This is encouraging news. Whether you are sold on this potential trade or not, it is good to see the Yankees positioned to have an active week on the market. Edward Cabrera has ace-level stuff and could be a real weapon in this league if he stays healthy. We break down today’s report, the pros, the cons, and everything in between.

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2:22 Kirschner Report

3:49 Edward Cabrera Overview

6:42 Gross Stuff

12:24 His Fastballs Get Crushed

16:03 Location Issues

17:46 Health Risk

21:44 Low Cost?

23:33 Final Thoughts

24:51 Outro

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Three losses in a row and 5-5 since the NBA Cup. It's not the end of the world, but it does raise some very real, very scary questions. Let's talk about those questions.

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0:26 Recap & Thoughts

1:57 Feckless Defense

4:02 Embiid PnRs

7:54 Is Brunson A Problem?

12:01 Halfcourt Offense Not The Same

14:38 Stay Connected With Us!

15:34 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

16:40 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Deuce

17:33 Up Next

19:15 Outro

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This was a bad loss. How much do we actually take from it? Everything or nothing? The Knicks are banged up, they have seemed a bit off since Vegas, but they did have a day off yesterday and came out flat in the first game of a back-to-back. Not great. The absence of KAT was obvious, and Trae Young being out mattered too, at least from the Knicks perspective. Let’s talk.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

3:35 PnR Game Exploited Bad!

11:01 Where Hart Could've Helped

13:09 Stay Connected With Us!

14:20 Late To The Halfcourt

17:19 Defense Par For The Course

20:13 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

20:39 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): McCullar

21:06 Up Next

22:07 Trivia

22:45 Outro

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The Yankees have made an offer to Cody Bellinger. Does he take it? If not, do they pivot to a Plan B (aka Plan C) with Bo Bichette? And if that happens, what does it mean for Jazz Chisholm Jr.? We break it all down!

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2:41 Does Bo Bichette Really Fit?

12:47 Overthinking The Best Fit (Belli)

14:00 Elite Athleticism At A Weak Position (Jazz)

15:29 Fielding Offers For Jazz

17:26 A Dumb Narrative About Approach

18:54 Final Thoughts

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Brutal loss. One you don't get over. Not right away, at least. Let's dive into some film on the Knicks POA defense from last night.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

6:17 POA + Ball-Screen Defense

9:05 Stay Connected With Us!

10:54 Clip 1

11:27 Clip 2

11:47 Clip 3

12:12 Clip 4

13:01 Clip 5

13:28 More On POA Defense

20:08 Tough Mike Brown Game

22:51 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

23:22 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Deuce

24:47 Up Next

25:04 Outro

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The Yankees need pitching now, not patience. Fried is the only real rotation lock, while everybody else comes with questions in their own way. One more injury leaves this rotation already with depth arms that do not profile as real starters. For a franchise with these resources, failing to add at least one legitimate starter would be inexcusable. Let's discuss it.

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0:27 Cody Bellinger

5:00 Current Rotation Concerns

17:21 Depth Arms

18:27 Consequences Of Not Adding!

20:08 Trade Or Sign?

21:32 Outro

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Man, it was great to have Deuce McBride back. This win was a perfect snapshot of his value on both ends of the floor. We break down the details, from his POA defense to the floor spacing he provides and everything in between. Knicks take care of the Pelicans and move to just one game back of first place.

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0:27 Recap & Thoughts

4:15 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

7:19 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Deuce

8:25 The Importance Of Shooting Gravity

13:36 Mike Brown Masterclass

18:47 Ripped Apart In Coverage

23:18 Expecting Defensive Improvements?

25:24 Up Next

25:38 Stay Connected With Us!

26:33 Trivia

26:58 Outro

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Knicks pull out a thriller vs. the Hawks and there’s a lot to unpack! Some analysis on defensive breakdowns, how the Knicks hunted Trae Young switches for offense, Mike Brown trusting the youth, and whether the Thibs criticism is fair. Xs and Os, coaching decisions, late game execution, and more from a wild Knicks win. Let’s talk!

0:00 Intro

0:25 Is This Team Special?

3:16 Recap & Thoughts

9:52 Hunting The Trae Young Switch

14:06 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT

16:07 Empowering The Youth Paying Off?

20:06 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): McCullar

21:27 Stay Connected With Us!

22:01 Every Way The Defense Failed!

27:58 Up Next

28:17 Stay Connected With Us!

28:41 Trivia

29:27 Outro

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Jake Bird might be the Yankees’ secret weapon. A right-handed pitcher with a swing-and-miss breaking ball and a full offseason with Matt Blake under his belt. Can he become the piece that gives the Yankees a new edge? We talk.

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0:25 Betting On Bird

5:49 Areas Of Concern

10:13 Stuff Is There!

12:58 What's His Role?

17:09 Stay Connected With Us!

18:14 Quick Data Dive

20:15 Outro

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Merry Christmas at MSG! The Knicks came back from huge double-digit deficits to top the Cavaliers, fueled by standout performances from their guards and Mitch. Brown leaned into his smalls, sparking massive runs when they were needed most. We break down the highs, the lows, the starting lineup issues, the lingering defensive concerns, Kolek's heroics, Mitch, and more!

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

6:56 Stay Connected With Us!

7:40 Starting Lineup Issues Remain

15:22 Stay Connected With Us!

15:40 Brown Trusts His Smalls

21:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek

22:47 Thank God For Mitch!

25:58 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

28:15 Stay Connected With Us!

28:53 POA Defense Alarming Territory?

32:52 Up Next

34:19 Trivia

34:50 Outro

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