2025 Offseason. Episode 16: September 22nd to the 29th, 2025!

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from September 22nd to the 29th, 2025!

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Special Highlight

1.      NBA_NewYork. (2025, September 28). [Video clip about the New York Knicks] [Video]. X. https://x.com/NBA_NewYork/status/1971615228170547301

2.     New York Knicks [@nyknicks]. (2025, September 29). 🗣️ Mike Brown on the #Knicks new offense: "We're gonna get out in transition… get a lot of threes up, and just try to play with pace" [Tweet]. X. https://x.com/nyknicks/status/1972684692668199051

3.     New York Post. (2025, September 29). Knicks’ Abu Dhabi trip comes with loads of business to attend to. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/29/sports/knicks-abu-dhabi-trip-comes-with-loads-of-business-to-attend-to/

🎂 Knicks Birthdays: September 22–29

The final week of September is loaded with New York Knicks history, featuring Hall of Famers, championship contributors, and some underrated names. Let’s celebrate the birthdays that fall between September 22 and September 29.

📅 September 23 – Dick McGuire

·        Knicks tenure: 1949–1957

·        About: A Hall of Fame point guard and one of the greatest playmakers in franchise history. McGuire was a 7× All-Star, led the Knicks to three consecutive Finals appearances (1951–53), and is remembered as one of the NBA’s premier passers of the 1950s. His No. 15 jersey hangs in the rafters at Madison Square Garden.

📅 September 24 – Mike Woodson

·        Knicks tenure (player): 1981–1983

·        About: Drafted 12th overall in 1980, Woodson played two seasons as a scoring guard/forward for New York. While his Knicks playing career was brief, he returned decades later to serve as head coach, leading the team to a 54-win season and a playoff series victory in 2013 — their best year since the ’90s.

📅 September 25 – Tony Campbell

·        Knicks tenure: 1984–1987

·        About: A versatile swingman drafted in the first round by New York. Campbell saw limited action behind established stars in the mid-’80s but later blossomed into a top scorer with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

📅 September 26 – Dean Meminger & Trevor Ariza

·        Dean Meminger (1948–2018) – Knicks tenure: 1971–1974

o   Reserve guard on the 1973 Knicks championship team, known for his defense and hustle off the bench.

·        Trevor Ariza (b. 1985) – Knicks tenure: 2004–2006

o   Athletic forward who began his 17-year NBA career in New York. Later won a title with the Lakers in 2009.

📅 September 27 – Frank McGuire

·        Knicks tenure: 1947–1949

·        About: Played two seasons for the Knicks in the BAA before moving into coaching. McGuire became a legendary college coach, leading North Carolina to the 1957 NCAA championship.

📅 September 29 – Harry Gallatin

·        Knicks tenure: 1948–1957

·        About: Nicknamed “The Horse”, Gallatin was a durable and dominant rebounder. He made 7 All-Star teams, won the 1954 rebounding title, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. One of the original greats of Knicks history.

The New York Report

While the Knicks dominate the headlines, plenty is happening across New York's other major sports teams. Here's the latest on the Liberty, Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, and Rangers.

🏀 New York Liberty

The Liberty's bid to defend their WNBA crown ended abruptly. After finishing the regular season 27-17, New York was knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.

·        Game 1: Liberty 76, Mercury 69 (OT)

·        Game 2: Mercury 86, Liberty 60

·        Game 3: Mercury 79, Liberty 73

Despite Breanna Stewart's 30-point effort in the deciding game, the Liberty couldn't advance. Soon after, the front office made a bold move — firing head coach Sandy Brondello. Just a year after winning a championship, New York now enters an offseason filled with questions about leadership and roster direction.

⚾ New York Yankees

The Bronx Bombers are October-bound once again. Thanks to a dramatic 3–2 walk-off win over the White Sox, the Yankees clinched their 60th postseason appearance.

While the AL East title slipped away, New York enters the playoffs as a Wild Card team and will square off against the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium. With Aaron Boone extended through 2027, the Yankees have stability in the dugout — but pressure is high to make a deep postseason run.

⚾ New York Mets

On the other side of town, it was heartbreak for the Mets. After a promising first half, injuries to key pitchers derailed their season, and New York ultimately missed the playoffs.

