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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Extremely excited about my upcoming book, Under the Bright Lights: The Revival of the New York Knicks, the inside story of how a once crestfallen organization turned itself into NBA champs. Release on Feb. 16. Available for preorder it here: www.amazon.com/Under-Bright...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Knicks just sent a release recognizing they made a mistake on their ticket pricing this week and "will restart sales with new prices shortly." Anyone who already purchased tickets will be refunded the difference. "Our intention was never to overcharge our loyal fans."

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The NBA has informed teams of its updated salary cap projections for the 2027-28 season, league sources tell @theathletic.com. • $176 million salary cap • $213 million luxury tax line The new projection comes in $2 million higher than the league’s last one.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, answering mailbag questions with @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social on LeBron, the Knicks' third-string center situation, KAT's extension and more. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Coachella 2042 will be filled with Mark Walter Lakers jerseys

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, redrafting the extremely Knicks-centric 2018 NBA Draft with @eric_nehm. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, answering mailbag questions on LeBron, Knicks extension candidates and more with @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Story on LeBron James and long commutes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

LeBron James heading to the 76ers solidifies one thing: The East is back, baby. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Thunder’s cost-cutting moves were just that — cost cutting. Story on a team that wasn’t scared of second-apron restrictions; it was operating on a budget: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Tyrese Maxey VJ Edgecombe Jaylen Brown LeBron James Joel Embiid

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What's a fair contract for Jalen Duren? I polled 13 rival executives to find out how the rest of the league would answer. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, reeling off the (too early) Eastern Conference power rankings with Es Baraheni. Part 1 today. Part 2 later in the week. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Until LeBron James figures out his next team and until the investigation into the Clippers & Kawhi Leonard resolves, the NBA appears on hold. Here are all the ripple effects of those two situations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, drafting all the ways these Knicks are not the same old Knicks with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Andre Drummond signing, LeBron rumors and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribes: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Five of the best value acquisitions of the NBA offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The final 2 years of Landry Shamet's 4-year deal with Knicks are partially guaranteed, league source tells @TheAthletic. In Year 3, $1.6M of his $6.2M salary is guaranteed. In Year 4, $1.7M of his $6.6M salary is GTD. He has a player option in Year 4, as Ian Begley reported.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Mohamed Diawara's four-year, $11.2 million contract with the Knicks is guaranteed only for the first two seasons, league source tells @TheAthletic. Starts at $2.6 million salary in 2026-27.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Deandre Ayton trade further proves one of the least credited rules in the NBA: That every Lakers big man eventually has to play for the Wizards and vice versa. Ayton, AD, Dwight, Markieff Morris, Wagner, JaVale, Thomas Bryant — the cycle will never end.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, reacting to Mitchell Robinson's departure, the Jaylen Brown trade and more with @byjayking.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Mitchell Robinson's eight years with the Knicks should go down as a tremendous success story. Second-round pick from humble beginnings who didn't just stick in the league — he became an all-time rebounder, top-notch defender, well-liked teammate and key cog on a title team.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

With the way free agency is playing out, Landry Shamet’s deal is looking better and better for the Knicks. A very reasonable number for a super valuable player.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, previewing Knicks free agency with Jeremy Cohen. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Knicks' adventurous draft, the details behind the second-apron conundrum and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Ajinca is 21 years old and was a second-round pick in 2024. One of the Knicks' many second-round trades from that draft. Labeyrie is 34 and played in Spain last year. Elonu's the real gem: 39, from the 09 draft & according to his @bball_ref page, hasn't played pro since 2019.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Knicks acquired the draft rights to THREE international players in their 4-team trade Tuesday night — including the returns of Louis Labeyrie (via LA) and Melvin Ajinca (via Dallas) and the rights to Chinemelu Elonu (via LA). Brock Aller's draft rights bit continues.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's a great time to order Under the Bright Lights: The Revival of the New York Knicks. Barnes & Noble is offering its Rewards and Premium members 25% off preorders. Just sign up for free and use the discount code PREORDER25 at checkout: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/under-the-...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, previewing the Knicks at the NBA Draft with @samvecenie.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you're building hypothetical Mo Diawara contracts, a 4-year deal using his non-Bird rights (starting at ~$2.6M) could be worth $11.2M total. Only other way to get above $10M total would be to sign him for two years via the non-taxpayer MLE and stay below the second apron.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, in which @stevepopper.bsky.social and I discuss the parade, James Dolan's comments about the second apron and more. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Earlier this week, the Knicks took over an entire episode of the Tonight Show, a feat the people at NBC had less than two days to organize. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how the champs got their own Tonight Show episode: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Jalen Brunson at the championship parade: "There's a lot of people who have a lot of negative stuff to say. There's a lot of people who have their own opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you don't have to say shit to them. They don't deserve it."

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ariel Hukporti is lit on the MSG broadcast, holding the microphone and interviewing Alan Hahn instead of the other way around. It is tremendous.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Mitchell Robinson promised me that when the Knicks won the title, he would make sure one of his customized trucks was in the parade. He has followed through on his promise. The orange truck he's using is his new favorite one and just participated in the Atlantic City Truck meet.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Rick Brunson tells @mcnuttmonica.bsky.social on the MSG broadcast that his favorite moment since winning the title was getting to hug his son on the court. "Honestly," he said, "I couldn't have dreamed of that."

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, grading the coolness of rings, going behind the scenes on the Knicks' championship celebration and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Had a super fun time attending the Tonight Show earlier today. I'd advise any big Knicks fans to tune in. The Knicks are not just guests. The ENTIRE show is Knicks-focused. The whole thing. Even the monologue is all about the Knicks. Have to imagine Knicks fans will love it.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, reacting from the arena with @davedufour.bsky.social and Ian Begley to the Knicks' first title in 53 years. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/KatzandShoot...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

OG Anunoby tried to drink. It did not agree with him. Story inside the Knicks' behind-the-scenes champagne celebration: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

My dad risked peeing on his rug so the Knicks could win a championship. Story on my weird ass father and what a title really means to New Yorkers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Jalen Brunson comes to the podium with with the largest smile and his two trophies and declares: “Do I be myself or do I talk my shit?!”

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Mitchell Robinson with no context: “You know what’s amazing? Yesterday, I caught a snake.”

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The most KAT thing of all time — he was holding up the walkway off the court because he wanted to share the trophy with Knicks fans, so he stopped and leaned into the stands to let a bunch of them touch it. They reacted like it was the best moment of their lives.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

No joke. Just saw Hukporti double fisting 40s.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Under The Bright Lights, my upcoming book about how the Knicks built a champion, is now AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER! I've spent years working on the book, which will chronicle never-before-told stories with a heavy focus on the title run. Link: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Under-...

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Jalen Brunson is your NBA Finals MVP

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Dylan Harper missed both free throws. OG Anunoby is going to the free-throw line with a three-point lead, 7.7 seconds to go and a chance to secure the Knicks' first title in 53 years.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Here's where we're at: Knicks lead 92-88. Spurs ball coming out of the timeout. 20.0 seconds to go. If the Knicks hold on, they have their first championship in 53 years.

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