This episode features everything inside the Knicks from June 23rd to the 29th, 2025!

Koron PIerre
Jun 30
8 min read

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Special Highlight

ESPN. (2025, June 28). Bojan Bogdanovic retires after 10 NBA seasons. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45609272/bojan-bogdanovic-retires-10-nba-seasons

The Latest Free Agency News!

1. Winfield, K. (2025, June 23). Wounded Eastern Conference puts Knicks at center of power vacuum. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/23/kristian-winfield-wounded-eastern-conference-puts-knicks-at-center-of-power-vacuum/

2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 23). Opportunity is screaming at the Knicks and the time is now. https://dailyknicks.com/opportunity-is-screaming-at-knicks-and-the-time-is-now

3. Botte, P. (2025, June 24). An early look at 2025–26 NBA contenders as offseason madness awaits. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/sports/nba-early-2025-26-contenders-before-free-agency-draft-madness/

4. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). First step to Knicks winning Giannis trade sweepstakes is now painfully obvious. https://dailyknicks.com/okc-thunder-first-step-winning-giannis-trade-sweepstakes-now-painfully-obvious

5. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 25). Knicks' dream free-agent target could be off limits after Kristaps Porzingis trade. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-dream-free-agent-target-could-be-off-limits-after-kristaps-porzingis-trade-01jyhzwm76qj

6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). The Knicks added size and potential with this 19-year-old G League guard. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-added-size-and-potential-with-this-19-year-old-g-league-guard

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June 27). Dink Pate agrees to sign with Knicks after going undrafted. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3724227/

8. Winfield, K. (2025, June 27). NBA Free Agency 2025: Knicks face key decisions on own free agents. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/27/nba-free-agency-2025-knicks-face-key-decisions-on-own-free-agents/

9. SNY. (2025, June 27). Knicks Notes: What to know entering free agency, potential targets. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-free-agency-2025-targets-pj-tucker-hukporti

10. SNY. (2025, June 29). Knicks' top 5 realistic free agency targets for 2025 NBA offseason. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-top-5-realistic-free-agency-targets-2025-nba-offseason

11. Scotto, M. (2025, June 29). Knicks retain Ariel Hukporti, set to release PJ Tucker [Rumor]. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-retain-ariel-hukporti-set-to-release-pj-tucker/

12. Bondy, S. (2025, June 29). Knicks extended qualifying offer to Kevin McCullar, pick up Ariel Hukporti’s option [Rumor]. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3728186/

13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 29). Knicks make flurry of roster moves heading into free agency. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-make-flurry-of-roster-moves-heading-into-free-agency

14. Botte, P. (2025, June 29). How Knicks will navigate free agency with options extremely limited. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/29/sports/how-knicks-will-navigate-free-agency-with-options-extremely-limited/

15. Botte, P. (2025, June 29). Three low-cost options Knicks could target in free agency. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/29/sports/three-low-cost-options-knicks-could-target-in-free-agency/

16. Wojnarowski, A. (2025, June 29). Sources: Blazers' Ayton to become free agent after buyout. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45612548/sources-blazers-ayton-become-free-agent-buyout

Smoking Hot Knicks Topics

1. Mannix, C., & Simmons, B. (2025, June 24). NBA expansion efforts face pushback from James Dolan, sources say. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3719049/

2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). As Boston tears it down, Brunson’s team-first move keeps aging better. https://dailyknicks.com/as-boston-tears-it-down-brunson-s-team-first-move-keeps-aging-better

3. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). Thunder may have just sealed Isaiah Hartenstein’s fate and Knicks fans know it. https://dailyknicks.com/thunder-just-sealed-isaiah-hartenstein-fate-knicks-fans-know-01jymzqnqmz1

4. Boyar, J. (2025, June 26). Boyar calls on MSG to split up or sell Knicks amid valuation concerns. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3722138/

5. Boyar, J. (2025, June 26). MSG Sports valuation seen as undervalued compared to Knicks and Rangers assets. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3722139/

