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.

Feb 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after a turnover in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks' fate against Celtics hinges on fixing massive Josh Hart problem

Feb 28, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson is saving the Knicks while entering LeBron and MJ territory

Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket while being defended by New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Knicks must follow Orlando Magic blueprint to upset Celtics

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons - Game Six

Knicks Game 6 near meltdown should terrify fans moving forward

Nov 20, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with guard Jalen Brunson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Knicks must make this one adjustment to avoid disaster vs. Pistons

Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Knicks' latest Tom Thibodeau controversy misses the point

Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks - Game Five

Knicks had golden opportunity against the Pistons in Game 5—and they blew it

Apr 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings head coach hire proves Knicks may be stuck with Tom Thibodeau

Milwaukee Bucks v Oklahoma City Thunder: Championship - Emirates NBA Cup 2024

Knicks odds of landing Giannis improve after Bucks' devastating injury

Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) battle for a loose ball in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Unfortunate Damian Lillard injury offers a harsh reminder to the Knicks

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

Tom Thibodeau got his way in Game 3—but the Knicks need him to adapt in Game 4

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

Knicks need Tom Thibodeau to fix Karl-Anthony Towns problem with this one change

Jan 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forwards Jacob Toppin (00), Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Mikal Bridges trade looks worse for the Knicks after latest Jalen Brunson accolade

Apr 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the second 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' fatal flaw on full display vs. Pistons

Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks - Game One

Knicks just showed a new playoff identity, and it started with Cam Payne

Jan 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The one Cade Cunningham improvement the Knicks must be prepared to take away