Assessing Knicks early drama, sweep of first back-to-back | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by Kristian Winfield of The Daily News, as they discuss the Knicks' drama-filled start to their 2026-2027 campaign, their 0-3 start, and a burst of optimism coming off a sweep of their first back-to-back of the season.

0:00 Welcome to the Show!
0:25 The Baseline: Knicks sweep first back-to-back of season
4:00 Tyler Kolek steps up off the bench
6:25 Jordan Clarkson leaning into Knicks role
9:25 KAT shutting out the noise
12:20 Update on KAT contract extension situation
13:40 Mike Brown's handling of Andre Drummond
16:00 Thoughts on Mike Brown's use of rotation players
17:05 James Dolan stirring up Knicks drama
20:35 SNY's Matt Spendley joins for The Talkback!
21:20 The Talkback: Mikal Bridges' slow start
24:25 The Talkback: Dalton Knecht's role to come?
26:00 The Talkback: Tyler Kolek poised for more minutes?
27:45 The Talkback: Knicks missing Mitch yet?
30:45 The Talkback: Deuce McBride trade imminent?
34:50 The Talkback: Knicks shopping for a center?
36:15 Around the League: Injuries plaguing NBA early on

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