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2024-25 Season. Episode 14: January 27th  to February 2nd, 2025!

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Feb 2
  • 7 min read

Updated: Feb 3

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from January 27th  to February 2nd, 2025!


The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 2-1 (Wins against the Grizzlies and Nuggets and a loss to the Lakers!)

 


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Special Highlight


This Week Inside The Knicks. (2025, February 2). Knick of the Month (January 2025): Josh Hart. This Week Inside The Knicks. https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-month-january-2025-josh-hart

 

Knicks Vs. Lakers Game Review 2.1.25


Knicks Vs. Lakers Game Review 2.1.25
Knicks Vs. Lakers Game Review 2.1.25

  1. ESPN. (2025, February 2). Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks - Game Summary - February 1, 2025. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705258/lakers-knicks


  2. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Mike Trudell: LeBron, Finney-Smith and Vincent are all officially available for tonight’s game in New York. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449148/


  3. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Fred Katz: JJ Redick called Jalen Brunson “the perfect star for New York City”. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449150/


  4. New York Post. (2025, January 31). Mike Breen still in awe of LeBron James ahead of possible final MSG game: “No way we will ever see this again”. https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/sports/mike-breen-on-lebron-james-possible-final-msg-game-you-just-never-know/


  5. New York Post. (2025, February 2). Bronny and LeBron James show brings extra buzz to MSG. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/sports/bronny-and-lebron-james-show-brings-extra-buzz-to-msg/


  6. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Josh Hart: Huh????? Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449257/


  7. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Jalen Brunson: Holy s—. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449281/


  8. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Jalen Brunson: April fools right? Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449282/


  9. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). LeBron James learned of the Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade after the Knicks game when it broke while he was out to dinner with his family. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/lebron-james-surprised-by-luka-doncic-trade-news-is-processing-it-and-had-no-idea-it-was-in-the-works/


  10. New York Post. (2025, February 1). LeBron James dominates as Lakers rip Knicks who also lose OG Anunoby to injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/sports/lebron-james-dominates-as-lakers-rip-knicks-who-also-lose-og-anunoby-to-injury/


  11. New York Daily News. (2025, February 1). OG Anunoby injury sparks LeBron James masterclass to end Knicks’ 5-game winning streak. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/01/og-anunoby-injury-sparks-lebron-james-masterclass-to-end-knicks-5-game-winning-streak/


Hot Topics

 

  1. HoopsHype. (n.d.). Stefan Bondy: The Knicks are saying OG Anunoby is questionable for tomorrow against the Rockets. Also, Josh Hart is listed as questionable again with knee soreness — he’s been upgraded to available every time. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3451453/


  2. New York Post. (2025, January 31). MSG Networks in talks to avoid bankruptcy — possibly with help of Amazon: sources. https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/media/msg-networks-in-talks-to-avoid-bankruptcy-possibly-with-help-of-amazon-sources/


    1. HoopsHype. (n.d.). As MSG Networks flails, Dolan himself hasn’t signaled any possible move to refinance the debt. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3447169/


    2. HoopsHype. (n.d.). To make a deal happen, sources speculate that MSG will take cash from a new, outside investor to refinance the crippling debt load. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3447170/


    3. HoopsHype. (n.d.). MSG Networks, the embattled cable TV station that airs New York Knicks and Rangers games, is in talks to reach a deal to avoid bankruptcy. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/james-dolans-msg-networks-in-talks-on-deal-to-avoid-bankruptcy/


    4. New York Post. (2025, January 31). French billionaire Patrick Drahi — battling MSG over Knicks-Rangers blackouts — at risk of losing cable empire. https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/business/altice-boss-patrick-drahi-in-danger-of-losing-debt-laden-empire/


  3. Daily Knicks. (2025, February 2). Knicks may finally have a reason to regret trading for Karl-Anthony Towns. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-may-finally-have-reason-regret-karl-anthony-towns-trade