Despite the collapse, star outfielder Juan Soto insists he "100 percent believes" in the franchise's future. Still, frustration among fans is boiling over, and the front office faces a critical offseason to reshape the roster.

🏈 New York Jets

The Jets are off to a 0–4 start, most recently falling 27–21 to the Dolphins. Justin Fields showed flashes with 226 passing yards and a rushing TD, but turnovers and penalties continue to sink the team. New York also added CB Jarvis Brownlee in a trade as they search for answers under first-year coach Aaron Glenn.

🏈 New York Giants

The Giants finally broke through with their first win of the season, a 21–18 upset of the Chargers behind rookie QB Jaxson Dart.

The victory was bittersweet, though. Star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has torn his ACL and will be sidelined for the rest of the season. His loss is a massive blow to the offense, but the win at least gave fans a glimpse of the potential future under Dart.

🏒 New York Rangers

After winning the Presidents' Trophy not long ago, the Rangers endured a stunning fall, missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their elimination was sealed in a 7–3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

The fallout was swift: Head Coach Peter Laviolette and Assistant Phil Housley were fired. The franchise now faces a critical reset, necessitating new leadership and more transparent communication as it enters the next season.

📌 Final Word

New York sports are in flux. The Yankees are heading back to October, while the Mets are heading home early. The Liberty is seeking a new leader, the Jets and Giants are attempting to build something with young quarterbacks, and the Rangers are looking for a fresh voice behind the bench.

The Knicks may own the city's spotlight — but everywhere you look, the New York sports scene is full of drama, change, and anticipation.

Knicks Stories Of The Week!

1.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 25). Former Knicks player is about to take next step of basketball career. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-frank-ntilikina-olympiacos-greek-league-kk-partizan-next-step-basketball-career

2.      ESPN. (2025, September 26). NBA Rank 2025: Top 10 players revealed, from Jokic to LeBron. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46306892/nba-rank-2025-rankings-top-10-players-jokic-durant-lebron

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 26). Knicks already made their stance on Malcolm Brogdon crystal clear if rumors are true. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-already-made-their-stance-malcolm-brogdon-crystal-clear-rumors-true

4.      Bondy, S. (2025, September 26). The end of Julius Randle’s Knicks tenure was miserable: ‘My darkest moment’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/26/sports/the-end-of-julius-randles-knicks-tenure-was-truly-miserable/

5.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 25). Former Knicks player is about to take next step of basketball career. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-frank-ntilikina-olympiacos-greek-league-kk-partizan-next-step-basketball-career

6.      ESPN. (2025, September 26). NBA Rank 2025: Top 10 players revealed, from Jokic to LeBron. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46306892/nba-rank-2025-rankings-top-10-players-jokic-durant-lebron

7.     The Pivot Podcast. (2025, September 30). Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks offseason, Wolves, NBA journey [Audio podcast episode]. In The Pivot Podcast. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karl-anthony-towns-on-knicks-offseason-wolves-nba-journey/id1812462068?i=1000728378076

Knicks’ Media Day

Bontemps, T. (2025, September 23). Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, coach Mike Brown share excitement at media day. The Athletic. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6654503/2025/09/23/knicks-media-day-jalen-brunson-mike-brown/

Training Camp Day 1

1.      Begley, I. (2025, September 24). Newcomers Jordan Clarkson, Guerschon Yabusele on joining Knicks: “They’re playing for something”. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-jordan-clarkson-guerschon-yabusele-playing-for-something

2.      Madison, C. (2025, September 24). Battle for Knicks final roster spots heats up: “Everybody’s coming in trying to compete”. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/24/battle-for-knicks-final-roster-spots-heats-up-everyone-competes/

3.      Berman, M. (2025, September 24). Jordan Clarkson adds much-needed flavor, scoring to Knicks bench. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/24/sports/jordan-clarkson-adds-much-needed-flavor-scoring-to-knicks-bench/

4.      Berman, M. (2025, September 25). Mike Brown makes his Knicks roster battle expectations clear. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/25/sports/mike-brown-makes-his-knicks-roster-battle-expectations-clear/

