The news just dropped that Landry Shamet is back for another year with the New York Knicks!

Gavin Schall takes you through what it means for the Knicks, if he was a superior option to a vet like Malcolm Brogdon and if the Knicks can find a way to bring in one more vet.

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Gavin Schall continues to review the first-ever Locked On Top 100 by tackling the Knicks' two star wings.

OG Anunoby is arguably the NBA's best "role" player. Does that sling his value over established number one options who are inefficient or injury-prone? Is it more harmful to have a subpar star who can't scale down or an elite role player who may not be capable of more? These are the questions to grapple with when debating if Anunoby belongs in the NBA's Top 40 or Top 50.

Is Mikal Bridges actually overrated by the league? Gavin explores if the rest of the NBA is aware of just how poor Bridges was on defense last year and how a better context could elevate him up the list next year.

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Gavin Schall is joined by Locked On Thunder Host Rylan Stiles to explore whether the Knicks would have a realistic chance of toppling the defending champs.

The duo explores why the Thunder could be even more dominant next season, where the Knicks rank in the list of threats to OKC's repeat hopes, and if New York's defense and depth will allow them to compete in a hypothetical Finals Matchup between the two franchises.

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Gavin Schall reacts to the reports that Ben Simmons WILL NOT be a New York Knick before diving into his reaction to the Locked On Top 100.

Hear why it was ultimately the right move to not bring in Simmons, why Jalen Brunson was ultimately underrated by Locked On Hosts, and why Karl-Anthony Towns has the proper amount of respect around the Locked On NBA World.

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5:04 Ben Simmons' defensive abilities analysis

18:29 Comparing Brunson to other top players

24:54 Karl-Anthony Towns' ranking and analysis

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Knicks vs Magic: Playoff Potential Clash? Defensive Strategies and Offensive Firepower Analyzed

Gavin Schall and Philip Rossman-Reich break down one of the most intriguing matchups in the NBA this season between the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic.

They explore Orlando's defensive approach against elite teams, dissect the Knicks' offensive needs, and evaluate how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns impact New York's strategies. The hosts examine coaching influences, comparing Jamal Mosley's impact on the Magic to Tom Thibodeau's role with the Knicks.

Will the Magic's switch-heavy defense neutralize the Knicks' offensive threats? Can New York's playoff experience overcome Orlando's youthful energy? Tune in for expert insights on these pressing questions and more as the NBA landscape continues to evolve.

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0:00 Intro: Knicks vs Magic matchup analysis

5:12 Orlando's switching defense against Boston

10:39 Potential key matchups in a playoff series

15:12 Knicks' need for elite offense to contend

19:30 Importance of basketball maturity and experience

23:21 Evaluating coaches' roles in team development

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Are the Orlando Magic ready to shock the Eastern Conference? Gavin Schall and Locked On Magic Host Philip Rossman-Reich analyze the Magic's potential as a legitimate threat, dissecting their recent success and the game-changing Desmond Bane trade.

The hosts break down Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's development, could they both be top 15 players in the league as soon as next year? They also examine the New York Knicks' coaching shift from Tom Thibodeau to Mike Brown, discussing potential impacts on team strategy and player utilization.

Karl-Anthony Towns' fit with the Knicks takes center stage, are his defensive struggles more nature or nurture and just how much can Mike Brown do to fix them?

Tune in for expert analysis on how these pivotal changes could reshape the Eastern Conference landscape and alter the trajectories of both the Magic and Knicks.

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0:00 Intro: Orlando Magic as Eastern Conference threat

5:53 Magic's offensive struggles and Desmond Bane trade

10:16 Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's development

15:47 Analyzing Paolo's efficiency and performance

20:40 Franz Wagner's shooting struggles and potential

27:28 Impact of Mike Brown replacing Tom Thibodeau

32:17 Expectations for Karl-Anthony Towns in year two

Gavin Schall is once again joined by Locked On Pistons Host Ku Khahil to get an opposing scouting report on the New York Knicks. What's the version of the Knicks that would inject the most fear into the rest of the Eastern Conference?

Does the Knicks ceiling rest on unlocking Karl-Anthony Towns' full potential? Gavin and Ku get into that and much more in this episode of Locked On Knicks!

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0:00 Intro: Discussing the New York Knicks' ceiling

5:09 Knicks' offensive potential and lineup changes

16:29 Cade Cunningham's performance against Knicks defense

22:15 Asar Thompson's impact and development

28:03 Trusting young players despite limitations

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