Name: Iman Shumpert says Knicks have the best chance to take down OKC in the Finals | The Putback
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Description: On The Putback with Ian Begley presented by Fanatics Sportsbook, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Shump Street podcast host Iman Shumpert, who believes the Knicks have the East's best chance at beating the Thunder in the NBA Finals.

Mets

SNY play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen stops by SportsNite to look back at the life and many great baseball moments of Jerry Koosman, after the Mets pitching legend passed away at the age of 83.

Gary Cohen looks back at the life and Mets career of Jerry Koosman

SNY looks back at the life and career of Mets legend Jerry Koosman, who passed away at the age of 83. Koosman, who had his No. 36 retired by the organization in 2021, helped pitch the Mets to a World Series championship in 1969.

Jerry Koosman, one of Mets' greatest pitchers ever, dies at 83

On Baseball Night in NY, John Jastremski believes former Yankee Gleyber Torres would be a great fit for the Mets infield in 2027. 

Could an ex-Yankee end up at Citi Field playing for the Mets in 2027? | Baseball Night in NY

On The Mets Pod, Joe DeMayo and SNY's Ron Darling discuss the young arm talent that the Mets have, and how a young group of pitchers fronted by Nolan McLean could turn into something special and successful.

Ron Darling gives high marks to the Mets' young starting pitchers | The Mets Pod

On SNY’s SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes discuss what's next for the Mets outside of starting pitching, while Jim Duquette and Sal Licata discuss the Tarik Skubal free agent market.

Bo Bichette is back, now who’s next for the Mets? | SportsNite

On Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata welcomes us to the offseason with "Skubal season." Dani Wexelman thinks the Mets will make the largest offer for Tarik Skubal.

Are the Mets the frontrunners in acquiring Tarik Skubal? | Baseball Night in NY

SNY MLB insider Chelsea Janes breaks down the news that Bo Bichette will opt in on his deal and remain a New York Met in 2027. Bichette will make $42 million next season.

Bo Bichette opting in, will be a Met in 2027

On The Mets Pod, Joe DeMayo asks SNY's Ron Darling what the Mets can learn from this year's World Series teams as the organization begins to build its roster for next season and beyond.

What can the Mets learn from the Brewers and the Rays? | The Mets Pod

On Baseball Night in NY, Chelsea Janes describes the possibility that the Mets could add Tarik Skubal plus another starting pitching arm this offseason. Jim Duquette mentions Drew Rasmussen as a trade possibility.

Can the Mets get Tarik Skubal and another starter? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees

On SNY’s SportsNite, John Jastremski looks ahead to the offseason for the Yankees and reveals which of the team’s current free agents is the one that he thinks is the most important to bring back to the Bronx.

Which Yankees free agent is most crucial to bring back? | SportsNite

Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with the media Thursday, responding to Anthony Rizzo's criticism on a podcast and asserting that winning is still the primary goal.

Aaron Boone responds to Anthony Rizzo’s criticism, discusses accountability after Yankees’ 2026 season

Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner and Senior Vice President/General Manager Brian Cashman met the media to reflect on the team falling short of a World Series championship this year, the reasons why the Yankees lost in the postseason, the performance of manager Aaron Boone, and their plans for the future of the organization.

Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman on Aaron Boone, Yankees' failures, future plans

On SNY’s Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, Dave Lennon, Anthony DiComo, and Max Goodman debate whether the Mets or Yankees will be the next team to win a World Series title.

Mets or Yankees: Who gets the next World Series ring? | BNNY

On SNY's Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, Dani Wexelman, Anthony McCarron and Maggie Gray discuss Teruaki Sato's potential move from NPB to MLB and the impact he could have in the majors.

What impact could Teruaki Sato have if he comes to MLB? | BNNY

On SNY's Baseball Night in New York, John Jastremski gets fired up over the same thing year after year from the Yankees. He says the 2026 Yankees are "stale" and calls for a change.

John Jastremski calls Yankees 'stale' as they get swept to end 2026 season | BNNY

Yankees captain Aaron Judge, Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger reflected on not being the last team standing after their ALDS loss to the Rays. Judge touched on a number of topics while the predominant feeling for  Rice and Bellinger was the sudden end to what began with a promising Wild Card series against the Red Sox.

