Dadiet with one first round pick, and use their second first to net a whopping six second round picks. Who could the Knicks look at with their two picks in the second round of the draft?

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OG ANUNOBY IS A KNICK FOR AT LEAST FOUR MORE YEARS!!!!!!! Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe come to you live from the NBA Draft to break down the championship laden implications of Anunoby staying a Knick.

Alex presents whip-around coverage from around the Locked On Podcast Network checking in on some prospects that might be a little out of the Knicks' range, but could be prime candidates to either fall to them on draft night or be trade-up targets. Kel'el Ware, Rob Dillingham, Nikola Topic, Jared McCain, Tristan Da Silva and more are discussed!

Alex presents some whip-around coverage from around the Locked On Podcast Network from college and NBA Draft experts to get some last-minute takes on some players the Knicks could try to acquire with one of their three picks in the 2024 draft. DaRon Holmes II, Tyler Kolek, Zach Edey, Terrence Shannon Jr., Ryan Dunn, Jonathan Mogbo, Kyle Filipowski and many more are discussed on this jam-packed episode!

Alex and Gavin react to the HUGE news that Mikal Bridges is a Knick in exchange for five first-round picks, Bojan Bogdanovic, and a second round pick. Are the Knicks legitimate NBA title contenders now? What will the lineups look like with the Villanova core of Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart? What does this mean for OG ANunoby and ISaiah Hartenstein's free agencies? And much more!

Gavin Schall is once again joined by Kris Pursiainen the host of Draft Class for Knicks Film School to discuss two sweet shooting wings that could potentially help out the Knicks and make final draft predictions.

Gavin Schall is joined by the host of Draft Class on Knicks Film School Kris Pursiainen to tell you the best case scenario for the Knicks in the 2024 Draft.

The Knicks got some good news in Yahoo Sport's Jake Fischer's report that Isaiah Hartenstein is looking increasingly likely to stay in New York, but could the news spell the end of Mitchell Robinson's time in New York?