ICYMI, Andrew Claudio (GMAC) joined Dan Favale & Grant Hughes on the Hardwook Knicks for a lookahead/preview of the 2025-26 Knicks season!

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YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS:

2:13 - The Thibodeau firing

7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown

10:43 - Who should start?

17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit

21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?

25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit

28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusele

32:35 - Can Jalen Brunson adapt?

37:56 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking

40:50 - Future of Mikal Bridges

46:25 - OG Anunoby’s offensive role

49:11 - The Knicks’ depth

53:01 - New York’s youngsters

1:02:18 - Biggest needs

1:03:26 - Under-the-radar storyline

1:05:25 - Top-10 rotation

1:06:53 - Go-to crunch-time lineup

1:08:59 - Weirdo lineups we want to see

1:11:42 - PREDICTIONS

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Welcome to KFS Study Hall - the official Twitter Spaces show of Knicks Film School - Hosted by Shawn & Mensa. You are listening to our show from Saturday, October 4th.

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In this episode of the Knicks Film School Weekly Recap, Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen recap the Knicks first 2 preseason games, both against the 76ers in Abu Dhabi, while giving their biggest (over) reactions to several different player performances & storylines that have emerged so far! 

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ICYMI, Jonathan Macri's opening monologue from Saturday's KFS Postgame Show recapping the Knicks game against the Philadelphia 76ers

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In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience.

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ICYMI, Jonathan Macri's opening monologue from Thursday's KFS Postgame Show recapping the Knicks game against the Philadelphia 76ers 
 

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In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience. 

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In this edition of the KFS Beat Report, Jonathan Macri is joined by Knicks beat reporter James Edwards III of The Athletic to go through the biggest curiosities headed into the Knicks preseason games.  

06:45 - Who will be the Knicks 5th starter?

18:10 - How soon do we see a different style of play?

26:20 - Will the Knicks win OVER or UNDER 53.5 games? (h/t: Fanatics Sportsbook)

36:05 - Who will or won't make the Knicks roster?

47:19 - How can the Knicks get up more 3's?

50:03 - How much does KAT play C vs PF?

54:00 - How deep will the Knicks rotation be?

57:19 - What are Mike Brown's tendencies?

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READ: Knicks final roster spot: Does New York make trade to keep two veteran players?

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In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio go through the 5 biggest storylines out of Knicks training camp so far ahead of their first preseason game later this week in Abu Dhabi.  

02:00 - METS THERAPY

14:00 - WHO WILL BE THE KNICKS 5TH STARTER? MITCH? HART? DEUCE?

23:51 - WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT/IMPROVED ABOUT THE KNICKS PLAY STYLE?

34:55 - WHO WILL END UP MAKING THE KNICKS ROSTER? WHO WILL POTENTIALLY BE MOVED?

45:05 - MIKE BROWN IS VERY MUCH NOT THIBS

47:45 - JALEN BRUNSON / KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS. THEIR ROLE. THEIR USAGE.  

52:35 - SUPERCHATS

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In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio conclude our list of the Top 25 Knicks of the Past 25 Seasons by revealing #1 - the current Knicks captain who changed the franchise forever when he LEGALLY signed with New York in 2022 & elevated his game to a place where he is now considered one of the best, most clutch & most impactful players in the sport... HE is HIM, Jalen Brunson.  

09:00 - No. 1 - Jalen Brunson

49:04 - Best Memory/Lasting Image

55:19 - Biggest Regret/Something You Wish Had Gone Differently

59:42 - Role on the Current Knicks

1:04:45 - Lasting Legacy w/ Knicks Fan

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