NY Got Game: A Knicks Basketball Podcast from New York Post Sports

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  Which Knicks Players Have the Most to Prove in 2026–27? | NY Got Game 14.09.2026 56min

  Dexter Henry is joined by EJ Stewart of the Orange & Blue Bloods Podcast as they each rank their three Knicks with the most to prove. From earning rotation minutes to securing a long-term future in New York, they examine the individual stakes as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship. Plus, the guys discuss how much does winning a championship change expectations and which players they are most confident will rise to the challenge. (0:00 Intro (2:00) What does a championship change? (6:00) Player with third-most to prove (14:25) Player with second-most to prove (29:40) Player with the most to prove (40:30) Who will rise to meet the occasion (44:00) What could change these picks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Would Be A Fair Josh Hart Extension? | NY Got Game 10.09.2026 48min

  Josh Hart wants to finish his career with the New York Knicks but how much should the defending champions pay to keep him? Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca discuss Hart’s value, his contract options and the reported three-year range of $54–62 million. They examine everything Hart brings beyond the box score, whether approximately $20 million per season is fair and how potential extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and other members of the Knicks’ core could affect the decision. Should New York extend Hart now or wait? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Who Should Knicks Sign With Final Guaranteed Contract? | NY Got Game 04.09.2026 50min

  Knicks have one more open roster spot left. What type of player should they target? What position? NY Post's Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca take a look at some players that may make sense. 0:00 Intro 5:15 Kelly Olynyk 9:50 Maxi Kleber 11:45 Mason Plumlee 14:20 Kevin Love 17:18 Dwight Powell 19:59 Bismack Biyombo 23:13 Xavier Tillman 27:00 Drew Eubanks 28:25 N'Faly Dante 29:25 Tony Bradley 31:00 James Wiseman 35:13 Dario Saric 36:25 Moussa Cisse 40:25 Jericho Sims 43:00 Isaiah Jackson 43:55 Goga Bitadze 45:00 Clint Capela Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  MAILBAG: Is Mike Brown Steve Kerr 2.0? | NY Got Game 27.08.2026 55min

  On a new episode of New York Got Game, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca answer questions from you, the fans! Is Mike Brown the new Steve Kerr? Did LeBron James make the Sixers the Knicks' biggest threat in the East? Is it time for Josh Hart to move to a bench role? (0:00) New Studio! (2:40) Mike Brown = Steve Kerr? (10:00) Jalen Brunson (15:35) Karl-Anthony Towns (22:23) Josh Hart (28:19) OG Anunoby (33:15) Pacome Dadiet (38:47) Sixers (44:50) Sixers 2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Is The Biggest ‘What-If’ In Knicks History? | NY Got Game 24.08.2026 1t 20min

  On this episode of NY Got Game: Knicks History Files, Dexter Henry is joined by Chris Herring, author of Blood in the Garden, to reopen seven franchise-altering moments and ask how differently Knicks history could have unfolded. From Bernard King’s knee injury and the heartbreak of the 1994 NBA Finals, to Pat Riley leaving New York, the infamous 1997 suspensions, Patrick Ewing’s 1999 injury, the Carmelo Anthony trade and the injury-plagued 2023–24 Knicks, every case gets examined. What’s the biggest ‘what-if’ in Knicks history? Drop your verdict in the comments. (0:00) Intro (2:05) How to judge the ‘What-Ifs’ (6:35) The seven ‘What-If’ cases (7:35) Bernard King doesn’t get injured in ’85 (14:35) Knicks win the ’94 NBA championship (23:45) Pat Riley stays in New York (32:45) The 1997 suspensions don’t happen (43:30) Patrick Ewing doesn’t get hurt in ’99 (51:15) Knicks don’t trade for Carmelo Anthony in ’11 (57:20) The 2023-24 Knicks stay healthy (1:08:30) Final verdict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks' Biggest Unknowns Entering The Season | NY Got Game 20.08.2026 46min

  The New York Knicks are NBA champions, but defending the title brings an entirely new set of questions. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down their three biggest unknowns surrounding the Knicks heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Andre Drummond's Defense (15:20) Jalen Brunson's Wrist (24:47) Championship Hangover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Is the Greatest Knicks Jersey of All Time? | NY Got Game - Knicks History Files 17.08.2026 46min