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger on disappointment of Yankees falling short of making championship run

Yankees manager Aaron Boone pulled no punches after the Rays completed a three-game sweep of his team in the ALDS. Boone called it the 'worst feeling in the world' and attributed it to simply not producing enough offense, Ultimately, scoring just five runs in three games was not a recipe for success against a formidable Rays team. 

Aaron Boone on Yankees being swept by the Rays in ALDS: 'It's the worst feeling in the world'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone talked to the media on Tuesday, and reflected on the mistakes and offensive struggles of his team in Game 2 of the ALDS, and the need for the Yankees to play “cleaner baseball’ in order to extend the series against the Rays.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks struggling offense, the need to play ‘cleaner baseball’

Jets

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the media on Monday morning to give his final thoughts on their 38-33 home loss against the Raiders in Week 8, and to bring on Week 9, where the Jets will look to snap their three-game losing skid.

Aaron Glenn recaps 'disappointing' Jets' loss, hopes to bust losing streak in Week 9

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes recapped the Jets’ 38-33 loss to Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 8, where the offense put together a strong performance, and yet they still ‘found a way to lose.’

Jets doomed from the start? Connor Hughes recaps Week 8 loss

Jets quarterback Geno Smith spoke with the media following their 38-33 loss at home to Kirk Cousins and the Raiders, discussing the need for the team to finish strong in close games, and sticking together amid a rough stretch.

Geno Smith following Jets' 38-33 loss vs. Raiders: 'Need to look in the mirror'

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said he was disappointed after the 38-33 loss Sunday to the Las Vegas Raiders, saying the offense moved the ball but the defense and special teams have to improve, and that the Jets can’t lose a game after scoring on their first six possessions.

Aaron Glenn on Jets’ disappointment after scoring on first six possessions in loss to Raiders

With DL T'Vondre Sweat declared out and edge rusher David Bailey listed as doubtful, SNY Jets reporter Chelsea Sherrod says it affords Nate Lynn and rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. the opportunity to embrace the "next man up" mentality as the Jets look to avoid another three-game losing streak.

Jets embracing 'next man up' mentality for banged up defensive line against Raiders on Sunday

Jets coach Aaron Glenn met the media on Friday for a final preview of Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Glenn delivered an update on the health of RB Breece Hall, plus addressed comments from opposing RB Ashton Jeanty, who had some harsh words about the Jets’ defense earlier this week.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn delivers Breece Hall update, reacts to Ashton Jeanty comments

Minkah Fitzpatrick and Demario Davis spoke about the need for the Jets to develop a more consistent run defense during the rest of the season. They also reacted to the comments made by Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and his critiques of certain Jets players not wanting to tackle.

Minkah Fitzpatrick and Demario Davis on Ashton Jeanty's negative comments about Jets defense

On Jets Game Plan, Bart Scott discusses Garrett Wilson not wanting to be traded.  He says the grass isn't always greener, as seen by Quinnen Williams & Sauce Gardner.

Bart Scott on Garrett Wilson wanting to stay with Jets | Jets Game Plan

Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich spoke about wide receiver Garrett Wilson not getting enough targets. Reich said they are trying to get Wilson the ball early and often, expressing his hopes to scheme an offensive where Garrett is "the best in the NFL."

Frank Reich on Jets WR Garrett Wilson: 'I want him to be the best in the NFL'

Giants

Giants senior vice president and general manager Joe Schoen met with the media Tuesday to discuss plans ahead of the trade deadline and recap the impressive season so far. 

Giants GM Joe Schoen on trade targets, being in first place heading into bye

On NYG411, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Dan Duggan of The Athletic react to the Giants' 27-21 overtime victory against the Texans in Houston, where J.J. McCarthy made his first start at quarterback and led the Giants to a gutsy road win.


J.J. McCarthy: Giants savior? Plus, potential trade targets | NYG411

Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke with the media on Monday following Big Blue’s big win over the Texans, and talked about the team’s plans for the bye week, PLUS thinking about the goal of making the playoffs.

