NBA Economy Show

LeBron James to the Knicks: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Vet-Minimum Deal 👀 Rich Paul says LeBron to NY on a vet-minimum is literally ONE phone call away from Brunson. But after winning a championship, some fans think adding a 41-year-old media circus is the fastest way to kill a repeat. Are the Knicks smart to protect their chemistry, or is turning down LeBron for $2.4M insanity? Full pros and cons breakdown below 👇👇👇

🚨 Knicks locked up Andre Drummond as their backup center. Now comes the fun part with two roster spots left, some cap room to play with, and a handful of familiar faces in the mix. I ranked them all, and honestly, the best move might be an unexpected move. Full breakdown below 🔗 👀🏆

The Knicks are champs, so we're playing with house money. I'm gonna try to be optimistic about adding Andre Drummond as the Knicks' backup center. So, what is he? 🏆 The greatest rebounder by percentage in NBA history. 🎯 A legitimate 35.6% three-point shooter last season. 💪 The NBA's best playoff screen-setter. ⚠️ But also one of the league's biggest boom-or-bust players. I broke down what he can bring to New York, where he still struggles, and why this low-risk bet could pay off. Link below 👇👇👇

RT @FritzHandles: If the Knicks signed him to a 10 year minimum. It costs the @nyknicks $2.45M but the NBA pays the rest of Drummond salary…

James Dolan is NEVER selling the Knicks Could that ever be a "good thing?" Dolan already picked the next Knicks owner years ago. Everyone just missed it. Here's why his muscle-head son, Quentin Dolan, is inheriting the franchise and why Knicks fans have to get used to it. Full breakdown 👇👇👇

Shamet To Sign With Knicks!! |MItch Resigning With Knicks Unlikely x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

BREAKING: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.

Re-signing Landry Shamet keeps the Knicks under the apron. It might also cost them Mitchell Robinson.... Now they have the minimum and a title to defend. Here are the top wing free agents they should chase to go back-to-back champs. Link 👇👇👇

Nobody else has this. I interviewed NBA scout Ersin Demir (@edemirNBA) fresh off of attending the 2026 NBA Draft on the Knick of Time Show to break down both Knicks 2nd-rounders — Jacks Kayil and Tyler Nickel. We talked about both players' strengths and weaknesses, as well as expectations for their playing time in their rookie seasons. He also broke down what kind of jump to expect from Mohamed Diawara in year two. When we had Ersin on the show last season, he called Diawara the steal of the draft. Dude knows ball. Full interview in the link below:

@Yankees1304 @_leeescobedo How are you getting out of it next year?

@_leeescobedo If they signed Mitch and crossed the 2nd apron. What happens if he gets hurt which is always our fear. Would they be able to pick anyone up? Or just have to use what they have on the roster already?

Keep Mitch or let him walk? Re-signing Robinson means Dolan crossing the second apron. Stay under it, and it's you gotta decide between Mitch OR Shamet — not both. With all this in mind, I ranked every argument for and against crossing into the second apron, taking note of every penalty and benefit. Write-up below 🧠 👇

Are the Knicks Panicking to Replace Mitchell Robinson? I did a LIVE show on my YouTube channel. youtube.com/live/wzVH8HySD…?

@scottbrand @FritzHandles @nyknicks It is.

@FritzHandles @NBAEconomy @nyknicks I don’t think the sign and trade is an option anymore

Can we put together a plan for a serviceable backup center? Here is my @NBAEconomy @nyknicks Summer Blueprint 3.0 which nets us a big we know well and allows us to send Mitchell Robinson close to home to one of his favorite cities.

Damn man, as soon as the Knicks won their first ring in 53 years, James Dolan had to go on WFAN and open his big mouth. He and Leon Rose seem to be at odds on the second apron. His WFAN rant proves the old Dolan is back, and he's the only real threat to this dynasty. I wrote about how and why. Link below 👇

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. is opting out of his 3.88 million player option for the 2026-2027 season, league sources tell me.

@superman5142 @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow That’s less than he’s making now. Maybe you should do some research on how much his next contract is expected to be.

@NBAEconomy @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow Jose will get a 3 year deal for 12-14 mil. You are way over valuing him. If he’s going to cost more than that let him walk and give the job to Kolek

Mo Wagner replaces @nyknicks Mitchell Robinson Scenario (Hypothetical Not a Rumor) by @NBAEconomy a scenario I put together for my friends @TheKOTShow group chat Knicks trade Pacome Dadiet and Deuce McBride into other team’s cap space. Mo Wagner signed to full TPMLE $6,065,000 Jack Kayil - signed as free agent instead of 2nd Rounder. Given salary of $2,450,001 NBA vet minimum. Yes, he can be signed for less, but he just came from overseas as a pro. Knicks resign Landry Shamet 2 years starting at $7,000,000; Waives no trade clause. Jose Alvarado Opts out; New Contact 3 years / starting at $7,000,000 Knicks sign DeMar DeRozan $2,450,001 Vet Minimum when stretched and waived by Kings. Knicks sign Tyler Nickel to a 2-way contract; Sign to an NBA contract after NBA trade deadline Odd Men Out: Hukporti, Sochan, Robinson, McBride, Dadiet

@Derek09329884 @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow We aren’t running it back

@NBAEconomy @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow Yeah but there are disruptive players that destroy team chemistry. Never understimate chemistry on a team and winning attitudes. Knicks have great character guys with excellent chemistry and a lot of winning players. I want them to run it back and certainly dont want mess it up

@Derek09329884 @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow Teams win championships. I know Jordan Clarkson is a champion.

@FritzHandles @nyknicks @NBAEconomy @TheKOTShow Derozan not a winning player. Wouldnt want him

The Grizzlies will need to attach draft assets to get off Ja Morant’s contract this summer, which has two years left. Not a single team is interested in acquiring Morant without Memphis sending back draft compensation. A true free fall in terms of league-wide perception for Ja.

@superman5142 @FritzHandles @nyknicks @TheKOTShow It would be ascending so more than $21M

@FritzHandles @nyknicks @NBAEconomy @TheKOTShow There is no world where Jose is getting 21 mil.