  Which New York Knicks jersey deserves to be called the greatest of all time? On this episode of Knicks History Files, the NY Got Game mini-series exploring the players, moments and history that define the franchise, Dexter Henry is joined by Kazeem Famuyide to open the Knicks uniform archives. Dexter and Kaz break the debate into three categories: 🏠: Best Knicks Home Jersey 🔵: Best Knicks Road Jersey 🔥: Best Knicks Alternate Jersey From the championship-era uniforms of the late 1960s and ’70s, to the iconic Patrick Ewing-era looks, the controversial orange alternate and the Knicks’ modern City Editions, they debate which designs best represent New York basketball. 👇Knicks fans: What’s your pick? Drop your favorite home, road and alternate jersey in the comments and tell us which one deserves the overall crown. 00:00 Intro 03:12 Best Home Jerseys 13:37 Best Road Jerseys 21:26 Best Alternate Jerseys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks Schedule REACTION: 34 National TV Games & A Brutal December | NY Got Game 14.08.2026 57min

  The full New York Knicks 2026-27 NBA schedule is officially here, and the defending champions will have no shortage of national attention — or challenging stretches — during their title defense. Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down everything that stands out about the Knicks’ schedule, including 34 nationally televised games, 13 back-to-backs, a road-heavy December, a six-game Western Conference road trip and a crucial late-season stretch against Eastern Conference opponents. They also discuss how much the Knicks should prioritize defending their NBA Cup championship, the importance of roster depth during a relentless regular-season grind and which portions of the schedule could ultimately shape New York’s playoff positioning. (0:00) Intro (3:00) Knicks are NBA’s top draw? (9:30) Breaking down the first 11 games (18:00) Defending the NBA Cup title (25:30) Long November homestand (36:00) Mike Brown handing the long grind (42:30) January’s counterbalance (48:30) Eastern rivals will determine Knicks’ finish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks To Host LeBron On Ring Night, Wemby's Spurs On Christmas Day | NY Got Game 11.08.2026 19min

  Dexter Henry and Stefan Bondy react to the NBA’s first phase of the 2026-27 schedule release, as the defending NBA champion New York Knicks will face LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on ‘Ring Night’ at Madison Square Garden and the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day in an NBA Finals rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Greatest Knicks Team To Never Win A Championship? | NY Got Game - Knicks History Files 03.08.2026 1t 40min

  Which New York Knicks team was the greatest to never win an NBA championship? In the premiere episode of our ‘Knicks History Files’ miniseries, Dexter Henry is joined by Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School to reopen one of the biggest debates in franchise history. Six teams enter the investigation: 1992–93 Knicks 1993–94 Knicks 1996–97 Knicks 1998–99 Knicks 2023–24 Knicks 2024–25 Knicks Dexter and Jonathan make the case for two teams and both examine each contender’s regular-season dominance, roster depth, star power, offensive and defensive performance, postseason competition and the circumstances that ultimately ended its championship pursuit. After reviewing all the evidence, Dexter and Jonathan deliver their final verdicts.  But the fans will decide…who is the greatest Knicks team to never win it all?  Let us know what you think in the comments! (0:00) Intro (7:45) The candidates (17:00) Greatest individual player (23:25) Best supporting cast (34:30) Best coach (44:00) Hardest road faced (58:45) Which team was closest to winning it all? (1:24:45) Cross examination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Did LeBron James Make the 76ers the Knicks’ Biggest Threat? | NY Got Game 26.07.2026 36min

  LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er and the Eastern Conference championship race just became much more interesting. On this quick-reaction episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down what LeBron’s decision means for the defending NBA champion New York Knicks. Did Philadelphia immediately become the Knicks’ biggest threat in the East? Which team has the better starting five? Where can New York exploit the new-look Sixers? And if the Knicks and 76ers met in a seven-game playoff series today, who would win? Dexter and Bryan deliver their early verdict on LeBron, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Philadelphia’s chances of stopping Jalen Brunson and the Knicks from repeating as NBA champions. 00:00 intro 01:15 Did LeBron James’ Decision Make Sixers The Knicks’ Biggest Threat? 15:11 Better Starting Five: Knicks or 76ers? 18:50 Where Can The Knicks Exploit Philadelphia? 24:28 Final verdict: Who Wins A Knicks–76ers Playoff Series Today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Do Knicks Have Best Chance To Go Back-To-Back Since Warriors? | NY Got Game 24.07.2026 53min

