2025 Offseason. Episode 6: June 7th to July 13th, 2025!

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from June 7th to July 13th, 2025!

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Mike Brown Press Conference

1.      Edwards, J. L. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown on Brunson: “To have a guy like Jalen out there gives you the versatility to play so many different types of ways.” HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3744540/

2.      Katz, F. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown: “Our goal … is to build a sustainable winning culture that produces championships.” HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mike-brown-on-his-goal-as-knicks-head-coach-to-build-a-sustainable-winning-culture-that-produces-championships/

3.      Katz, F. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown was asked if he got an explanation why he was fired in Sacramento: “I don’t want to get into it. That’s behind me. I’m here in New York.” HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3744569/

4.      New York Post. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown embracing lofty expectations in first comments as Knicks coach. https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/sports/mike-brown-embracing-lofty-expectations-in-first-comments-as-knicks-coach/

5.      SNY. (2025, July 8). Knicks' Mike Brown emphasizes forming partnership with Leon Rose, goal to build 'sustainable winning culture'. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mike-brown-partnership-leon-rose-782025

6.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 8). It took Mike Brown no time to make the Knicks' goal crystal clear. https://dailyknicks.com/it-took-mike-brown-no-time-to-make-knicks-goal-crystal-clear

7.      New York Daily News. (2025, July 8). New Knicks head coach Mike Brown has a vision. He just won’t share it yet. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/08/new-knicks-head-coach-mike-brown-vision-nba/

8.      ESPN. (2025, July 8). New coach Mike Brown to 'embrace' Knicks' high expectations. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45696841/new-coach-mike-brown-embrace-knicks-high-expectations

9.      New York Daily News. (2025, July 8). With Knicks, Mike Brown knows it’s championship or bust: ‘That’s why I’m here’. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/08/knicks-mike-brown-nba-finals/

10.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown on relationships and accountability: “It’s about trust.” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3744886/

11.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown on coaching Knicks: “Nobody has bigger expectations than me.” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mike-brown-on-coaching-knicks-nobody-has-bigger-expectations-than-me/

12.   New York Post. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown won the press conference, but his Knicks mission is a different task. https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/sports/mike-brown-won-press-conference-but-his-knicks-mission-is-different-task/

13.   New York Post. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown’s past ‘values’ say what’s in store for Knicks players. https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/sports/mike-browns-past-values-say-whats-in-store-for-knicks-players/

14.   New York Post. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown raves about ‘unbelievable’ versatility new additions bring to Knicks. https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/sports/mike-brown-raves-about-versatility-new-additions-bring-knicks/

15.   New York Post. (2025, July 9). What Mike Brown’s introduction revealed about how he’ll coach the Knicks. https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/sports/mike-brown-introduced-as-knicks-coach-4-takeaways/

16.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 9). Mark Jackson responds with cryptic Instagram message after Mike Brown’s presser. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3746727/

17.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 9). Mike Brown loves pace and one Knicks guard might benefit big. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-loves-pace-and-one-knicks-guard-might-benefit-big

18.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 10). Mike Brown will make at least one key staff hire and may retain some Knicks assistants. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3749241/

Knicks Summer League Games

1.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 8). Tyler Kolek’s summer just got real and the pressure is fully on. https://dailyknicks.com/tyler-kolek-s-summer-just-got-real-and-the-pressure-is-fully-on

2.      SNY. (2025, July 8). Knicks announce 2025 Summer League roster. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-announce-2025-summer-league-roster

3.      New York Post. (2025, July 8). These young Knicks are ready to take big strides at NBA Summer League [Video]. https://nypost.com/video/these-young-knicks-are-ready-to-take-big-strides-at-nba-summer-league/

4.      SNY. (2025, July 9). 4 Knicks to watch during 2025 NBA Summer League action. https://sny.tv/articles/4-knicks-watch-2025-nba-summer-league

5.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 9). Westchester Knicks acquire returning rights to Romeo Langford from Motor City Cruise. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3745552/

6.      Stefan Bondy. (2025, July 9). Knicks Summer League 2025: Roster, schedule, and 7 things to watch. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/09/knicks-nba-summer-league-roster-tyler-kolek/

7.      ESPN. (2025, July 10). 2025 NBA Summer League: Top players to watch on all 30 teams. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45690165/2025-nba-summer-league-top-players-all-30-teams-cooper-flagg-bronny-james-ace-bailey

Knicks Vs Pistons Summer League Game!

1.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 10). Miles McBride, Mikal Bridges and entire front office on hand to watch Knicks Summer League opener. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3750330/

2.      New York Post. (2025, July 11). Jordi Fernandez knows mentor Mike Brown won’t ‘be afraid’ of massive Knicks expectations. https://nypost.com/2025/07/11/sports/jordi-fernandez-knows-mike-brown-wont-be-afraid-of-knicks-expectations/

3.      SNY. (2025, July 11). Pacome Dadiet leads the way, but Knicks blown out by Pistons in Summer League opener. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-pistons-summer-league-takeaways-7-11-25

4.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 12). Former Knicks guard Ryan Arcidiacono signs with Trapani Shark in Italy. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3751233/

5.      New York Post. (2025, July 12). Knicks fail first test to implement Mike Brown’s vision in sloppy Summer League loss. https://nypost.com/2025/07/12/sports/knicks-fail-first-test-to-implement-mike-browns-vision/

Knicks Vs Celtics Summer League Game!

