Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Atticus Pappalardo has been a Senior Contributor at Daily Knicks since April of 2025. He has previously contributed to Knicks Film School, Heavy.com, and worked as a lead analyst for a scouting company (Scout Central). With a background in data analytics and journalism, he loves to tell stories through numbers. His visualizations have been featured in The Athletic and can be found on Twitter/X @AOP_NBA. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching movies, and reading.

Miami Heat v New York Knicks

Forget this familiar name in the Knicks’ head coaching search

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Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This elite passer could help stabilize the Knicks' shaky backcourt depth

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Memphis Grizzlies v Portland Trail Blazers

Knicks might finally be zeroing in on their next sideline leader

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Dallas Mavericks v Chicago Bulls

One lingering flaw might push Knicks toward proven veteran backcourt help

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Apr 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) shown warming up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Knicks’ next offseason domino may involve two unexpected returns

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May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter during game six of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Pacers just gave the Knicks an all-too-familiar playoff flashback

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Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Four

The Knicks could steal a trusted leader from one of their top rivals

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Apr 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts after his team scores during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

The Knicks may solve major flaw with this sneaky free agent target

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Memphis Grizzlies v New York Knicks

The Knicks can’t ignore what the Bane trade just signaled to the East

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Memphis Grizzlies v New York Knicks

Knicks dream frontcourt may collapse under one painful weakness

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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Knicks holding out hope that top head coach target stunningly becomes available

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Memphis Grizzlies v Philadelphia 76ers

The Knicks’ next trade target just became crystal clear after Bane deal

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May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle speaks after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Pacers are proving why the Knicks had to make this coaching change

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Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks

Knicks title hopes demand one player brings more tenacity next year

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Memphis Grizzlies v Portland Trail Blazers

Knicks coaching search keeps one top candidate firmly in the mix

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Villanova v Baylor

Embarrassing Knicks search sparks talk of unthinkable reunion

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