Knicks getting mojo back? Plus, CBA drama explained with Fred Katz

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by Marc Berman, former Knicks writer for the NY Post, as they dive into the week that was for the Knicks, examining Mike Brown's deployment of the Knicks' rotation early on in the season. Plus, Ian welcomes long-time NBA agent BJ Bass, founder of RBA Showcase, as they discuss Leon Rose's transition from agency to front office, and the state of the game internationally.0:00 Welcome to the Show!1:00 The Baseline: Knicks’ four-game win streak snapped by Cavs2:55 Marc Berman on Mikal Bridges’ struggles5:25 Marc Berman’s thoughts on Knicks early struggles9:25 How can the Knicks jumpstart Mikal Bridges?10:20 Should Landry Shamet start over Bridges?11:55 Talking Deuce McBride13:20 Digging up Marc Berman’s #HowU tweets20:45 SNY’s Matt Spendley joins the show for The Talkback! 22:00 The Talkback: Why is starting 5 struggling?24:15 The Talkback: Mikal Bridges trade possibility?25:00 Knicks’ KAT extension dilemma27:05 Thoughts on Mike Brown’s comments on Bridges’ playing time29:05 The Talkback: Concern level with Mikal Bridges?31:05 The Talkback: What’s next for Tyler Kolek?33:55 Jose Alvarado’s early struggles this season35:10 Worried about KAT’s calf injury?36:55 Anticipating Starting 5 changes?38:30 NBA agent BJ Bass joins the show!40:10 Leon Rose’s jump from agent to front office47:00 Examining the state of the NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic as they break down the week that was for the reining NBA Champion New York Knicks, as they find themselves back at 4-4 following a whirlwind 0-3 start.0:00 Welcome to the Show!1:00 The Baseline: Knicks drub Bulls, back at 4-42:20 Jalen Brunson's shooting struggles4:20 Examining Mike Brown's rotation7:25 How should Mike Brown handle Bridges?9:25 Mike Brown's path through adversity for Knicks15:55 Fred Katz talks upcoming book, 'Under the Bright Lights'20:20 Dalton Knecht's Knicks debut23:55 Discussing CBA/2nd Apron drama between NBA & NBAPA37:45 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback!38:35 The Talkback: Update on Josh Hart's injury?39:15 The Talkback: Plans to acquire backup center?43:00 The Talkback: Handling bench guard rotation?44:35 The Talkback: Managing Bridges/Shamet minutes?47:30 The Talkback: Jordan Clarkson's impact?49:40 The Talkback: How did Knicks book come together for Fred Katz?53:40 Around the League: Wemby's historic performance54:10 Looking Forward: Jalen Brunson's acting debut! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by Kristian Winfield of The Daily News, as they discuss the Knicks' drama-filled start to their 2026-2027 campaign, their 0-3 start, and a burst of optimism coming off a sweep of their first back-to-back of the season.0:00 Welcome to the Show!0:25 The Baseline: Knicks sweep first back-to-back of season4:00 Tyler Kolek steps up off the bench6:25 Jordan Clarkson leaning into Knicks role9:25 KAT shutting out the noise12:20 Update on KAT contract extension situation13:40 Mike Brown's handling of Andre Drummond16:00 Thoughts on Mike Brown's use of rotation players17:05 James Dolan stirring up Knicks drama20:35 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback!21:20 The Talkback: Mikal Bridges' slow start24:25 The Talkback: Dalton Knecht's role to come?26:00 The Talkback: Tyler Kolek poised for more minutes?27:45 The Talkback: Knicks missing Mitch yet?30:45 The Talkback: Deuce McBride trade imminent?34:50 The Talkback: Knicks shopping for a center?36:15 Around the League: Injuries plaguing NBA early on Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by CP The Fanchise of Knicks Fan TV as they share the experience of the Knicks’ NBA championship banner celebration, discuss the loss to LeBron James and the 76ers, and give predictions on the season to come.0:00 Welcome to the Show!00:40 The Baseline: Knicks drop season opener to 76ers after banner ceremony7:00 Inside the arena for Knicks championship celebration11:05 How did new-look Sixers look?14:45 CP The Fanchise's offseason interview with Mitch Robinson19:40 Ian's latest on Pistons-Jalen Duren contract negotiations21:30 SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show!22:15 Knicks season predictions with Ian and CP24:55 KFTV's official Knicks bold prediction!25:45 Ian Begley's official Knicks bold prediction!28:30 NBA Finals predictions29:05 Ian and CP on Giants QB controversy30:20 Mike Brown's energy going into year 2 as Knicks head coach35:40 Andre Drummond stayed in locker room for Knicks ring ceremony Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by James Edwards III, senior Knicks writer for The Athletic, as they address the ongoing drama surrounding contract extension negotiations between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and more. Ian and James also dive in on the roster and share their predictions for who makes the team.0:00 Welcome to the Show!0:40 The Baseline: Knicks extension drama continues2:30 KAT's reaction to Knicks extension statement4:00 2nd apron limitations hurting Knicks?5:30 Fair to critique Knicks' front office?11:00 Are the championship vibes already gone?13:00 Battle at the 516:10 Can Bruce Brown crack Knicks roster?18:20 Knicks roster predictions20:55 Mo Diawara primed for bigger role?22:00 Is Knicks depth sufficient?23:10 Andre Drummond fitting in with Knicks24:10 What lies ahead for the Knicks?