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2024-25 Season. Episode 12: January 13th to 19th, 2025

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Jan 20
  • 6 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from January 13th  to the 18th, 2024!


The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 1-2 (A Win against the 76ers  and losses against the Wolves and the Pistons!)



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Special Highlight


New York Post. (2025). Legendary MSG photographer George Kalinsky dead at 88. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/legendary-msg-photographer-george-kalinsky-dead-at-88/

 

Hot Topics


  1. Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to ‘think’ before calling out Knicks teammatesRetrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/tom-thibodeau-wants-josh-hart-to-think-before-ripping-knicks-mates/


  2. New York Post. (2025). Knicks’ perimeter defense torched again in rough loss to Timberwolves. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/knicks-perimeter-defense-torched-in-rough-loss-to-timberwolves/


  3. SNY. (2025). Knicks Notes: Three-point defense trending in wrong direction, Mitchell Robinson update. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-three-point-defense-timberwolves-mitchell-robinson


  4. Daily Knicks. (2025). Latest Timberwolves disaster proves Knicks were right about Julius Randle. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/latest-timberwolves-disaster-proves-knicks-right-about-julius-randle


  5. HoopsHype. (2025). Octagon Basketball: Excited to welcome @PreciousAchiuwa to the #OctagonFamily! 💪. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3418105/


  6. Precious Achiuwa: ‘I’m an elite defender’ after standout performance vs. 76ersRetrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/precious-achiuwa-im-an-elite-defender/


  7. New York Daily News. (2025, January 13). Jalen Brunson ties Carmelo Anthony for third-most 40-point games in Knicks history: ‘It’s a credit to him’. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/13/jalen-brunson-carmelo-anthony-40-point-games-knicks-history/


  8. Josh Hart joins elite company with historic statistical achievementRetrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3416227/


  9. HoopsHype. (2025). NY Knicks Recall Ariel Hukporti and Tyler Kolek from the Westchester Knicks. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3414626/


  10. Litigation over Charles Oakley’s removal sparks dispute over medical records. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3412920/


  11. MSG maintains Oakley hasn’t adequately shared medical records related to alleged injuries. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3412919/


  12. Knicks’ old-school play a refreshing change from NBA’s unwatchable normRetrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/knicks-old-school-play-a-refreshing-change-from-nbas-norm/


  13. Knicks continue worrisome trend that could change everything in loss to Pistons. (2025, January 14). Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-continue-worrisome-trend-could-change-everything-loss-pistons

  14. Knicks have glaring weaknesses to fix — including worrisome issue with East rivals. (2025, January 14). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/sports/knicks-have-glaring-weaknesses-to-fix-in-seasons-second-half/


  15. New York Attorney General Letitia James pressed MSG Networks and Altice to settle ongoing dispute. (2025, January 13). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3411723/

 

Is Coach Thibs Overplaying the Knicks Starters?

  1. Sierra, J. (2025). The Knicks have five players in the Top 10 in minutes played this year. No other team in NBA history has had more than three in the Top 10 in a season. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3414174/


  2. New York Daily News. (2025). Mitchell Robinson injury update provides optimism for thin Knicks rotation. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/mitchell-robinson-injury-knicks-rotation/


  3. HoopsHype. (2025). Kevin Garnett: Karl-Anthony Towns or Jalen Brunson should talk to Tom Thibodeau about playing fewer minutes. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/kevin-garnett-karl-anthony-towns-or-jalen-brunson-should-talk-to-tom-thibodeau-about-playing-fewer-minutes/


  4. HoopsHype. (2025). The conversation about Thibodeau turned into a story from their time together in Boston. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3418231/

 

Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update!


  1. Knicks’ old-school play a refreshing change from NBA’s unwatchable normRetrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/knicks-old-school-play-a-refreshing-change-from-nbas-norm/


  2. Tests on Towns’ thumb reveal bone chip, but surgery unnecessaryRetrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3417709/


 

Mitchell Robinson's Injury Updates!


  1. New York Post. (2025). Rumors swirling about Mitchell Robinson’s happiness with Knicks. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/video/rumors-swirling-about-mitchell-robinsons-happiness-with-knicks/


  2. New York Post. (2025). Mitchell Robinson slimming down, ‘making good progress’ as he readies for Knicks return. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/mitchell-robinson-slimming-down-as-he-readies-for-knicks-return/


  3. New York Daily News. (2025). Mitchell Robinson injury update provides optimism for thin Knicks rotation. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/mitchell-robinson-injury-knicks-rotation/


  4. Knicks hold “solid belief” that Mitchell Robinson will return to the court early February. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-think-mitchell-robinson-will-return-early-february/

 

Trade News, Rumors and Updates!


