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2024-25 Season. Episode 11: January 6th to 12th, 2025

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Jan 13
  • 7 min read

Updated: Jan 14

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from January 6th to 12th, 2025!

 

The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 2-2 (Wins against the Raptors and the Bucks and losses against The Magic and Thunder!)


This Week Inside The Knicks | 2024-25 Season. Episode 11: January 6th to 12th, 2025
This Week Inside The Knicks | 2024-25 Season. Episode 11: January 6th to 12th, 2025

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Special Highlight

New York Post. (2025, January 11). Knicks fan proposes to girlfriend at Thunder game in OKC: ‘I could have gotten booed.’ Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/sports/knicks-fan-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-thunder-game/

 

Knicks Vs. Bucks Game Review 1.12.25




  1. HoopsHype. (2025, January 12). Bucks vs. Knicks start time, where to watch, what’s the latest? Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/12/bucks-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-7/


  2. New York Post. (2025, January 11). Knicks fan proposes to girlfriend at Thunder game in OKC: ‘I could have gotten booed.’ Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/sports/knicks-fan-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-thunder-game/


  3. New York Post. (2025, January 12). Knicks’ Cameron Payne provides ‘huge boost’ with rare scoring outburst. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/sports/knicks-cameron-payne-provides-huge-boost-with-scoring-outburst/


  4. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Giannis Antetokounmpo comments on Bucks’ struggles against top teams. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3409538/


  5. New York Daily News. (2025, January 12). Knicks happy with resiliency, seek consistency after bouncing back with blowout of Bucks. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/12/knicks-happy-with-resiliency-seek-consistency-after-bouncing-back-with-blowout-of-bucks/


  6. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Knicks demolish Bucks behind Jalen Brunson’s monster game. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-demolish-bucks-behind-jalen-brunsons-monster-game/


  7. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Tom Thibodeau praises Jalen Brunson’s humility and focus on winning. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3409502/


  8. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau on resilience after blowout win against Bucks. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3409503/


  9.  HoopsHype. (n.d.). Jalen Brunson ties Carmelo Anthony as the third Knicks player with the most 40-point games. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jalen-brunson-ties-carmelo-anthony-as-the-third-knicks-player-with-the-most-40-point-games/


Hot Topics

  1. New York Post. (2025, January 11). Knicks letting shooting woes affect their defense in growing issue. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/sports/knicks-letting-shooting-woes-affect-their-defense/


  2. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Altice USA has pulled their last proposal and walked away from negotiations to bring MSG Networks back to its Optimum subscribers. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3406069/


  3. HoopsHype. (n.d.). The ongoing saga between MSG Networks and Altice — the parent company of Optimum — has taken another turn. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3406070/


  4. New York Post. (2025, January 10). MSG-Altice negotiations fall apart with NY sports fans still locked out of games. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/10/sports/msg-says-altice-walked-away-from-negotiations-in-optimum-saga/


  5. Winfield, K. (2025, January 10). Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns subject of glaring officiating double-standard. New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/10/kristian-winfield-knicks-karl-anthony-towns-officiating/


  6. New York Post. (2025, January 10). Knicks prove once again that they’re not worthy of being in title conversation. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/10/sports/knicks-havent-earned-spot-in-championship-contender-conversation/


  7. New York Post. (n.d.). Tom Thibodeau’s minutes distribution for Knicks’ bench under scrutiny. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://nypost.com/video/tom-thibodeaus-minutes-distribution-for-knicks-bench-under-scrutiny/


  8. Berman, M. (2025, January 9). Knicks stars come to Tom Thibodeau’s defense over workload ridicule. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/09/sports/knicks-stars-come-to-tom-thibodeaus-defense-over-workload-ridicule/


  9. SNY.tv. (2025). Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem? Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/do-the-knicks-have-a-minutes-problem-tom-thibodeau


