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2024-25 Season. Episode 23: April 1st to the 6th, 2025!

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Apr 7
  • 7 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from  April 1st to the 6th, 2025!


The Knicks' Records Through This Stretch: 3-1 (Wins against the Suns, Hawks, and 76ers, and a loss against the Cavaliers!)

 


Special Highlight


  1. Thibodeau recorded his 224th victory at the helm in New York... (2025, April 5). HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/tom-thibodeau-passes-pat-riley-for-fourth-in-knicks-all-time-coaching-wins/


  2. Tom Thibodeau passes Pat Riley for 4th-most wins in Knicks history. (2025, April 5). New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/tom-thibodeau-passes-pat-riley-for-4th-most-wins-in-knicks-history/


  3. StatMuse. (2025, April 5). OG Anunoby is the first player in franchise history to score 20 PTS on 60 TS% in eight straight games. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3569854/


  4. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Carmelo Anthony heading into Hall of Fame on first ballot. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/carmelo-anthony-heading-into-hall-of-fame-on-first-ballot/


  5. Carmelo Anthony reveling in his Hall of Fame moment: ‘No better than this’. (2025, April 5). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/05/sports/carmelo-anthony-reveling-in-his-hall-of-fame-moment/


  6. Carmelo Anthony weighs in on possibility of Knicks number retirement after Hall of Fame nod. (2025, April 5). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/05/sports/carmelo-anthony-would-love-to-see-his-number-get-retired-by-knicks/


  7. Anthony, C. (2025, April 5). “Why not?” That was Carmelo Anthony’s response when asked if his No. 7 jersey should be retired by the Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/carmelo-anthony-on-if-knicks-should-retire-his-jersey-i-would-love-to-see-that-why-wait/


  8. Begley, I. (2025, April 3). Westchester Knicks GM Ryan Borges named G League Basketball Executive of the Year. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565677/


  9. Hoopshype. (2025, April 2). Westchester Knicks head coach DeSagana Diop finishes second in G League COY voting. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3563932/


  10. Hoopshype. (2025, April 2). NBA announces finalists for the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. https://hoopshype.com/2025/04/02/stephen-curry-donovan-mitchell-among-finalists-for-teammate-of-the-year-award/


  11. Hoopshype. (2025, April 1). NBA Communications: Other nominees... West: Deni Avdija (POR).... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3562472/

 

Hot Topics


  1. New York Post. (2025, April 6). This Knicks accomplishment shouldn’t be dismissed. https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/sports/knicks-50-wins-shouldnt-be-dismissed/


  2. New York Post. (2025, April 6). Knicks show flaws they still need to iron out despite win over Suns in Jalen Brunson’s return. https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/sports/knicks-show-flaws-they-still-need-to-iron-out-despite-win-over-suns/


  3. New York Post. (2025, April 6). Why Knicks must resist the urge to chase Kevin Durant in the offseason. https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/sports/why-knicks-must-resist-urge-to-chase-kevin-durant-in-offseason/

  4. New York Post. (2025, April 6). Tom Thibodeau takes Josh Hart’s tantrum in stride: ‘no-win situation’. https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/sports/tom-thibodeau-takes-josh-harts-tantrum-in-stride-no-win-situation/


  5. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). A rival superstar could be headed to New York this summer (but not to the Knicks). https://dailyknicks.com/superstar-headed-new-york-summer-not-knicks-giannis-antetokounmpo


  6. NY Post. (n.d.). Knicks could pursue Kevin Durant following season’s end | NY Got Game. https://nypost.com/video/knicks-could-pursue-kevin-durant-following-seasons-end-ny-got-game/


  7. Botte, P. (2025, April 3). Delon Wright likely to lose playing time as Knicks start to get healthy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/sports/delon-wright-likely-to-lose-playing-time-as-knicks-get-healthy/


  8. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Knicks’ bench usage among lowest in NBA history. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565744/


  9. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Knicks’ Bridges and Hart lead NBA in minutes under Thibodeau. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565741/


  10. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Mikal Bridges’ comments spark debate about Knicks’ playing time. HoopsHype.


