The Putback with Ian Begley

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The Putback with Ian Begley episodes

June 30 Knicks, NBA Free Agency opening live reactions
On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday's Knicks writer Steve Popper as they deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:15 Latest on Mitchell Robinson
5:10 Knicks second apron limitation set in stone?
7:10 More on Mitch Robinson's market in FA
9:30 Landry Shamet returning to Knicks
14:00 Deuce McBride's Knicks future
20:15 Rounding out Knicks roster
22:20 KAT extension in the works?
23:40 Will Josh Hart retire a Knick?
24:55 Should Knicks hang NBA Cup banner?
25:50 Around the League: LeBron set to leave Lakers
27:45 Around the League: Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto
29:35 Around the League: Ja Morant traded to Portland
31:05 Around the League: Wizards will not move Anthony Davis
32:35 Around the League: Pistons lucrative offer for Jalen Duren
34:05 Looking Ahead: Knicks offseason in full swing
35:40 Ian's sign-off for Season 6 of The Putback on SNY!

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39 min
June 29 Knicks Free Agency Preview with CP The Fanchise
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes the 'CEO' of Knicks Fan TV, CP 'The Fanchise', as they preview all things Knicks free agency, Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet negotiations, and James Dolan's second apron limitations. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions as NBA free agency approaches.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:25 The Baseline: Latest on Mitchell Robinson & Knicks
10:30 Jose Alvarado back to Knicks
13:20 Deuce McBride's future with Knicks
16:05 Thoughts on Knicks second apron limitation
19:50 Knicks outlook if Mitch doesn't return
21:40 Latest on Landry Shamet & Knicks
24:00 Knicks dream offseason scenarios
25:55 The Talkback
26:40 The Talkback: Latest on Knicks passing second apron
30:50 The Talkback: Potential Knicks Vet-Minimum targets?
31:55 The Talkback: Any salary incentives if Knicks lose Mitch or Shamet?
34:25 The Talkback: Best and Worst case scenarios for Knicks offseason?
37:30 Around the League

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41 min
June 25 Knicks second apron specifics with cap analyst Yossi Gozlan
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan from 'Third Apron' as they breakdown all things Knicks second apron, and how they can navigate the salary cap restrictions to retain their championship roster. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions surrounding the Knicks' storyline-filled offseason.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
0:15 Breaking down Knicks salary cap situation
1:05 Implications of exceeding second apron
2:55 Can Knicks bring back Mitch?
4:55 How does a Jose Alvarado extension affect Knicks payroll
7:15 Creative ways for Knicks to create cap space?
9:30 Talking Knicks' exception availability
11:10 Any sign-and-trade opportunities for Knicks?
13:35 The Talkback
14:30 The Talkback: Second apron choice is Dolan's decision alone?
17:25 The Talkback: Any chance Knicks pass second apron?
18:30 Ian's takeaways from Knicks draft moves
21:25 The Talkback: Re-sign Mitch or Shamet?
25:20 Insight on Knicks draft picks
28:05 The Talkback: Knicks in trade market at all?
29:35 The Talkback: What's driving Mitch negotiations from Knicks side?
35:25 Around the League: LaMelo Ball traded from CLT to MIN

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39 min
June 23 Knicks NBA Draft Preview and offseason primer
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes draft specialist Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to talk about this year's NBA Draft and what to expect from the Knicks. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show to cover some pressing questions as big decisions loom for the Knicks' front office as the offseason kicks into full swing.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:15 The Baseline: NBA Draft 2026
3:20 Knicks draft targets: Zuby Ejiofor
7:30 Knicks draft targets: Isaiah Evans
10:25 Albert Ghim's draft movers and shakers
11:35 Knicks draft targets: Tarris Reed Jr.
15:25 Knicks draft targets: Sergio de Larrea
17:15 Knicks draft targets: Emanuel Sharp
19:35 Albert Ghim's predicts draft surprises
22:40 The Talkback
23:30 Ian reports on Dolan's 2nd apron comments
26:00 Can Knicks retain Mitchell Robinson?
29:00 Will Knicks make a selection in 1st round?
31:25 Ian talks potential Knicks draft targets
32:55 How the draft will influence Knicks free agency moves
34:00 Can Knicks retain Landry Shamet?
35:00 Analyzing Knicks free agency
37:20 Can Knicks potentially trade up in draft?
39:50 Analyzing Mitch Robinson's FA market
42:35 Mo Diawara contract extension
44:05 Latest on Jose Alvarado
45:35 Can Knicks front office keep the team a contender?
47:40 Will Knicks trade Deuce McBride?
50:50 Giannis traded to Miami
52:30 Julius Randle traded to Nets

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56 min
June 17 Inside Knicks' NBA title celebration, looking ahead towards offseason
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by SNY's Matt Spendley as they discuss the emotions behind the Knicks NBA championship celebration, and talk some inside stories on the team's festivities. Also, Ian looks ahead towards some key Knicks offseason storylines.
0:00 Welcome to the Show!
1:45 Emotions a few days after Knicks championship win?
2:20 What was it like for Ian to cover an NBA championship run?
3:15 How the Knicks chemistry culminated in an NBA title
4:00 Ian's favorite moment from Knicks celebrations
5:30 Ian's exclusive Knicks celebration moment
6:40 Knicks upcoming Free Agency discussion
7:05 Knicks key free agents: Mitchell Robinson
8:40 Jose Alvarado's player option
9:40 Knicks key free agents: Landry Shamet
11:40 Deuce McBride's contract situation
13:05 Knicks key free agents: Jordan Clarkson
14:25 Talking Knicks championship parade!