  4. New York Post. (2025, January 31). Karl-Anthony Towns’ shooting slump after injury hasn’t hurt Knicks yet. https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/sports/karl-anthony-towns-shooting-slump-hasnt-hurt-knicks-yet/


  5. New York Post. (2025, January 28). Karl-Anthony Towns’ thumb injury not going away despite improved shooting. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/28/sports/karl-anthony-towns-injury-not-going-away-despite-improved-shooting/


  6. DailyKnicks. (n.d.). Knicks rookie makes long-awaited G League debut after recovering from knee injury. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-rookie-makes-long-awaited-g-league-debut-recovering-knee-injury-mccullar


  7. New York Daily News. (2025, January 31). Mike Lupica: A special pair of Saturday nights for the Knicks at the Garden. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/31/mike-lupica-knicks-jalen-brunson-lakers-lebron-celtics/


  8. New York Post. (2025, February 2). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ‘pretty close’ to being able to fully practice. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/sports/knicks-mitchell-robinson-pretty-close-to-being-able-to-fully-practice/


  9. Hoopshype. (2025, January 29). “One way or another — whether it’s with Mitch or with a trade — they’re going to upgrade their frontcourt,” a league source said. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3442959/


  10. New York Daily News. (2025, January 29). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson (ankle) might not be back until after the 2025 NBA All-Star break. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/29/knicks-mitchell-robinson-ankle-all-star-break-nba/


  11. Hoopshype. (2025, January 29). Tom Thibodeau says Mitchell Robinson is not doing anything new in his rehab. He’s running, jumping but not taking contact yet. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3442850/


  12. New York Post. (2025). Why Mitchell Robinson may be better than anybody on the trade market. New York Post. https://nypost.com/video/why-mitchell-robinson-may-be-better-than-anybody-on-trade-market/


  13. SNY. (2025, January 29). Nikola Jokic calls Knicks an NBA title contender after off night against New York's defense. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/nikola-jokic-says-knicks-championship-contenders-defense

 

Trade Rumors


  1. DailyKnicks. (n.d.). Two-time All-Star who was linked to Knicks for years finally gets traded. https://dailyknicks.com/two-time-all-star-linked-knicks-years-finally-gets-traded-lavine


  2. SNY. (n.d.). Knicks 2025 NBA trade deadline buzz: NY among teams to check in on Guerschon Yabusele. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-2025-nba-trade-deadline-buzz-rumors


  3. Daily Knicks. (2025, February 2). Former Knicks fan favorite could be on the move before trade deadline. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/former-knicks-fan-favorite-could-move-before-trade-deadline-toppin


  4. Hoopshype. (2025, February 2). Yabusele is the most enticing trade target for opposing teams. According to sources, the New York Knicks are among the teams interested in the post player. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-eyeing-guerschon-yabusele/


  5. Bleacher Report. (2025, January 30). Knicks trade rumors: Raptors' Chris Boucher interests NY ahead of 2025 NBA deadline. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10152891-knicks-trade-rumors-raptors-chris-boucher-interests-ny-ahead-of-2025-nba-deadline


  6. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Guerschon Yabusele drawing interest from Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets & more. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/guerschon-yabusele-drawing-interest-from-celtics-knicks-nuggets-more/


  7. Botte, P. (2025, January 30). Knicks interested in Raptors’ Chris Boucher ahead of NBA trade deadline. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/30/sports/nba-trade-deadline-knicks-interested-in-raptors-chris-boucher/


  8. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Knicks checking in on the backup big-man market. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3444749/


  9. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Jericho Sims most likely Knicks player to be moved. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3444750/


  10. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Knicks open to moving Mitchell Robinson. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-open-to-moving-mitchell-robinson/ 


  11. Bleacher Report. (2025, January 30). NBA rumors: Knicks 'open' to Mitchell Robinson trade at 2025 NBA deadline. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10152832-nba-rumors-knicks-open-to-mitchell-robinson-trade-at-2025-nba-deadline


