Dan Favale

Dan Favale

Joined: Apr 8, 2025

Dan Favale is a senior NBA contributor for FanSided, as well as the co-host of the 'Hardwood Knocks' NBA podcast and a National NBA writer for Bleacher Report. He has covered The Association since 2011, during which time he's endlessly lobbied for small-ball lineups, touch passes and top-55-protected draft picks. His specialties include big-picture breakdowns, salary-cap minutiae, Frank Ntilikina trivia, bad jokes and run-on sentences.

New York Knicks v Memphis Grizzlies

Jalen Brunson’s gift to the Knicks just keeps getting bigger

Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Giannis just gave an update that’s actually fantastic news for the Knicks

Apr 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the third quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks might’ve just revealed next season’s starting five

Dec 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts on the court after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Knicks could be surprise winners of Bradley Beal’s stunning buyout twist

Jan 7, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

This weird NBA rule could let the Knicks steal Bradley Beal

New York Knicks v Philadelphia 76ers

Guerschon Yabusele just did the Knicks a massive favor

Jan 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) reacts after missing a shot against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Knicks fans will love Guerschon Yabusele’s reason for leaving 76ers

Apr 2, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown reacts to a call during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Knicks front office just revealed they're betting everything on Mike Brown

Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks - Game One

The major problem the Knicks need Mike Brown to fix ASAP

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) reacts after stripping the ball from Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) (not pictured) winning the game in overtime during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Knicks’ next move after hiring Mike Brown is crystal clear

Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings - Game Two

Knicks' Mike Brown hire just revealed everything about their direction

Mar 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the bench during a time out against the Orlando Magic in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Knicks could be surprise winners of NBA's most shocking free-agency twist

Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts to a fan during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

There’s only one way the Knicks signing Russell Westbrook actually makes sense

Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks

Knicks’ head coach search just took a wild turn

Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Lakers

Knicks fans must root for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee — here’s why

New York Knicks v Boston Celtics - Game Five

Eastern Conference chaos just sent Knicks' offseason urgency skyrocketing