Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks
Locked On Knicks podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the New York Knicks and the NBA. Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe provide expert, local analysis and cover all aspects of the Knicks franchise. Locked On Knicks takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Knicks locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Knicks podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
Summer League Recap: Pacome Dadiet FLASHES While Tyler Kolek And Kevin McCullar STRUGGLE
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.
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Can Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, Ariel Hukporti and More Show Out On the Knicks' Summer League Team?
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!
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Will The Knicks Add Marcus Smart Or Malcolm Brogdon To Round Out Their Roster?
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.
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How Will Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele Fit Into the Knicks' Rotation Next Season?
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.
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Who Are The Knicks BIGGEST THREATS In The Eastern Conference?
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 weakness with one of the best shooters on the planet.
Atlanta arguably had the best offseason in basketball and has rapidly restructured to build a p...
NBA Free Agency Reaction Show! Who Are The Winners And Losers? | NBA Squad Show
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' controversial draft-day trade. Hear insider perspectives on Kevin Durant in Houston, Ayton's fit with LeBron, and why one analyst thinks the Pelicans' move was "worse than the Luka trade." Listen for bold predictions and spicy...
BREAKING: Knicks To Hire Mike Brown As Next Head Coach
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.
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BREAKING: GUERSCHON YABUSELE IS A KNICK! With DJ Zullo
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 next head coach.
Jordan Clarkson Will Be a Knick | Will Russell Westbrook Join Him As the Knicks Open Free Agency?
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 as Mike Brown appears to be the leading candidate at the moment.
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Free Agency RUMORS: Is LeBron James FINALLY Headed To New York? | Giannis Speculation ERUPTS
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 available? At this late stage of his career, would he still be worth trading premium talent for?
The duo also examines recent Knicks decisions, including Ariel Hukporti's team option and interest in r...
Mohamed Diawara Is a Knick At Pick 51 | New York Mostly Stands Pat on NBA Draft Night 2
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!
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Knicks Interview James Borrego + No Draft Moves In Round Oner
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 fantastic article on the topic for a deeper dive).
The duo also dissect the Knicks' NBA draft strategy, praising their decision to stay put and exploring potential second-round gems. Key discussions include Karl-Anthony Towns' usage u...
Are the Knicks Looking to Trade Up In the 2025 NBA Draft?
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.
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Is Taylor Jenkins THE LEADER And TACTICIAN The New York Knicks NEED? With Locked On Grizzlies Joe Mullinax
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 New York.
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Is Taylor Jenkins THE ANSWER For The New York Knicks? With XJ
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.
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Under the Radar Players For the Knicks To Target in the 2025 NBA Draft
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.
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2025 Full NBA Mock Draft Show With Trades Reaction! | NBA Squad Show
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. Will these roster shakeups redefine the NBA landscape? Tune in for heated debates on draft strategies, star player valuations, and the art of NBA team building. You won't want to miss the...
The Knicks NEVER Would Have WON With Tom Thibodeau | Are They About To Make The SAME Mistake? With XJ
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.
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Can the Knicks Find a Steal At Pick 50 in the NBA Draft?
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.
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Could Mike Brown UNLOCK The Knicks UNLIMITED Offensive Potential? With Locked On Kings' Matt George
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 accountability in Sacramento. His greatest single mistake with the Kings.
All before finally answering the most important question of all: would he su...
NBA Mock Draft Picks 1-6: Dallas Mavericks land Cooper Flagg, Spurs select Dylan Harper
Locked On’s five episode NBA Mock Draft is here. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NBA Mock Draft search Locked On NBA Draft wherever you get your podcasts.
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How Mike Brown And Taylor Jenkins Could Reshape The Knicks
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 @ShaxNBA's deep dives on Brown and Jenkins referenced in the pod for a more comprehensive look at both coach's schemes).
Then they react to the De...
UPDATE: Jason Kidd OUT of Knicks Head Coaching Search | Who Do They Go After Now?
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' front office.
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The Latest On Jason Kidd + The Knicks Are Interested In Kevin Durant?
Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall discuss the latest reports on the Knicks' pursuit of Jason Kidd, the Knicks process so far in the coaching search, whether or not Kidd makes sense for the team, and who their preferred candidates would be.
They then dive deep on Brian Windhorst's report that they'd be interested in trading for Kevin Durant, whether or not they'd want KD on the team and what an acceptable trade would look like.
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Was The Mikal Bridges Trade A Failure?
Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to discuss if the Mikal Bridges trade was a failure a year later.
The boys open up the conversation by breaking down Mikal's offensive season, his frustrating shot profile, form issues, and inconsistent role/aggression. They then pivot into his defense, discussing his struggles as a screen navigator throughout the regular season, the highs and lows of his playoff performance, and what role playing with Karl-Anthony Towns figured into his struggles.
The conversation culminates talking though the trade that sent Bridges to New York and whether or not t...
RUMOR: Is Jason Kidd OUT Of The Mix? + What Did We Learn This Postseason?
Gavin Schall rolls solo to tell you the latest on the Knicks coaching search: is Jason Kidd out of the mix? Plus, some new reporting over the weekend on why Tom Thibodea was fired.
