• Examining Mike Brown's Knicks rotation management
    Nov 12 2026

    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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    51 mins
  • Knicks getting mojo back? Plus, CBA drama explained with Fred Katz
    Nov 5 2026

    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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    56 mins
  • Assessing Knicks early drama, sweep of first back-to-back
    Oct 29 2026

    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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    40 mins
  • Knicks hang banner, but LeBron James & 76ers spoil the party at MSG
    Oct 21 2026

    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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    38 mins
  • Knicks Extension Drama & Roster Predictions with James Edwards III
    Oct 14 2026

    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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    26 mins
  • KAT extension update & Knicks title defense preview with Monica McNutt
    Oct 6 2026

    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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    30 mins
  • Knicks, NBA Free Agency opening live reactions
    Jun 30 2026

    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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    39 mins
  • Knicks Free Agency Preview with CP The Fanchise
    Jun 29 2026

    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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    40 mins