Fred Katz
@fredkatz.bsky.social
Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic | Host of Katz and Shoot, a twice-a-week Knicks and NBA podcast
The NBA — nay, the universe — needs a Hornets-Pistons first-round series.
February 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
The NBA — nay, the universe — needs a Hornets-Pistons first-round series.
Reposted by Fred Katz
Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to talk about the state of the Knicks as the “second half” of the season is upon us:
— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
How do we feel about the Knicks going into final stretch of season?
To examine the Knicks' final stretch of the season, James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz discussed the franchise’s last 20 games.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to talk about the state of the Knicks as the “second half” of the season is upon us:
— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Knicks had Nuggets, then Pistons, then Celtics and won two of the three. They're playing impressive ball. Nine out of 10 overall now.
February 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Knicks had Nuggets, then Pistons, then Celtics and won two of the three. They're playing impressive ball. Nine out of 10 overall now.
Gotta say, this is a heck of a debut for Jose Alvarado.
February 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Gotta say, this is a heck of a debut for Jose Alvarado.
Tanking in the NBA has never been this shameless.
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Tanking in the NBA has never been this shameless.
The Bulls and Hornets amended the Coby White trade after a physical showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, league sources tell @theathletic.com. Hornets are now sending two second-rounders (2031 NYK, 2031 DEN) to Chicago instead of three.
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Bulls and Hornets amended the Coby White trade after a physical showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, league sources tell @theathletic.com. Hornets are now sending two second-rounders (2031 NYK, 2031 DEN) to Chicago instead of three.
Want thoughts on your team’s deadline? They’re in here:
Some organizations changed directions. Some forged down the same path.
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
February 7, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Want thoughts on your team’s deadline? They’re in here:
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Jose Alvarado and what's next for the Knicks with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Jose Alvarado and what's next for the Knicks with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
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Some organizations changed directions. Some forged down the same path.
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
February 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Some organizations changed directions. Some forged down the same path.
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
With the trade deadline behind us, here is a look at what each team's approach to the week indicates about its future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
It happened again.
Knicks received the draft rights to Latavious Williams, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, as part of the Jose Alvarado trade, league sources say.
As usual with NY, these draft rights are completely useless for team building. The Knicks' favorite bit continues
Knicks received the draft rights to Latavious Williams, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, as part of the Jose Alvarado trade, league sources say.
As usual with NY, these draft rights are completely useless for team building. The Knicks' favorite bit continues
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
It happened again.
Knicks received the draft rights to Latavious Williams, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, as part of the Jose Alvarado trade, league sources say.
As usual with NY, these draft rights are completely useless for team building. The Knicks' favorite bit continues
Knicks received the draft rights to Latavious Williams, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, as part of the Jose Alvarado trade, league sources say.
As usual with NY, these draft rights are completely useless for team building. The Knicks' favorite bit continues
One miniature trade from yesterday that you probably didn't notice could signal something important about the Thunder.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Thunder move could be a big deal
A trade you probably didn't notice could actually be a big deal.Yesterday, the Thunder sent cash to the Jazz for the draft rights to 2021 second-round pick Balsa Koprivica. Koprivica isn't currently i...
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
One miniature trade from yesterday that you probably didn't notice could signal something important about the Thunder.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
BREAKING: Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride will undergo surgery Friday on a core muscle injury, more commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and could be sidelined until the playoffs, league sources tell @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and myself.
Story coming soon.
Story coming soon.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING: Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride will undergo surgery Friday on a core muscle injury, more commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and could be sidelined until the playoffs, league sources tell @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and myself.
Story coming soon.
Story coming soon.
More importantly, I just assume this means they're trying to get a draft rights guy from the 1992 second round.
There is a reason the Guerschon Yabusele for Dalen Terry trade isn't official yet. Knicks, who have a bunch of second-round picks, are still searching the market to see if they can add. Want to leave open the option of looping the Yabu deal into another trade.
February 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
More importantly, I just assume this means they're trying to get a draft rights guy from the 1992 second round.
