Jonathan Macri

BREAKING: "The Writing is on the Wall" with Giannis The Knicks season has just gotten a lot more complicated.

Some initial thoughts on where today's Giannis Antetokounmpo report leaves the Knicks, why it doesn't help their cause, and what (if anything) they'd need to do to get in the race for the 2-time MVP (and whether it would be worth the trouble).

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Very fair. I surely didn’t care in the moment though.

Thanks to Gallo for:

A) being a good, fun Knick that gave fans hope, albeit too briefly
B) several years later, helping me land @howardbeck.bsky.social as my first big KFS guest after Howard and I went back and forth on social media about whose contract was worse, Gallinari or Tim Hardaway Jr.

Good Morning, Knicks Fans…here are your Morning Announcements for Monday, December 1:

Good Morning Knicks Fans! Here are your Morning Announcements for Saturday, November 19:

Good Morning, Knicks fans! Here are your Morning Announcements for Tuesday, November 25.

Good Morning, Knicks Fans! Here are your Morning Announcements to start Thanksgiving week…

How have the Knicks shot relative to expectations during each of their first 14 games? Let's tak a look at the Synergy shot-making data to find out.

What conclusions should we reach?

In today's KFS Newsletter, I dug into the Knicks' thoroughly mediocre defense, what they've done well and not so well, and why there's cause for optimism even as they continue to give up 3's by the boatload.
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Good Morning, Knicks Fans!

Here are your unapologetic Morning Announcements for Thursday, November 20:

Good Morning, Knicks Fans!

Going to start posting my Morning Announcements here every morning. Here’s today’s edition:

not what I would have predicted even 3 years ago

100%

Thinking about the last 4 years' worth of Knicks drafts today after Mike Brown used a 7.5-man rotation vs MIA. What % of the blame for the lack of good young prospects lies with the necessities of building a win-now team, what % lies with difficulty of nailing late picks, and what % is valid blame?

OG Down The Knicks will be without their defensive stalwart for a little while. Here's what it means. Plus, a deep dive on KAT's Friday masterpiece.

In today's KFS Newsletter...

- A look back at KAT's masterful first quarter vs Miami
- What will the Knicks do with OG out?
- A special Thanksgiving announcement, and
- Today's edition of "It Ain't the 90's Anymore"
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Lan-Sanity A role player and an All-Star each gave us an unforgettable half of basketball, combining for the best Knicks win of the season.

Less than 48 hours ago, I compared him to a ham sandwich and a sweatshirt from the Gap.

This morning, I only have one question: Where were you for the Landry Shamet game?

On a night that no one who witnessed it will soon forget:
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Crisis Averted The Knicks get good news regarding Jalen Brunson. Plus, we end the week by remembering a Knick we lost and by taking closer look at an unexpected player filling a key role.

In today's KFS Newsletter...
- Remembering Michael Ray Richardson
- Assessing Landry Shamet's surprising early season role
- Who should start for as long as Jalen Brunson is out?
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NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jalen Brunson situation with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.

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Picking on the Weak In a game that wasn't close to a fair fight, the Knicks showed just how far they've come.

June 30, 2019 still seems like yesterday to me.

Which is what made last night at the Garden that much more enjoyable.
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It's never too early to dive into some stats.

After 8 games, I took a look at all the notable numbers for the Knicks across the board, including a few that might surprise you.
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Knicks Shot Diet Analysis Let's take a look at how New York's shot numbers compare to last season and whether the current status quo is the correct one.

Wrote about the Knicks' shot distribution today, and how for all the talk about a more equal opportunity offense, things have actually gone in the other direction.

So why does it still look so much better?
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More Than Capable? What can KAT do to get back on track? The answer may surprise you.

Because why not, yesterday I went back and rewatched all of KAT's 2PA's from the 2025 postseason to try and figure out how to get him back on track.

Here's what I found:
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Definition of Insanity We're in year 10, and the same questions persist.

For the better part of a decade, we’ve been wondering which coach & roster would finally and fully unlock Karl-Anthony Towns.

What if we’re asking the wrong questions?

My thoughts on a frustrating night in Milwaukee…

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How Many Is Too Many? A look at the standout number from New York's 2-1 start.

The Knicks are taking a ton of threes.

Is that a good thing? That depends on who you ask.
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one of my commitments this season is being on here more. It's a great app with a different tenor of convo IMO, and I hope it keeps going upwards in engagement this year.

Already Banged Up The Knicks tip off opening night with some key injuries. Plus, my thoughts on what's on the line this season.

Opening Night is always one of my favorite newsletters to write, and this Knicks season opener is even more special than most.

Even with the injuries, I explain why the start of this journey is unique, and just what is at stake in the months ahead.
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This convo was a blast. Really appreciate @mikevorkunov.bsky.social for having me and everyone should subscribe to this show, he’s so good at what he does.

A Murmur in Milwaukee The Knicks and Bucks discussed a Giannis trade this summer. Here's what we should make of it.

Wrote a whole lot about the Giannis / Knicks story, focusing on how we got here, where this is likely to go, why the Knicks are wise to keep barking up this tree, and how they could actually land the plane.

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ESPN Top 100 Reaction 6 Knicks made the list. Do any of them have a legit gripe about being too low? Plus some new quotes from Mike Brown and Josh Hart.

Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I dove into the Knicks' player rankings on ESPN's NBA 100 and decided whether they were too high, too low, or just right.
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Different vibes Knicks training camp has a very different feel after two days. Plus, what is New York's biggest weakness?

In honor of “One Battle After Another” - a perfect movie by my estimation - I wrote about the Knicks biggest imperfection and how they fix it.

Plus, some thoughts on the early immaculate vibes of camp.
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