6. Boyar, J. (2025, June 26). Lakers’ $10B sale sparks fresh push to sell Knicks, says Boyar Group. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3722140/

7. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 28). Shocking NBA shakeup just cranked up pressure on Knicks front office. https://dailyknicks.com/shocking-nba-shakeup-just-cranked-up-pressure-on-knicks-front-office-01jyschft6ak

8. Vorkunov, M. (2025, June 27). MSG Networks restructures debt and reduces media rights fees. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3724271/

9. New York Post. (2025, June 28). Get ready for a New York summer sports spectacle — with plenty to look forward to. https://nypost.com/2025/06/28/sports/get-ready-for-a-new-york-summer-sports-spectacle/

10. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 28). Eastern Conference chaos just sent Knicks' offseason urgency skyrocketing. https://dailyknicks.com/eastern-conference-chaos-just-sent-knicks-offseason-urgency-skyrocketing-01jyvsyvz494

11. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 29). Knicks fans must root for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee — here’s why. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-fans-must-root-for-giannis-to-stay-in-milwaukee-here-s-why-01jyy8s19mhy

Knicks Free Agency Moves

2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 23). Opportunity is screaming at the Knicks and the time is now. https://dailyknicks.com/opportunity-is-screaming-at-knicks-and-the-time-is-now

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June 27). Dink Pate agrees to sign with Knicks after going undrafted. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3724227/

9. SNY. (2025, June 27). Knicks Notes: What to know entering free agency, potential targets. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-free-agency-2025-targets-pj-tucker-hukporti

10. SNY. (2025, June 29). Knicks' top 5 realistic free agency targets for 2025 NBA offseason. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-top-5-realistic-free-agency-targets-2025-nba-offseason

11. Scotto, M. (2025, June 29). Knicks retain Ariel Hukporti, set to release PJ Tucker [Rumor]. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-retain-ariel-hukporti-set-to-release-pj-tucker/

12. Bondy, S. (2025, June 29). Knicks extended qualifying offer to Kevin McCullar, pick up Ariel Hukporti’s option [Rumor]. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3728186/

13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 29). Knicks make flurry of roster moves heading into free agency. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-make-flurry-of-roster-moves-heading-into-free-agency

16. Wojnarowski, A. (2025, June 29). Sources: Blazers' Ayton to become free agent after buyout. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45612548/sources-blazers-ayton-become-free-agent-buyout

The Latest Trade News & Rumors

1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). First step to Knicks winning Giannis trade sweepstakes is now painfully obvious. https://dailyknicks.com/okc-thunder-first-step-winning-giannis-trade-sweepstakes-now-painfully-obvious

2. Scotto, M., & Bondy, S. (2025, June 27). Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson on trade block. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mikal-bridges-mitchell-robinson-on-trade-block/

3. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). First detail of Knicks' Mikal Bridges trade is official (and fans love it). https://dailyknicks.com/first-detail-knicks-mikal-bridges-trade-is-official

4. Windhorst, B. (2025, June 27). League questions Bucks’ future as teams prepare for possible Giannis exit. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3724789/

5. Stein, M. (2025, June 28). Celtics told teams Derrick White would cost “Mikal Bridges-type” package. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3726209/

6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 30). Knicks’ Mikal Bridges trade looks worse after latest Celtics reveal. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-mikal-bridges-trade-looks-worse-after-latest-celtics-reveal

The Knicks Draft News!

