Fred Katz

Fun fact: Ever since I started writing in college, my father has never told me when he reads one of my stories. He just goes to the comment section, comments the same thing every time, “Gutsy,” no matter the topic of the story, and waits for me to notice the comment.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking about the Knicks’ defensive question marks, Mike Brown-encouraged kickouts and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.

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For my Knicks followers — one of my three items this week is about your team

An unselfish star won’t pass the ball. A rebounding fiend has become elite at one type of pass. And the vibes in Detroit keep getting better.

Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

This was a real category on Jeopardy tonight. Incredible.

I cannot believe they called that.

Dirty Landry

Amidst all the noise, Brandon Williams has been a nice under-the-radar positive for the Mavs this year. Much better passer within the rhythm of the offense. So damn fast and can look really good once he starts attacking the rim.

Send the Naji Marshall floater to Springfield

Story from today:

Jaime Jaquez is attacking. Deni Avdija is refining his game. And Jalen Duren cannot be slowed.

A look at the five most-improved players from the early season.

Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Knicks win hosting Miami, the loss in Miami and then breaking down the state of the Mavericks with @christianclark3.bsky.social.

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Top-tier Mikal Bridges game so far tonight. Doing so much good work in the paint. The early seal on the fast break there set up his turnaround into a dunk. Great cutting. Watch him after he kicks the ball out from the paint on drives. Really bought in to respacing to the corners

It's been 19 seasons, and Kevin Durant is as dominant a scorer as ever.

Need a TV segment called Kupchak’s Cup Checks where Mitch Kupchak updates us on the NBA Cup standings

Gotta love a Cup game that ends on an attempted buzzer beater by the team up eight. The Knicks and Heat both receive A+s for respecting the Cup.

Landry Shamet has TWENTY EIGHT POINTS in the second half.

Mitchell Robinson and Steven Adams racing for offensive rebound records is McGwire-Sosa for the nerds.

*Googling KAT's career high*

This is an otherworldly shooting performance from Towns. The shots he's making...good grief.

OG Anunoby has a hamstring injury and is out for the game, Knicks say.

KAT so on fire he's assisting to himself

Less than three minutes into the game, Mitchell Robinson has four offensive rebounds. This is getting preposterous.

Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook is here:

The Grizzlies have turned to stone. The Hornets’ centers are inventing new awards. And a shooter is no longer just shooting.

Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Vit Krecji is sneakily having a massive start to the season for the Hawks. Went bananas against the Clippers the other night, and he's doing it again vs. Utah right now. 17 points on 6-6 shooting midway through the second quarter.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jalen Brunson situation with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.

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These may be the same Cavaliers ... but they are not the same Cavaliers.

Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin, Banchero tells @theathletic.com.

More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

These past few weeks is the best stretch as a passer I ever remember seeing from OG Anunoby.