  12. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 30). Knicks are doing the front office a favor with trade deadline around the corner. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-doing-front-office-favor-trade-deadline-around-corner


More Topics


  1. New York Post. (2025, January 30). Pitch to send Knicks’ Josh Hart to NBA All-Star Game falls short. https://nypost.com/2025/01/30/sports/pitch-to-send-knicks-josh-hart-to-nba-all-star-game-falls-short/


  2. New York Daily News. (2025, January 30). NBA commissioner Adam Silver likes 10-minute quarters. Head coaches Tom Thibodeau and Mike Malone do not. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/30/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-likes-10-minute-quarters-head-coaches-tom-thibodeau-and-mike-malone-do-not/


  3. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Tom Thibodeau, like Malone, is against Silver on this issue. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3444437/


  4. HoopsHype. (2025, January 30). Michael Malone: ‘I hope we don’t go to 10-minute quarters’. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/michael-malone-i-hope-we-dont-go-to-10-minute-quarters/


  5. Botte, P. (2025, January 30). How one Knicks assistant made them the gold standard of officiating challenges. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/30/sports/how-assistant-made-knicks-gold-standard-of-officiating-challenges/


  6. New York Post. (2025, January 30). Knicks’ harmonious play making loudest complaint disappear. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/30/sports/knicks-harmonious-play-making-loudest-complaint-disappear/


Knicks Vs. Nuggets Game Review 1.29.25


Knicks Vs. Nuggets Game Review 1.29.25
Knicks Vs. Nuggets Game Review 1.29.25


  1. ESPN. (2025, February 2). Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks - Game Summary - January 29, 2025. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705234/nuggets-knicks


  2. New York Post. (2025, January 29). Knicks vs. Nuggets prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets Wednesday. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/betting/knicks-vs-nuggets-prediction-nba-odds-picks-best-bets-wednesday/


  3. Hoopshype. (2025, February 1). Wednesday’s Nuggets-Knicks contest averaged 1.129 million viewers on ESPN, down 20% from an ABC window a year ago that featured the Suns-Nets (1.411 million). Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3449117/


  4. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 30). Nikola Jokic's thoughts on Knicks speaks volumes about how far NY has come. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/nikola-jokic-thoughts-knicks-speaks-volumes-how-far-ny-has-come


  5. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 29). Draymond Green buries Karl-Anthony Towns after Knicks' win over Nuggets. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/draymond-green-buries-karl-anthony-towns-knicks-nuggets


  6. Hoopshype. (2025, January 29). Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Hoopshype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jalen-brunson-leads-knicks-to-fifth-consecutive-win-after-beating-nuggets/


  7. New York Daily News. (2025, January 29). Red-hot Knicks make it 5 in a row with 122-112 win over Nuggets. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/29/knicks-nuggets-jalen-brunson-karl-anthony-towns-nikola-jokic-nba/


  8. New York Post. (2025, January 29). Knicks stifle Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to roll to fifth straight victory. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/sports/knicks-stifle-nikola-jokic-nuggets-to-roll-to-fifth-straight-victory/


Flagship


  1. New York Post. (2025, February 1). Knicks’ OG Anunoby exits early in loss with right foot sprain; X-rays negative. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/sports/knicks-og-anunoby-exits-early-with-lower-right-leg-injury/


  2. New York Post. (2025, February 2). OG Anunoby’s latest injury could wreck Knicks’ dreams if it’s serious. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/sports/og-anunobys-latest-injury-could-wreck-knicks-dreams-if-its-serious/


  3. Bleacher Report. (2025, February 1). OG Anunoby's X-Rays on foot injury negative after exit in Knicks' loss to Lakers. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10153135-og-anunobys-x-rays-on-foot-injury-negative-after-exit-in-knicks-loss-to-lakers


