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.

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

Sep 30, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors vice chairman and team president Masai Ujiri talks to the media during media day at Scotiabank Area. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Shocking NBA shakeup just cranked up pressure on Knicks front office

Dec 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) reacts after being called for a foul during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Knicks' dream free-agent target could be off limits after Kristaps Porzingis trade

Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks

Knicks' path to trading for 2025 first-round pick just became shockingly simple

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

Tyrese Haliburton injury just raised the stakes of Knicks’ coaching search

New York Knicks v Phoenix Suns

Knicks' offseason plan becomes crystal clear after Kevin Durant trade

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Knicks must act fast to avoid major Mikal Bridges problem after NBA Finals

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

Knicks just revealed 2025 NBA draft plans if coaching rumors are true

May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to a call in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks have assets to trade into first round of 2025 NBA draft — but won’t