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The Putback with Ian Begley

SNY
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson
Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA
OG Anunoby
Mitchell Robinson
Boston Celtics
Tom Thibodeau
Josh Hart
Cleveland Cavaliers
Knicks
Mikal Bridges
NBA Trade Deadline
Julius Randle
Mike Brown
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia 76ers
Carl Anthony Towns
Detroit Pistons
NBA Playoffs

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... more

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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... more

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. Als... more

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 ros... more

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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 a... more

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Recent Guests

Albert Ghim
No Ceilings NBA Draft analyst
No Ceilings
Episode: Knicks NBA Draft Preview and offseason primer
Matt Spendley
The Big Spend, Knicks analyst/contributor
Episode: Inside Knicks' NBA title celebration, looking ahead towards offseason
Jerry Ferrara
Actor (Entourage) and Knicks fan
Throwback podcast co-host and entertainment figure
Episode: OG Anunoby's heroics lifts Knicks to historic NBA Finals win in Game 4
Alex Spiro
Attorney who represents NBA players
Spiron & Co. / attorney to high-profile athletes
Episode: OG Anunoby's heroics lifts Knicks to historic NBA Finals win in Game 4
Vince Goodwill
ESPN analyst, media personality
ESPN
Episode: Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 reaction, and a look ahead to Game 2
Jared Weiss
The Athletic Spurs and league writer
The Athletic
Episode: Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 reaction, and a look ahead to Game 2
Tim Legler
ESPN analyst providing X's and O's analysis
ESPN/ABC
Episode: The latest on Mitchell Robinson, Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals breakdown with Tim Legler
CP, The Fanchise
Content creator for KnicksFanTV, part of KnicksFanTV panel
KnicksFanTV
Episode: Knicks wild comeback win vs. Cavs Game 1 reaction with CP The Fanchise
Mike Vaccaro
New York Post columnist, contributing analyst on Knicks coverage
New York Post
Episode: OG Anunoby's status for ECF, Knicks-Cavs series preview

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Ian Begley
Host of The Putback
Matthew Spendley
Co-host and analyst on The Putback

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Begs is THE best but…

    Ian’s the absolute best for inside Knicks info but his guests are not (CP, Macri and James Edwards in particular)

    Too many content creators who just push their OWN opinions …

    He’d be better alone.

    KFS is dragging you down Ian

    Apple Podcasts
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    LanceThomasSTAN
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ian is on the knicks coverage Mt Rushmore. Herring macri begley

    Podcast Addict
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    jwmcculloch13
    2 years ago

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The show often delivers strong tactical analysis and locker-room anecdotes that enhance fan engagement.
Listeners appreciate the depth of Knicks insights and insider context, though some want more balance in guest perspectives.
A recurring critique is the perceived heavier emphasis on content creators over traditional reporters in some episodes.

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The latest on Mitchell Robinson, Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals breakdown with Tim Legler
Q: How might the Knicks adjust if Mitchell Robinson is limited?
Legler suggests that OG Anunoby could be deployed at the 5 in small-ball lineups, with defensive versatility to guard Wembenyama, and that the Knicks would lean on Hart and Towns to create offense while protecting the rim through collective team defense.
The latest on Mitchell Robinson, Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals breakdown with Tim Legler
Q: What do you think about the matchup between Josh Hart and Victor Wembenyama?
Legler explains that Wembenyama will face the challenge of matching Hart's movement and shooting, and notes that Hart's spacing and off-ball movement will be crucial for the Knicks; defending Wembenyama will require a mix of length, quick rotations, and exploiting gaps when possible.
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 reaction with Jon Macri
Q: What was the reasoning behind the Deuce vs Shamet rotation changes, and how might that inform Game 4?
Mike Brown likely trusts Landry Shamet for his shooting and decision-making pace, but the Knicks could benefit from more consistent defensive focus and ball movement. If Shamet struggles, expect quicker adjustments and more Deuce minutes to stabilize the offense and preserve spacing.
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 reaction with Jon Macri
Q: What adjustments could be made to get Karl-Anthony Towns more involved in the fourth quarter?
In practice, involve Towns in off-ball actions and utilize him as a hub in the fourth by starting non-Brunson lineups that empower him to shoot threes and catch-and-kiss opportunities, while leveraging Wembanyama defenses to create seams for Towns to operate in.
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 reaction with Jon Macri
Q: Do you expect Game 4 to be markedly different based on how Game 3 unfolded, Ian?
Yes, I think there will be a push to get Towns more involved and to balance Brunson's heavy minutes with smoother ball movement. The Knicks will likely tighten defensive rotations and seek quicker transitions to avoid letting San Antonio set their defense against them, while aiming to reclaim the crowd's energy with an early punch.

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Recent guests on The Putback include:

1. Albert Ghim
2. Matt Spendley
3. Jerry Ferrara
4. Alex Spiro
5. Vince Goodwill
6. Jared Weiss
7. Tim Legler
8. CP, The Fanchise

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