  4. New York Daily News. (2025, February 1). Knicks defense benefitting from better communication, players say. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/01/knicks-defense-benefitting-from-better-communication-players-say/


  5. Botte, P. (2025, January 30). Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns bringing Knicks to ‘another level’ with defensive chemistry. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/30/sports/mikal-bridges-karl-anthony-towns-bringing-knicks-to-another-level/


  6. New York Daily News. (2025, January 31). The Knicks aren’t just getting stops. They’re getting them when they matter. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/31/knicks-getting-stops-defense-win-streak/

 

Knick Of The Week

This Week Inside the Knicks. (2025, February 2). Knick of the week: January 27th to February 2nd, 2025: Jalen Brunson. https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-week-january-27th-to-february-2nd-2025-jalen-brunson

 

Word On The Street


The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). The Objective Knicks Fan [YouTube channel]. Retrieved January 26, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan


Knicks Power Rankings


  1. ESPN. (2025, February 2). NBA Power Rankings: Pistons rise while top contenders hold steady. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/nbapowerrankings43600523/nba-power-rankings-pistons-top-contenders-hold-steady


  2. Bleacher Report. (2025, February 2). NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands as De'Aaron Fox joins the trade market. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10152776-nba-power-rankings-where-every-team-stands-as-deaaron-fox-joins-the-trade-market


More Topics


  1. New York Post. (2025, January 28). Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau reacts to Jimmy Butler saga after personal experience. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/28/sports/knicks-tom-thibodeau-reacts-to-jimmy-butler-saga-after-personal-experience/


  2. New York Daily News. (2025, January 27). Josh Hart might not be an All-Star, but he’s a star in his Knicks role: ‘He unlocks a lot’. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/27/knicks-josh-hart-nba-all-star-game-jalen-brunson/

 

Knicks Vs. Grizzlies Game Review 1.27.25


Knicks Vs. Grizzlies Game Review 1.27.25
Knicks Vs. Grizzlies Game Review 1.27.25


  1. ESPN. (2025, February 2). Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks - Game Summary - January 27, 2025. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705219/grizzlies-knicks


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, January 27). Grizzlies vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch & what’s the latest? HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/2025/01/27/grizzlies-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-3/


  3. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 27). Josh Hart's injury status and update ahead of Knicks vs. Grizzlies Jan. 27. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/josh-hart-injury-status-update-knicks-grizzlies-jan-27


  4. New York Daily News. (2025, January 28). How the Knicks found their groove playing fast: ‘You learn it’s an advantage’. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/28/knicks-fast-pace-thibodeau-brunson-kings-grizzlies/


  5. New York Daily News. (2025, January 28). Knicks’ Miles McBride’s poster dunk has been a long time coming: ‘We’ve been waiting’. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/28/knicks-miles-mcbrides-poster-dunk-has-been-a-long-time-coming-weve-been-waiting/


  6. Daily Knicks. (2025, January 28). Knicks' dominant win over Grizzlies should scare rest of NBA for one major reason. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-dominant-win-over-grizzlies-should-scare-rest-nba-one-major-reason


  7. ESPN. (2025, January 28). Knicks' Towns gifts Timothée Chalamet jersey after win. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43592685/new-york-knicks-karl-anthony-towns-timothee-chalamet-jersey-nba


  8. New York Post. (2025, January 28). Mikal Bridges’ impressive Knicks showing goes beyond big scoring night. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/28/sports/mikal-bridges-impressive-knicks-showing-goes-beyond-scoring/


  9. New York Post. (2025, January 27). Balanced Knicks pummel Grizzlies for impressive win over one of NBA’s best teams. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/01/27/sports/knicks-pummel-grizzlies-for-impressive-win-over-one-of-nbas-best-teams/


  10. New York Daily News. (2025, January 27). Knicks wallop Grizzlies in 143-106 rout of Western Conference title contender. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/27/knicks-grizzlies-nba-ja-morant-jalen-brunson-precious-achiuwa/


 

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