2025 Offseason. Episode 9: July 28th to August 3, 2025!

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from July 28th to August 3rd, 2025!

Special Highlight

🎂 Frank Ntilikina – Born July 28, 1998

Knicks tenure: 2017–2021

Drafted 8th overall by the Knicks in 2017. Known for his defense-first mentality, Ntilikina was a polarizing figure among fans due to his limited offensive development, but he had strong moments guarding elite guards.

🎂 Sonny Hertzberg – Born July 29, 1922

Knicks tenure: 1946–1947

A Brooklyn native and original member of the inaugural Knicks team in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged into the NBA. He was also the team captain in their first season.

🎂 Kristaps Porziņģis – Born August 2, 1995

Knicks tenure: 2015–2018

Drafted 4th overall in 2015, he quickly became a fan favorite due to his rare combination of size, shooting, and shot-blocking. Nicknamed the “Unicorn,” he was an All-Star in 2018 before tearing his ACL. He was traded to Dallas in early 2019.

🎂 Mike Davis – Born August 2, 1956

Knicks tenure: 1980–1981

Played briefly for the Knicks as a forward/center. His NBA career was short, and he served primarily in a reserve role during his time in New York.

New Assistant Coaches!

1. Daily Knicks. (2025, July 28). Big coaching move could reshape the Knicks defense next season. https://dailyknicks.com/big-coaching-move-could-reshape-knicks-defense-next-season

2. SNY. (2025, July 28). Knicks closing in on adding Brendan O’Connor to top position on Mike Brown’s staff. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-closing-in-brendan-o-connor-top-position

3. Botte, P. (2025, July 28). Mike Brown’s Knicks coaching staff beginning to take shape: Report. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/28/mike-browns-knicks-coaching-staff-beginning-to-take-shape-report/

4. Daily Knicks. (2025, July 28). Big coaching move could reshape the Knicks defense next season. https://dailyknicks.com/big-coaching-move-could-reshape-knicks-defense-next-season

5. Berman, M. (2025, July 31). Knicks close to hiring Clippers’ Brendan O’Connor as defensive coordinator. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/sports/knicks-close-to-hiring-brendan-oconnor-as-defensive-coordinator/

Smoking Hot Knicks Topics!

1. Mullen, C. (2025, August 1). Painfully obvious Jalen Brunson adjustment Mike Brown must make immediately. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/painfully-obvious-jalen-brunson-adjustment-mike-brown-must-make-immediately

2. Spector, N. (2025, August 1). Quickley’s delayed breakout proves Knicks absolutely fleeced Raptors. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/quickley-s-delayed-breakout-proves-knicks-absolutely-fleeced-raptors

3. Mullen, C. (2025, July 31). OG Anunoby's next offensive leap could come from this missing skill. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/og-anunoby-s-next-offensive-leap-could-come-from-this-missing-skill

4. Eustachewich, L. (2025, July 29). ESPN analyst and ex-Knick Marcus Morris Sr. allegedly stole over $250K from casinos, denied bail in fraud case. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/29/sports/marcus-morris-sr-denied-bail-after-allegedly-stealing-over-250k-from-casinos/

5. Spector, N. (2025, July 30). Mitchell Robinson worry should keep Knicks fans up at night. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mitchell-robinson-worry-should-keep-knicks-fans-up-at-night

6. Mullen, C. (2025, July 30). Knicks will instantly regret Jordan Clarkson signing. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-will-instantly-regret-jordan-clarkson-signing

7. Eustachewich, L. (2025, July 30). NBA veteran and ESPN analyst Marcus Morris Sr. denies fraud charge after arrest ordeal. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/30/sports/nba-veteran-marcus-morris-denies-fraud-charge-after-arrest-ordeal/

8. Esposito, D. (2025, July 30). Knicks made the steal of the offseason thanks to 76ers' incompetence. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-made-steal-offseason-thanks-76ers-incompetence-yabusele