  11. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Josh Hart finds perfect fit with Knicks, praises coach Thibodeau. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565667/


  12. Marks, B. (2025, April 3). Tom Thibodeau and the minutes-heavy Knicks are at it again. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44221755/tom-thibodeau-heavy-minute-knicks-again


  13. Charania, S. (2025, April 3). Wolves, Heat, Knicks, Spurs, and Rockets were interested in Kevin Durant. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/wolves-heat-knicks-spurs-and-rockets-were-interested-in-kevin-durant/


  14. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Knicks’ bench usage among lowest in NBA history. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565744/


  15. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Knicks’ Bridges and Hart lead NBA in minutes under Thibodeau. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565741/


  16. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Mikal Bridges’ comments spark debate about Knicks’ playing time. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565742/


  17. Hoopshype. (2025, April 1). Damian Lillard optimistic to return soon from blood clot. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3561847/


  18. Berman, M. (2025, March 31). Delon Wright, Landry Shamet making case for roles even when Knicks are healthy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/03/31/sports/delon-wright-landry-shamet-helping-knicks-stay-afloat/


  19. Esden Jr., B. (2025, March 31). Knicks signing P.J. Tucker to two-year contract. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-sign-pj-tucker-two-year-contract-3312025


  20. HoopsHype. (2025). A source said Tucker understood upon signing that playing time wasn’t guaranteed.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3559590/


 

OG Anunoby’s Prowess Continues


  1. Daily Knicks. (2025, April 2). Knicks' OG Anunoby meeting lofty pre-draft expectations eight years later. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-og-anunoby-meeting-lofty-pre-draft-expectations-eight-years-later


  2. Esposito, M. (2025, April 3). Knicks' Josh Hart explains how OG Anunoby has finally made the leap as a scorer. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-josh-hart-og-anunoby-leap-scorer/


  3. Vorkunov, M. (2025, April 3). OG Anunoby's dominant stretch a good sign for Knicks heading into playoffs. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/og-anunoby-dominant-stretch-good-sign-knicks-playoffs


  4. New York Post. (2025, April 6). Knicks’ OG Anunoby continues ‘unbelievable’ offensive tear to capture career-first mark. https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/sports/knicks-og-anunoby-continues-unbelievable-offensive-tear/


  5. HoopsHype. (n.d.). OG Anunoby on awards: I should be on First Team All-Defense. I should win DPOY. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/og-anunoby-on-awards-i-should-be-on-first-team-all-defense-i-should-win-dpoy/


  6. HoopsHype. (n.d.). But blocks don’t tell the full story, Anunoby argues. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3568057/


  7. New York Daily News. (2025, April 6). No adjustment necessary for Knicks’ OG Anunoby with Jalen Brunson’s expected return on Sunday: ‘The team has to come first’. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/06/knicks-og-anunoby-jalen-brunson-ankle-suns-tom-thibodeau-nba/


  8. New York Daily News. (2025, April 4). Knicks’ OG Anunoby: ‘I should win Defensive Player of the Year’. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/04/knicks-og-anunoby-defensive-player-of-the-year/


  9. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). It took less than a full season for OG Anunoby to prove Knicks doubters wrong. https://dailyknicks.com/it-took-less-full-season-og-anunoby-prove-knicks-doubters-wrong

 

Jalen Brunson Triumph Return!

  1. Daily Knicks. (2025, April 2). Jalen Brunson puts priorities in order as All-NBA eligibility questions loom. https://dailyknicks.com/jalen-brunson-priorities-order-nba-eligibility-questions


  2. Esposito, M. (2025, April 3). Jalen Brunson injury update is exactly what Knicks fans needed to hear after loss. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/jalen-brunson-injury-update-exactly-knicks-fans-needed-hear-after-loss/


  3. Haynes, C. (2025, April 3). Jalen Brunson questionable to return on Saturday. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jalen-brunson-questionable-to-return-on-saturday/


  4. Haynes, C. (2025, April 3). Jalen Brunson questionable to return on Saturday. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/2025/04/03/jalen-brunson-questionable-to-return-on-saturday/


  5. NY Post. (2025, April 4). Jalen Brunson back at Knicks practice with return looming after month-long absence. https://nypost.com/2025/04/04/sports/jalen-brunson-back-at-knicks-practice-with-return-looming/


  6. NY Post. (n.d.). Knicks could pursue Kevin Durant following season’s end | NY Got Game. https://nypost.com/video/knicks-could-pursue-kevin-durant-following-seasons-end-ny-got-game/

 

 

Knicks Vs. Sun Game Review 4.6.25


  1. Bourguet, G. (2025, April 5). Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) remains out for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3569835/