  1. Last Word on Sports. (2025, January 17). Mavericks trade news: Daniel Gafford. Retrieved from https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/01/17/mavericks-trade-news-daniel-gafford/#google_vignette


  2. Basketball Insiders. (2025). Raptors trade rumors: Toronto likely to deal Bruce Brown, Chris Boucher before deadline. Retrieved from https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-trade-rumors-toronto-likely-to-deal-bruce-brown-chris-boucher-before-deadline/


  3. Mitchell Robinson could drastically alter Knicks' trade deadline plansRetrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/mitchell-robinson-could-drastically-alter-knicks-trade-deadline-plans


  4. Knicks Rumors: Jonas Valančiūnas trade linked amid Robinson injury, Lakers buzz. (2025, January 14). Bleacher Report. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10150894-knicks-rumors-jonas-valanciunas-trade-linked-amid-robinson-injury-lakers-buzz


  5. Stephen A. Smith on Zion Williamson: 'He doesn’t want to be in New Orleans.' (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/stephen-a-smith-on-zion-williamson-he-doesnt-want-to-be-in-new-orleans/


  6. Sims’ future could also be tied to Robinson’s return. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3411895/


  7. Knicks exploring trades for frontcourt depth, shopping Sims. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3411896/


  8. Sims started three games this season; Knicks exploring trade options. (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3411897/


  9. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks trade scenarios serve as reminder that doing nothing might be best option. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-trade-scenarios-serve-reminder-doing-nothing-best-option


Knicks Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Review 1.17.25


Knicks Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Review 1.17.25
Knicks Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Review 1.17.25

  1. ESPN. (2025). Timberwolves vs. Knicks: Game recap. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705144/timberwolves-knicks


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, January 17). Timberwolves vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest? Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/17/timberwolves-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-5/


  3. New York Post. (2025). Knicks vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction: NBA Friday player props, picks. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/betting/knicks-vs-timberwolves-odds-prediction-nba-player-props-picks/


  4. New York Daily News. (2025). Julius Randle receives ovation in Madison Square Garden return, reflects on Knicks tenure: ‘I had a tremendous time’. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/julius-randle-return-standing-ovation-knicks-madison-square-garden/


  5. New York Post. (2025). Injury spoils Donte DiVincenzo’s Villanova reunion at the Garden. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/injury-spoils-donte-divincenzos-villanova-reunion-at-the-garden/


  6. New York Post. (2025). Injury spoils Donte DiVincenzo’s Villanova reunion at the Garden. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/injury-spoils-donte-divincenzos-villanova-reunion-at-the-garden/


  7. ESPN. (2025). Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) sits vs. Wolves as Knicks lose. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43457779/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-thumb-sits-vs-wolves


  8. New York Daily News. (2025, January 18). Breaking down how the Timberwolves exposed the Knicks’ pressure points on defense. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/18/timberwolves-knicks-defense-jalen-brunson-tom-thibodeau/


  9. Donte DiVincenzo will miss out on Friday’s Knicks reunion with toe injuryRetrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/donte-divincenzo-will-miss-out-on-fridays-knicks-reunion/

 

 

Julius Randle Visits The Garden For The First Time!


  1. New York Post. (2025). Julius Randle wonders what could’ve been as he opens up on Knicks tenure for first time. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/sports/julius-randle-opens-up-on-knicks-tenure-for-first-time/


  2. New York Daily News. (2025). Tom Thibodeau reflects on Julius Randle’s ‘terrific’ Knicks run before forward’s return to Madison Square Garden. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/tom-thibodeau-julius-randle-knicks-return-madison-square-garden/


  3. HoopsHype. (2025). He’s done a really good job, Thibodeau said. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3419978/


  4. HoopsHype. (2025). Just working individually right now. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3419979/


  5. HoopsHype. (2025). The Knicks were the NBA’s best team in that window. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3419972/


  6. HoopsHype. (2025). Julius Randle on getting traded from Knicks: “It sucks”. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/julius-randle-on-getting-traded-from-knicks-it-sucks-i-guess-well-never-know-what-couldve-been/


  7. HoopsHype. (2025). Alan Horton: Wolves 116 Knicks 99. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3419971/


  8. SNY. (2025). Julius Randle reflects on MSG return: 'It was amazing, this court feels like home'. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/julius-randle-reflects-msg-return-knicks-tenure

 

Knick Allstar Votes Updates!


