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.

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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 4-4
2:20 Jalen Brunson's shooting struggles
4:20 Examining Mike Brown's rotation
7:25 How should Mike Brown handle Bridges?
9:25 Mike Brown's path through adversity for Knicks
15:55 Fred Katz talks upcoming book, 'Under the Bright Lights'
2:20 Dalton Knecht's Knicks debut
23:55 Discussing CBA/2nd Apron drama between NBA & NBPA
37:45 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 performance
54:10 Looking Forward: Jalen Brunson's acting debut!

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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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