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2024-25 Season. Episode 10: December 30th to January 5th, 2025

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Jan 6
  • 7 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from December 30th to January 5th, 2025!


The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 2-2 (Wins against the Jazz and the Wizards and Losses against the Thunder and Bulls!)


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Special Highlights

  1. New York Post. (2025, January 4). Derrick Rose hilariously shoots down idea of potential statue with Bulls set to retire number. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/sports/derrick-rose-doesnt-want-statue-with-bulls-number-retirement/


  2. Hoopshype. (n.d.). NBA Communications: Other nominees … West: Chris Finch (MIN), Taylor Jenkins (MEM) and Tyronn Lue (LAC) East: Jamahl Mosley (ORL), Nick Nurse (PHI), Quin Snyder (ATL) and Tom Thibodeau (NYK). Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3387825/


  3. Hoopshype. (n.d.). NBA Communications: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/shai-gilgeous-alexander-karl-anthony-towns-named-players-of-the-month/

  4. SNY.tv. (n.d.).


  5. NBA names Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-east-player-month-december-2024


  6. HoopsHype. (2025). KC Johnson: Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose: “He’s probably the most beloved player in the league.” Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3392312/


  7. Sierra, J. (2025). Addendum: Karl-Anthony Towns (age 29) has passed Kawhi Leonard, Carlos Boozer, and Andre Iguodala in scoring. He’s No. 194 all-time now. Retrieved January 6, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3393210/


Knicks Vs. Bulls Game Review 1.4.25


Knicks Vs. Bulls Game Review 1.4.25
Knicks Vs. Bulls Game Review 1.4.25

  1. SNY. (2025, January 4). Knicks drop second game in back-to-back days with 139-126 loss to Bulls. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-bulls-takeaways-1-4-25


  2. New York Post. (2025, January 4). Knicks run out of gas as defense flops in second half in ugly loss to Bulls. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/sports/knicks-run-out-of-gas-in-ugly-loss-to-bulls/


  3. New York Daily News. (2025, January 4). Dead-legged Knicks drop 2nd in a row in 139-126 loss to Bulls. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/04/dead-legged-knicks-drop-2nd-in-a-row-in-139-126-loss-to-bulls/


  4. HoopsHype. (2025). Julia Poe: Bulls win 139-126 on Derrick Rose night and the crowd is ecstatic. Coby White and Zach LaVine scored 33 points apiece. One last round of “MVP” chants for the road. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/bulls-beat-knicks-on-derrick-rose-night/


Hot Topics

  1. (n.d.). Knicks biggest need becomes clear as injury uncertainty grows. Retrieved from Daily Knicks

    (2025, January 3).


  2. HoopsHype. (2024, December 31). Details on Optimum’s carriage fee negotiations with MSG Networks. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3383528/


  3. Here’s how to watch Knicks, Rangers games if you lost MSG with Optimum. Retrieved from New York Post


  4. Bicks, S. (2025, January 1). James Dolan’s MSG Networks, Optimum dig in for long fight as Knicks game blacked out: sources. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/01/business/msg-networks-optimum-dig-in-for-long-fight-as-knicks-game-blacked-out-sources/


  5. Bondy, S. (n.d.). Josh Hart this morning with a tribute to Isaiah Hartenstein: "You don’t really know the true ability or unselfishness of a player until you are teammates. ... Now that he’s not your teammate, he can go smoke one." Retrieved from HoopsHype


  6. (2025, January 3). Isaiah Hartenstein says leaving Knicks for Thunder was ‘perfect’ decision for everyone. Retrieved from New York Post 


  7.  SNY.tv. (n.d.). Knicks Mailbag: What's the short-and long-term plan for Mitchell Robinson?. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mailbag-mitchell-robinson-1-3-2025


  8. New York Post. (n.d.). Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges fueling Knicks’ winning streak | NY Got Game. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://nypost.com/video/josh-hart-mikal-bridges-fueling-knicks-winning-streak-ny-got-game/


  9. Berman, M. (2025, January 5). Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns appears to avoid serious injury after late-game exit. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/05/sports/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-appears-to-avoid-serious-injury/


  10. Berman, M. (2025, January 5). Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns questionable vs. Magic after knee injury scare. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/05/sports/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-questionable-vs-magic-after-knee-injury-scare/


 

 

Knick Allstar

  1. Botte, P. (2025, January 2). Tom Thibodeau ‘a different man’ with Knicks than he was with Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/sports/tom-thibodeau-a-different-man-with-knicks-karl-anthony-towns/


  2. New York Post. (2025, January 4). What a difference a year makes for Karl-Anthony Towns’ All-Star vote. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/sports/what-a-difference-a-year-makes-for-karl-anthony-towns-all-star-vote/


