The Putback with Ian Begley

On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday's Knicks writer Steve Popper as they deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window.

0:00 Welcome to the Show

1:15 Latest on Mitchell Robinson

5:10 Knicks second apron limitation set in stone?

7:10 More on Mitch Robinson's market in FA

9:30 Landry Shamet returning to Knicks

14:00 Deuce McBride's Knicks future

20:15 Rounding out Knicks roster

22:20 KAT extension in the works?

23:40 Will Josh Hart retire a Knick?

24:55 Should Knicks hang NBA Cup banner?

25:50 Around the League: LeBron set to leave Lakers

27:45 Around the League: Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto

29:35 Around the League: Ja Morant traded to Portland

31:05 Around the League: Wizards will not move Anthony Davis

32:35 Around the League: Pistons lucrative offer for Jalen Duren

34:05 Looking Ahead: Knicks offseason in full swing

35:40 Ian's sign-off for Season 6 of The Putback on SNY!

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes the 'CEO' of Knicks Fan TV, CP 'The Fanchise', as they preview all things Knicks free agency, Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet negotiations, and James Dolan's second apron limitations. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions as NBA free agency approaches.

0:00 Welcome to the Show

1:25 The Baseline: Latest on Mitchell Robinson & Knicks

10:30 Jose Alvarado back to Knicks

13:20 Deuce McBride's future with Knicks

16:05 Thoughts on Knicks second apron limitation

19:50 Knicks outlook if Mitch doesn't return

21:40 Latest on Landry Shamet & Knicks

24:00 Knicks dream offseason scenarios

25:55 The Talkback

26:40 The Talkback: Latest on Knicks passing second apron

30:50 The Talkback: Potential Knicks Vet-Minimum targets?

31:55 The Talkback: Any salary incentives if Knicks lose Mitch or Shamet?

34:25 The Talkback: Best and Worst case scenarios for Knicks offseason?

37:30 Around the League

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider welcomes NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan from 'Third Apron' as they breakdown all things Knicks second apron, and how they can navigate the salary cap restrictions to retain their championship roster. Also, SNY's Matt Spendley joins to help answer the most pressing questions surrounding the Knicks' storyline-filled offseason.

0:00 Welcome to the Show

0:15 Breaking down Knicks salary cap situation

1:05 Implications of exceeding second apron

2:55 Can Knicks bring back Mitch?

4:55 How does a Jose Alvarado extension affect Knicks payroll

7:15 Creative ways for Knicks to create cap space?

9:30 Talking Knicks' exception availability

11:10 Any sign-and-trade opportunities for Knicks?

13:35 The Talkback

14:30 The Talkback: Second apron choice is Dolan's decision alone?

17:25 The Talkback: Any chance Knicks pass second apron?

18:30 Ian's takeaways from Knicks draft moves

21:25 The Talkback: Re-sign Mitch or Shamet?

25:20 Insight on Knicks draft picks

28:05 The Talkback: Knicks in trade market at all?

29:35 The Talkback: What's driving Mitch negotiations from Knicks side?

35:25 Around the League: LaMelo Ball traded from CLT to MIN

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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

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by SNY's Matt Spendley as they discuss the emotions behind the Knicks NBA championship celebration, and talk some inside stories on the team's festivities. Also, Ian looks ahead towards some key Knicks offseason storylines.

0:00 Welcome to the Show!

1:45 Emotions a few days after Knicks championship win?

2:20 What was it like for Ian to cover an NBA championship run?

3:15 How the Knicks chemistry culminated in an NBA title

4:00 Ian's favorite moment from Knicks celebrations

5:30 Ian's exclusive Knicks celebration moment

6:40 Knicks upcoming Free Agency discussion

7:05 Knicks key free agents: Mitchell Robinson

8:40 Jose Alvarado's player option

9:40 Knicks key free agents: Landry Shamet

11:40 Deuce McBride's contract situation

13:05 Knicks key free agents: Jordan Clarkson

14:25 Talking Knicks championship parade!

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