The New York Knicks struggle in NBA Summer League opener as Tyler Nickel shines amid offensive woes. Will the Knicks' new sharpshooter be a difference maker in their hunt for a repeat? Gavin Schall and XJ break down the Knicks’ lackluster showing against the Brooklyn Nets, spotlighting Tyler Nickel’s standout 18-point, 6-of-10 three-point shooting night. The conversation explores how the absence of playmakers and bigs limits New York’s offense, while Nickel’s movement shooting offers a glimpse of a unique weapon. Key debates include Pacome Dadiet’s off-ball growth, shooting concerns, and the impact of missing Tyler Kolek on ball playmaking. Analysis continues with Mo Diawara's disappointing start, Jack Kayil's potential to stabilize the backcourt, and thoughts on the Nets’ intriguing youth movement. Can the Knicks’ young wings make the leap if injuries strike this upcoming season? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Summer League’s revelations and the implications for New York’s roster depth. 00:00 — Tyler Nickel is a SHOOTER 01:46 — Tyler Nickel breakdown 12:33 — Betterhelp Ad Break 13:59 — Pacome Dadiet breakdown 23:10 — Mo Diawara breakdown Photo Credit: Steve Roberts - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-knicks/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
