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.

Apr 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) celebrates after scoring with forward Mikal Bridges (25) in Game One of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks are quietly doing one thing that could break the Pacers

Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks

Mitchell Robinson's game-changing skill is key to Knicks making NBA Finals

Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks

Tom Thibodeau’s inexplicable obsession is haunting the Knicks yet again

Apr 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks Tom Thibodeau Head Coach reacts to a play against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Knicks need peak Tom Thibodeau to survive Pacers and reach NBA Finals

Dec 5, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) react during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Knicks’ most important player vs Pacers isn’t Jalen Brunson (here’s why)

2025 NBA All-Star - Practice & Media Availability

Knicks now have ultimate reason to be Nuggets fans for one day

Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mitchell Robinson proves Knicks right for refusing to trade him

Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) reacts after a non call during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Derrick White is torching the Knicks (here's how they stop him)

Brooklyn Nets v New York Knicks

Tom Thibodeau has one obvious change to make after Celtics humble Knicks

San Antonio Spurs v New York Knicks

Knicks suddenly face must-win Game 5 vs Celtics—here's why

Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Four

Devastating Jayson Tatum injury is a brutal reminder for the Knicks

Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau (R) jokes with referee Josh Tiven (L) during a stoppage in play against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Tom Thibodeau is one win away from legendary level of career vindication

Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates during a timeout called by the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson is giving the Knicks something they’ve missed for decades

Jan 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) pauses before the start of a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks need Giannis to follow the James Harden trade blueprint

Apr 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after being called for a foul in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks’ fate vs. Celtics hinges on this crucial adjustment

Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after getting fouled in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns’ postgame words should have Knicks fans very worried