There is a reason the Guerschon Yabusele for Dalen Terry trade isn't official yet. Knicks, who have a bunch of second-round picks, are still searching the market to see if they can add. Want to leave open the option of looping the Yabu deal into another trade.
February 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
There is a reason the Guerschon Yabusele for Dalen Terry trade isn't official yet. Knicks, who have a bunch of second-round picks, are still searching the market to see if they can add. Want to leave open the option of looping the Yabu deal into another trade.
The Mavericks had no other choice than to start over.
Column on the Anthony Davis trade, which brings Dallas flexibility and, more importantly, closure: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Column on the Anthony Davis trade, which brings Dallas flexibility and, more importantly, closure: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The Mavericks had no other choice than to start over.
Column on the Anthony Davis trade, which brings Dallas flexibility and, more importantly, closure: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Column on the Anthony Davis trade, which brings Dallas flexibility and, more importantly, closure: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
What a win for the Knicks. Denver is awesome, even without Gordon. Second night of a back-to-back. Jokic has a 30-point triple-double. Murray goes for 39. And Knicks pull out their eighth straight win in double-overtime.
February 5, 2026 at 3:12 AM
What a win for the Knicks. Denver is awesome, even without Gordon. Second night of a back-to-back. Jokic has a 30-point triple-double. Murray goes for 39. And Knicks pull out their eighth straight win in double-overtime.
Incredible atmosphere at MSG tonight. One of the best of the season.
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Incredible atmosphere at MSG tonight. One of the best of the season.
Does Polymarket take bets on what Mitchell Robinson's Facebook status is gonna be after that Jokic crossover?
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Does Polymarket take bets on what Mitchell Robinson's Facebook status is gonna be after that Jokic crossover?
Mitchell Robinson is something else. Just full-on swatted Nikola Jokic on a 3-pointer. And after he crossed up Jokic and threw down a dunk.
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Mitchell Robinson is something else. Just full-on swatted Nikola Jokic on a 3-pointer. And after he crossed up Jokic and threw down a dunk.
Initial reaction to the Wizards landing Anthony Davis: Why not? Still a great player when healthy. And got him in the door without losing a core piece or important draft pick. Will be very interesting to see how they approach his extension eligibility this summer.
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Initial reaction to the Wizards landing Anthony Davis: Why not? Still a great player when healthy. And got him in the door without losing a core piece or important draft pick. Will be very interesting to see how they approach his extension eligibility this summer.
Here is a FREE PREVIEW from today's episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and I discuss the Knicks' lead-up to the trade deadline.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Here is a FREE PREVIEW from today's episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and I discuss the Knicks' lead-up to the trade deadline.
Especially if you've been on the fence about subscribing to the show, give this a listen: www.patreon.com/posts/free-p...
Especially if you've been on the fence about subscribing to the show, give this a listen: www.patreon.com/posts/free-p...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking about the Knicks' six-game winning streak and previewing the trade deadline with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking about the Knicks' six-game winning streak and previewing the trade deadline with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
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Landry Shamet is on the shortlist of most important minimum players in the NBA.
February 2, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Landry Shamet is on the shortlist of most important minimum players in the NBA.
Knicks have adjusted pick-and-roll coverages with KAT during this winning streak. Lots more icing. Always in some type of drop. He's been good at it. So it's probably no coincidence Brown's first TO tonight comes after a PnR where both KAT and OG follow the ball handler.
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Knicks have adjusted pick-and-roll coverages with KAT during this winning streak. Lots more icing. Always in some type of drop. He's been good at it. So it's probably no coincidence Brown's first TO tonight comes after a PnR where both KAT and OG follow the ball handler.
Your All-Star reserves ...
East: Jalen Duren, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes
West: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Devin Booker, Chet Holmgren
East: Jalen Duren, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes
West: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Devin Booker, Chet Holmgren
February 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Your All-Star reserves ...
East: Jalen Duren, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes
West: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Devin Booker, Chet Holmgren
East: Jalen Duren, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes
West: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Devin Booker, Chet Holmgren