  On a new episode of "NY Got Game," Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca answer questions and comments from our viewers! Do the Knicks have the best chance to go back-to-back since the Warriors? How would you grade Leon Rose's offseason? Participation trophy??? Keep commenting and asking questions and maybe yours will be featured on our next mailbag episode! 0:00 Intro 1:45 Knicks Going Back-To-Back? 8:50 Knicks Strengths 13:20 Leon Rose's Offseason 18:50 Participation Trophy? 26:17 Summer League Standouts 30:23 Mo Diawara 37:15 Mets Hat 41:15 Reggie Miller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Marc Berman Reflects On The Knicks’ First Championship in 53 Years | NY Got Game 19.07.2026 45min

  After covering the New York Knicks for 23 seasons as the New York Post’s beat reporter, Marc Berman finally watched the franchise reach the mountaintop. Berman joins Dexter Henry on New York Got Game to reflect on the Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years and what it was like to experience the moment a little more than three years after leaving the beat. Did Berman enjoy watching the championship simply as a fan or did part of him wish he were still courtside writing the biggest story of his career? He reveals what the opening line of his championship column might have been and revisits more than two decades of memorable and occasionally bizarre Knicks experiences. Plus, this week's edition of Dex's Clipboard breaks down Jalen Brunson's remarkable championship run after he revealed he played through a wrist injury during the playoffs. Using film study, Dexter examines how Brunson's pace, footwork, body control and elite decision-making allowed him to dominate on the biggest stage and earn NBA Finals MVP despite not being at full strength. 00:00 intro 02:17 From Knicks Beat Reporter To Knicks Fan 04:35 The Championship Story Marc Berman Never Wrote 06:30 23 Years Of Knicks Memories 08:42 Was The Knicks Title Run Magical? 14:23 The March Berman Mea Culpa Tour? 18:43 Has Brunson Passed Clyde? 21:11 Which Current Knick Would Have Been Most Fun To Cover? 23:28 Missing The Knicks Beat? 26:42 Enjoying The Knicks Without Deadlines 29:23 Can The Knicks Repeat In 2027? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Did The Knicks Championship Destroy “Knicks for Clicks” Media Narratives? | NY Got Game 12.07.2026 1t

  The New York Knicks are NBA champions, however, has winning the franchise’s first title in 53 years finally changed the way the team is covered? Dexter Henry is joined by Knicks Film School contributor Jeff Johnson, who coined the term “Knicks For Clicks Industrial Complex” to describe the media ecosystem that uses the Knicks’ enormous fan base to generate engagement through controversy, negativity and endless hypothetical storylines. Dexter and Jeff discuss whether the Knicks’ championship has officially defeated that industrial complex, the worst Knicks takes that aged terribly and where legitimate basketball criticism ends and engagement farming begins. They also examine whether Jalen Brunson’s championship run permanently ended the “he’s not a true number one” debate, whether the Knicks can finally declare victory in the Mikal Bridges trade and why hypothetical superstar trades often received more attention than the contender Leon Rose had already constructed. Plus, how much “plot armor” does a championship provide Knicks fans? Are fans justified in pulling receipts? And what will become the first major negative narrative of New York’s championship defense? 00:00 intro 02:12 Is The Knicks For Clicks Industrial Complex Actually Dead? 04:45 What Actually Qualifies as “Knicks For Clicks”? 10:25 The Worst Knicks Takes Ever 15:51 Did The Championship Settle The Brunson Debate Forever? 21:21 Did the Knicks Win the Mikal Bridges Trade? 25:53 Why The Imaginary Knicks Got More Attention 29:42 Does Winning Change Narratives Or Move Goalposts? 34:20 How Long Does Championship Plot Armor Last? 41:25 Are Knicks Fans Becoming Part of the Machine? 47:29 Knicks Media Coverage Going Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks re-sign Jordan Clarkson after NBA championship run… What’s next? | NY Got Game 09.07.2026 16min

  Dexter Henry is joined by Stefan Bondy, The Post’s Knicks beat reporter, as the two discuss Jordan Clarkson’s decision to re-sign with the Bockers and what’s next for New York as they attempt to defend their NBA championship in the 2026-27 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What’s Next On The Knicks Offseason To-Do List? | NY Got Game 09.07.2026 37min

