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Kristaps Porzingis gave Knicks fans quite a scare on Wednesday night. 
The Latvian forward rolled his ankle early in the Knicks' win over the Heat at Madison Square Garden, needing help to the locker room. 
After the game, however, Porzingis and the Knicks seemed positive the injury would not keep the star player off the court for long. 
In this week's <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/28279/knicks-insider-kristaps-porzingis-doesnt-expect-to-miss-much-time-after-ankle-scare/">Knicks Insider podcast</a>, Newsday's Al Iannazzone discusses how fortunate the Knicks would be to get Porzingis back soon, as well as his impact on the court this season. 
Listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/al-iannazzone-s-knicks-insider-podcast-1.13115173">Iannazzone’s podcast</a>&nbsp;for more of his thoughts and analysis of the Knicks throughout the season.

Knicks Insider podcast: Kristaps Porzingis doesn't expect to miss much time

Knicks Insider podcast: Porzingis expects quick recovery

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If the Knicks were demoralized by LeBron James' big night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, that feeling didn't last too long. 
The team looked flat early against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, but&nbsp;came to life late thanks to a clutch performance by Tim Hardaway Jr. 
The Knicks were supposed to be rebuilding this year, but they've continued to show signs of growth and progress. 
In this week's <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/27759/knicks-insider-tim-hardaway-shows-knicks-potential-after-clutch-game-at-the-garden/">Knicks Insider podcast</a>, Newsday's Al Iannazzone looks at the development and performance of Hardaway, as well as youngsters Kristaps Porzingis and Frank Ntilikina, plus gives his outlook on what's next for the team. 
Listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/al-iannazzone-s-knicks-insider-podcast-1.13115173">Iannazzone’s podcast</a>&nbsp;for more of his thoughts and analysis of the Knicks throughout the season.

Knicks Insider podcast: Tim Hardaway Jr., young team show potential with clutch comeback

Knicks podcast: Hardaway, youth show potential

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Kristaps Porzingis is taking over. 
Sure, he had to take over some of the workload with the departure of Carmelo Anthony to Oklahoma City just before the season. 
But Porzingis is doing things few have, putting together one of the best starts in Knicks history through the first nine games of the season. 
In this edition of the <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/27352/knicks-insider-kristaps-porzingis-on-growth-development-and-the-best-start-of-any-player-in-knicks-history/">Knicks Insider podcast</a>, Newsday's Al Iannazzone discusses Porzingis' fast start to the season, while Porzingis himself discusses his performance in recent outings. 
Listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/al-iannazzone-s-knicks-insider-podcast-1.13115173">Iannazzone’s podcast</a>&nbsp;for more of his thoughts and analysis of the Knicks throughout the season.

Knicks Insider podcast: Kristaps Porzingis and the best start of any player in Knicks history

Knicks Insider podcast: Porzingis' historic start

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Knicks president Steve Mills wants to see progress from his team. 
Well, a win over the defending Eastern Conference champions is a good sign. 
Shortly after Mills told the media he would like to see the Knicks get better, the team defeated LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. 
In this edition of the <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/26971/knicks-insider-interview-steve-mills-wants-to-see-progress-with-knicks/">Knicks Insider podcast</a>,&nbsp;Newsday's Al Iannazzone discusses the team's recent progress, including wins over the Cavs and Nets, and what Steve Mills is looking for them toimprove on. 
Listen to <a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/al-iannazzone-s-knicks-insider-podcast-1.13115173">Iannazzone’s podcast</a> for more of his thoughts and analysis of the Knicks as they try to right the ship early in the season.

