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Could this mean that the Knicks get him for next year?

Gavin McKenna is the best junior hockey player in the world, but he’s now facing first-degree felony aggravated assault charges after a massive brawl at a Penn State bar. Craig Carton and Chris "Big Mac" McMonigle break down the shocking details.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle declare the New York Knicks are a LEGIT championship contender after an electric double-OT win over Denver. Giannis staying in Milwaukee? Carton says it’s actually GOOD news for the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns gets praised for finally “growing up,” Mitchell Robinson dominates Jokic, and Jalen Brunson proves he’s THAT guy.

Everything snaps into focus once The Athletic report drops: Deuce McBride is getting surgery for a core muscle injury and might be out until the playoffs. Five minutes ago, the Alvarado trade felt like smart “just in case” depth. Now the “just in case” has a name and it’s a scalpel.

The guys immediately pounce on what feels “off” about the situation. McBride had been listed as left ankle injury management, then it morphed into an ankle issue, and now it’s suddenly a core muscle surgery that never showed up on the injury report in any obvious way. That whiplash becomes the story, not just the injury itself. They compare it to how different leagues handle transparency, with the NFL forcing specifics while other sports can play games with wording, competitive advantage, and vague reporting.

Breaking news hits mid-show and the Knicks make a classic contender move, grabbing Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans. The guys immediately lean into the New York angle, Alvarado is a local kid, and the “homecoming” vibe matters because this is a player built for Madison Square Garden energy. They run through the scouting report fast: high motor, pest defender, full-court pressure, and the nickname says it all. “Grand Theft Alvarado” is about taking the ball, not the video game jokes, even if they still squeeze those in.

Then the return drops and everyone starts laughing because it’s one of those deals where you almost assume there has to be more. The Knicks give up newly acquired Dalen Terry and two second round picks. That’s it. It also sets up a mini victory lap at the reporters who said the Knicks were nowhere close to Alvarado.

From there, the basketball case gets loud. This is a playoff-rotation pickup, not a headline grab. They frame Alvarado as a weapon for a series where you need someone to harass a primary ball handler, with Cade Cunningham being the example that keeps coming up. He also becomes insurance for Deuce McBride with the injury situation still weird and vague. The point is simple: you just added a guy who will actually play when it matters, without touching the core.

The Knicks beat the Nuggets last night and it seemed like an NBA Finals preview. Also, what about Giannis?

Craig Carton opens the Carton Show with a take Jets fans aren’t used to hearing — optimism. Craig and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle break down why hiring Frank Reich as offensive coordinator might finally signal competence inside Florham Park, and what it REALLY says about the Jets’ quarterback plan.

Trade deadline eve gets spicy fast after a new report out of The Athletic delivers the money quote from Giannis: “I want to be here, but I want to win.” Evan and Tiki translate what that really means for Milwaukee, why the Giannis uncertainty froze the market, and why so many teams made their moves early.

Then Ian Begley joins the show to lay out the hard truth for Knicks fans: New York is on the outside looking in on Giannis right now, not because they “love their roster,” but because they simply do not have the assets to win that bidding war. Begley explains what the Knicks could still do before 3:00 PM, including potential targets like Jose Alvarado and a backup big, plus how Deuce McBride’s status factors in.

Finally, the conversation widens to the East shifting under everyone’s feet, from Cleveland’s aggressive swing to Boston’s moves, and why the real Giannis sweepstakes might be headed for the offseason.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle on The Carton Show on WFAN for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense interview that hits every topic Yankees fans obsess over. Boone addresses long-standing rumors about Brian Cashman and analytics controlling in-game decisions, responds to criticism about accountability, and explains why he won’t rewatch painful losses. Plus, Boone opens up on Aaron Judge’s leadership, Giancarlo Stanton’s health, Gerrit Cole’s rehab, Anthony Volpe’s future, bullpen struggles, running it back in 2026, and the pressure of managing the New York Yankees without a championship. A must-watch conversation during Super Bowl week as Boone heads to Tampa for spring training.

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