Fred Katz

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jeremy Sochan addition and breaking down the Knicks’ cap sheet and what it means for their future with Jeremy Cohen.

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The All-Star Game lives in two states: It’s either back or ruined forever. No in between.

My column on Chris Paul’s abrupt retirement and the 21 years of mastery that preceded it:

On Chris Paul, master of the minuscule: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Your weekly notebook:

Oh damn, you’re right. The sentiment of it remains true, though — as does Stern’s handshake

Chris Paul announces his retirement on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DUtPyqHiax...

James Harden is already causing frenzies. Jose Alvarado provides a specific type of insurance. And a second-draft candidate went to the perfect place.

This week’s around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

The NBA choosing Jared McCain as the final participant for a celebrity 3-point shooting contest that includes Druski before the Friday celebrity game is one of the great decisions in league history.

Jose Alvarado in his third game with the Knicks (in only 19 minutes played):

• 26 points
• 8-13 FGs
• 8-13 3Ps
• 3 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 5 steals
• +35

Jose Alvarado clearly doesn't understand that it takes time to adjust.

The Knicks have TWENTY-FOUR assists at halftime.

Doesn’t matter who’s wearing the jerseys. The Pacers and Knicks are incapable of playing a normal basketball game.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, fielding five burning questions about the Knicks with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.

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The NBA — nay, the universe — needs a Hornets-Pistons first-round series.

How do we feel about the Knicks going into final stretch of season? To examine the Knicks' final stretch of the season, James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz discussed the franchise’s last 20 games.

Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to talk about the state of the Knicks as the “second half” of the season is upon us:

— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?

Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Knicks had Nuggets, then Pistons, then Celtics and won two of the three. They're playing impressive ball. Nine out of 10 overall now.

Gotta say, this is a heck of a debut for Jose Alvarado.

He is one of one. Love him so much

Tanking in the NBA has never been this shameless.

The Bulls and Hornets amended the Coby White trade after a physical showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, league sources tell @theathletic.com. Hornets are now sending two second-rounders (2031 NYK, 2031 DEN) to Chicago instead of three.

Want thoughts on your team’s deadline? They’re in here:

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Jose Alvarado and what's next for the Knicks with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.

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Some organizations changed directions. Some forged down the same path.

With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

If you want answers, I wrote this three years ago. Still holds up. www.nytimes.com/athletic/417...

It happened again.

Knicks received the draft rights to Latavious Williams, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, as part of the Jose Alvarado trade, league sources say.

As usual with NY, these draft rights are completely useless for team building. The Knicks' favorite bit continues

Story with background on Deuce McBride's core muscle injury: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Thunder move could be a big deal A trade you probably didn't notice could actually be a big deal.Yesterday, the Thunder sent cash to the Jazz for the draft rights to 2021 second-round pick Balsa Koprivica. Koprivica isn't currently i...

One miniature trade from yesterday that you probably didn't notice could signal something important about the Thunder.

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

BREAKING: Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride will undergo surgery Friday on a core muscle injury, more commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and could be sidelined until the playoffs, league sources tell @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and myself.

Story coming soon.

More importantly, I just assume this means they're trying to get a draft rights guy from the 1992 second round.