1.      SNY. (2025, July 13). Knicks' offense sputters in blowout loss to Celtics at NBA Summer League.  https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-celtics-nba-summer-league-7132025

2.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 13). James Edwards III: Mikal Bridges is here again to watch the Knicks game, sitting near the front office.  https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3754096/

3.      New York Post. (2025, July 13). Aggressive Kevin McCullar Jr. impresses with shot to make Knicks roster after lost rookie season.  https://nypost.com/2025/07/13/sports/kevin-mccullar-jr-impresses-with-shot-to-make-knicks-roster-after-lost-rookie-season/

The Latest Free Agency News!

1.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). This weird NBA rule could let the Knicks steal Bradley Beal. https://dailyknicks.com/this-weird-nba-rule-could-let-the-knicks-steal-bradley-beal-01jzk2bahv1t

2.      Scotto, M. (2025, July 10). The New York Knicks have signed Jordan Clarkson to a one-year, $3.6 million deal. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3743072/

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Knicks could be surprise winners of Bradley Beal’s stunning buyout twist. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-could-be-surprise-winners-of-bradley-beal-s-stunning-buyout-twist-01jzk7vxz3ta

4.      New York Post. (2025, July 10). A look at the intriguing Knicks options to fill the final free-agent spot. https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/sports/knicks-options-for-final-free-agent-spot-chris-paul-marcus-smart/

5.      New York Post. (2025, July 10). NBA star Precious Achiuwa just bought a stylish home in South Beach’s tallest tower. https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/real-estate/precious-achiuwa-just-bought-a-home-in-south-beach/

6.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 11). Yabusele says move to Madison Square Garden is a dream come true. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3752987/

7.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 11). Yabusele says Knicks opportunity beat out Nuggets offer with Jokic. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3752988/

Smoking Hot Knicks Topics!

1.      Winfield, K. (2025, July 5). The Knicks have made the hiring of Mike Brown official. Brown will speak to the media tomorrow. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3743167/

2.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 6). Yabusele could fix the one thing that went wrong for Towns last year. https://dailyknicks.com/yabusele-could-fix-one-thing-that-went-wrong-for-towns-last-year

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 6). The Knicks quietly added a shot type that could unlock their spacing. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-quietly-added-shot-type-that-could-unlock-their-spacing

4.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 6). Knicks might’ve just revealed next season’s starting five. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-might-ve-just-revealed-next-season-s-starting-five-01jznhzzfj65

5.      New York Post. (2025, July 8). Knicks open with strong preseason win total after shrewd offseason additions. https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/betting/knicks-open-with-strong-preseason-win-total-after-shrewd-offseason-additions/

6.      ESPN. (2025, July 8). NBA free agency 2025: Tiering Pacers, Celtics, Knicks, every East team. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45694448/nba-free-agency-2025-tiering-pacers-celtics-knicks-every-east-team

7.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 8). Mike Brown’s dream target in Sacramento just became a reality in New York. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-s-dream-target-in-sacramento-just-became-a-reality-in-new-york

8.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 8). Josh Hart problem the Knicks will face under Mike Brown. https://dailyknicks.com/josh-hart-problem-knicks-face-under-mike-brown

9.      Zagoria, A. (2025, July 9). The NBA announced the Groups for the Emirates Cup which runs Oct. 31–Nov. 28. The Knicks are in a group with the Bucks, Bulls, Heat and Hornets. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3746434/

10.   ESPN. (2025, July 9). Groups for 2025 NBA Cup tournament released by league. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45703274/groups-2025-nba-cup-tournament-released-league

11.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 9). Full schedules will be announced in August, coinciding with the rest of the NBA’s schedule rollout for the 2025–26 season. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3746565/

12.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Cold hard truth the Knicks must accept about this season. https://dailyknicks.com/cold-hard-truth-knicks-accept-about-season

13.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). No Knick should be happier about Mike Brown hiring than this underrated guard. https://dailyknicks.com/no-knick-happier-about-mike-brown-hiring-underrated-guard

14.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Giannis just gave an update that’s actually fantastic news for the Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/giannis-just-gave-an-update-that-s-actually-fantastic-news-for-the-knicks-01jzt8a70wa1

15.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Jalen Brunson’s gift to the Knicks just keeps getting bigger. https://dailyknicks.com/jalen-brunson-s-gift-to-the-knicks-just-keeps-getting-bigger-01jztbkmbard

16.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Dragging their feet on a coach may have left the Knicks shorthanded. https://dailyknicks.com/dragging-their-feet-on-a-coach-may-have-left-knicks-shorthanded

17.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 11). Something Thibodeau refused to do might define Mike Brown’s first season. https://dailyknicks.com/something-thibodeau-refused-to-do-might-define-mike-brown-s-first-season