Knicks Insider podcast: Knicks show progress Steve Mills wants in win over Cavaliers

Podcast: Knicks shows progress Mills wants with win over Cavs

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The Knicks are off to an 0-3 start, and things already seem to look ominous.
After the team’s most recent defeat, <a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-go-down-quietly-against-celtics-1.14609029">a 110-89 loss to the Celtics</a>, several Knicks players opened up about not knowing the plays. 
“We messed up on a lot of plays where the ball wasn’t getting delivered on time or one or two guys not being on the same page as far as the play-calling,” veteran guard Courtney Lee said.
Added Tim Hardaway Jr.: “We’re all out there just running like we don’t know what’s going on. It can’t happen.”
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/26830/knicks-insider-knicks-players-need-to-learn-the-plays-fast-otherwise-the-struggles-will-continue/">in his latest Knicks Insider podcast</a>, discusses Lee and Hardaway’s comments and looks at what else is ailing the Knicks.
Listen to <a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/al-iannazzone-s-knicks-insider-podcast-1.13115173">Iannazzone’s podcast</a> for more of his thoughts and analysis of the Knicks as they try to right the ship early in the season.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Team needs to get it together — and fast

Knicks podcast: Team needs to get it together

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The Knicks open the regular-season Thursday against a familiar face: Carmelo Anthony. 
Traded to the Thunder just before the start of training camp, Anthony felt he was “stabbed in the back” and “pushed out” by former Knicks president Phil Jackson.
A candid Anthony reflects on his Knicks’ career, what went wrong, and playing under Phil in an interview that you will hear in this latest episode of the Knicks’ Insider Podcast with Newsday’s Al Iannazzone.
Listen to the podcast embedded above and hear past episodes a <a href="newsday.com/knickspodcast">newsday.com/knickspodcast</a>.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Carmelo Anthony opens up on time with Knicks

Knicks podcast: Melo talks time with Knicks

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The Knicks open their 2017-18 NBA season on Thursday. In Oklahoma City. Against Carmelo Anthony.
There are plenty of storylines right there for fans to cling to in the days leading up to the game.
But, first, there’s the latest episode of Al Iannazzone’s Knicks Insider podcast, which includes a one-on-one interview with new Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr.
Listen to the podcast embedded above and hear past episodes at <a href="https://newsday.com/knickspodcast">newsday.com/knickspodcast</a>.

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Knicks podcast: One on one with Tim Hardaway Jr.

Knicks podcast: One on one with Hardaway Jr.

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The deal finally got done.
The Knicks were able to move on from the Carmelo Anthony era, <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-dealt-to-oklahoma-city-sources-say-1.14256213">trading the All-Star forward to the Oklahoma City Thunder</a> for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, discusses the team’s future without Anthony, including Kristaps Porzingis’ new role as the unquestioned leader.
<a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-dealt-to-oklahoma-city-sources-say-1.14256213">Listen to Iannazzone’s podcast</a> to hear his take on the upcoming season for the new-look Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: After Carmelo Anthony trade, this is Kristaps Porzingis’ team

Knicks podcast: With Melo gone, this is Porzingis’ team

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The Knicks’ priority this offseason will be clearing the air with Kristaps Porzingis.
But that’s not the only issue they have to resolve before the NBA Draft on June 22 at Barclays Center.
The Knicks also need to decide what to do with Carmelo Anthony. Will they be able to get him to waive his no-trade clause and deal him to another team?
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his lastest Knicks Insider podcast, examines the Knicks’ broken relationship with Porzingis, including his brother’s meeting with Phil Jackson.
Listen to <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/21909/knicks-insider-new-york-must-find-a-resolution-with-kristaps-porzingis/" target="_blank">Iannazzone’s podcast</a> for more of his thoughts on what the Knicks need to do this offseason to turn things around.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Mending Kristaps Porzingis relationship top priority

Knicks podcast: Reconciling with Porzingis top priority

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Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine.&nbsp; 
He spoke to the media about the futures of Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony. 
Porzingis' future was never in question until he decided to skip his exit interview with Phil Jackson and other Knicks officials out of frustration over the direction of the franchise. 
Hornacek said "there's no doubt in my mind" that Porzingis will be with the Knicks next season. The Knicks couldn't say the same about Anthony, leaving the door open that he could be somewhere else. 
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone discussed it in his Knicks Insider podcast. 
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/21691/knicks-insider-jeff-hornacek-addresses-kristaps-porzingis-skipping-his-exit-interview-and-carmelo-anthonys-future/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Keep developing Kristaps Porzingis

