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The Putback with Ian Begley is an interactive show featuring SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, who has been covering the New York Knicks since 2011, and has become the most trusted authority for the Knicks fanbase regarding coverage of their team. The Knicks allegiance plays a starring role in The Putback, with viewers asking Begley questions throughout the show and various "fanalysts" joining the panel. At the same time, Ian is joined weekly by former Knicks players and coaches, plus the foremost reporters, broadcasters, and personalities on a national and local level for their takes on Knicks basketball.
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- Yesterday30 min
KAT extension update & Knicks title defense preview with Monica McNutt
On the season seven premiere of The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN/MSG Network NBA Analyst Monica McNutt as they preview the Knicks' upcoming season as they look to defend their first NBA title win since 1973.0:00 Welcome to the Show!1:20 Monica McNutt joins the show!2:05 Monica recaps Knicks-Sixers preseason opener4:35 Monica on KAT-Knicks extension talks6:10 Ian on KAT-Knicks extension talks8:25 How do Knicks-KAT proceed with talks?10:05 Inside Monica's experience covering Knicks title run14:30 Monica's take on how Knicks can accomplish repeat16:55 SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show for The Talkback!17:30 The Talkback: Timeline on KAT extension?22:35 Other looming Knicks extensions24:40 Who wins Knicks final roster spot?26:00 James Wiseman's potential to make Knicks roster27:15 Any other roster moves coming for Knicks? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 30, 202638 min
Knicks, NBA Free Agency opening live reactions
On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday's Knicks writer Steve Popper as they deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:15 Latest on Mitchell Robinson 5:10 Knicks second apron limitation set in stone? 7:10 More on Mitch Robinson's market in FA 9:30 Landry Shamet returning to Knicks 14:00 Deuce McBride's Knicks future 20:15 Rounding out Knicks roster 22:20 KAT extension in the works? 23:40 Will Josh Hart retire a Knick? 24:55 Should Knicks hang NBA Cup banner? 25:50 Around the League: LeBron set to leave Lakers 27:45 Around the League: Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto 29:35 Around the League: Ja Morant traded to Portland 31:05 Around the League: Wizards will not move Anthony Davis 32:35 Around the League: Pistons lucrative offer for Jalen Duren 34:05 Looking Ahead: Knicks offseason in full swing 35:40 Ian's sign-off for Season 6 of The Putback on SNY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 29, 202640 min
Knicks Free Agency Preview with CP The Fanchise
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes the 'CEO' of Knicks Fan TV, CP 'The Fanchise', as they preview all things Knicks free agency, Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet negotiations, and James Dolan's second apron limitations. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions as NBA free agency approaches. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:25 The Baseline: Latest on Mitchell Robinson & Knicks 10:30 Jose Alvarado back to Knicks 13:20 Deuce McBride's future with Knicks 16:05 Thoughts on Knicks second apron limitation 19:50 Knicks outlook if Mitch doesn't return 21:40 Latest on Landry Shamet & Knicks 24:00 Knicks dream offseason scenarios 25:55 The Talkback 26:40 The Talkback: Latest on Knicks passing second apron 30:50 The Talkback: Potential Knicks Vet-Minimum targets? 31:55 The Talkback: Any salary incentives if Knicks lose Mitch or Shamet? 34:25 The Talkback: Best and Worst case scenarios for Knicks offseason? 37:30 Around the League Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 25, 202638 min
Knicks second apron specifics with cap analyst Yossi Gozlan
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan from 'Third Apron' as they breakdown all things Knicks second apron, and how they can navigate the salary cap restrictions to retain their championship roster. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions surrounding the Knicks' storyline-filled offseason. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 0:15 Breaking down Knicks salary cap situation 1:05 Implications of exceeding second apron 2:55 Can Knicks bring back Mitch? 4:55 How does a Jose Alvarado extension affect Knicks payroll 7:15 Creative ways for Knicks to create cap space? 9:30 Talking Knicks' exception availability 11:10 Any sign-and-trade opportunities for Knicks? 13:35 The Talkback 14:30 The Talkback: Second apron choice is Dolan's decision alone? 17:25 The Talkback: Any chance Knicks pass second apron? 18:30 Ian's takeaways from Knicks draft moves 21:25 The Talkback: Re-sign Mitch or Shamet? 25:20 Insight on Knicks draft picks 28:05 The Talkback: Knicks in trade market at all? 29:35 The Talkback: What's driving Mitch negotiations from Knicks side? 35:25 Around the League: LaMelo Ball traded from CLT to MIN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 23, 202655 min