18.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 11). The Knicks added scoring punch but one flaw in Clarkson’s game stands out. https://dailyknicks.com/the-knicks-added-scoring-punch-but-one-flaw-in-clarkson-s-game-stands-out

19.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 12). Knicks just struck out on yet another top target for Mike Brown's coaching staff. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-just-struck-out-on-yet-another-top-target-for-mike-brown-s-coaching-staff-01k001pagaeq

20.   New York Daily News. (2025, July 12). Mike Brown hopes to bring Warriors’ pace and space to Knicks. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/12/knicks-mike-brown-warriors-nba-jalen-brunson-karl-anthony-towns/

21.   New York Post. (2025, July 12). Knicks’ head coach gamble exposes front office to new degrees of accountability. https://nypost.com/2025/07/12/sports/knicks-head-coach-gamble-exposes-front-office-to-new-degrees-of-accountability/

22.   New York Post. (2025, July 13). Knicks denied by Mavericks again as Jay Triano request gets shut down.  https://nypost.com/2025/07/13/sports/knicks-denied-by-mavericks-again-as-jay-triano-request-gets-shut-down/

23.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 13). Knicks keep paying price for signing Jalen Brunson away from Mavericks.  https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-keep-paying-price-for-signing-jalen-brunson-away-from-mavericks-01k030y9hjvy

24.   HoopsHype. (2025, July 13). Fred Katz: The Knicks plan to add former Kings assistant Riccardo Fois to Mike Brown’s coaching staff.  https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3754094/

More Topics

1.      New York Daily News. (2025, July 7). Derrick Rose: Thibs ‘in good spirits’ after Knicks firing with $30M in pocket. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/07/derrick-rose-thibs-in-good-spirits-after-knicks-firing-with-30m-in-pocket/

2.      New York Post. (2025, July 7). Former Knicks star Derrick Rose talked to Tom Thibodeau about shock firing — here’s what he said. https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/sports/what-tom-thibodeau-told-derrick-rose-about-knicks-firing/

3.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 7). Former Knicks draft pick is clearly on the thin ice after free agency. https://dailyknicks.com/former-knicks-draft-pick-is-clearly-on-the-thin-ice-after-free-agency-01jzkajrnsbx

4.      New York Post. (2025, July 7). Burning questions for new coach Mike Brown to answer at Knicks unveiling. https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/sports/burning-knicks-questions-mike-brown-has-to-answer-at-first-presser/

5.      New York Post. (2025, July 7). Mike Brown brings ‘championship pedigree’ to Knicks as head coach’s hire made official. https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/sports/mike-brown-brings-championship-pedigree-to-knicks-as-head-coachs-hire-made-official/

6.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 13). Andrea Bargnani reflects on playing with Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3753293/

7.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 13). Knicks coach Mike Brown sounds ready to expose one big Jalen Brunson myth.  https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-coach-mike-brown-sounds-ready-to-expose-one-big-jalen-brunson-myth-01k02am07dyg

8.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 8). McBride won’t face the same fate as Ellis and here’s the reason why. https://dailyknicks.com/mcbride-won-t-face-same-fate-as-ellis-and-here-s-the-reason-why

9.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 12). Cooper Flagg’s debut draws fourth-largest Summer League audience ever on ESPN. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/cooper-flaggs-debut-draws-fourth-largest-summer-league-audience-ever-on-espn/

10.   Daily Knicks. (2025, July 12). Karl-Anthony Towns problem the Knicks must have answers to this season. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-karl-anthony-towns-problem-must-have-answers-this-season

 Flagship

1.      New York Post. (2025, July 10). ‘A lot of people tried to convince’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to join Knicks as star confirms flirtation. https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/sports/giannis-antetokounmpo-a-lot-of-people-tried-to-convince-me-to-join-knicks/

2.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 10). Giannis just gave an update that’s actually fantastic news for the Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/giannis-just-gave-an-update-that-s-actually-fantastic-news-for-the-knicks-01jzt8a70wa1

3.      SNY. (2025, July 10). Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'A lot of people try to convince me' to play for Knicks. https://sny.tv/articles/giannis-antetokounmpo-people-try-convince-me-play-knicks

4.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 10). Giannis Antetokounmpo: “A lot of people try to convince me to go play in New York”. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/giannis-antetokounmpo-a-lot-of-people-try-to-convince-me-to-go-play-in-new-york/

5.      HoopsHype. (2025, July 10). Giannis Antetokounmpo on taxes and being recruited to New York. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/giannis-antetokounmpo-tax-is-bad-in-los-angeles-and-new-york/

6.      New York Post. (2025, July 10). Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest comments keep idea of Knicks trade alive. https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/sports/giannis-antetokounmpos-comments-keep-idea-of-knicks-trade-alive/

7.      Daily Knicks. (2025, July 11). Mikal Bridges might be holding off on Knicks extension for one huge reason. https://dailyknicks.com/mikal-bridges-might-be-holding-off-on-knicks-extension-for-one-huge-reason-01jzzq8chh0d

8.      SNY. (2025, July 11). Knicks Mailbag: Who will Mike Brown bring in to fill out his staff? https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mailbag-who-will-mike-brown-bring-fill-out-staff

Comment Of The Week

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Word On The Street

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