The Putback with Ian Begley

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 season
4:00 Tyler Kolek steps up off the bench
6:25 Jordan Clarkson leaning into Knicks role
9:25 KAT shutting out the noise
12:20 Update on KAT contract extension situation
13:40 Mike Brown's handling of Andre Drummond
16:00 Thoughts on Mike Brown's use of rotation players
17:05 James Dolan stirring up Knicks drama
20:35 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback!
21:20 The Talkback: Mikal Bridges' slow start
24:25 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

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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 ceremony
7:00 Inside the arena for Knicks championship celebration
11:05 How did new-look Sixers look?
14:45 CP The Fanchise's offseason interview with Mitch Robinson
19:40 Ian's latest on Pistons-Jalen Duren contract negotiations
21:30 SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show!
22:15 Knicks season predictions with Ian and CP
24:55 KFTV's official Knicks bold prediction!
25:45 Ian Begley's official Knicks bold prediction!
28:30 NBA Finals predictions
29:05 Ian and CP on Giants QB controversy
30:20 Mike Brown's energy going into year 2 as Knicks head coach
35:40 Andre Drummond stayed in locker room for Knicks ring ceremony

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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 continues
2:30 KAT's reaction to Knicks extension statement
4:00 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 5
16:10 Can Bruce Brown crack Knicks roster?
18:20 Knicks roster predictions
20:55 Mo Diawara primed for bigger role?
22:00 Is Knicks depth sufficient?
23:10 Andre Drummond fitting in with Knicks
24:10 What lies ahead for the Knicks?

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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 opener
4:35 Monica on KAT-Knicks extension talks
6:10 Ian on KAT-Knicks extension talks
8:25 How do Knicks-KAT proceed with talks?
10:05 Inside Monica's experience covering Knicks title run
14:30 Monica's take on how Knicks can accomplish repeat
16:55 SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show for The Talkback!
17:30 The Talkback: Timeline on KAT extension?
22:35 Other looming Knicks extensions
24:40 Who wins Knicks final roster spot?
26:00 James Wiseman's potential to make Knicks roster
27:15 Any other roster moves coming for Knicks?

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by SNY's Matt Spendley as they discuss the emotions behind the Knicks NBA championship celebration, and talk some inside stories on the team's festivities. Also, Ian looks ahead towards some key Knicks offseason storylines.

0:00 Welcome to the Show!
1:45 Emotions a few days after Knicks championship win?
2:20 What was it like for Ian to cover an NBA championship run?
3:15 How the Knicks chemistry culminated in an NBA title
4:00 Ian's favorite moment from Knicks celebrations
5:30 Ian's exclusive Knicks celebration moment
6:40 Knicks upcoming Free Agency discussion
7:05 Knicks key free agents: Mitchell Robinson
8:40 Jose Alvarado's player option
9:40 Knicks key free agents: Landry Shamet
11:40 Deuce McBride's contract situation
13:05 Knicks key free agents: Jordan Clarkson
14:25 Talking Knicks championship parade!

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Chelsea Sherrod to break down the Knicks amazing NBA Finals Game 5 victory over the Spurs to clinch their first title in 53 years. The two discuss how Mike Brown brought this team together and asses how this squad was able to get over the hump to win it all. Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to react to the championship win by New York.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and Knicks fan, Jerry Ferrara, as they react to the incredulous scenes from MSG in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit against the Spurs. Ian and Jerry talk OG Anunoby's heroic putback, Jalen Brunson's role in the comeback, and the scenes that lead to the win that has the Knicks on the doorstep of their first championship since 1973.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
0:45 Emotions after wildly historic Knicks win
3:45 Inside the Knicks locker room at halftime
4:40 The MSG crowd's role in Knicks comeback
5:10 A tale of two halves
6:05 De'Aaron Fox's costly layup attempt
7:00 How did Knicks adjust in 2nd half?
8:20 Jose Alvarado rises to occasion in Game 4
8:55 Mike Brown's culture change
11:00 Jerry Ferrara's Game 5 prediction
12:45 Josh Hart's postgame comments
14:30 Alex Spiro shares the MSG courtside experience
16:55 Ranking Knicks-Spurs in all-time sports moments
18:40 OG Anunoby's special impact on the Knicks
23:30 Alex Spiro shares more on the MSG courtside experience
25:40 Alex Spiro's insight on the Celtics' offseason plans
30:00 Alex Spiro's Game 5 prediction
31:10 Alex Spiro on what he thinks the NBA needs most in its' future

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Jon Macri, the dean of Knicks Film School, as they react to a chippy Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs, in which New York fell in their first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. Ian and Jon give their thoughts on the officiating in the series, the play of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, what the Knicks need to do to rebound in Game 4, and answer some pressing fan questions coming off the loss.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:00 The Baseline: Knicks drop Game 3 at home vs. Spurs
4:10 Jalen Brunson's interesting NBA Finals performance
8:00 Josh Hart vs. Victor Wembanyama
9:55 Evaluating Karl-Anthony Towns in NBA Finals so far
11:00 The Knicks' turnover problem
13:15 How did the Spurs adjust in Game 3?
14:15 Mike Brown's comments on officiating
20:00 KAT vs. Wemby: The Big Man Matchup
22:55 The MSG environment at Game 3
27:25 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback
29:20 The Talkback: Will vibes be different at MSG for Game 4?
30:05 The Talkback: How to get KAT going in 4th quarter?
34:05 The Talkback: Why did Mike Brown stick with Shamet more over Deuce in Game 3?
38:35 The Talkback: Where to attribute the struggles of Jalen Brunson?
44:00 The Talkback: Adjustments for Game 4?
49:00 Looking ahead to Game 4 and beyond