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The Knicks’ disappointing 2017 season comes to an end on Wednesday night, which means it’s time to reflect on what went wrong and how to fix it.
 Do any of those answers involve Carmelo Anthony?
Anthony has a no-trade clause, but it looks more and more likely that he will be dealt this offseason following a season of frustration and losing. Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek addressed Anthony’s future and looked back on the 2017 season following the Knicks’ final practice of the season on Tuesday. 
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone discussed it in his Knicks Insider podcast.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/20705/knicks-insider-jeff-hornacek-addresses-carmelo-anthony-and-the-end-to-a-disappointing-knicks-season/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Jeff Hornacek on Carmelo Anthony, disappointing 2017 season

Knicks podcast: Hornacek on Melo, 2017 season

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Could Carmelo Anthony’s time with the Knicks be up after this season?
Anthony has made some <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-on-his-knicks-future-i-see-the-writing-on-the-wall-1.13355748" target="_blank">cryptic comments</a> about his Knicks future in recent weeks, saying that “I see the writing on the wall” and that “the chips will be on the table” during his exit interview with team president Phil Jackson nest week.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, discusses Anthony’s recent remarks about his future with the Knicks.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/20450/knicks-insider-is-carmelo-anthony-indicating-that-his-time-in-new-york-is-about-to-end/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Analyzing Carmelo Anthony’s cryptic comments about his future

Knicks podcast: Analyzing Melo’s cryptic comments

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Joakim Noah’s signing was viewed widely as a disappointment this season. And that was before his 20-game suspension.
Noah apologized on Tuesday for his suspension, which was for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. He returned to practice after undergoing knee surgery, and both the Knicks’ doctors and the NBA said he was healthy enough to resume playing — which means to begin serving his suspension.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, discusses the Noah suspension and what it means going forward for the Knicks.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/20335/knicks-insider-will-joakim-noah-ever-live-up-to-expectations-in-new-york/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks podcast: Will Joakim Noah ever live up to expectations in New York?

Knicks podcast: Will Noah ever meet expectations?

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Jeff Hornacek recently said that the Knicks are all but out of the playoff race. So what’s to make of his future with the team?
Knicks president Phil Jackson has been holding practice sessions with players to teach the triangle offense, which Hornacek didn’t have much experience with during his playing or previous coaching days. Despite the sessions, Hornacek said he doesn’t feel like Jackson is stepping on his toes by making a guets coaching appearance.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, takes a loom ah Hornacek’s first season with the Knicks and his future with the team.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/20050/knicks-insider-after-facing-a-ton-of-adversity-does-jeff-hornacek-have-a-future-with-the-knicks/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: What’s Jeff Hornacek’s future with the team?

Knicks podcast: Hornacek’s future with the team

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Just when you think it can’t get worse for the Knicks, it has. 
After Sunday’s loss to the Nets, <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kristaps-porzingis-on-knicks-season-it-s-been-a-lot-of-confusion-1.13249118">Kristaps Porzingis told reporters</a> that the players are lost on both ends of the floor and that there is confusion “from top to bottom. A lot of stuff that’s not clear. So it’s hard to play like that.” 
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, says that the confusion among the players is a big problem, and that Porzingis is just saying what fans and observers have known and seen for some time. 
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19885/knicks-insider-kristaps-porzingis-and-knicks-are-confused-with-scheme-and-lack-of-team-continuity/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Confusion ‘from top to bottom’ is a big problem

Knicks podcast: Confusion is a big problem

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Should the Knicks tank, or should they go for it all?
Right now, the Knicks are on the outside of the playoff chase, leading some fans to call on the team to play their younger guys and try to get a better draft pick. But the Knicks have been playing harder since the All-Star Game, and it appears they’re trying to make a run at a playoff spot.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, says the Knicks’ decision to go for it is the right decision.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19670/knicks-insider-are-the-knicks-better-off-tanking-for-the-future-or-attempting-to-make-a-run-at-the-nba-playoffs/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Playoff push is the right call

