Definitely did not expect to stumble across a clip of Tyler Kolek helping a dude text his crush on today - but here we are…

“If it's bad, I say it's fake. If it's good, I say, that's the most accurate poll perhaps ever." - Donald Trump

🚨 New Words 🚨 "Get Right Game" If I were to tell you on the morning of the Season Opener three months ago that the Knicks would be 26-18 through their first 44 games under Mike Brown, what would your reaction have been? Would you have signed up for that? tommybeer.substack.com/p/get-right-...

So now that the Knicks won a game in a huge blowout, that means that Mike Brown is now a great coach and now the roster is perfect and Leon Rose is a genius… that’s how this works, right lol

Just what the doctor ordered

Checking in on America in 2026

It seems like they are dead in the water right now, but at 25-18, the Knicks are still seven games above .500 and in third place in the conference. ​ For what it’s worth, New York was 27-16 on this date last season, and in third place in the East.

How to fix the Knicks, you ask? You've come to the right place. Grab a seat, crack open a cold one, and listen up. I've got a plan! 🧵 (I welcome your pushback against my conclusions!)

🚨 New Words 🚨 An Incomprehensible Collapse Everyone associated with the franchise deserves plenty of blame... tommybeer.substack.com/p/an-incompr...

feels silly calling any regular-season game in January a "must-win." but dude, if the Knicks lose to the Nets at MSG on Wednesday night...

After an unarmed mom in a minivan was shot and killed by a federal agent, the government decided to open a criminal investigation into the mayor of Minneapolis, the governor of Minnesota and the dead woman’s wife. Yet, the government has refused to investigate the agent who killed Renee Good.

The Knicks are listing both Jalen Brunson (ankle sprain ) and Josh Hart (ankle soreness) as questionable for Monday’s game vs. Dallas

Knicks fans frustration is def understandable… However, how many teams in the east would be clear favorites against NY in a 7-game playoff series?

🚨 New Words 🚨 The disgruntled fanbase is equal parts confused and dismayed. How has a team that looked like a legit contender just 4 weeks ago fallen this far this fast? Make no mistake, the Knicks have been dreadful, but are there reasons for optimism? tommybeer.substack.com/p/slumping-s...

Yikes. Knicks have ruled out both Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart for tonight’s game

The Knicks have downgraded Josh Hart to questionable for tonight's game vs. PHX due to right ankle soreness Brunson (ankle) is still questionable

wrote a bit about this last month

Knicks' advanced metrics before and after their NBA Cup championship victory: Before the Cup (25 games): Offensive Rating: 122.0 (2nd in the NBA) Defensive Rating: 113.3 (11th in the NBA) Net Rating: +8.6 (4th in the NBA) Record: 18-7

In the month since the Knicks won the NBA Cup (16-game sample size), New York ranks: 29th in the league in Defensive Rating and 24th in Net Rating

Encouraging Knicks news: Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s game vs. the Suns.

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Lose Again, Whipped by the Warriors Is it possible that Guerschon Yabusele has played his last meaningful minutes with the Knicks? tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-los...

I was in favor of the Guerschon Yabusele signing. I thought it was a good move by the Knicks front office. I was wrong. Yabu is averaging 3.1 points per game while shooting below 40% from the floor and below 32% from downtown.

The Knicks have ruled out Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) for tonight’s game in Golden State. Mitchell Robinson (injury management) has also been ruled out. Landry Shamet (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable

🚨 New Words 🚨 Inexcusable With KAT playing so poorly, and Giannis booing Bucks fans, trade rumors will only intensify... tommybeer.substack.com/p/inexcusable

Over Karl-Anthony Towns' last seven games, he is averaging 16.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists (and 3.3 turnovers). It's the first time KAT has averaged less than 17 PPG, less than 9 RPG and less than 4 APG over a seven-game span since his rookie season in 2015-16.

Highest plus/minus in the NBA in 2026: 1. Donte DiVincenzo at +100 No other player in the league is above +80 (meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns has posted a plus/minus of -47 since the end of December)

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Get Their Hart Back Put simply, NY's Glue Guy is one of the most uniquely impactful players of his generation. ​ tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-get...