  On a new episode of "NY Got Game," Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca discuss how the VERY team-friendly contracts that Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara opened up some options for the Knicks. For example, should they bring Jordan Clarkson or does someone like DeMar Derozan or even Russell Westbrook make sense? Plus, they still need a third center, who are some of the best options? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks Summer League Preview: Pacôme Dadiet, Mo Diawara & Players To Watch | NY Got Game 06.07.2026 37min

  The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years, but the work to defend the title is already underway. On this episode of New York Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by NBA Draft and college basketball guru Chris Lebron, host of The Off The Ball Podcast and contributor to Knicks Fan TV, to preview the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Dexter and Chris discuss what Knicks fans should be watching in Vegas, including a critical Summer League for Pacôme Dadiet, what Mohamed Diawara needs to show after signing his new deal, and how Tyler Nickel can prove he is more than just a shooting specialist. They also break down Jack Kayil’s expected overseas development path, Oziyah Sellers’ opportunity after his year at St. John’s, the Knicks’ frontcourt depth after losing Mitchell Robinson and adding Andre Drummond, and which under-the-radar players could fight their way into a two-way or Westchester Knicks role. 00:00 intro 01:59 Knicks Summer League Stakes 04:00 Pacôme Dadiet’s Big Test 07:22 Mohammed Diawara Watch 09:56 Can Diawara Earn A Bigger Role? 12:25 Tyler Nickel’s First Showcase 14:47 Jack Kayil’s Overseas Path 18:28 Oziyah Sellers’ Big Chance 22:00 Knicks Frontcourt Depth Watch 25:02 Who Changes The Conversation At Summer League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks Free Agency Preview: Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet & Second Apron Decisions | NY Got Game 28.06.2026 55min

  The Knicks enter 2026 NBA Free Agency as defending NBA champions, but their biggest offseason question may not be who they can add. It may be how much they are willing to spend to keep a title team together. Dexter Henry is joined by Jeremy Cohen of Knicks Film School to preview the start of free agency and break down the biggest decisions facing Leon Rose and the Knicks front office. Should New York exceed the second apron to keep its championship depth intact? Can the Knicks afford to lose Mitchell Robinson? Is Landry Shamet a must-bring-back piece after his playoff run? Dexter and Jeremy also discuss Jose Alvarado’s team-friendly return, potential Mitchell Robinson replacements like Goga Bitadze, Yves Missi, Moussa Diabate, Nick Richards and Andre Drummond, plus low-cost free agent targets who could help the Knicks defend their title. Can the Knicks thread the needle financially while still building a roster good enough to repeat? 00:00 Intro 02:11 Should The Knicks Pay The Second Apron Price? 05:28 Second Apron: Tax Bill Or Team-Building Trap? 12:26 Jose Alvarado Returns: Smart Cap Move? 16:25 Can Knicks Afford To Lose Mitchell Robinson? 23:54 Best Mitchell Robinson Replacements 33:19 Is Landry Shamet A Must-Bring-Back Knick? 38:01 Replace Shamet’s Shooting & Defense 41:36 Free Agent Targets Knicks Should Watch 45:10 What Makes Knicks Free Agency A Success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Should The Knicks Do At The 2026 NBA Draft? | NY Got Game 22.06.2026 1t 4min

  The Knicks are NBA champions...now comes the hard part. With the 2026 NBA Draft just days away, how should Leon Rose approach one of the most important offseasons in franchise history? Should the Knicks keep all three of their draft picks, package them in a trade, or look to add young talent that can help sustain a championship window? On this episode of New York Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by NBA Draft analyst, Off The Ball Podcast host and Knicks Fan TV contributor Chris Lebron to break down every angle of the Knicks' draft strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  They Waited 53 Years For This... Meet The Knicks Fans Behind The Iconic 1973 Sign | NY Got Game 17.06.2026 25min

  For Doug Bertinelli and Pat Hannafin, this isn't just another Knicks championship. It's the ending of a 53-year story. In 1973, Doug and Pat stood outside City Hall celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship while proudly holding a handmade sign honoring the team. More than five decades later, they reunited with that very same sign after the Knicks defeated the Spurs to capture their first NBA title in 53 years. Ahead of the first championship parade in Knicks history, Doug and Pat sat down with Dexter Henry to reflect on what it was like celebrating in 1973, why they kept the sign all these years, enduring decades of heartbreak, and finally witnessing another championship alongside a new generation of Knicks fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices