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.

Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves

Knicks can't trade Karl-Anthony Towns for Kevin Durant without doing this first

Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guards Jalen Brunson (11) and Miles McBride (2) watch from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The real reason everyone's wrong about the Knicks' coaching search

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

Knicks' coaching disaster just hit rock bottom with a single sentence

Mar 19, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Knicks can't afford to make $150M Karl-Anthony Towns mistake this offseason

New York Knicks v Washington Wizards

Knicks’ biggest roster flaw could be their secret weapon in free agency

Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Knicks must abandon Jason Kidd pursuit if the Mavericks make this one demand

Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a foul call against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant trade rumors reveal Knicks’ top free-agent target

Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks

Knicks’ top option to replace Tom Thibodeau raises real red flags

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

This Giannis trade package is the best the Knicks can do — and it’s telling

Feb 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to call in the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant trade would force Knicks to choose between stars

Mar 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacts during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Knicks might become surprise winners of Luka Doncic trade this offseason

BIG3 - Week Six

Gilbert Arenas crossed the line with vile, misogynistic attack on Karl-Anthony Towns

Nov 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Knicks can’t replace Tom Thibodeau with Thibs 2.0

Nov 20, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Firing Tom Thibodeau won't fix the Knicks’ biggest problem

Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Six

Knicks' overlooked trade assets could power the perfect offseason

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons - Game Four

The $150 million offseason decision that will shape the Knicks’ future