Training Camp Day 2

1.      Begley, I. (2025, September 25). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ate healthier this offseason — by starting his own farm. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mitchell-robinson-farming-conditioning

2.      Madison, C. (2025, September 25). Mitchell Robinson doesn’t care if he starts or not for the Knicks. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/25/mitchell-robinson-knicks-start-bench-training-camp/

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 25). Miles McBride just said the quiet part out loud about Thibodeau’s offense. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/miles-mcbride-just-said-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-thibodeau-s-offense

4.      Madison, C. (2025, September 25). Speed, selflessness and spacing: A peek into the new-look Knicks offense. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/25/speed-selflessness-and-spacing-a-peek-into-the-new-look-knicks-offense/

5.      Berman, M. (2025, September 25). Mike Brown understands the Knicks pressure cooker he’s inherited. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/25/sports/mike-brown-understands-the-knicks-pressure-cooker-hes-inherited/

6.      Berman, M. (2025, September 26). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson “started own farm” in effort to boost health. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/26/sports/knicks-mitchell-robinson-started-own-farm-in-effort-to-boost-health/

Training Camp Day 3

1.      Madison, C. (2025, September 26). Knicks’ Mike Brown: Team further along than expected with new system. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/26/knicks-mike-brown-offense-training-camp-jalen-brunson/

2.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 26). Mitchell Robinson just reminded us why the Knicks won’t commit to him long term. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/mitchell-robinson-just-reminded-us-why-the-knicks-won-t-commit-to-him-long-term-01k63yc179xg

3.      Madison, C. (2025, September 26). How Knicks HC Mike Brown plans to unlock Karl-Anthony Towns’ full potential. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/26/knicks-mike-brown-karl-anthony-towns-nba-training-camp/

4.      Madison, C. (2025, September 28). Mike Brown wants Knicks to “let it fly” from deep with team featuring many shooters. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/28/mike-brown-knicks-three-pointers-nba/

5.      Madison, C. (2025, September 28). Malcolm Brogdon expects to make final Knicks roster: “I have what it takes”. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/28/malcolm-brogdon-expects-make-final-knicks-roster-nba/

6.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 28). Mike Brown all but confirms Mitchell Robinson’s starting status. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-confirms-mitchell-robinson-starting-status

7.     Daily Knicks. (2025, September 28). Mike Brown sets daring standard as Knicks eye dramatic three-point jump. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-sets-daring-standard-as-knicks-eye-dramatic-three-point-jump

Smoking Hot Knicks Topics!

1.      SNY. (2025, September 24). Why the 2025-26 Knicks are set up to win franchise's first NBA title in over 50 years. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/why-2025-26-knicks-set-up-title

2.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks starting Towns and Robinson comes at hidden cost. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-starting-towns-and-robinson-comes-at-hidden-cost-01k5s1rhq0zy

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Luka Doncic bombshell could inspire Knicks to bring back star before the end. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/luka-doncic-bombshell-could-inspire-knicks-bring-back-star-before-end-porzingis

4.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks have quietly granted Miles McBride his longtime wish. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-quietly-granted-miles-mcbride-longtime-wish

5.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks keep getting reminded they're not fully trusted as contenders. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-keep-getting-reminded-they-re-not-fully-trusted-as-contenders-01k5yas6ndzg

6.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks are playing a dangerous game based on latest development. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-dangerous-game-center-depth-precious-achiuwa-signed-miami-heat-mitchell-robinson-karl-anthony-towns-guerschon-yabusele

7.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks already have a massive Josh Hart problem on their hands. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-already-have-massive-josh-hart-problem-hands

8.      Berman, M. (2025, September 24). Knicks fans, get ready to fall in love with the versatile Guerschon Yabusele. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/24/sports/knicks-fans-get-ready-to-fall-in-love-with-guerschon-yabusele/

9.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks may crush Jalen Brunson's wish in shocking turn of events. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-may-crush-jalen-brunson-wish-shocking-turn-events

10.   Basketball Insiders. (2025, September 24). NBA insider predicts Knicks will struggle to exceed win projections. Basketball Insiders. https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-insider-predicts-knicks-will-struggle-to-exceed-win-projections/