  3. Popper, S. (n.d.). Karl-Anthony Towns on All-Star vote: "I like to see wins, but I would like to see all five of us be all-stars. I think we’ve got five all-stars on this team. It would be cool. Josh Hart for All-Star. I want his weekend ruined." Hart said, "I like to put my toes in the sand in February." Retrieved from HoopsHype


  4. Winfield, K. (2025, January 2). NBA All-Star votes or win shares? Jalen Brunson is about the latter. New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/02/nba-all-star-jalen-brunson-lamelo-ball-fan-voting/

 

Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.3.25


Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.3.25
Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.3.25

  1. Hoopshype. (n.d.). Knicks vs. Thunder: Start time, where to watch, and latest updates. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/03/knicks-vs-thunder-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-3/


  2. Botte, P. (2025, January 3). Knicks vs. Thunder prediction: NBA picks, odds, best bets. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/03/betting/knicks-vs-thunder-prediction-nba-picks-odds-best-bets/


  3. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). Jalen Brunson injury status and update ahead of Knicks vs. Thunder on Jan. 3. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-jalen-brunson-injury-status-update-ahead-vs-thunder-jan-3


  4. Botte, P. (2025, January 2). Surging Knicks put win streak to test against red-hot Thunder. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/sports/surging-knicks-put-win-streak-to-test-against-red-hot-thunder/


  5.  Young, R. (n.d.). Thunder beat the Knicks 117-107. 14 straight for OKC, ending New York’s 9-game streak. Incredible game between two good teams. Retrieved from HoopsHype


  6. (n.d.). Jalen Brunson, Knicks Called Out By NBA Fans for Blowing Lead in Loss to SGA, Thunder. Retrieved from Bleacher Report


  7. (n.d.). Knicks unable to silence Thunder in crucial fourth quarter: "We just didn't execute." Retrieved from SNY


  8. (2025, January 3). Knicks fail biggest test yet as nine-game winning streak ends with brutal loss to Thunder. Retrieved from New York Post


  9. Hoopshype. (n.d.). Isaiah Hartenstein on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Sometimes it’s better to just get out of his way and let him do his thing offensively”. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from

    https://hoopshype.com/rumor/isaiah-hartenstein-on-shai-gilgeous-alexander-sometimes-its-better-to-just-get-out-of-his-way-and-let-him-do-his-thing-offensively/


  10. New York Post. (2024, December 31). Tom Thibodeau relying heavily on Knicks’ dynamic starting-five that’s among NBA’s best. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/31/sports/tom-thibodeau-unsurprisingly-relying-heavily-on-knicks-dynamic-starting-five/


  11. New York Post. (2025, January 4). Knicks’ depth problem comes into full view after rough Thunder loss. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/sports/knicks-depth-problem-comes-into-full-view-after-rough-thunder-loss/


  12. New York Daily News. (2025, January 4). Thunder expose Knicks’ glaring flaws in clash of NBA title contenders. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/04/thunder-expose-knicks-glaring-flaws/

 

More Topics

  1. Berman, M. (2025, January 5). Knicks finally coming home after brutal travels from NBA-most away games. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/05/sports/knicks-finally-coming-home-after-nba-most-away-games/


  2. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). 5 Knicks destined to leave New York in 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-destined-leave-2025

  3. ESPN Staff. (2025, January 1). NBA draft asset rankings: Seven-year outlooks for all 30 teams. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/43236619/nba-draft-asset-rankings-seven-year-outlooks-all-30-teams


  4. SNY. (2024, December 31). 5 things we learned about Knicks in 2024. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/5-knicks-takeaways-2024


  5. HoopsHype. (2024, December 31). OG Anunoby, on the first anniversary of his trade to the Knicks…. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3383260/


  6. Daily Knicks. (2024, December 30). Knicks have realized something about Josh Hart that no team has before. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-realize-josh-hart-thrive-more-offensive-usage


Knick Of The Week


Knick of the Week (December 30, January 5, 2025): Karl Anthony Towns. (2025, January 5). This Week Inside the Knicks. Retrieved from https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-week-december-30-january-5-2024-karl-anthony-towns


Knick Of The Month: December 2024

 


This Week Inside the Knicks. (n.d.). Knick of the month: December - Mikal Bridges. Retrieved January 6, 2025, from https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-month-december-mikal-bridges


Flagship Topic

  1. New York Post. (2024, December 30). Jonas Valanciunas could be a Knicks target before trade deadline with Mitchell Robinson still out. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/30/sports/jonas-valanciunas-could-be-a-knicks-target-before-trade-deadline/


