Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

Alex and Gavin reconvene for one last time in part one of Alex's two-part goodbye show from Locked On Knicks. Featuring questions from around the Knicks content sphere and LOK fans, Alex and Gavin relive some of the highs and lows of seven years together on Locked On Knicks.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Pod...

Alex is joined again by former Locked On Knicks host James Marceda to talk about the Knicks' two wings, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, and whether they have another gear to take the Knicks to a title. Plus, is the expectation for the Knicks Finals or bust next season? And Alex has an announcement to end the episode.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/locke...

Can Mike Brown crank the Knicks' offense up to a top 3 unit next season? Can Jalen Brunson elevate his assist percentage to a new high? Will Guerschon Yabusele spend more time than we think at the center spot next season? Alex is joined by former Locked On Knicks host James Marceda to get into that and much more on today's episode!   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://join...

Alex and Gavin continue their Knicks schedule discussion, including what the toughest and easiest points of the Knicks' slate will be next season, culminating in a discussion of if the Knicks have what it takes to beat their FanDuel over next season and win more than 53.5 games.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all...

The Knicks' schedule for 2025-26 is out, and that means it's time to figure out who the toughest matchups of the season will be. Alex and Gavin give their picks for the toughest early and late season games, plus their sleeper picks for best game of the year.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…...

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Pacers Host Tony East to discuss the Pacers' future, the Knicks' offseason, and much more!  What was Tony's perspective on just how close the Knicks are to being a championship-caliber team after covering one last season?  Does Tyrese Haliburton's torn achilles and Myles Turner's shocking departure crush the Pacers' future and position the Knicks permanently ahe...

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Clippers host Darian Vaziri to break down what Ben Simmons could potentially bring to the Knicks as their final signing.   The duo dives deep on how Simmons' unwillingness to shoot hurt the Clippers, whether or not he's still an elite defender, the degree to which he declined athletically, how the Knicks could use him more creatively than the Clippers did and fi...

The Knicks' schedule is starting to take shape, and it seems like the NBA is REALLY into the Knicks-Cavs matchup. Alex breaks down what we know about the schedule so far, and then Gavin finishes his conversation with Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to close the show.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast...

Knicks and Cavs: Eastern Conference titans or playoff pretenders? The battle for supremacy heats up as New York's coaching shakeup and playoff success meet Cleveland's regular-season dominance. Gavin Schall and Locked On Cavs Host Danny Cunningham dissect the Knicks' bold move to fire Tom Thibodeau and their savvy offseason acquisitions. They analyze how Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele coul...

Who's the most valuable Knick in the event the Knicks would look to make a trade? Alex and Gavin convene for their yearly asset rankings, which are much more player-focused than picks-focused this year than in years past.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOKnicks?sid...

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe are back together again to debate if Ben Simmons is the missing piece for the New York Knicks.  With recent reports suggesting the Knicks could be the favorites to sign the former Sixers All-Star we thought it would be a good time to have an old fashion mock trial to determine if he's the right fit for New York. Simmons undeniably makes sense as a defensive add for the...

Josh Hart's rollercoaster season with the New York Knicks sparks debate. Is he a key piece or a misused asset?  Gavin Schall breaks down Hart's impressive season, including big leaps in efficiency, dominant rebounding, and exceptional playmaking. The analysis covers Hart's struggles to compensate to teams putting a big on him and how it killed the team's starting lineup. Schall explores Hart's eff...

Mikal Bridges signed a four-year, $150 million extension with the Knicks to stay in New York. Alex goes solo to break down why this is a super good deal for the Knicks, what this means for Mitchell Robinson's future with the team, and the Knicks' reported continued interest in possibly bringing Ben Simmons in for their final veteran roster spot.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲...

Is Deuce McBride the key to the New York Knicks' future success? Gavin Schall rolls solo to review the season that was for McBride.  Schall dissects McBride's impressive regular season stats, highlighting career highs, his incredible impact on team performance and why it's ultimately not fully reliant on his shooting.  The analysis dives deep into McBride's shooting efficiency, defensive prowess,...

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe dive DEEEEEEEEEEEEEP on your longest tenured (and for many, favorite) Knick, Mitchell Robinson, and break down everything he brought to the table in just 35 magical games of action last season.  They break down his elite offensive rebounding, why he was just as much if not more of a game changer on the defensive end, the long term viability of him and Karl-Anthony Towns...

Karl-Anthony Towns put together an All-NBA season for the Knicks last year, but could he have done even better with a different offensive role? Alex and Gavin break down the season that was for KAT and what the future might hold.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOKn...

For as great as Jalen Brunson's 2024-25 season was, leading the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, could it have been even better? Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks star's season that was and some things to look for going forward.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…...

A day after talking you through the Knicks' elite top-end talent Gavin Schall is back with Alex Wolfe to dive deep on the Knicks' supporting cast.  The duo start off reviewing Gavin's rankings from yesterday's show including if Jalen Brunson could surpass Luka Doncic, and whether or not he was too low on Karl-Anthony Towns. They then move on to the tertiary starters and debate where Mikal Bridges...

Gavin Schall goes solo to talk you through the best first, second, and third options in the NBA and where the Knicks stack up in terms of elite top-end talent.  Does Jalen Brunson's weakness on defense hold him back from being a top-five player in the NBA? Were Karl-Anthony Towns' playoff struggles more about his own limitations or a coach unwilling to do what it takes to maximize him? Is OG Anuno...

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' Summer League finale against the Washington Wizards, but more specifically give thoughts on the Knicks' most promising prospects after a very interesting Summer League. Is Dink Pate the type of high octane athlete the Knicks have been missing? Is Mohamed Diawara a HUGE upside bet? Is there something to be worried about with Tyler Kolek? All that and more on...

Damian Lillard's return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. What's behind this unexpected move? The Locked on NBA Squad Show panel dives into Lillard's decision, debating its impact on the Blazers and young star Scoot Henderson. They explore summer league insights, revealing which players might not cut it in the big leagues. Plus, get ready for some hot takes on NBA team predictions, includin...

Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' last game of Summer League, a loss to the Pacers. But more importantly, some of the Knicks' summer players showed out, including Dink Pate and Tyler Kolek. Plus, an update on James Nnaji's contract status, and Alex hands out contracts to the summer leaguers.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follo...

Alex and Gavin convene to go over OG Anunoby's 2024-25 season, one where he set plenty of new career highs as he helped lead the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in a quarter century. The big question: was the big contract he signed just over a year ago worth it?   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all...

Gavin Schall rolls solo to talk through the Knicks' FIRST WIN OF SUMMER LEAGUE!  He dives deep on a major bounce-back game from Tyler Kolek, why the Knicks may have just found a hidden gem in Mohamed Diawara, another miss on the assistant coach market, and Landry Shamet's potential return. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenP...

Alex goes solo to lay out a gameplan for the Summer Knicks for the rest of their Summer League season. Can Tyler Kolek slow down and get himself right? Is Ariel Hukporti too good for Summer League? Could Kevin McCullar Jr. secure his roster spot? Should Dink Pate and Mohamed Diawara get some different looks? All that and more on today's episode!   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲...