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The Knicks got their rings, but neither New York team got a win. Alex relives an emotional night at Madison Square Garden, while Mike questions whether championship confidence could become complacency. A debate over the Knicks’ championship ring phishing emails follows before Mike takes aim at the Nets’ opening night effort, Jordi Fernández’s rotations and a missed opportunity against Charlotte.Should Knicks fans be concerned about the opening night loss?Were the Knicks’ ring phishing emails smart security or a cruel trick?Why did the short-handed Hornets outwork the Nets?Is it time for Brooklyn to start Mikel Brown Jr.?How much will the Knicks miss Mitchell Robinson’s defense?Chapters0:00 Knicks and Nets lose their season openers2:06 Watching Knicks ring night with young kids5:42 Are the Sixers a bigger threat this season?8:03 How the Knicks’ championship changed Mike’s rooting interest10:45 Championship confidence or complacency?13:37 Should ring night have been about the celebration?15:09 The Knicks’ championship ring phishing email debate21:35 Nets get outworked by the Hornets23:30 Why Mikal Brown Jr. should start25:38 Can Brooklyn get enough help for Randle and Porter?27:32 Mike calls out Jordi Fernández and the Nets’ effort28:07 Should young players have to earn their minutes?30:50 Mitchell Robinson faces his former teammates31:47 Andre Drummond vs. Mitchell Robinson33:02 Julius Randle’s next matchup with the Knicks34:24 Darius Acuff’s rough debut and rookie overreactions36:32 Draft comparisons and rewriting history38:01 Why Cam Thomas still doesn’t have a team

The Nets are projected to win about 24 games. I think there’s a reason to expect more.Mike Bisceglia previews Brooklyn’s 2026–27 season, from Julius Randle’s arrival to the young backcourt’s development and why internal growth could make the Nets better than people expect. After years of watching losses help their lottery chances, Nets fans finally have a reason to care about wins again.But optimism comes with questions. Can the defense improve? Will Noah Clowney make an impact beyond his shooting? And what will we learn about Jordi Fernández when winning becomes the expectation?Plus, Mike shares Brooklyn’s best-case win total and his prediction for the Knicks’ title defense.Chapters:[00:00] - Nets Fans Can Finally Root for Wins[01:49] - Is Brooklyn Better Than Its 24-Win Projection?[03:02] - Why Internal Growth Changes the Outlook[04:36] - The Young Backcourt’s Potential[05:40] - Defense and the Test for Jordi Fernández[06:57] - What Noah Clowney Needs to Show[08:57] - Brooklyn’s Best-Case Win Total[10:04] - Why This Season Matters for the Rebuild[10:57] - Can the Knicks Repeat as Champions?How many games do you think the Nets will win? Leave your prediction in the comments and subscribe for more Nets and Knicks conversations.

The Knicks are back, the banner is going up, and the expectations have NEVER been higher. But can New York run it back and become a dynasty? 🌧️🟠🔵On this episode of Bad Weather Fans, we’re breaking down everything Knicks fans need to know heading into the 2026–27 season!🔥 WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT:🏆 OPENING NIGHT IS ABOUT THE BANNER! The game itself is almost secondary. This is about celebrating what this team accomplished and finally seeing the championship banner raised where it belongs.🚀 START STRONG OR PLAY CATCH-UP? The Knicks understand how important it is to build momentum early. Why getting off to a hot start could make all the difference when the playoff race heats up.💰 EVERYONE NEEDS TO RELAX ABOUT THE CONTRACTS! The endless speculation, the salary-cap panic, and the daily rumors. Why we shouldn’t obsess over every contract situation right now — let the season play out and trust that the rest will work itself out.📈 OUR OFFICIAL KNICKS WIN-LOSS PREDICTION! How many games will New York win this season? Are we looking at a 55-win team, a 60-win juggernaut, or something even crazier? We put our predictions on the table.🔁 CAN THE KNICKS REPEAT?! Winning a championship is hard. Winning two in a row is a whole different beast. What needs to happen for New York to run it back and establish a legitimate dynasty?👀 THE BENCH X-FACTOR NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT! Every championship team has an unexpected contributor who changes everything. Who could emerge as the Knicks’ secret weapon this season?The Knicks are no longer chasing the dream. They’re defending it. The question is whether this team has another championship run in it.🎙️ Hosted by Alex B. | Bad Weather Fans👇 Knicks fans, sound off in the comments!• How many wins are you predicting?• Will the Knicks repeat?• Who’s your biggest X-factor off the bench?#BadWeatherFans #Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #KnicksNation #KnicksTape #NYK #NBA #NBATwitter #KnicksPodcast #KnicksSeasonPreview #RunItBack #LetsGoKnicks

Training camp is here, and Mike is feeling some hope for the Nets. Mike and Alex discuss Egor Demin’s development, Brooklyn’s young players and why the team could beat its low win projection. Then they turn to Jalen Brunson’s rise, Knicks fans’ championship confidence and whether it’s too early to judge the Mikal Bridges trade.- Can Egor Demin take a big step in his second season?- Which Knicks and Nets players offer the best fantasy basketball value?- Could the Nets surprise people and reach the play-in?- Did anyone really see Jalen Brunson’s rise coming?- Is the Mikal Bridges trade settled, or does Brooklyn’s return still need time?