Giants coach John Harbaugh talks Big Blue’s bye week, the ‘ultimate’ goal of playoffs

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes delivers his immediate reaction following the Giants 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans in J.J. McCarthy's first start at quarterback.


Connor Hughes on Giants thrilling OT win over Texans, J.J. McCarthy's first start

Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Sunday’s 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans a players win, saying the team has been the stronger one in the fourth quarter of nearly every game and that quarterback J.J. McCarthy played well in his first start, with no procedural penalties or formation issues and all the checks made well.

John Harbaugh calls Giants OT win over Texans a "players win", praises J.J. McCarthy’s first start

Following the Giants' 27-21 win over the Texans in Houston, quarterback J.J. McCarthy, making his first start under center for New York, shared his thoughts on the gutsy win.

 J.J. McCarthy after first Giants start, win: 'Stay humble and hungry'

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo talked on Friday about learning lessons from his fumbling issues, making corrections in practice, and helping Big Blue moving forward.

Giants RB Cam Skattebo talks lessons in ball security, his role moving forward

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh met the media on Friday to preview Big Blue’s matchup with the Houston Texans, and also discussed the release of Najee Harris and the role moving forward for Cam Skattebo.

Giants coach John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo, running game, matchup with Texans

Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with the media Thursday to discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy taking over as the starter, how that changes the offensive gameplan, and preparing for the Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Giants OC Matt Nagy on J.J. McCarthy taking over as QB, preparing for Texans

Knicks

On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Niki Lattarulo after the Knicks 98-93 loss to the 76ers. Begley senses frustration on the part of head coach Mike Brown with the team's lack of attention to detail and the startling number of turnovers they've committed. 

Ian Begley and Niki Lattarulo break down the Knicks second straight loss to the 76ers

Knicks veterans Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns used terms like stagnant, passive and lack of execution after their 98-93 loss in Philadelphia on Friday night. Hart said the team's offense is still searching for "the flow." Brunson feels a sense of passivity at times and need to get back to being a confident group. KAT pointed to more determined execution for 48 minutes instead of a half at a time.

Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns discuss uneven effort in Knicks loss to 76ers

Knicks head coach Mike Brown was not happy with his team's performance in their 98-93 to the 76ers, allowing 26 points in the paint and committing several ill-advised turnovers that led to 17 points. Brown summed up the effort by saying they failed to control the "controllables" and it came back to "bite them in the butt."  

Mike Brown laments Knicks shoddy defense and turnovers in 98-93 loss to Sixers

On The Putback with Ian Begley, the SNY NBA Insider is joined by Kristian Winfield of The Daily News, as they discuss the Knicks' drama-filled start to their 2026-2027 campaign, their 0-3 start, and a burst of optimism coming off a sweep of their first back-to-back of the season.

Assessing Knicks early drama, sweep of first back-to-back | The Putback with Ian Begley

On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Niki Lattarulo at MSG after the Knicks 111-97 win over Detroit. 

Knicks finally get in win column of new season with 111-97 trouncing of Detroit

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns emphasized the team's attention to detail in their first win of the new season against the Pistons. KAT called it a game to build off of while Brunson used a baseball analogy of continuing to "hit singles" and everybody contributing in their role. 

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson on Knicks better attention to detail leading to win

Knicks head coach Mike Brown thought the team's level of physicality at both ends of the court was better than the first three games combined in their 111-97 win over the Pistons. Brown was particularly pleased with Karl-Anthony Towns' second-half performance, neutralizing Detroit's Paul Reed and finishing with a monster 27-point, 20-rebound double-double of his own.

Mike Brown lauds Knicks physicality led by Karl-Anthony Towns in win over Detroit 

Knicks head coach Mike Brown said the team needs to focus on the little details amidst continued shooting struggles after New York’s 111-102 loss Sunday to the Orlando Magic dropped the defending champions to 0-3.

Mike Brown on Knicks’ 0-3 start: “There’s no light switch”

Following the Knicks' 111-102 loss to the Orlando Magic, dropping them to 0-3 to start the new season, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Andre Drummond spoke in the locker room to recap their thoughts on the loss at MSG.

Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Andre Drummond talk as Knicks fall to 0-3 with loss to Magic

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