Knicks NBA Draft Preview and offseason primer
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes draft specialist Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to talk about this year's NBA Draft and what to expect from the Knicks. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show to cover some pressing questions as big decisions loom for the Knicks' front office as the offseason kicks into full swing. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:15 The Baseline: NBA Draft 2026 3:20 Knicks draft targets: Zuby Ejiofor 7:30 Knicks draft targets: Isaiah Evans 10:25 Albert Ghim's draft movers and shakers 11:35 Knicks draft targets: Tarris Reed Jr. 15:25 Knicks draft targets: Sergio de Larrea 17:15 Knicks draft targets: Emanuel Sharp 19:35 Albert Ghim's predicts draft surprises 22:40 The Talkback 23:30 Ian reports on Dolan's 2nd apron comments 26:00 Can Knicks retain Mitchell Robinson? 29:00 Will Knicks make a selection in 1st round? 31:25 Ian talks potential Knicks draft targets 32:55 How the draft will influence Knicks free agency moves 34:00 Can Knicks retain Landry Shamet? 35:00 Analyzing Knicks free agency 37:20 Can Knicks potentially trade up in draft? 39:50 Analyzing Mitch Robinson's FA market 42:35 Mo Diawara contract extension 44:05 Latest on Jose Alvarado 45:35 Can Knicks front office keep the team a contender? 47:40 Will Knicks trade Deuce McBride? 50:50 Giannis traded to Miami 52:30 Julius Randle traded to Nets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 17, 202616 min
Inside Knicks' NBA title celebration, looking ahead towards offseason
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by SNY's Matt Spendley as they discuss the emotions behind the Knicks NBA championship celebration, and talk some inside stories on the team's festivities. Also, Ian looks ahead towards some key Knicks offseason storylines. 0:00 Welcome to the Show! 1:45 Emotions a few days after Knicks championship win? 2:20 What was it like for Ian to cover an NBA championship run? 3:15 How the Knicks chemistry culminated in an NBA title 4:00 Ian's favorite moment from Knicks celebrations 5:30 Ian's exclusive Knicks celebration moment 6:40 Knicks upcoming Free Agency discussion 7:05 Knicks key free agents: Mitchell Robinson 8:40 Jose Alvarado's player option 9:40 Knicks key free agents: Landry Shamet 11:40 Deuce McBride's contract situation 13:05 Knicks key free agents: Jordan Clarkson 14:25 Talking Knicks championship parade! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 14, 202625 min
REACTION: New York Knicks are NBA Finals Champions
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Chelsea Sherrod to break down the Knicks amazing NBA Finals Game 5 victory over the Spurs to clinch their first title in 53 years. The two discuss how Mike Brown brought this team together and asses how this squad was able to get over the hump to win it all. Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to react to the championship win by New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 11, 202633 min
OG Anunoby's heroics lifts Knicks to historic NBA Finals win in Game 4
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and Knicks fan, Jerry Ferrara, as they react to the incredulous scenes from MSG in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit against the Spurs. Ian and Jerry talk OG Anunoby's heroic putback, Jalen Brunson's role in the comeback, and the scenes that lead to the win that has the Knicks on the doorstep of their first championship since 1973. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 0:45 Emotions after wildly historic Knicks win 3:45 Inside the Knicks locker room at halftime 4:40 The MSG crowd's role in Knicks comeback 5:10 A tale of two halves 6:05 De'Aaron Fox's costly layup attempt 7:00 How did Knicks adjust in 2nd half? 8:20 Jose Alvarado rises to occasion in Game 4 8:55 Mike Brown's culture change 11:00 Jerry Ferrara's Game 5 prediction 12:45 Josh Hart's postgame comments 14:30 Alex Spiro shares the MSG courtside experience 16:55 Ranking Knicks-Spurs in all-time sports moments 18:40 OG Anunoby's special impact on the Knicks 23:30 Alex Spiro shares more on the MSG courtside experience 25:40 Alex Spiro's insight on the Celtics' offseason plans 30:00 Alex Spiro's Game 5 prediction 31:10 Alex Spiro on what he thinks the NBA needs most in its' future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About The Putback with Ian Begley
The Putback with Ian Begley is an interactive show featuring SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, who has been covering the New York Knicks since 2011, and has become the most trusted authority for the Knicks fanbase regarding coverage of their team. The Knicks allegiance plays a starring role in The Putback, with viewers asking Begley questions throughout the show and various "fanalysts" joining the panel. At the same time, Ian is joined weekly by former Knicks players and coaches, plus the foremost reporters, broadcasters, and personalities on a national and local level for their takes on Knicks basketball.
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