The Knicks are coming off a championship, but keeping their core together could get expensive. Mike and Alex discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’ future, Jalen Brunson’s next contract and the impact of the second apron. Then they turn to Brooklyn: Are the Nets better than their 24-win projection?- Could Towns take a discount to stay with the Knicks?- What will it cost to keep Brunson and the rest of the core?- Is the reported “black cloud” over Towns’ negotiations overblown?- Can the Nets’ young players help them exceed expectations?- Could a Knicks-Nets playoff series finally be on the horizon?

In this two-part episode of Bad Weather Fans, Alex pays tribute to former Knicks draft pick Michael Sweetney before discussing the Knicks’ offseason roster competition, Mike Brown’s impact and Taj Gibson’s retirement. Mike breaks down why the Brooklyn Nets’ success could depend on the internal growth of their young players. He also discusses Julius Randle’s arrival, the pressure on Sean Marks and why the national media may be overlooking the Nets heading into the new season.

Mike and Alex discuss the following topics: Joe Tsai says the Nets were embarrassed by the Knicks’ title run. Is he right? What will Mikal Bridges look like next season?  Are the Nets finally getting the rebuild right?

Mike and Alex talk about the release of the 2026-27 NBA schedule, including the Knicks opening their championship defense against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, expectations for the Nets, and the games they’re already looking forward to this season.Knicks vs. Sixers on Opening Night – Is LeBron James’ first game with Philadelphia the perfect matchup for the Knicks’ ring ceremony, or is the NBA unnecessarily making the night about LeBron?How Good Are LeBron and the Sixers? – Mike and Alex debate how much LeBron has left, whether Philadelphia improved enough to challenge the Knicks, and what his arrival means for the Sixers’ younger players.What Can the Nets Be This Season? – After winning 20 games last year, Mike and Alex discuss whether Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. and Brooklyn’s young players can push the Nets closer to 30 wins and potentially make them relevant again.Knicks-Nets Rivalry – With four matchups spread throughout the schedule, they discuss why the rivalry is more fun when both New York teams have something to play for.Some Actual Football Excitement – Mike explains why he finally has some optimism about the Giants, while Alex looks at what Geno Smith could bring to the Jets and whether either New York football team can give fans something to watch this season.

Mike and Alex talked about the following:- The drama surrounding Wemby and the reaction from Knicks fans.- Why Knicks fans have been so vocal about Wemby and the conversation around him.- The Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. dilemma and what they should do with him moving forward.- How MPJ fits into the Nets’ long-term plans and whether keeping him makes sense.- The latest outlook for both the Knicks and Nets as they navigate the offseason.

Join Alex and Mike to talk about the following! - Are Knicks fans bored now? - Nets Summer League Recap  - Mike vs the Media - Charles Smith night at MSG?

Mike and Alex on the following: - Egor Demin's strong Summer League performance.- Michael Brown Jr.'s impressive NBA debut.- Why the Nets' young core is generating optimism.- The Knicks' remaining roster decisions.- Could LeBron James end up in Philadelphia?- Has the Nets and Knicks rivalry changed?

Mike and Alex discuss... - Knicks lose Mitchell Robinson to the Celtics.- How the second apron is changing NBA team building.- Are the Nets finally heading in the right direction?- Why Brooklyn is stockpiling draft picks.- What the Jaylen Brown trade means for the Eastern Conference.- Nets Summer League Preview.

- Julius Randle gives the Nets a veteran leader and raises the team's floor.- The NBA Draft debate shows why it's too early to judge first-round picks.- Mike and Alex call out hot takes and click-driven sports media.- The Knicks' draft strategy focuses on flexibility and building for another title run.- Will the Knicks keep their core together? The guys discuss Mitchell Robinson and the team's key free agents.

Episode 307! Hear from Alex on the Knicks winning it all and how Mike is dealing with the moment. Nets offseason stuff too!

The New York Knicks have gone up 3-1 on the Spurs in the NBA Finals in the biggest comeback in Finals history.It was an unbelievable moment and Alex B breaks it all down and describes how he is feeling being on the doorstep of the first championship of his life.#Knicks #Newyorkknicks #nyknicks #nbafinals #spurs