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.

Jan 27, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) reacts after a basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Knicks’ most important lineup change isn’t even being discussed yet

Jan 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks must do one thing to avoid repeating last season’s biggest mistake

Dec 4, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after being called for a foul in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks just hinted that they may make the same mistake all over again

May 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) talks to center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the second half against the Detroit Pistons during game six of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

ESPN analyst just gave Knicks’ star duo shockingly high praise

Utah Jazz v New York Knicks

Knicks just revealed brutal truth about their young players

Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

Marcus Smart just exposed Knicks’ free-agency problem no one is talking about

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Knicks' next move after Marcus Smart free-agency twist could be inevitable

Dec 25, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks' dream Mikal Bridges extension plan just became painfully clear

New York Knicks v Sacramento Kings

Knicks may have just revealed why Mikal Bridges won’t get an extension

Apr 12, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts to a call during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Knicks may quietly benefit from Bradley Beal’s free agency twist

New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Knicks’ biggest Summer League surprise just created an offseason dilemma

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) fouls out of the game in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Knicks keep paying price for signing Jalen Brunson away from Mavericks

May 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates in the fourth quarter after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks coach Mike Brown sounds ready to expose one big Jalen Brunson myth

Nov 24, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Knicks just struck out on yet another top target for Mike Brown's coaching staff

New York Knicks v Sacramento Kings

Mikal Bridges might be holding off on Knicks extension for one huge reason

New York Knicks v Memphis Grizzlies

Jalen Brunson’s gift to the Knicks just keeps getting bigger