  2. (n.d.). Knicks Rumors: Teams Inquiring About Mitchell Robinson's Injury Before Trade Deadline. Retrieved from Bleacher Report

 

Word On The Street: How Knicks Fans Really Feel

 

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Knicks Power Rankings

  1. ESPN Staff. (2025, January 1). NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up in the new year. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43240590/nba-power-rankings-30-teams-new-year


  2. Bleacher Report. (n.d.). NBA power rankings: Miami Heat slide after Jimmy Butler trade request. Retrieved January 6, 2025, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10149209-nba-power-rankings-miami-heat-slide-after-jimmy-butler-trade-request 


Knicks Vs. Jazz Game Review 1.1.25


Knicks Vs. Jazz Game Review 1.1.25
Knicks Vs. Jazz Game Review 1.1.25


  1. HoopsHype. (2025, January 1). Jazz vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest? Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/01/jazz-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-4/


  2.  Daily Knicks. (n.d.). Knicks emphatically quiet biggest criticism with Jalen Brunson out. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-emphatically-quiet-biggest-criticism-jalen-brunson-out


  3. Bicks, S. (2025, January 1). Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride injury issues leave Knicks thin at point guard against Jazz. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/01/sports/jalen-brunson-miles-mcbride-injury-issues-leave-knicks-thin-at-point-guard/


  4. Hoopshype. (n.d.). Josh Hart: First Knick to put up back-to-back triple-doubles since 1981. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-first-knick-to-put-up-back-to-back-triple-doubles-since-1981/


  5. Hoopshype. (n.d.). He’s shooting better from 3-point range this season, but what’s stood out even more is his nearly 70-percent mark on 2-point field goals. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3387610/


  6. Hoopshype. (n.d.). Payne recorded three of the Knicks’ seven swipes in the first half, yet another example of the vast improvement in team defense that spurred a 12-2 stretch in December. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3387609/


  7. Bicks, S. (2025, January 2). Tyler Kolek gives Knicks needed ‘lift’ in pulling rare NBA, G-League doubleheader. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/sports/knicks-tyler-kolek-pulls-rare-g-league-nba-doubleheader/


  8. Bicks, S. (2025, January 1). Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart propel Jalen Brunson-less Knicks past Jazz for ninth straight win. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/01/sports/karl-anthony-towns-josh-hart-propel-knicks-past-jazz-for-ninth-straight-win/


  9. Spears, M. J. (2025, January 1). Knicks say Karl-Anthony Towns registered 31 points and 21 rebounds tonight against Utah. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3385705/


  10. Larsen, A. (2025, January 1). Knicks beat the Jazz 119-103… the Jazz’s offense really struggled tonight despite the Knicks’ lack of rim protection. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-harts-triple-double-leads-knicks-past-jazz/

 

More Topics

  1. Daily Knicks. (2025). Former Knick may be best available free agent as 10-day contracts begin. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-former-best-free-agent-10-day-contracts-dennis-smith-jr


  2. SNY. (2025). How Josh Hart has been the glue for the Knicks so far this season. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/how-josh-hart-glue-knicks-2024-25-season


  3. Daily Knicks. (2025). 7 former Knicks who still don't have jobs in 2025. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-former-dont-have-jobs-2025


  4. (2025, January 3). Jimmy Butler trade to Knicks shouldn’t be a discussion. Super-sizing should be. Retrieved from New York Daily News


  5. ESPN. (n.d.). New grades for 7 of the NBA's biggest offseason trades and signings. Retrieved January 3, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/43239116/new-grades-7-nba-biggest-offseason-trades-signings


  6. Botte, P. (2025, January 2). What moments defined the Knicks’ 2024, and which will determine the fate of the season ahead?. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/sports/what-moments-defined-knicks-2024-will-determine-2025/


  7. Daily Knicks. (2024, December 30). Knicks title odds hinge on nearly impossible feat to pull off. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-title-odds-hinge-impossible-feat

 

Knicks Vs. Wizards Game Review 12.30.24


Knicks Vs. Wizards Game Review 12.30.24
Knicks Vs. Wizards Game Review 12.30.24


  1. HoopsHype. (2024, December 30). Knicks vs. Wizards: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest? Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2024/12/30/knicks-vs-wizards-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-8/


  2. HoopsHype. (2024, December 30). Josh Hart tonight: 23 PTS 15 REB 10 AST 2 STL Passes Randle for the fourth-most triple-doubles in Knicks franchise history. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3381819/


  3. New York Daily News. (2024, December 30). Knicks top Wizards, extend winning streak to 8 games, but slow starts remain a concern. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/30/knicks-top-wizards-extend-winning-streak-to-8-games-but-slow-starts-remain-a-concern/

 

 

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