  2. Hoopshype. (2025, April 6). Ian Begley: Jalen Brunson (ankle) will play vs. PHX.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3571583/


  3. Hoopshype. (2025, April 6). Ian Begley: Miles McBride will play tonight vs. PHX.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3571584/


  4. SNY.tv. (2025, April 6). Knicks Notes: How Jalen Brunson fared in return from ankle injury. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-notes-jalen-brunson-return-4-6-2025


  5. New York Daily News. (2025, April 6). Knicks thrive in Jalen Brunson’s return — without leaning on him. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/06/knicks-beat-suns-jalen-brunson-return-nba/


  6. New York Daily News. (2025, April 6). Knicks’ Jalen Brunson assesses return from ankle injury: ‘Could be better, could be worse’. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/06/knicks-jalen-brunson-returns-ankle-injury-win-nba/


  7. Hoopshype. (2025, April 6). Michael Scotto: Devin Booker on MSG: “I’ve said it from the beginning...” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3571982/


  8. Hoopshype. (2025, April 6). Gerald Bourguet: Final: NYK 112, PHX 98 Booker: 40 Pts.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3571983/


  9. SNY.tv. (2025, April 6). OG Anunoby drops 32 points, Jalen Brunson returns in Knicks’ 112-98 win over Suns. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-suns-takeaways-4-6-2025


  10. Hoopshype. (2025, April 2). Duane Rankin: Bradley Beal hopes to return from hamstring injury during Suns’ road trip. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3564623/

                                                                          

More Topics


  1. Charania, S. (2025, April 3). Wolves, Heat, Knicks, Spurs, and Rockets were interested in Kevin Durant. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/wolves-heat-knicks-spurs-and-rockets-were-interested-in-kevin-durant/


  2. Hoopshype. (2025, April 6). Nick DePaula: PJ Tucker debuts his “What The PJ” PEs of the Book 1.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3571217/


  3. ESPN. (2025, April 6). NBA Finals contenders' top weakness: Who can exploit them? https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/44535689/nba-playoff-contenders-top-weakness-exploit-them


  4. Delon Wright bracing for role change with Jalen Brunson returning to Knicks. (2025, April 5). New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/delon-wright-bracing-for-role-change-with-jalen-brunson-returning-to-knicks/


  5. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). A rival superstar could be headed to New York this summer (but not to the Knicks). https://dailyknicks.com/superstar-headed-new-york-summer-not-knicks-giannis-antetokounmpo


  6. New York Daily News. (2025, April 4). Knicks’ Ariel Hukporti unlikely to return for playoffs: ‘He’s a ways away’. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/04/knicks-ariel-hukporti-knee-nba-playoffs/


  7. Botte, P. (2025, April 3). How the Knicks’ roster has unlocked the triple-double threat in Josh Hart. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/sports/how-knicks-roster-has-unlocked-triple-double-threat-in-josh-hart/


  8. New York Daily News. (2025, April 2). Lean, locked in, and lifting the Knicks: Vintage Mitchell Robinson is back. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/02/knicks-vintage-mitchell-robinson-sixers/


  9. Daily Knicks. (2025, April 1). Knicks may not be done making roster moves even after signing P.J. Tucker. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-may-not-be-done-making-roster-moves-even-after-signing-pj-tucker


 

 

 

Knicks @  Hawks Game Review 4.5.25


  1. Courtside Buzz. (2025, April 5). KNICKS WIN! New York Knicks blew out Atlanta, 121–105, behind great games from their starters! HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/karl-anthony-towns-leads-knicks-to-wire-to-wire-win-against-hawks/


  2. Knicks barbecue Hawks, 121–105, for win No. 49. (2025, April 5). New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/knicks-barbecue-hawks-121-105-for-win-no-49/


  3. Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby lead way as Knicks demolish Hawks on eve of Jalen Brunson’s likely return. (2025, April 5). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/05/sports/karl-anthony-towns-leads-way-as-knicks-demolish-hawks-on-road/


  4. Edwards, J. L., III. (2025, April 5). Cam Payne is back tonight but Delon Wright will start. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3569444/


  5. Edwards, J. L., III. (2025, April 5). Jalen Brunson and Mitch Robinson are OUT tonight. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3569425/


Flagship


  1. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Thibodeau’s coaching style fuels Knicks’ success—and raises questions. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565743/


