Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

New York Knicks' Summer League shakeup: Tyler Kolek struggles while Kevin McCullar Jr. shines.  Host Gavin Schall breaks down the Knicks' latest Summer League performances in a loss to the Boston Celtics, highlighting McCullar Jr.'s impressive 30-point game and Kolek's concerning shooting woes. The analysis covers French prospects Pacome Dadiét and Mohamed Diawara's flashes of on-ball skill, plus...

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall break down the Knicks sloppy Summer League Debut including a bright spot in Pacome Dadiet and surprising struggles from Tyler Kolek and Kevin McCullar Jr.  They also dive deep on the rest of the roster including continued flashes from Ariel Hukporti and James Nnaji, a quiet debut from Mohamed Diawara and shooting struggles for Dink Pate.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...

Alex and Gavin have a little fantasy draft, drafting which guys on the Knicks' 2025 Summer League team they're most excited to see play as the Knicks open play on Friday night. Can the 2024 draft class Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr. and Ariel Hukporti take over? What can the Knicks expect out of Mohamed Diawara, Dink Pate, and James Nnaji? All that and more on today's episode!   Wa...

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall talk through how the Knicks could potentially fill their final (two?) roster spot(s).  They break down the strengths and weaknesses of veteran guards Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon, if old Mike Brown favorites Gary Payton II or Trey Lyles could be helpful additions, or whether it makes more sense to bring back one of the bench vets from last season.    Support Us By S...

The Knicks have made their first two big moves of free agency, adding Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele. How will they fit into the Knicks' new look rotation under new coach Mike Brown? Alex and Gavin give their rotation ideas for the new look Knicks.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall team up to run through the biggest threats to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference.  On paper, Cleveland is far and away the scariest opponent, but after three straight years of disappointing playoff runs in the Donovan Mitchell era are they paper tigers?  Orlando is one of the deepest teams in the league, now fully healthy, and has addressed far and away their biggest...

NBA free agency shakeups have reshaped the league landscape. But which moves will actually impact the standings? Nick Angstadt and a panel of NBA analysts break down the Houston Rockets' offseason spending spree, the Los Angeles Lakers landing DeAndre Ayton, and the Denver Nuggets' path to 60 wins. They debate which teams might sink to the bottom of the East and critique the New Orleans Pelicans'...

Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to break down the hire of Mike Brown as the Knicks' next head coach.   They discuss why some of the overlap with Tom Thibodeau could prove to be troubling, reasons for optimism and what this says about what the front office thinks this group was missing.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use...

Gavin Schall is joined by Knicks Film School's DJ Zullo to react to Guerschon Yabusele signing with the Knicks!  They break down how he can take the Knicks' already potent offense to another level before getting into the impact of Jordan Clarkson's creation and passing, whether the Knicks went too offense heavy in filling out the roster and early thoughts on how Mike Brown would do as the Knicks n...

Jordan Clarkson was somewhat surprisingly bought out by the Jazz on Monday and will sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers, making him the Knicks' first free agent acquisition of the offseason. Alex and Gavin discuss that, plus if the Knicks' interest in Russell Westbrook is a good thing, remaining free agents they'd be interested in seeing on the Knicks, and an update on the coaching search...

LeBron James to the New York Knicks? NBA free agency rumors heat up as trade possibilities swirl around the league's biggest stars. Hosts Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe break down the latest buzz surrounding potential blockbuster moves. From LeBron's cryptic comments to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade whispers, they analyze how these scenarios could reshape the New York Knicks.  Is LeBron James actually...

The Knicks traded back one spot from 50 to 51 and took Mohamed Diawara in a somewhat uncharacteristically quiet second round of the NBA Draft. What will Diawara bring to the Knicks? Could the draft rights to a 32-year-old Euro player that they acquired actually come in handy in the offseason? All that and more on today's show!   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubte...

New York Knicks coaching search heats up with surprising candidates. Are James Borrego or Micah Nori legit possibilities to lead the team next season? Hosts Gavin Schall and Alex Wolf break down the Knicks' head coach interviews, analyzing Borrego's tenure with the Charlotte Hornets and Nori's ability to orchestrate the three-point volume Karl-Anthony Towns had in Minnesota (check out @ShaxNBA's f...

It's draft day, and while the Knicks don't have a first round pick, they're being linked to Adou Thiero of Arkansas, a projected late first rounder or possibly early second rounder. Will the Knicks look to move and shake in the draft to get a higher pick? Reports are saying that might be the case. Plus, breaking down the Knicks' coaching search after they interviewed Micah Nori of the Timberwolves...

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Grizzlies co-host Joe Mullinax to do a deep on dive on Taylor Jenkins and how he'd fit with the New York Knicks.  The two discuss how Jenkins elevated the Grizzlies to contention, why he was ultimately fired, a look at the defining qualities of his offensive and defensive philosophies, and whether his leadership would translate to a very different locker room in...

Gavin Schall is once again joined by XJ the cohost of the @hothandtheory Podcast to break down the debate between Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown for the Knicks' next head coach and the criteria that should dictate the search.  They then move on to discussing the offseason, whether or not the Knicks should have pursued Kevin Durant and other free agents they should target to fill out their rotation....

Alex is joined by Prez of The Strickland to get into some under the radar players the Knicks could look to draft in the 2025 NBA Draft, including a French player with crazy physical traits that the Knicks are reported to have worked out, and a do-it-all tall guard from Nevada.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks   Follow & Subscribe on all P...

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NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace Bailey to the Heat chasing Kevin Durant, every move is dissected. The hosts debate Bradley Beal's impact on the Phoenix Suns and analyze the Magic's bold trade for Desmond Bane. W...

Gavin Schall is joined by XJ the co-host of The Hot Hand Theory Podcast to discuss why Tom Thibodeau had to be fired if the Knicks wanted to win a title, why nuance is necessary in discussing his flaws and is the Knicks front office actually understands his biggest flaw and how they could be making the same mistake in hiring Jason Kidd.  Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext!  📲  https:/...

Could the Knicks find a steal at the 50th pick in the NBA Draft? Alex is joined by Prez of The Strickland to start getting into the second round of the draft, including just how deep this class is and what area the Knicks should most look to address with their one pick, or if they should even look to move up or try to acquire more picks in the draft.   Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtex...

Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Kings Host Matt George to do a deep dive on what Mike Brown would bring to the New York Knicks as their next head coach.  The boys discuss how Brown put together the greatest offense in regular history and helped the Kings end their 16 year playoff drought in the process. Why he would consider himself a defensive coach first and how he built a culture of account...

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Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall team up to react to the news that the Knicks first two coaching interviews will be with Mike Brown or Taylor Jenkins.  They break down the impressive resumes of both Jenkins and Brown, before diving deep into the pros and cons of each as a hire including Brown's creative offense and Jenkins' willingness to lean into a deep bench and five out principles (check out @ShaxN...

It appears the Knicks have been rebuffed by all of the teams with currently employed head coaches in the NBA, including Jason Kidd. So where do the Knicks go from here? Alex goes solo to break down all of the latest intel, including some big names the Knicks figure to look at, and some conflicting information in terms of where former Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant stands in the eyes of the Knicks...