Name: Is Ariel Hukporti the new backup center for the Knicks'? | The Putback with Ian Begley
Uploaded: 2024-10-30T09:29-05:00
Duration: 246 s
Description: On The Putback with Ian Begley's "What We Learned" presented by Binghamton University, SNY's NBA Insider, Knicks Fan TV's CP The Fanchise, and NBA broadcaster Brendan Brown, take a deeper dive into Ariel Hukporti and his role on the Knicks.

Mets

On Baseball Night in NY, Hannah Keyser and Maggie Gray debate whether the Mets must bring back Edwin Diaz, given the report that Diaz himself believes a Mets return is "50-50."

 Do the Mets HAVE to bring back Edwin Diaz? | Baseball Night in NY

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at comments from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns about bringing back Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, and reveal their confidence level in one or both stars returning to the Mets with new deals.

How far will the Mets really go to bring back Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso? | The Mets Pod

SNY's Sal Licata speaks with former Met Lee Mazzilli about his reaction to getting the call that he will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame, as well as some of his favorite memories with the team.

Lee Mazzilli reacts to being inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame | Baseball Night in NY

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to comments from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns about starter Kodai Senga, and explore the ideas and options that surround a potential trade of the oft-injured pitcher.

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On Mets Hot Stove, Jim Duquette has a trade idea that would make sense for the Mets and the Brewers in a potential deal for Freddy Peralta should Milwaukee decide to move him.

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On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to comments from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns about top prospect Carson Benge having a chance to win the team’s center field job in spring training.  Does Benge have a real shot at the job?

Was David Stearns serious about Carson Benge making the Mets out of spring training? | The Mets Pod

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino catches up with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on how disappointed he was about how the 2025 season ended, his view on Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, and the starting pitching trade market. Stearns also discusses other potential options at first base and his thoughts on hiring a general manager.

David Stearns on the starting pitching trade market this offseason

Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras explains how negotiations have gone with the Mets in the past and what he expects this time around.

Scott Boras on Mets and Pete Alonso

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks about Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz's looming free agency, the Mets' starting pitching, and Juan Soto's defense in right field. 

David Stearns on Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz's potential return to Mets: 'We'd love to have them both back'

Yankees

Aaron Judge speaks about winning his third MVP award, Cal Raleigh's historic season, and being one of the all-time Yankees greats.

Aaron Judge reacts to winning 2025 AL MVP

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shares if prospect George Lombard Jr. is an option to join the big league team in 2026.

Brian Cashman on George Lombard Jr.'s status for next season

Cody Bellinger's agent Scott Boras explains how he believes the Yankees are approaching his client's free agency.

Scott Boras on Cody Bellinger and future with Yankees

 On Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, Laura Albanese, Hannah Keyser and Will Sammon weigh the pros and cons of signing NPB infielder Munetaka Murakami and discuss how good of a fit he would be for the Mets and Yankees

Should the Mets and Yankees make a push for Munetaka Murakami? | Baseball Night in NY

SNY's Sal Licata, Emmanuel Berbari, Andy Martino, and Dave Lennon discuss Aaron Judges' health, the Yankees pitching staff heading into 2026, and if Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman are to blame for the Bronx's lack of a World Series.

Should Yankees be concerned about health heading into 2026 season? | Baseball Night in NY

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino speaks about the Yankees announcing that Aaron Judge will not require offseason surgery and how he will stay in right field next season.

Andy Martino provides an injury update on Yankees' Aaron Judge

New York Yankees manager shares injury updates on Anthony Volpe, Aaron Boone, and the rest of the team heading into the offseason.

Yankees injury updates on Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe from Aaron Boone

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shares his thoughts on Anthony Volpe's future as the organization's shortstop.

Brian Cashman shares thoughts on Yankees SS Anthony Volpe

New York Yankees Devin Williams, Anthony Volpe, and Austin Wells react to the team being eliminated from the playoffs in the ALDS at the hands of the division rival Blue Jays.

Devin Williams, Anthony Volpe, and Austin Wells on Yankees ALDS elimination

Jets

On Jets Final Drive, Zack Rosenblatt shares why he thinks Justin Fields should be benched after Patriots loss.

Should the Jets bench Justin Fields? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and the Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt break down the Jets' Week 11 loss to the Patriots, if Justin Fields should remain as the Jets' quarterback, and the New York defense. 

Move on from Justin Fields? Plus, Jets defensive struggles vs Pats | Jets Final Drive

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn says he is considering a quarterback change after the loss to the Patriots, wants to get Breece Hall more involved in the passing game, and says this loss was especially frustrating for him.

Aaron Glenn 'evaluating everything' including QB change after Patriots loss

SNY's Jeane Coakley caught up with LB Quincy Williams and WR John Metchie III after Jets came up short in New England. Williams called the team's defensive performance "inconsistent." Metchie III, who caught his first TD pass as a Jet, echoed the same sentiment for the offense. Just not enough consistency on their drives for 60 minutes.

Jets Quincy Williams and John Metchie III analyze the loss to New England

Breece Hall, Joe Tippmann, and Jarvis Brownlee speak about what went wrong in the Jets' loss to the Patriots, the questionable penalties that went against the Jets, and the miscommunications on defense.  