9. Berman, M. (2025, July 31). My ranking of the NBA’s top players next season — and where the Knicks fit. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/sports/ranking-nbas-top-56-players-for-2025-26-where-knicks-fit/

10. Esposito, D. (2025, August 1). Knicks' fan-favorite is quietly entering his last season in New York. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-fan-favorite-quietly-entering-last-season-new-york

11. Begley, I. (2025, July 31). Knicks Mailbag: How many games will NY win this season under Mike Brown? SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mailbag-mike-brown-7-31-25

12. Spector, N. (2025, August 1). Knicks could be about to sabotage one of their most important players. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-could-be-about-to-sabotage-one-of-their-most-important-players-01k1gwngd42m

13. Eustachewich, L. (2025, August 2). Ex-NBA star Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife Eleonora Boi attacked by shark in Puerto Rico. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/08/02/sports/ex-nba-star-danilo-gallinaris-pregnant-wife-eleonora-boi-attacked-by-shark-in-puerto-rico/

14. Spector, N. (2025, August 2). Guerschon Yabusele was the steal of the offseason and Knicks fans will love him. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/guerschon-yabusele-was-the-steal-of-the-offseason-and-knicks-fans-will-love-him

15. Windhorst, B. (2025, August 3). Tyrese Haliburton appears at WWE SummerSlam, trolls Knicks fans with Pacers highlights. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45896173/tyrese-haliburton-wwe-summerslam-trolls-knicks-fans-pacers

The Details of the Mikal Bridges Contract Extension!

1. Berman, M. (2025, July 29). Mikal Bridges’ extension one of three tasks remaining on Knicks’ offseason list. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/29/sports/mikal-bridges-extension-one-of-three-tasks-still-on-knicks-offseason-list/

2. Popper, S. (2025, July 31). Knicks, Mikal Bridges agree to 4-year, $150 million extension: sources. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/31/knicks-mikal-bridges-agree-to-4-year-150-million-extension-report/

3. Berman, M. (2025, July 31). Mikal Bridges signing four-year, $150 million Knicks contract extension. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/sports/mikal-bridges-signing-150-million-knicks-contract-extension/

4. Begley, I. (2025, July 31). Knicks sign Mikal Bridges to four-year, $150 million contract extension. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mikal-bridges-contract-extension-7-31-25

5. Spector, N. (2025, July 31). This NBA rule just made the Knicks big-time winners of the Mikal Bridges extension. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/this-nba-rule-just-made-the-knicks-big-time-winners-of-the-mikal-bridges-extension-01k1ha6vm125

6. Mullen, C. (2025, July 31). Everyone calling the Mikal Bridges extension a disaster is missing one big thing. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/everyone-calling-the-mikal-bridges-extension-a-disaster-is-missing-one-big-thing-01k1hc8edjen

7. Wojnarowski, A. (2025, July 31). Knicks, Mikal Bridges agree to 4-year, $150 million extension. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45872784/knicks-mikal-bridges-agree-4-year-150-million-extension

8. Pelton, K. (2025, July 15). NBA free agency 2025: Reaction and grades for the biggest signings. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45519132/nba-free-agency-2025-reaction-grades-biggest-signings

9. Berman, M. (2025, July 31). Mikal Bridges’ $150 million Knicks choice puts him in a different class. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/sports/mikal-bridges-150-million-knicks-choice-puts-him-in-a-different-class/

10. Esposito, D. (2025, July 31). Mikal Bridges extension just gave the Knicks an edge they desperately needed. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mikal-bridges-extension-just-gave-the-knicks-an-edge-they-desperately-needed-01k1k1k9qb1x

11. Spector, N. (2025, July 31). Knicks just dodged $200M disaster with Mikal Bridges extension. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-just-dodged-200m-disaster-with-mikal-bridges-extension-01k1k4w5c8ts

12. Mullen, C. (2025, July 31). Knicks must cling to this stat to prove they didn’t blow it with Bridges extension. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-must-cling-this-stat-prove-they-didnt-blow-it-bridges-extension

13. Esposito, D. (2025, August 1). Knicks just sent a loud message to the NBA about Giannis’ future. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-just-sent-loud-message-to-the-nba-about-giannis-future-01k1nktj8tnj

The Latest On The Knicks Free Agency!