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill, as well as Spurs beat writer Jared Weiss as they react to all things Knick-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1, provide an update on the investigation into fan remarks towards Jalen Brunson in San Antonio, and look ahead at what's to come in Game 2.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:00 The Baseline: Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals
4:00 Mike Brown's first finals win as head coach
8:30 Jose Alvarado's emergency impact in Game 1
10:30 KAT vs. Wemby
11:45 Evaluating Wemby's response to Game 1 loss
13:00 Mitch Robinson's impact in Game 1
13:45 Update on Jalen Brunson incident with fans in San Antonio
14:45 Jared Weiss joins the show
15:45 Evaluating Wemby's response to Game 1 loss with Jared Weiss
17:30 KAT vs. Wemby with Jared Weiss
18:50 What happened with Dylan Harper in second half
20:30 Julian Champagnie's impact on Game 1
21:40 Jalen Brunson's Game 1 takeover
23:25 Talking Spurs' WCF celebration, Game 1 preparedness
27:00 Looking ahead to Game 2

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim Legler as they breakdown all things Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup. SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show as well to help answer fan questions as NYC awaits tip-off of the first Knicks finals game since 1999.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:15 Mitch Robinson update
3:20 Who is Knicks X-Factor in NBA Finals?
6:30 Josh Hart vs. Wemby
8:45 Will Knicks go small lineup much?
11:45 How will KAT fare against the Spurs?
15:20 ESPN's Tim Legler joins the show!
15:45 Talking Josh Hart and Wemby
18:55 KAT's role in the series
22:30 Talking Jalen Brunson
25:00 What's up with Mitch Robinson?
29:00 Mikal Bridges' role in the NBA Finals
30:00 Final thoughts before Knicks-Spurs tip-off

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider answers fan questions surrounding the Knicks upcoming NBA Finals matchup with the Spurs, including the latest on Mitchell Robinson's hand injury.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Daily News Knicks beat writer Kristian Winfield, as they react to the Knicks dominating sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and look ahead to the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:10 The Baseline: Knicks headed to NBA Finals!
3:30 Knicks mindset shift that sparked playoff dominance
6:30 KAT becoming a driving force for Knicks
9:45 How Mike Brown got Knicks to buy into group mentality
10:35 What does a Knicks finals appearance mean to NYC?
13:55 Kristian Winfield addresses Wing-Gate
16:55 How did the Knicks celebrate after sweeping ECF?
20:10 Checking in out West: Spurs-Thunder WCF Update
25:00 Mike Brown’s first year success
27:40 Landry Shamet providing key piece off Knicks bench
29:30 The Talkback
30:00 How Jalen Brunson changed the Knicks’ team culture
37:50 The Talkback: Who would Knicks prefer to face in Finals?
42:35 The Talkback: What is Mitchell Robinson’s role for Knicks in Finals
46:30 The Talkback: Rested KAT will be a problem in the Finals?
49:20 Rest vs. Rust, Revisited

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knicks Film School's Jonathan Macri to break down the Knicks Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 win over the Cavaliers.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by @KnicksFanTV 's CP The Fanchise to react to the Knicks' jaw-dropping comeback to snatch Game 1 from the Cavaliers at MSG, give their takeaways from the rollercoaster opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals, and share what they expect in Game 2.

0:00 Welcome to the Show

1:35 When the vibe changed for Knicks in Game 1

4:20 The Baseline: Knicks stun Cavs with gritty comeback to take Game 1

5:00 Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter takeover

6:20 Jalen Brunson's leadership on full display

9:00 Why the Knicks fell behind in Game 1

10:00 What was behind KAT's lackluster performance

12:25 Landry Shamet and Knicks bench impact

13:30 Mikal Bridges continues to rise to the occasion

18:00 Landry Shamet providing different element to Knicks' rotation

22:35 Takeaways from Knicks' slow start in Game 1

24:15 How to utilize Mitchell Robinson going forward?

26:40 What to do with Josh Hart going forward?

27:25 Evaluating OG Anunoby's return to the floor

31:00 Evaluating Knicks' rest vs. rust debate after Game 1

32:40 Around the League: Talking Spurs-Thunder epic Game 1

35:30 Around the League: Reaction to Mavericks firing Jason Kidd

38:50 What to watch for in Game 2 of Knicks-Cavs ECF

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, lead sports columnist for the New York Post Mike Vaccaro joins the show to preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers, as well as update the injury status of OG Anunoby for Game 1.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
0:40 Observations from Knicks practice
2:45 OG Anunoby injury update
4:00 Josh Hart injury update
6:00 The unmatched MSG atmosphere
7:45 Guarding James Harden
10:25 The coaching battle
12:00 Mike Brown culture shift
16:50 Vaccaro reminisces on older Knicks playoff series'
20:10 Series predictions

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider discusses the latest injury updates surrounding the Knicks plus gets ESPN's Jay Bilas' take on how New York has found success in the playoffs.

Today's Show:
0:00 Welcome to the show
0:55 The Baseline - OG Anunoby Update
3:20 Pistons or Cavs?
7:00 Karl-Anthony Towns Matchup
10:46 Josh Hart Thumb Update and Mikal Bridges Improvements
15:30 Rest vs Rust
19:26 Jay Bilas talks Mike Brown and Jalen Brunson
22:50 Josh Hart and Nova Knicks
24:50 Can the Knicks go all the way?
26:10 American Century Championship preview

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