The Putback with Ian Begley

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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 fanbase regarding coverage of their team. The Knicks allegiance plays a starring role in The Putback, with viewers asking Begley questions throughout the show and various "fanalysts" joining the panel. At the same time, Ian is joined weekly by former Knicks players and coaches, plus the foremost reporters, broadcasters, and personalities on a national and local level for their takes on Knicks basketball.

  1. 1d ago

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  2. Jun 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  3. Jun 9

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 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 fanbase regarding coverage of their team. The Knicks allegiance plays a starring role in The Putback, with viewers asking Begley questions throughout the show and various "fanalysts" joining the panel. At the same time, Ian is joined weekly by former Knicks players and coaches, plus the foremost reporters, broadcasters, and personalities on a national and local level for their takes on Knicks basketball.

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