1. Vasquez, G. (2025, August 3). Knicks predicted to sign 6-foot-9 veteran big, former Karl-Anthony Towns teammate. Yahoo Sports. https://share.google/tnpiejhWZnt94i5iA

2. BasketInsiders. (2025, August 2). Knicks still targeting former All-Star Ben Simmons. Basketball Insiders. https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-still-targeting-former-all-star-ben-simmons/

3. Mullen, C. (2025, August 2). New York Knicks’ surprise player in rotation isn’t even on the roster yet. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-suprise-player-rotation-isnt-even-roster-yet

More Good Knicks’ Topics!

1. Spector, N. (2025, August 2). Multiple Knicks assistants gone in bold start to Brown’s new era. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/multiple-knicks-assistants-gone-in-bold-start-to-brown-s-new-era

2. Marks, B. (2025, August 2). NBA offseason grades: How every team fared before 2025-26 season. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45836861/nba-offseason-grades-2025-26-season-boston-celtics-oklahoma-city-thunder

3. Mullen, C. (2025, August 2). Mike Brown’s bold plan for KAT could expose his biggest weakness. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-s-bold-plan-for-kat-could-expose-his-biggest-weakness

4. Spector, N. (2025, August 2). Brunson’s superpower might become even more vital this season. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/brunson-s-superpower-might-become-even-more-vital-this-season

5. Esposito, D. (2025, August 2). This overlooked strength makes Mikal Bridges ideal for Mike Brown’s offense. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/this-overlooked-strength-makes-mikal-bridges-ideal-for-mike-brown-s-offense

6. Mullen, C. (2025, August 2). Knicks’ most important lineup change isn’t even being discussed yet. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-most-important-lineup-change-isn-t-even-being-discussed-yet-01k1bpt0nx1e

7. Esposito, D. (2025, August 2). The ugly truth behind Mikal Bridges’ most misleading statistic. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/the-ugly-truth-behind-mikal-bridges-most-misleading-statistic

8. Spector, N. (2025, August 2). This season might deliver Brunson the honor Knicks fans dream of. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/this-season-might-deliver-brunson-the-honor-knicks-fans-dream-of

9. Mullen, C. (2025, August 2). Knicks fans are already laughing at delusional 76ers fans believing in Joel Embiid. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-fans-are-already-laughing-at-delusional-76ers-fans-believing-in-joel-embiid

10. Berman, M. (2025, August 2). Jordan Clarkson, Knicks could give each other exactly what they’ve been desperately missing. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/08/02/sports/jordan-clarkson-knicks-could-give-each-other-exactly-what-theyve-been-desperately-missing/

11. Pelton, K. (2025, August 2). NBA All-Tiers: Lakers, Warriors, Thunder, Spurs, Knicks chasing 2025–26. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45889099/nba-all-tiers-lakers-warriors-thunder-spurs-knicks-chasing-2025-26

Flagship: The REAL Impact of Mikal Bridges’ Deal on The Knicks’ Second Apron!

1. Esposito, D. (2025, August 4). Mikal Bridges extension just forced Knicks to confront brutal roster dilemma. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mikal-bridges-extension-just-forced-knicks-to-confront-brutal-roster-dilemma-01k1nmpc1qcx

2. Mullen, C. (2025, August 4). Jalen Brunson just gave the Knicks something other contenders can only dream about. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/jalen-brunson-just-gave-the-knicks-something-other-contenders-can-only-dream-about-01k1r9exmn62

Power Rankings: Where Do the Knicks Stand?

Youngmisuk, O. (2025, August 1). Free agency NBA Power Rankings: How all 30 teams stack up in the 2025 offseason. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45855237/free-agency-nba-power-rankings-2025-offseason-all-30-teams

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