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.

The second most important player on the Knicks isn't who you think

Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Knicks cannot strictly rely on Jalen Brunson for this in the playoffs

Apr 2, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Why Tom Thibodeau should be watching his back if Knicks fall short

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images