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the season seven premiere of The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN/MSG Network NBA Analyst Monica McNutt as they preview the Knicks' upcoming season as they look to defend their first NBA title win since 1973.0:00 Welcome to the Show!1:20 Monica McNutt joins the show!2:05 Monica recaps Knicks-Sixers preseason opener4:35 Monica on KAT-Knicks extension talks6:10 Ian on KAT-Knicks extension talks8:25 How do Knicks-KAT proceed with talks?10:05 Inside Monica's experience covering Knicks title run14:30 Monica's take on how Knicks can accomplish repeat16:55 SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show for The Talkback!17:30 The Talkback: Timeline on KAT extension?22:35 Other looming Knicks extensions24:40 Who wins Knicks final roster spot?26:00 James Wiseman's potential to make Knicks roster27:15 Any other roster moves coming for Knicks? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday's Knicks writer Steve Popper as they deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:15 Latest on Mitchell Robinson 5:10 Knicks second apron limitation set in stone? 7:10 More on Mitch Robinson's market in FA 9:30 Landry Shamet returning to Knicks 14:00 Deuce McBride's Knicks future 20:15 Rounding out Knicks roster 22:20 KAT extension in the works? 23:40 Will Josh Hart retire a Knick? 24:55 Should Knicks hang NBA Cup banner? 25:50 Around the League: LeBron set to leave Lakers 27:45 Around the League: Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto 29:35 Around the League: Ja Morant traded to Portland 31:05 Around the League: Wizards will not move Anthony Davis 32:35 Around the League: Pistons lucrative offer for Jalen Duren 34:05 Looking Ahead: Knicks offseason in full swing 35:40 Ian's sign-off for Season 6 of The Putback on SNY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes the 'CEO' of Knicks Fan TV, CP 'The Fanchise', as they preview all things Knicks free agency, Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet negotiations, and James Dolan's second apron limitations. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions as NBA free agency approaches. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:25 The Baseline: Latest on Mitchell Robinson & Knicks 10:30 Jose Alvarado back to Knicks 13:20 Deuce McBride's future with Knicks 16:05 Thoughts on Knicks second apron limitation 19:50 Knicks outlook if Mitch doesn't return 21:40 Latest on Landry Shamet & Knicks 24:00 Knicks dream offseason scenarios 25:55 The Talkback 26:40 The Talkback: Latest on Knicks passing second apron 30:50 The Talkback: Potential Knicks Vet-Minimum targets? 31:55 The Talkback: Any salary incentives if Knicks lose Mitch or Shamet? 34:25 The Talkback: Best and Worst case scenarios for Knicks offseason? 37:30 Around the League Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan from 'Third Apron' as they breakdown all things Knicks second apron, and how they can navigate the salary cap restrictions to retain their championship roster. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions surrounding the Knicks' storyline-filled offseason. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 0:15 Breaking down Knicks salary cap situation 1:05 Implications of exceeding second apron 2:55 Can Knicks bring back Mitch? 4:55 How does a Jose Alvarado extension affect Knicks payroll 7:15 Creative ways for Knicks to create cap space? 9:30 Talking Knicks' exception availability 11:10 Any sign-and-trade opportunities for Knicks? 13:35 The Talkback 14:30 The Talkback: Second apron choice is Dolan's decision alone? 17:25 The Talkback: Any chance Knicks pass second apron? 18:30 Ian's takeaways from Knicks draft moves 21:25 The Talkback: Re-sign Mitch or Shamet? 25:20 Insight on Knicks draft picks 28:05 The Talkback: Knicks in trade market at all? 29:35 The Talkback: What's driving Mitch negotiations from Knicks side? 35:25 Around the League: LaMelo Ball traded from CLT to MIN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes draft specialist Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to talk about this year's NBA Draft and what to expect from the Knicks. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show to cover some pressing questions as big decisions loom for the Knicks' front office as the offseason kicks into full swing. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:15 The Baseline: NBA Draft 2026 3:20 Knicks draft targets: Zuby Ejiofor 7:30 Knicks draft targets: Isaiah Evans 10:25 Albert Ghim's draft movers and shakers 11:35 Knicks draft targets: Tarris Reed Jr. 15:25 Knicks draft targets: Sergio de Larrea 17:15 Knicks draft targets: Emanuel Sharp 19:35 Albert Ghim's predicts draft surprises 22:40 The Talkback 23:30 Ian reports on Dolan's 2nd apron comments 26:00 Can Knicks retain Mitchell Robinson? 29:00 Will Knicks make a selection in 1st round? 31:25 Ian talks potential Knicks draft targets 32:55 How the draft will influence Knicks free agency moves 34:00 Can Knicks retain Landry Shamet? 35:00 Analyzing Knicks free agency 37:20 Can Knicks potentially trade up in draft? 39:50 Analyzing Mitch Robinson's FA market 42:35 Mo Diawara contract extension 44:05 Latest on Jose Alvarado 45:35 Can Knicks front office keep the team a contender? 47:40 Will Knicks trade Deuce McBride? 50:50 Giannis traded to Miami 52:30 Julius Randle traded to Nets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.