  2. Himmelsbach, A. (2025, April 3). Thibodeau’s coaching style fuels Knicks’ success—and raises questions. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3565743/


  3. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Tom Thibodeau ties Pat Riley on Knicks wins list. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/tom-thibodeau-ties-pat-riley-on-knicks-wins-list/


Comment Of The Week

 

No Smoke Of The Week          

 

Knick Of The Week

The Objective Knicks Fan. (2025, April 6). Knick of the Week (April 1st to the 6th, 2025): OG Anunoby. [This Week Inside The Knicks]. https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-week-april-1st-to-the-6th-2025-og-anunoby


 

Word On The Street


The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). The Objective Knicks Fan [YouTube channel]. Retrieved April 6, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan

Knicks Power Rankings


ESPN. (2025, April 2). NBA Power Rankings: End-of-season watch list for all 30 teams. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/nbapowerrankings44493518/nba-power-rankings-30-teams-watch-last-two-weeks

 

Knicks Vs. Cavaliers Game Review 4.2.25


  1. Esposito, M. (2025, April 3). Knicks have found a massive reason for optimism despite loss to Cavaliers. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-found-massive-reason-optimism-despite-loss-cavaliers/


  2. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Ex-Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant reflects to The Post about the culture change he left behind. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/johnnie-bryant-opens-up-about-knicks-culture-change-he-left-behind/


  3. SNY.tv. (2025, April 2). Knicks run out of gas in second half, fall to Cavaliers, 124-105. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-cavaliers-og-anunoby-recap-4-2-25


  4. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Short-handed Knicks fade late in blowout loss to Cavaliers as struggles against NBA elite continue. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/short-handed-knicks-fade-late-in-blowout-loss-to-elite-cavaliers/


  5. New York Daily News. (2025, April 2). Knicks lose to Cavs, again, blow 15-point lead for first time in 71 games. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/02/knicks-cavaliers-nba-east-og-anunoby-jalen-brunson/


  6. Hoopshype. (2025, April 2). Stefan Bondy: Mitchell Robinson is OUT tonight against the Cavs. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3563934/


  7. Daily Knicks. (2025, April 2). Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing tonight? Injury report for Knicks at Cavaliers April 2. https://dailyknicks.com/is-karl-anthony-towns-playing-tonight-injury-report-knicks-cavaliers-april-2



 

Knicks Vs. 76ers Game Review 4.1.25

  1. New York Daily News. (2025, April 2). The 76ers just needed a body. In Quentin Grimes, they might have a star. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/02/76ers-quentin-grimes-knicks-trade-nick-nurse/


  2. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns sits due to knee soreness: ‘day to day’. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-sits-due-to-knee-soreness/


  3. New York Post. (2025, April 2). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson celebrates birthday in style in first step toward normalcy. https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/knicks-mitchell-robinson-celebrates-birthday-in-style/


  4. moment for battered 76ers.... https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/knicks-sixers-quentin-grimes-nba-tyrese-maxey/


  5. Hoopshype. (2025, April 1). Fred Katz: Karl-Anthony Towns is out tonight for the Knicks with a knee injury.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3562922/


  6. SNY.tv. (2025, April 1). OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson lead shorthanded Knicks past 76ers, 105-91. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-sixers-og-anunoby-mitchell-robinson-040125


  7. New York Daily News. (2025, April 1). Knicks cruise past 76ers as Tom Thibodeau ties Pat Riley on franchise leaderboard. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/knicks-sixers-tom-thibodeau-pat-riley-nba-quentin-grimes/


  8. Hoopshype. (2025, April 1). Ian Begley: Knicks’ win over Sixers is Tom Thibodeau’s 223rd as NYK coach.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3563327/


  9. New York Post. (2025, April 1). OG Anunoby propels shorthanded Knicks to easy win over woeful 76ers. https://nypost.com/2025/04/01/sports/og-anunoby-propels-shorthanded-knicks-to-easy-win-over-76ers/


  10. Hoopshype. (2025, April 1). James Edwards III: Karl-Anthony Towns has been added to the injury report.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/karl-anthony-towns-downgraded-to-questionable-against-76ers/

  11. HoopsHype. (2025). Ian Begley: Jalen Brunson (ankle), Miles McBride (groin) and Cam Payne (ankle) remain out for the Knicks.... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3560939/

 

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