Breece Hall says Justin Fields 'played his tail off' in Jets' loss to Patriots

The Jets defense struggled to contain Patriots QB Drake Maye and RB TreVeyon Henderson in their 27-14 loss to the Pats. Edge-rusher Will McDonald, CB Brandon Stephens and LB Quincy Williams all agreed the defense did not "get the ball back to the offense" enough to make a difference in the defeat.

Jets edge-rusher Will McDonald: 'We gotta do better on defense with our execution'

Following the Jets' 27-14 loss to the Patriots, Justin Fields and AD Mitchell speak about the team's offense stalling after the first drive, working with new teammates, and what needs to change for next week.

Justin Fields and AD Mitchell on what went wrong for Jets' offense after first drive

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn cited "details and discipline" as two major areas lacking in the Jets 27-14 loss to the Patriots. He called the the team's pass coverage "unacceptable" especially against Patriots QB and MVP candidate Drake Maye, who threw for 281 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile Glenn thought the Jets receivers didn't make life easy for Justin Fields with several drops. Defensively, with Will McDonald being chipped throughout, Glenn stated that other players must step up and do a better job of corralling the quarterback.

Aaron Glenn reacts to the Jets 27-14 loss in New England

SNY's Bart Scott, Willie Colon, Connor Rogers, and Steve Gelbs discuss the Jets' 27-14 loss to the Patriots, Justin Fields' performance, and Drake Maye picking apart the New York defense.

Bart Scott, Willie Colon, and Connor Rogers react to Jets' loss to Patriots

Giants

Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas expressed surprise at the firing of Brian Daboll, thanking him for his best moments as a Giant but added "that's the nature of the NFL." Thomas feels the struggling squad  has to find a way to "execute in the moments that matter."

Giants OL Andrew Thomas on dealing with team's tumultuous week

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka shares injury updates heading into the weekend and how he views his head coaching responsibilities.

Mike Kafka talks how he views accountability as Giants' head coach

New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence reacts to the organization firing head coach Brian Daboll and how he's adjusting to interim head coach Mike Kafka.

Dexter Lawrence reacts to Brian Daboll's firing

Brian Burns, Darius Slayton, and Wan'Dale Robinson speak about Brian Daboll getting fired as Giants' head coach and what needs to change with the team under interim coach Mike Kafka.

Brian Burns, Darius Slayton, and Wan'Dale Robinson on Giants firing Brian Daboll

Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson speak about the Giants' starting QB for Week 11, Brian Daboll getting fired, and the vibes in the locker room after the change.

Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson on Winston being named Giants' Week 11 starting QB

Jameis Winston took the field at Giants practice after being named Week 11 starting quarter with Jaxson Dart still recovering from a concussion. Interim head coach Mike Kafka threw passes to his wide receivers as the team gears up for their matchup against the Packers.

Jameis Winston at Giants practice after being named Week 11 starting QB

Mike Kafka speaks about learning he was becoming the Giants' interim head coach, his respect for Brian Daboll, and an update on Jaxson Dart, who's in concussion protocol.

Mike Kafka's message to Brian Daboll after becoming Giants' interim head coach

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney, Connor Hughes, John Jastremski, and Jon Alba discuss the timing and reasoning behind firing Brian Daboll, the franchise’s next steps with possible replacements, and how fans must once again endure another regime change.

Why the Giants chose this point in the season to fire Brian Daboll | SportsNite

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants firing head coach Brian Daboll after another blown lead on the road.

Brian Daboll out as head coach of the New York Giants

Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses Jalen Brunson's Grade 1 ankle sprain and a possible timeline to returning to the Knicks.

Ian Begley gives 'positive injury news' about Jalen Brunson, possible return to Knick

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley tells Chelsea Sherrod that Jalen Brunson left the Garden on Wednesday night in a walking boot with crutches after leaving the Knicks matchup with the Magic in the fourth quarter.

Ian Begley shares update on Jalen Brunson's ankle after Magic loss

New York Knicks Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride react to the team's loss to the Magic.

Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride after Knicks-Magic

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shares the latest on Jalen Brunson after he exited the game in the fourth quarter. Plus, Brown discusses the team's first loss at home this season.

Mike Brown on Jalen Brunson's ankle after Knicks' loss to Magic

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns spoke with the media after the Knicks defeated the Grizzlies 133-120 at MSG on Tuesday night, touching on building momentum with their fifth straight win, as well as parts of their game that can be improved upon moving forward.

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns talk Knicks' fifth straight win after 133-120 victory over Memphis

Following the Knicks win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night, their fifth straight victory, head coach Mike Brown addressed the media and discussed how the team can grow and learn from their performance.

Mike Brown weighs in on the good and the bad as Knicks' win fifth straight game

On Begley's Mailbag, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley answers fan questions about the Knicks and the NBA, including Mitchell Robinson extension talks and why his minutes have been limited. Begley also discusses the future NBA Trade deadline, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby's adjustments in Mike Brown's offense, and his biggest takeaways so far this season.

Mitchell Robinson extension, Josh Hart's minutes, and Knicks takeaways this season | Begley's Mailbag

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Chelsea Sherrod to discuss the Knicks huge win over the Brooklyn Nets. He also reacts to the team being 6-0 at Madison Square Garden to start the season.

Ian Begley on Knicks 6-0 start at Madison Square Garden

Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson reacted to the Knicks 134-98 win vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Brunson said the team needs to keep improving, while McBride said he thinks they can play more up tempo. Clarkson cited defense and ball movement as keys going forward.    

Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson on Knicks' 134-98 win over Nets

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