11.   Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). OG Anunoby may hold the key to the Knicks' master plan for Jalen Brunson. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/og-anunoby-may-hold-the-key-to-the-knicks-master-plan-for-jalen-brunson-01k63bcsbczk

12.   ESPN. (2025, July 5). NBA free agency 2025: Reaction, grades, biggest signings. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45519132/nba-free-agency-2025-reaction-grades-biggest-signings

13.   Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks' first notable cut of training camp is already painfully obvious. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-first-notable-cut-training-camp-already-painfully-obvious-len

14.   Berman, M. (2025, September 26). Mike Brown out to reach Knicks’ 3-point goal that Tom Thibodeau couldn’t achieve. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/26/sports/mike-brown-out-to-turn-knicks-3-point-vision-into-reality/

15.   Berman, M. (2025, September 26). Jalen Brunson slims down as Knicks look to increase tempo on offense. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/26/sports/jalen-brunson-slims-down-as-knicks-look-to-increase-tempo-on-offense/

16.   Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Former Knicks player may have played crucial role in Guerschon Yabusele signing. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/former-knicks-player-may-have-played-crucial-role-in-guerschon-yabusele-signing-01k66ntagmhs

17.   Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Jalen Brunson’s transformation is proof the Knicks’ offense is about to change. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/jalen-brunson-s-transformation-is-proof-the-knicks-offense-is-about-to-change-01k68adqe3h0

18.  Daily Knicks. (2025, September 28). Guerschon Yabusele offers Knicks something no other player does. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/guerschon-yabusele-offers-knicks-something-no-other-player-does

The Latest On The Knicks Free Agency!

1.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Mitchell Robinson extension fate is painfully obvious. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/mitchell-robinson-extension-fate-is-painfully-obvious

2.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 24). Knicks quietly moved on from a former first-round pick in free agency. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-quietly-moved-on-from-a-former-first-round-pick-in-free-agency

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 25). Knicks officially lost bench piece to the rival that knocked them out. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-officially-lost-bench-piece-to-the-rival-that-knocked-them-out-01k61mz5sg5w

4.      Berman, M. (2025, September 25). Ex-Knicks Precious Achiuwa, Delon Wright find new teams with roster battles looming. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/25/sports/ex-knicks-precious-achiuwa-delon-wright-find-new-teams/

5.      New York Daily News. (2025, September 28). Malcolm Brogdon expects to make final Knicks roster: ‘I have what it takes’. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/28/malcolm-brogdon-expects-make-final-knicks-roster-nba/

More Good Knicks’ Topics!

1.      Daily Knicks. (2025, September 23). Knicks made their stance on Mikal Bridges crystal clear. FanSided. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-made-stance-mikal-bridges-crystal-clear

2.      Berman, M. (2025, September 23). The Knicks’ unusual offseason left us with questions. They’re about to start answering them. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/23/sports/knicks-offseason-raised-questions-theyre-about-to-start-answering/

3.      Begley, I. (2025, September 23). 3 Knicks storylines to watch heading into 2025-26 NBA season. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-storylines-2025-26-season-storylines-begley

4.      Bondy, S. (2025, September 23). Everything is possible for these Knicks — now they have to prove burden isn’t too heavy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/23/sports/for-the-first-time-in-30-years-knicks-are-free-to-dream-of-it-all/

5.      Berman, M. (2025, September 25). What Mikal Bridges really thinks about the Knicks and why he took less to stay. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/25/sports/what-mikal-bridges-thinks-about-knicks-why-he-took-less-to-stay/

6.      Berman, M. (2025, September 26). Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ‘started own farm’ in effort to boost health. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/26/sports/knicks-mitchell-robinson-started-own-farm-in-effort-to-boost-health/

7.      Berman, M. (2025, September 27). Knicks’ OG Anunoby still pining for long-awaited accolade — despite knowing the obstacles. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/27/sports/knicks-og-anunoby-still-pining-for-long-awaited-accolade/

8.     Berman, M. (2025, September 24). Josh Hart ready to do what’s ‘best’ for Knicks — even if it means coming off bench. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/09/24/sports/josh-hart-ready-to-do-whats-best-for-knicks/

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