Bleacher Report. (2025). NBA All-Star Game 2025: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic lead final voting results. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10151096-nba-all-star-game-2025-giannis-antetokounmpo-nikola-jokic-lead-final-voting-results

 

Knicks Vs. 76ers Game Review 1.15.25


Knicks Vs. 76ers Game Review 1.15.25
Knicks Vs. 76ers Game Review 1.15.25

Josh Hart Is The Knick Of The Game!
Josh Hart Is The Knick Of The Game!

  1. ESPN. (2025). Knicks vs. 76ers: Game recap. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705127/knicks-76ers


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, January 15). Knicks vs. 76ers: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest? Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/15/knicks-vs-76ers-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-8/


  3. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 15). Karl-Anthony Towns' injury status and update ahead of Knicks vs. Sixers Jan. 15. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/karl-anthony-towns-injury-status-update-knicks-sixers-jan-15


  4. New York Post. (2025, January 15). Knicks vs. 76ers prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets Wednesday. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/betting/knicks-vs-76ers-prediction-nba-odds-picks-best-bets-wednesday/


  5. New York Post. (2025, January 15). Karl-Anthony Towns misses Knicks’ game vs. 76ers as new injury concern emerges. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/sports/karl-anthony-towns-out-of-knicks-lineup-vs-76ers-with-new-injury/


  6. New York Post. (2025, January 15). Karl-Anthony Towns roasted for wearing Eagles gear at Knicks’ game vs. 76ers: ‘Should get fined.’ Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/sports/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-roasted-for-wearing-eagles-gear-at-game-vs-76ers/


  7. Josh Hart’s impact and triple-double performance praised by Tyrese MaxeyRetrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3416226/


 

More Topics


  1. HoopsHype. (2025). Tom Thibodeau’s aggressive timeouts help limit opponent scoring runs despite Knicks’ 15th-ranked defense. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3414175/


  2. SNY. (2025). Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-midseason-report-card-grading-players-tom-thibodeau-24-25


  3. New York Post. (2025, January 15). Why it’s still difficult to tell who these Knicks are at the midway point of the season. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/sports/why-its-still-difficult-to-tell-who-these-knicks-are-at-the-midway-point-of-the-season/


  4. Knicks have plenty to improve on entering second half. (2025, January 14). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/sports/knicks-have-plenty-to-improve-on-entering-second-half/


Flagship Topic

  1.  New York Post. (2025, January 19). Knicks’ Josh Hart OK after hard fall: ‘Think he’ll be all right’. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/knicks-josh-hart-ok-after-hard-fall-think-hell-be-all-right/


  2. Winfield, K. (2025, January 19). Jalen Brunson was asked how Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) and Josh Hart (shoulder) looked in practice today: “Good. Both good-looking men.” HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3422155/


  3. New York Post. (2025, January 19). Knicks not getting ‘wrapped up’ in trying to pay back Trae Young for ‘dice roll’ villainy. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/sports/knicks-not-getting-wrapped-up-in-trying-to-pay-back-trae-young/

 

No Knick Of The Week This Week!

 

Word On The Street: How Knicks Fans Really Feel


The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). The Objective Knicks Fan [YouTube channel]. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan


Knicks Power Rankings


  1. ESPN. (2025). NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pacers and Wolves catch their groove. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43401031/nba-power-rankings-kings-pacers-wolves-catch-groove


  2. Bleacher Report. (n.d.). NBA power rankings: A statement week for the OKC Thunder. Bleacher Report. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10151039-nba-power-rankings-a-statement-week-for-the-okc-thunder

     

Knicks Vs. Pistons Game Review 1.13.25

Knicks Vs. Pistons Game Review 1.13.25
Knicks Vs. Pistons Game Review 1.13.25

  1. ESPN. (2025). Pistons vs. Knicks: Game recap. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705115/pistons-knicks


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, January 13). The Detroit Pistons play against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/13/pistons-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-7/


  3. Josh Hart: 'We’re losing games I feel like we shouldn’t be losing.' (2025, January 14). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-were-losing-games-i-feel-like-we-shouldnt-be-losing/


  4. After falling to Pistons, Josh Hart laments Knicks losing games ‘we shouldn't be losing’. (2025, January 13). SNY.tv. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/josh-hart-knicks-losing-games-shouldnt-be-losing


  5. StatMuse: Jalen Brunson tonight: 31 PTS 11 AST Passes Walt Frazier for the most 30/10a games in Knicks franchise history. (2025, January 13). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3411726/

  6. Knicks defense flops as they hit a season low point with loss to Pistons. (2025, January 13). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/13/sports/knicks-defense-flops-as-they-hit-low-point-with-loss-to-pistons/


  7. SNY. (2025). Knicks' slow start, turnovers prove costly in 124-119 loss to Pistons. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-pistons-takeaways-1-13-25

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