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17 min
June 14 REACTION: New York Knicks are NBA Finals Champions
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Chelsea Sherrod to break down the Knicks amazing NBA Finals Game 5 victory over the Spurs to clinch their first title in 53 years. The two discuss how Mike Brown brought this team together and asses how this squad was able to get over the hump to win it all. Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to react to the championship win by New York.

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26 min
June 11 OG Anunoby's heroics lifts Knicks to historic NBA Finals win in Game 4
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and Knicks fan, Jerry Ferrara, as they react to the incredulous scenes from MSG in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit against the Spurs. Ian and Jerry talk OG Anunoby's heroic putback, Jalen Brunson's role in the comeback, and the scenes that lead to the win that has the Knicks on the doorstep of their first championship since 1973.
0:00 Welcome to the Show
0:45 Emotions after wildly historic Knicks win
3:45 Inside the Knicks locker room at halftime
4:40 The MSG crowd's role in Knicks comeback
5:10 A tale of two halves
6:05 De'Aaron Fox's costly layup attempt
7:00 How did Knicks adjust in 2nd half?
8:20 Jose Alvarado rises to occasion in Game 4
8:55 Mike Brown's culture change
11:00 Jerry Ferrara's Game 5 prediction
12:45 Josh Hart's postgame comments
14:30 Alex Spiro shares the MSG courtside experience
16:55 Ranking Knicks-Spurs in all-time sports moments
18:40 OG Anunoby's special impact on the Knicks
23:30 Alex Spiro shares more on the MSG courtside experience
25:40 Alex Spiro's insight on the Celtics' offseason plans
30:00 Alex Spiro's Game 5 prediction
31:10 Alex Spiro on what he thinks the NBA needs most in its' future

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34 min
June 09 Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 reaction with Jon Macri
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Jon Macri, the dean of Knicks Film School, as they react to a chippy Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs, in which New York fell in their first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. Ian and Jon give their thoughts on the officiating in the series, the play of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, what the Knicks need to do to rebound in Game 4, and answer some pressing fan questions coming off the loss.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:00 The Baseline: Knicks drop Game 3 at home vs. Spurs
4:10 Jalen Brunson's interesting NBA Finals performance
8:00 Josh Hart vs. Victor Wembanyama
9:55 Evaluating Karl-Anthony Towns in NBA Finals so far
11:00 The Knicks' turnover problem
13:15 How did the Spurs adjust in Game 3?
14:15 Mike Brown's comments on officiating
20:00 KAT vs. Wemby: The Big Man Matchup
22:55 The MSG environment at Game 3
27:25 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback
29:20 The Talkback: Will vibes be different at MSG for Game 4?
30:05 The Talkback: How to get KAT going in 4th quarter?
34:05 The Talkback: Why did Mike Brown stick with Shamet more over Deuce in Game 3?
38:35 The Talkback: Where to attribute the struggles of Jalen Brunson?
44:00 The Talkback: Adjustments for Game 4?
49:00 Looking ahead to Game 4 and beyond

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52 min
June 04 Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 reaction, and a look ahead to Game 2
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill, as well as Spurs beat writer Jared Weiss as they react to all things Knick-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1, provide an update on the investigation into fan remarks towards Jalen Brunson in San Antonio, and look ahead at what's to come in Game 2.
0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:00 The Baseline: Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals
4:00 Mike Brown's first finals win as head coach
8:30 Jose Alvarado's emergency impact in Game 1
10:30 KAT vs. Wemby
11:45 Evaluating Wemby's response to Game 1 loss
13:00 Mitch Robinson's impact in Game 1
13:45 Update on Jalen Brunson incident with fans in San Antonio
14:45 Jared Weiss joins the show
15:45 Evaluating Wemby's response to Game 1 loss with Jared Weiss
17:30 KAT vs. Wemby with Jared Weiss
18:50 What happened with Dylan Harper in second half
20:30 Julian Champagnie's impact on Game 1
21:40 Jalen Brunson's Game 1 takeover
23:25 Talking Spurs' WCF celebration, Game 1 preparedness
27:00 Looking ahead to Game 2

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30 min
June 02 The latest on Mitchell Robinson, Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals breakdown with Tim Legler
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim Legler as they breakdown all things Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup. SNY's Matt Spendley joins the show as well to help answer fan questions as NYC awaits tip-off of the first Knicks finals game since 1999.

0:00 Welcome to the Show
1:15 Mitch Robinson update
3:20 Who is Knicks X-Factor in NBA Finals?
6:30 Josh Hart vs. Wemby
8:45 Will Knicks go small lineup much?
11:45 How will KAT fare against the Spurs?
15:20 ESPN's Tim Legler joins the show!
15:45 Talking Josh Hart and Wemby
18:55 KAT's role in the series
22:30 Talking Jalen Brunson
25:00 What's up with Mitch Robinson?
29:00 Mikal Bridges' role in the NBA Finals
30:00 Final thoughts before Knicks-Spurs tip-off

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32 min

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The Putback with Ian Begley is an interactive show featuring SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, who has been covering the New York Knicks since 2011, and has become the most trusted authority for the Knicks…