  10. Staff. (n.d.). Knicks' nightmare would be Celtics trading for center New York was interested in. Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-nightmare-celtics-trading-center-new-york-interested-kessler

  11. Bondy, S. (n.d.). Josh Hart reflects on receiving technical fouls and his relationship with officials. HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3403419/


  12. Bondy, S. (n.d.). Josh Hart said he spoke with a referee recently in an attempt to figure out why he’s getting so many techs and whether he has developed a bad reputation. HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3401521/


  13. Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury is common but not to be taken lightly.Source: New York Post. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/sports/karl-anthony-towns-knee-injury-is-common-but-not-to-be-taken-lightly/


  14. Worries rise that glaring Knicks weakness will result in early playoff exit.Source: Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/worries-rise-glaring-knicks-weakness-result-early-playoff-exit


  15. Yes, the Knicks have a depth problem. No, there’s not an easy fix.Source: New York Post. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/sports/yes-the-knicks-have-a-depth-problem-no-theres-not-an-easy-fix/


Knick Allstar Votes

  1. ESPN. (n.d.). NBA All-Star Game: LeBron, Steph, KD among 24 projected picks. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43348030/nba-all-star-game-lebron-steph-kd-24-projected-picks


  2. Staff. (n.d.). Latest NBA All-Star fan returns shows there's still work for Knicks fans to do. Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/latest-nba-all-star-fan-returns-shows-still-work-knicks-fans-brunson-towns


Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.10.25


Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.10.25
Knicks Vs. Thunder Game Review 1.10.25

  1. This Week Inside the Knicks. (n.d.). The Knicks vs. OKC game review. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/the-knicks-vs-okc-game-review


  2. ESPN. (n.d.). Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks Game Summary. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705095/thunder-knicks


  3. Staff. (2025, January 10). Thunder vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest? HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/10/thunder-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-3/


  4. New York Post. (n.d.). Knicks vs. Thunder prediction: NBA player props, picks, odds, best bets. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://nypost.com/2025/01/10/betting/knicks-vs-thunder-prediction-nba-player-props-picks-odds-best-bets/


  5. Rahbar, B. (n.d.). Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride are both available vs OKC. HoopsHype. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3405608/


  6. HoopsHype. (n.d.). The Thunder, which entered the night with the NBA’s best defensive rating, suffocated offensive possessions and forced the Knicks to shoot just 38.5 percent. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mikal-bridges-on-knicks-defense-vs-thunder-very-boo-worthy/


  7. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Simone Biles was in New York to make an appearance on the “Today” show, surprising host Hoda Kotb on her final day at the program. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3406064/


  8. SNY. (n.d.). Knicks' losing record against winning teams raises questions but team remains focused on improving. SNY. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-losing-record-against-winning-teams-thunder


  9. SNY. (n.d.). Knicks' Mikal Bridges says he's 'just got to be better' after scoring zero points in loss to Thunder. SNY. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mikal-bridges-zero-points-thunder-shooting


  10. New York Post. (2025, January 11). Knicks’ Mikal Bridges held scoreless in ugly shooting outing. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/sports/knicks-mikal-bridges-held-scoreless-in-ugly-shooting-outing/


  11. Bleacher Report. (2025, January 10). Jalen Brunson, Knicks criticized by NBA fans in blowout loss vs. SGA, Thunder. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10150443-jalen-brunson-knicks-criticized-by-nba-fans-in-blowout-loss-vs-sga-thunder


  12. New York Daily News. (2025, January 10). Boos rain down at Madison Square Garden as Knicks’ blowout loss to Thunder underscores need for bench depth. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/10/knicks-madison-square-garden-thunder-bench-depth/


  13. New York Post. (2025, January 10). Knicks embarrassed by Thunder in boo-filled loss as concerns keep growing. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/10/sports/knicks-embarrassed-by-thunder-in-boo-filled-loss/


