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DRAFT CLASS | Prez of The Strickland Jun 08, 2024

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In this episode of Draft Class, Kris is joined by Prez of The Strickland for their annual conversation about the NBA Draft, whether the Knicks will (or should) use all 3 of their picks, specific prospects they have their eye on and much more!

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PROSPECTS DISCUSSED:

Rokas Jokubaitis of FC Barca
Zach Edey of Purdue
DaRon Holmes II of Dayton
Ryan Dunn of Virginia
Tyler Kolek of Marquette
Melvin Ajinca of Saint-Quentin (France)
Reece Beekman of Virginia

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KFS POD | Jared Dubin of Last Night In Basketball Jun 06, 2024

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In this episode, Jon is joined Jared Dubin - NFL columnist for CBS sports & author of the popular substack "Last Night In Basketball" - for a conversation about the Knicks offseason & several important decisions the franchises faces this summer.

TIMESTAMPS:

06:58 - Knicks upcoming offseason decisions/priorities

12:24 - Trading for Donovan Mitchell

19:44 - Trading for Karl-Anthony Towns

25:29 - The situation in Phoenix & how it affects the Knicks

28:54 - Trading for Zach Lavine

31:54 - Re-signing OG Anunoby & Isaiah Hartenstein

37:57 - Trading for Lauri Markkanen

40:03 - Attainable player that the Knicks could trade Bogey for

44:09 - Potential draft targets

46:28 - Re-signing Precious Achiuwa

49:38 - Extending Julius Randle

52:22 - NBA Finals thoughts/predictions

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OFF SZN POD | C.R.E.A.M.- Cap Rules Everything Around Me w/ Jeremy Cohen! Jun 06, 2024

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In this episode of C.R.E.A.M. (CAP Rules Everything Around Me), Jeremy went LIVE to answer several offseason trade & free agency questions from the KFS YouTube audience!

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MUSIC CRED: C.R.E.A.M. - Wu-Tang Clan

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OFF SZN POD | D.R.E.A.M. - Draft Rules Everything Around Me w/ Kris Pursiainen Jun 05, 2024

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In this episode of D.R.E.A.M. (DRAFT Rules Everything Around Me), the 2024 NBA Draft is FINALLY here! Tune in as Kris preview’s tomorrow’s draft by field’s questions from live viewers in anticipation of what the Knicks may do next, and make sure you stay till the end for a special announcement!!

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Music Cred: Aerosmith

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KFS POD | Knicks "Offseason Fantasy" Draft! Jun 04, 2024

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In this episode, Jon, Benjy & GMAC continue their offseason hijinks by holding the first ever Knicks "Offseason Fantasy" Draft, in which they will select 5 hypothetical moves that could potentially be made this summer.

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The draft categories are:

Player making less than the mid-level exception ($12.86-mil)
Realistic star trade (excluding players from a list decided by Jon)
Rotation player (any player that has scored less than 20 ppg the past 3 seasons)
Knicks re-signing or extension
WILD CARD (excluding players that have not made an ASG in the past 3 seasons)

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PATREON | Who Will Win The 2024 NBA Finals?! (PREVIEW) Jun 01, 2024

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In this episode, Jon & GMAC preview the NBA Finals by taking turns drafting 9 players who will have the most impact on the series with the winner being decided by which team has the highest collective game score.

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DRAFT CLASS | Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops & The Game Theory Podcast Jun 01, 2024

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In this episode of Draft Class, Kris is joined by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, The Pistons Pulse & Game Theory w/ Sam Vecenie for a good conversation about the 2024 NBA Draft, how good or bad this year's class actually is, how many picks the Knicks will make, who might be a good fit at 24/25 and much more!

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KFS POD | Navigating The Nonsense 2.0 w/ Michael Scotto of HoopsHype May 31, 2024

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In this episode, Jon is joined by the senior NBA insider for HoopsHype Michael Scotto for a wide-ranging conversation covering several much discussed offseason topics, as well as to discuss several Knicks offseason decisions & potential trade targets.

(3:46 ) - Isaiah Hartenstein's free agency

(7:56) - OG Anunoby's free agency

(14:03) - Paul George's free agency & how it affects the Knicks

(18:53) - Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson & Tom Thibodeau's extension

(21:27) - The Knicks reported quest for a superstar

(27:22) - Mikal Bridges & the dream of a Knicks/Nets trade

(32:36) - Possible Knicks draft targets

(34:43) - Bojan Bogdanovic's option & future with the team

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READ: Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Post Combine Intel; Bronny James to Lakers?

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KFS POD | Remembering Bill Walton w/ Ray Marcano & DJ Zullo May 29, 2024

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In this episode, Jon is first joined by award winning journalist & KFS historian Ray Marcano to first reflect on the life & legacy of NBA legend Bill Walton, both how good he was on the court compared to the other all-time greats & the champion he was for social justice off the court (6:03). Also, Ray gives his overarching thoughts on the recent Knicks season & where it ranks in the franchises history (27:50). Then, Jon is joined by KFS X's & O's expert & former "Bill Walton Show" producer DJ Zullo to share a few stories from his experience working closely with the NBA legend at SiriusXM, as well as the effect his life, legacy and spirit has on him (36:17). Then, DJ gives some thoughts on the Knicks offseason, the current "better with or without Julius" debate being had on the internet, his confidence level in Leon Rose making the right move and much more (59:22)!

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STUDY HALL | The End of the Road w/ Shawn & Special Guest Co-Host Robert Cross! May 27, 2024

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Welcome to KFS Study Hall - the official Twitter Spaces show of Knicks Film School and hosted by Shawn & Special Guest Co-Host Robert Cross!

You are listening to our show from SUNDAY, MAY 26TH, 2024.