Knicks podcast: Playoff push is the right call

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The Knicks surprised a lot of people on Thursday afternoon by standing pat at the NBA trade deadline. 
Despite rumors about Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose being on the trading block, the Knicks decided to keep their veterans instead of flipping them for younger players or draft picks. That left many people — from fans to Anthony himself — surprised. Anthony wondered after the deadline about team president Phil Jackson’s vision for the Knicks and said he doesn’t know what that vision is.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, breaks down the Knicks’ quiet trade deadline.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19509/knicks-insider-carmelo-anthony-isnt-alone-wondering-the-direction-phil-jackson-is-taking-the-knicks/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: A surprisingly quiet trade deadline

Knicks podcast: A surprisingly quiet trade deadline

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The Knicks are at the All-Star break, but Carmelo Anthony’s future with the team still is hazy.
The Knicks won’t play again until after the Feb. 23 trade deadline, meaning Anthony — who is in New Orleans as an injury replacement for Kevin Love — will answer questions this weekend about his future and potentially waiving his no-trade clause. Anthony <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-expects-to-be-with-knicks-after-trade-deadline-1.13128696" target="_blank">said this week</a> that he didn’t expect to be traded, but the possibility still is there.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, breaks down the latest Anthony trade rumors.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19333/knicks-insider-carmelo-anthony-will-face-questions-about-his-future-with-knicks-during-all-star-weekend/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: Carmelo Anthony’s future amid trade rumors

Knicks podcast: Carmelo Anthony’s future

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The NBA All-Star break is approaching, and it couldn’t come at a better time for the Knicks.
The Knicks enter Wednesday night’s game against the Thunder at 23-33, and trade rumors about Carmelo Anthony continue to swirl.
Then there’s the off-court drama, from Derrick Rose going AWOL for a game in January to Anthony and Phil Jackson’s souring relationship to the Charles Oakley-James Dolan saga.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, breaks down how this break is a sorely-needed reset button for a struggling franchise.
Listen to the latest episode of Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19247/knicks-insider-the-all-star-break-will-give-the-knicks-a-much-needed-pause/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks.

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Knicks Insider podcast: All-Star break gives Knicks a much-needed chance to refresh

Knicks podcast: All-Star break a chance to refresh

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Basketball itself has taken a backseat to all the other things swirling around the Knicks.
From the incident with Charles Oakley to the Phil Jackson-Carmelo Anthony situation, there’s plenty going on off the court with the Knicks right now.
Jackson has two years left on his deal, and owner Jim Dolan said in an ESPN New York Radio interview last week that he plans to honor Jackson’s contract.
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his latest Knicks Insider podcast, talks about how this will play out for the Knicks in the coming months and beyond.
Listen to <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19184/knicks-insider-are-the-knicks-stuck-with-phil-jackson-for-the-next-two-years/" target="_blank">Al Iannazzone’s Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Knicks right now.

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Knicks podcast: It’s up to Phil Jackson to fix the Knicks

Knicks podcast: It’s up to Phil to fix team

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Is the Phil Jackson-Carmelo Anthony pairing headed for a divorce? 
With the Feb. 23 NBA trade deadline coming up, things have gotten acrimonious between the Knicks&nbsp;president and their star forward. 
Jackson has criticized Anthony multiple times this season, and it remains to be seen if Anthony will waive his no-trade clause to allow the Knicks to deal him elsewhere. 
Newsday’s Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone, in his Knicks Insider podcast, takes a look the latest about Jackson and Anthony. Iannazzone breaks down how Jackson is going about the entire situation the wrong way and how that is hurting the franchise. 
Listen to Al Iannazzone’s <a href="http://knicks.vsporto.com/episode/19150/knicks-insider-how-phil-jacksons-mishandling-of-carmelo-anthony-is-hurting-the-knicks-franchise/" target="_blank">Knicks Insider podcast</a> for more of his thoughts about the Jackson-Anthony situation.

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Knicks Insider podcast: How Phil Jackson is mishandling Carmelo Anthony situation

Podcast: How Jackson is mishandling Melo situation

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