  14. Young, R. (n.d.). Thunder beat the Knicks 126-101. That’s a 1 game winning streak for OKC. – SGA: 39-3-2 + 2 steals (15-21 shooting) – Joe: 31 (11-15 from the field, 8-10 from 3) – Dub: 19-4-5 + 2 blocks – Hartenstein: 6-9-6 – JWill: 3 points, 9 rebounds. HoopsHype. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from

    https://hoopshype.com/rumor/isaiah-joe-hits-eight-threes-for-thunder-in-route-against-knicks/


  15. SNY. (n.d.). SEE IT: Knicks welcome Isaiah Hartenstein back to MSG with tribute video. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://sny.tv/articles/see-it-knicks-isaiah-hartenstein-tribute-video-msg


More Topics

  1. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). Rival trade scenario is exact opposite of what Knicks should be hoping for. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/rival-trade-scenario-exact-opposite-knicks-hoping-for-johnson


  2. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). Drama-filled rival trade saga is another reminder of how good Knicks fans have it. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/drama-filled-rival-trade-saga-another-reminder-good-knicks-fans-have-butler


  3. Staff. (n.d.). Riley reflects on his time coaching the Knicks and their defensive tenacity. HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3403497/


  4. Staff. (n.d.). Shamet reflects on career experiences and contributions to his new team. HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3403442/


  5. Staff. (n.d.). Insider casts doubt on the idea that former Knicks star will be traded. Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/insider-casts-doubt-idea-former-knicks-star-traded-randle


  6. Knicks’ Josh Hart relishing the role of getting the best out of teammates.Source: SNY.tv. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-josh-hart-role-minutes-win-raptors


  7. Knicks’ injuries show the fragile line between NBA failure and success.Source: New York Post. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/sports/knicks-injuries-show-how-fragile-line-is-between-failure-and-success/


  8. Knicks rookie Pacome Dadiet could provide key bench depth.Source: New York Daily News. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/08/knicks-pacome-dadiet-nba-bench-tom-thibodeau/


  9. HoopsHype. (2025, January 12). NBA announces Sixers-Knicks time change. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3408992/


  10. New York Post. (2025, January 12). What a difference a year makes for reeling Knicks. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/sports/what-a-difference-a-year-makes-for-reeling-knicks/


  11. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Knicks searching for player-development-focused coach. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-searching-for-player-development-focused-coach/

Knick Of The Week



Flagship

  1. Athlon Sports. (n.d.). Josh Hart hints at Knicks locker room divide: New York, Jalen Brunson conflict. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://athlonsports.com/nba/new-york-knicks/josh-hart-hints-at-knicks-locker-room-divide-new-york-jalen-brunson-conflict


  2. SNY. (2025, January 12). Shoulder stinger doesn’t dampen Jalen Brunson’s historic night for Knicks. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/shoulder-stinger-jalen-brunson-historic-night-knicks


  3. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson’s minor injury: “Just had a little bit of a stinger.” Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3409501/


  4. New York Daily News. (2025, January 11). 2025 NBA Trade Deadline: Knicks’ in-season trade history suggests deal could be on horizon. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/11/2025-nba-trade-deadline-knicks-in-season-trade-history-suggests-deal-could-be-on-horizon/


  5. Daily Knicks Staff. (n.d.). Knicks must avoid foolish center swap if they decide to deal Mitchell Robinson. Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-must-avoid-foolish-center-swap-decide-trade-mitchell-robinson


  6. New York Daily News. (2025, January 6). NBA trade season: Knicks’ depth issues exacerbated as key Jan. 15 NBA trade date looms. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/06/nba-trade-season-knicks-depth-issues-exacerbated-as-key-jan-15-nba-trade-date-looms/


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

NBA Power Rankings: Under-the-radar trade moves for all 30 teams.Source: ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43326797/nba-power-rankings-radar-trade-moves-30-teams

 

Knicks Vs. Raptors Game Review 1.8.25





  1. ESPN. (n.d.). Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks Game Summary. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705077/raptors-knicks