1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). Knicks' path to trading for 2025 first-round pick just became shockingly simple. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-path-to-trading-for-2025-first-round-pick-just-became-shockingly-simple-01jyj5z2pagb

2. Begley, I. (2025, June 25). 2025 NBA Draft: 12 potential Knicks targets with No. 50 pick. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/2025-nba-draft-12-potential-knicks-targets-wtih-no-50-pick

3. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). VJ Edgecombe pick proves Jalen Brunson lives rent-free in Sixers heads. https://dailyknicks.com/vj-edgecombe-pick-proves-jalen-brunson-lives-rent-free-sixers-heads-01jymtr3edkr

4. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). Knicks' regret in Karl-Anthony Towns trade grows after latest draft pick. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-regret-karl-anthony-towns-trade-grows-latest-draft-pick

5. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). Knicks fans laughing as Nets draft pick gets roasted with Ben Simmons comps. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-fans-laughing-nets-draft-pick-roasted-ben-simmons-comps-01jymyaqtbgg

6. Begley, I. (2025, June 26). Knicks Notes: 2025 NBA Draft prospects to know, update on coaching search. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-notes-2025-nba-draft-prospects-to-know-update-on-coaching-search

7. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). The Knicks know second-round value and their own roster is proof. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-know-second-round-value-and-their-own-roster-is-proof

8. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). Knicks caught sleeping as Suns aggressively steal dream frontcourt target. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-caught-sleeping-as-suns-aggressively-steal-dream-frontcourt-target-01jyqbjf7pkw

9. Fischer, J. (2025, June 26). The Clippers are trading No. 51 plus the draft rights to Luka Mitrovic in order to jump from No. 50 and select Kobe Sanders. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/luka-mitrovic-selected-by-knicks-at-no-51/

10. Murray, L. (2025, June 26). Per source: The LA Clippers are trading up with the New York Knicks to select 6’7″ point guard KOBE SANDERS. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/clippers-take-kobe-sanders-at-no-50-via-trade/

11. Botte, P. (2025, June 26). Knicks pick Mohamed Diawara after second-round 2025 NBA Draft trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/sports/knicks-end-up-with-mohamed-diawara-after-second-round-2025-nba-draft-trade/

12. Popper, S. (2025, June 26). League source indicates that Diawara is good friends with Pacome and will be at summer league. No word yet on contract plans. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3722340/

13. SNY. (2025, June 26). Knicks select forward Mohamed Diawara with No. 51 pick in 2025 NBA Draft. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-select-mohamed-diawara-2025-nba-draft

14. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). Knicks' draft showing spotlights uncomfortable truth fans don't want to admit. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-draft-showing-spotlights-uncomfortable-truth-fans-don-t-want-to-admit

15. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 27). Respected analyst sends brutal message about Knicks' 2nd-round pick. https://dailyknicks.com/respected-analyst-sends-brutal-message-about-knicks-2nd-round-pick-mohamed-diawara

16. ESPN. (2025, June 27). 2025 NBA draft grades: Winners, losers for all 30 teams. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45585239/2025-nba-draft-grades-winners-losers-sleepers-best-picks-value-reaches-all-30-teams-classes

17. Botte, P. (2025, June 26). Meet Luka Mitrovic, the 32-year-old 2015 draftee acquired in Knicks’ second-round swap. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/sports/meet-luka-mitrovic-2015-nba-draft-pick-the-knicks-got-rights-to-in-trade/

18. Botte, P. (2025, June 27). Mohamed Diawara’s ‘love’ for defense is the upside behind Knicks’ draft gamble. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/sports/mohamed-diawaras-love-for-defense-behind-knicks-draft-gamble/

19. Basketball Insiders. (2025, June 26). NBA Draft 2025 live tracker: Updates & grades for every pick (Round 1). https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-live-tracker-updates-grades-for-every-pick-round-1/

The Knicks Summer League News!

1. Scotto, M. (2025, June 27). New York began the offseason searching for a head coach. It still is. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3724780/

2. Posting and Toasting. (2025, June 28). Knicks announce 2025 Vegas Summer League schedule. https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2025/6/28/24457686/knicks-announce-2025-vegas-summer-league-schedule

3. HoopsHype. (2025, June 28). 2025 NBA Summer League rosters. https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-summer-league-rosters/

Flagship: BREAKING: Knicks Name SHOCKING Choice as New Head Coach?!