All before a deep dive on what we learned this postseason including whether or not this group truly had a championship ceiling, Mitchell Robinson proving his bonafides, why the Knicks didn't get enough from Mikal Bridges and is Jalen Brunson a true number one on a title team?
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RUMORS: Is Jason Kidd the Coaching Favorite? Could Giannis Or Durant End Up On the Knicks?
Alex and Gavin get into some of the rumors that are already flying around this Knicks offseason, including reports that Jason Kidd might be the favorite for the Knicks' head coaching job, a rumor that the Knicks might be after Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, and a rumor that the Knicks went after Kevin Durant at this past trade deadline.
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Why Tom Thibodeau HAD TO GO For The New York Knicks To Win A Championship
Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe dive deep on why the Knicks had to ultimately let go of their best coach in two decades to win the NBA's ultimate prize.
They discuss the risks inherent in doing so and why it's far from a sure thing they'll ultimately end up in a better place, they talk through Tom Thibodeau's refusal to go outside his comfort zone in terms of lineup usage and why that ultimately meant the Knicks would never win a title with him, before finishing up discussing potential candidates for the job and reflect on what t...
TOM THIBODEAU FIRED BY THE KNICKS | Reacting To the Knicks Moving On From Thibs After 5 Seasons
Well, that was unexpected! Alex goes into the news that the Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau just days after the Knicks being eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals. Why did the Knicks do it? Do they have a new coach in mind, like former assistant Johnnie Bryant? And what will Thibs' legacy be with the Knicks?
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The Knicks Are Eliminated From the Playoffs After a Lackluster Game 6 vs. the Pacers
Alex and Gavin break down Game 6 of the Eastern Conference FInals, which unfortunately saw the Knicks fall to the Pacers, thus ending their season. The guys talk about lackluster nights from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, great games from OG ANunoby and Mitchell Robinson, and the overall state of affairs of this team heading into a crucial offseason.
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Can the Knicks Snatch Momentum and Force a Game 7 Vs. Indiana?
Alex joined The Manchild Show with Boy Green of The Score 1260 in Syracuse to talk the Knicks' Game 5 win and how they can carry that momentum into Game 6 to possibly force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Game Six Preview: Can Anyone Stop Karl-Anthony Towns? With Tony East
Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Pacers Host Tony East to preview Game Six including if Indiana can figure out a way to slow down Karl-Anthony Towns, how the Knicks succeded in slowing down Tyrese Haliburton, do any of OG Anunoby, Andrew Nehmhard or Mikal Bridges have a big scoring game in them and predicitions for Game Six.
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UNSTOPPABLE: Brunson and Towns DOMINATE as Knicks FORCE Game 6
Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall rejoice as the Knicks save their season with a dominant game five win.
The boys break down a monster first quarter for Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns relentlessly pressuring the rim despite a bum knee, a heroic Landry Shamet performance off the bench, Mikal Bridges slowly turning the corner, a good night from Tom Thibodeau and much more!
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KNICKS POSTCAST: GAME 5 - KNICKS stay alive!
The Knicks beat the Pacers in Game 5 of the ECFs, 111-94. New York staves off elimination and forces a Game 6 back in Indianapolis Saturday night. Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns combined to score 56 points. If a Game 7 is needed, it would be Monday night at MSG.
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How the Knicks Can Save Their Season and Win Game 5
Can the Knicks come back from the brink and keep their Eastern Conference Finals hopes alive? Alex and Gavin come up with three ways that the Knicks can try to adjust against the Pacers and save their season, including adjusting the rotations, trusting Jalen Brunson more on switches, and trying to reclaim some of the magic of their early-season offense.
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The Knicks Go Down 3-1 and Get Pushed To the Brink In Game 4
The Knicks are now one loss away from their 2024-25 season reaching its end. Alex and Gavin break down the 130-121 loss in Indiana, including some truly terrible play from Josh Hart and even worse rotation decisions by Tom Thibodeau that likely cost the Knicks the game. Plus, an examination of what the Pacers have managed to exploit with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns' heroic effort after seemingly hurting his knee, and more.
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KNICKS POSTCAST: Knicks LOSE, face Elimination
The Pacers take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Knicks after Indiana's Game 4 victory, 130-121. Tyrese Haliburton registered a triple double while Jalen Brunson did not score in the 4th quarter. Game 5 back in NY will be Thursday night.
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BUY Or SELL Game Four: Will Brunson and KAT FINALLY Click?
Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up for another round of America's favorite niche basketball podcast game, "Buy Or Sell" debating if the Knicks should stick with their new starting lineup, whether or not it makes sense to minimize the time Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, should Deuce McBride see more time and much more!
ANOTHER 20-POINT COMEBACK | Karl-Anthony Towns Dominates the 4th Quarter and the Knicks Get a Huge W
How many times can the Knicks come back from down 20 on the road??? To be determined, because they did it AGAIN, winning 106-100 over the Pacers in a crucial Game 3 to lessen the Pacers' lead to 2-1, behind a 20-point fourth quarter for Karl-Anthony Towns and clutch free throw making by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. The guys get into the starting lineup change, Delon Wright and Landry Shamet surprisingly giving big minutes off the bench, Deuce McBride's impact, and much more on today's episode!
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