  2. Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, spending per win, game time.Source: HoopsHype. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/08/raptors-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-6/


  3. Steve Popper: Karl-Anthony Towns is cleared to play against Toronto; Deuce McBride is out.Source: HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/karl-anthony-towns-cleared-to-play-against-toronto/


  4. Fans trade punches in a wild brawl at Knicks-Raptors game.Source: New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/sports/fans-trade-punches-in-wild-brawl-at-knicks-raptors-game/


  5. OG Anunoby impresses NBA fans vs. former team as KAT, Knicks beat Barrett, Raptors.Source: Bleacher Report. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10150198-og-anunoby-impresses-nba-fans-vs-former-team-as-kat-knicks-beat-barrett-raptors


  6. Knicks snap 3-game losing streak with a win vs. Raptors before a grueling 6-game stretch.Source: New York Daily News. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/08/knicks-raptors-nba-jalen-brunson-tom-thibodeau-rj-barrett/


  7. Karl-Anthony Towns returns in style to carry Knicks to a skid-busting victory over Raptors.Source: New York Post. (2025, January 8). Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/sports/karl-anthony-towns-returns-in-style-to-carry-knicks-to-win/

 

More Topics

  1. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). Knicks rival struggling at midway point of season makes offseason hype more hilarious. Retrieved January 11, 2025, from https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-rival-struggling-midway-point-season-offseason-hype-hilarious-george-embiid


  2. Daily Knicks Staff. (n.d.). Tom Thibodeau must not overlook part of the solution to Knicks' main weakness. Daily Knicks. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/tom-thibodeau-must-not-overlook-part-solution-knicks-main-weakness-kolek

  3. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Jalen Brunson’s journey and influence from Derrick Rose. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3408608/


  4. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Quentin Grimes on Derrick Rose's professionalism and mentorship. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3408609/


  5. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Derrick Rose honored by Bulls with jersey retirement announcement. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3408610/

Knicks Vs. Magic Game Review 1.6.24



  1. This Week Inside the Knicks. (n.d.). The Knicks vs. Magic game review. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/the-knicks-vs-magic-game-review


  2. ESPN. (n.d.). Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Game Summary. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705062/magic-knicks


  3. ESPN. (2025). Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sits out Knicks' loss to Magic. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43314449/knicks-rule-karl-anthony-towns-knee-monday-game


  4. Berman, M. (2025, January 7). Knicks’ hit 3-point rough patch during brutal losing skid: ‘Peaks and valleys.’ New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/sports/knicks-hit-3-point-rough-patch-during-brutal-losing-skid/


  5. Berman, M. (2025, January 7). Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride may sit out Knicks game vs. Raptors. New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/sports/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-miles-mcbride-may-sit-vs-raptors/


  6. Iannazzone, A. (2025, January 7). Magic players reveal blueprint for exploiting Knicks’ thin rotation: ‘Thibs is one of them coaches.’ New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/07/tom-thibodeau-magic-knicks-rotation/


  7. New York Post. (2025, January 6). Knicks can’t overcome wretched offense against Magic as losing skid hits three. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/06/sports/knicks-cant-overcome-wretched-offense-against-magic/


  8. New York Post. (2025, January 6). Knicks quickly crash back down to earth in grotesque performance with honeymoon now over. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/06/sports/knicks-quickly-crashing-down-to-earth-with-honeymoon-now-over/


  9. New York Post. (2025, January 7). Knicks badly missing injured Karl-Anthony Towns as star sits out. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/sports/knicks-missing-injured-karl-anthony-towns-as-star-sits-out-third-straight-game/


  10. Hoopshype. (2025). Cody Taylor: The Magic defeat the Knicks tonight 103-94 behind a 24-point effort from Cole Anthony. They held the Knicks to a season low in scoring and improved to 11-1 when holding opponents to fewer than 100 points. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/cole-anthony-magic-upset-knicks-at-madison-square-garden/


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