1. Scotto, M. (2025, June 21). Knicks show interest in Kidd, Udoka, Donovan as coaching search narrows. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3715572/

2. Scotto, M. (2025, June 22). Knicks to interview James Borrego. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-to-interview-james-borrego/

3. Pelton, K. (2025, June 24). NBA offseason 2025: How close is every franchise to a title? ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45563860/nba-offseason-overhaul-tiers-how-close-rockets-pacers-all-30-teams-title

4. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 23). Tyrese Haliburton injury just raised the stakes of Knicks’ coaching search. https://dailyknicks.com/tyrese-haliburton-injury-just-raised-the-stakes-of-knicks-coaching-search-01jyex462wcc

5. Scotto, M. (2025, June 23). Knicks’ preferred coach remains Jason Kidd despite Dallas resistance. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3716528/

6. Botte, P. (2025, June 24). Knicks have third head coach candidate as Micah Nori interviews for job. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/sports/knicks-have-third-head-coach-candidate-in-micah-nori/

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June 24). Pacers and Thunder show value of vision with player retention strategy. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3717851/

8. Charania, S. (2025, June 24). Knicks interviewing Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for team’s head coaching job. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-interviewing-timberwolves-assistant-micah-nori-for-teams-head-coaching-job/

9. Uluc, O. (2025, June 24). Biwali Bayles to join Knicks’ 2025 Summer League roster. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3717900/

10. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 24). The Knicks could risk everything by entering free agency without a coach. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-could-risk-everything-by-entering-free-agency-without-a-coach

11. Winfield, K. (2025, June 24). 2025 NBA Draft: How the Knicks ended up without their draft picks, and which ones they have left. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/24/knicks-nba-draft-preview-trade-leon-rose-first-round/

12. Botte, P. (2025, June 25). What the Knicks want in Tom Thibodeau’s successor. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/25/sports/what-the-knicks-want-in-tom-thibodeaus-successor/

13. Scotto, M. (2025, June 25). Knicks granted permission to interview James Borrego. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3720018/

14. Edwards, J. L., & Guillory, W. (2025, June 25). James Borrego expected to interview for Knicks head coach vacancy. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/james-borrego-expected-to-interview-for-knicks-head-coach-vacancy/

15. Bondy, S. (2025, June 25). Borrego is a CAA client. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3720017/

16. Wojnarowski, A. (2025, June 26). Sources: Knicks to interview James Borrego for head coach. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45584720/sources-knicks-interview-james-borrego-head-coach

17. Botte, P. (2025, June 25). Knicks to interview Pelicans assistant James Borrego as coaching pool grows. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/25/sports/knicks-to-interview-pelicans-assistant-james-borrego-as-coaching-pool-grows/

18. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). Knicks looking to pluck from the Popovich tree with latest coaching search update. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-looking-to-pluck-from-popovich-tree-latest-coaching-search-update

19. Botte, P. (2025, June 25). Cooper Flagg reveals his talks with Jason Kidd as Knicks interest in coach persists. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/25/sports/cooper-flagg-reveals-his-talks-with-jason-kidd-as-knicks-interest-in-coach-persists/

20. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 26). Mavericks' Nico Harrison saves Knicks from making worst possible offseason mistake. https://dailyknicks.com/mavericks-nico-harrison-saves-knicks-worst-possible-offseason-mistake-jason-kidd-cooper-flagg

21. Botte, P. (2025, June 26). Nico Harrison offers strong response to Knicks’ Jason Kidd pursuit. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/sports/nico-harrison-offers-strong-response-to-knicks-jason-kidd-pursuit/

22. Fischer, J. (2025, June 26). James Borrego to have in-person interview with Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3722173/

23. New York Post. (2025, June 27). James Borrego the new betting favorite to be Knicks’ next coach after interview reveal. https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/betting/james-borrego-the-new-betting-favorite-to-be-knicks-next-coach-with-interview-lined-up/

24. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 29). Knicks’ head coach search just took a wild turn. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-head-coach-search-just-took-a-wild-turn-01jyyhsevvbt

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Word On The Street

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