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Get Their Hart Back Put simply, NY's Glue Guy is one of the most uniquely impactful players of his generation. ​ tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-get...

Kudos to Mike Brown for having the gumption to bench the team’s highest-paid player in the fourth quarter (KAT sat out the final 9+ minutes last night). Tallest Knick on the floor in the final two minutes of regulation was OG.

With less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation last night, the Knicks were down one. 4:15 left 4Q: OG made 3PT (NY up 2) 3:54: OG steal 3:50: OG assist on Deuce 3PT (Knicks up 5) 3:25: OG contest on Camara miss 3:13: OG made 3PT (NY up 8)

as a reminder, Leon Rose acquired Josh Hart for Cam Reddish (who was last seen in China) and a protected first-round pick, which turned into Kris Murray (who was a DNP-CD last night).

Since Hart re-entered the starting lineup this season on November 24th, the Knicks are 13-3 in the 16 games he's has played. During this stretch, they are averaging 124.6 points per 100 possessions with him on the court (which would lead the league) and a Net Rating of +10.4

In the 3 years since the Knicks acquired Josh Hart, they have gone 166-104 (.615 winning percentage). That's the fourth most wins in the NBA. The only teams with more victories than New York during this stretch are the three teams that have won titles (OKC, Boston and Denver).

Blazers PG Jrue Holiday, who has not played since mid-November, due to a calf injury, had been upgraded to probable for tonight’s game vs. the Knicks. Center Robert Williams (knee soreness) has also been upgraded to probable.

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Eclipsed by the Suns With their offense not firing on all cylinders, the Knicks' margin of error is slim. New York has now lost five of their last six... tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-ecl...

Games with 8+ offensive rebounds in fewer than 25 minutes this season: Mitchell Robinson: 5 Every other player in the Eastern Conference combined: 5

Over the Knicks' past eight, KAT is averaging 17.9 PPG nd 3.1 APG a while shooting below 42% from the floor and 30% from three-point range. It’s the first time since 2018 that Towns has averaged less than 18 points and that few assists over an 8-game stretch.

This is an extremely upsetting week to be online. Please take care of yourselves. Take breaks and seek out community. ❤️

Have said it many times before but it bears repeating… One of the massive ancillary benefits of the Knicks having Jalen Brunson is they don’t have to try and talk themselves into trading for a Ja Morant or Trae Young.

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Snap Losing Skid with Much-Needed Win tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-sna...

The Knicks waived Tosan Evbuomwan yesterday, opening up a two-way slot. Evbuomwan will receive a prorated portion of his annual salary, paying him $286,595. His bonus check when the Knicks won the NBA Cup was worth worth $265,467 (nearly matching his salary).

There are 57 players averaging more than 6 three-point attempts per game this season. Miles McBride is the only one of those 57 players shooting above 45% from downtown. Deuce is also the only qualified player in the NBA shooting above 55% on above-the-break 3PT attempts.

Deuce McBride's shooting splits over the past seven weeks: 50.4% from the field 52.6% from three-point range 95.8% from the free-throw line

White House on Tuesday:

Dating back to Thanksgiving, Deuce McBride is shooting a mind-boggling, league-leading 54.8% from three-point range (46-for-84) No other player in the NBA (minimum 50 attempts) is shooting above 50% from deep during this six-week stretch Arguably the NBA's best value contract

James Harden (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday’s game at MSG. Shocking, I know.

Total number of games with more than 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists age-41 or older LeBron James over the past six days: 3 Every other player in the NBA's 80-year history combined: Zero

James Harden was sidelined for LA's victory over the Warriors on Monday (their 7th win in their last 8 games) due to right shoulder soreness. Harden is being is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game vs. the Knicks.

The Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) for Wednesday's game vs. the Clippers. He continues to be ruled out more than 24 hours prior to each game, and has yet to be upgraded to questionable.