Fred Katz
@fredkatz.bsky.social
Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic | Host of Katz and Shoot, a twice-a-week Knicks and NBA podcast
These past few weeks is the best stretch as a passer I ever remember seeing from OG Anunoby.
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
These past few weeks is the best stretch as a passer I ever remember seeing from OG Anunoby.
It is jarring watching the Grizzlies' defensive effort right now. I'm not sure one defender even moved on that last Jordan Clarkson drive.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
It is jarring watching the Grizzlies' defensive effort right now. I'm not sure one defender even moved on that last Jordan Clarkson drive.
I'll be honest. Totally thought this was an NBA Cup game. It is not. And I am perfectly fine with being clueless on this matter.
This is a city edition court, not a NBA cup court.
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I'll be honest. Totally thought this was an NBA Cup game. It is not. And I am perfectly fine with being clueless on this matter.
The blaring neon NBA Cup courts have gotten a lot of hate, but I gotta say, I kinda love the Knicks' court.
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The blaring neon NBA Cup courts have gotten a lot of hate, but I gotta say, I kinda love the Knicks' court.
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, digging into the Knicks' corner 3-point obsession, OG Anunoby's connectivity and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, digging into the Knicks' corner 3-point obsession, OG Anunoby's connectivity and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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A thing I can't stop thinking about: Saturday night was the first time the Mavericks failed to sell out a game in 24 years.
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A thing I can't stop thinking about: Saturday night was the first time the Mavericks failed to sell out a game in 24 years.
Under new leadership, whether it's w/ interims Michael Finley & Matt Riccardi or with whomever takes the full-time job, the Mavericks now need to decide their long-term future. Do they keep a 3-8 team together and hope for 2026-27 or trade the vets to build around Flagg/Lively?
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Under new leadership, whether it's w/ interims Michael Finley & Matt Riccardi or with whomever takes the full-time job, the Mavericks now need to decide their long-term future. Do they keep a 3-8 team together and hope for 2026-27 or trade the vets to build around Flagg/Lively?
Heat-Cavs casually one of the most exciting games you're ever gonna see. What an unreal basketball game.
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Heat-Cavs casually one of the most exciting games you're ever gonna see. What an unreal basketball game.
DONOVAN MITCHELL. WOW.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
DONOVAN MITCHELL. WOW.
Sam Merrill has been on another planet to start this season. Started tonight 0-7 from the field. Doing little. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, drains four 3s in 91 fourth-quarter seconds to tie the game.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Sam Merrill has been on another planet to start this season. Started tonight 0-7 from the field. Doing little. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, drains four 3s in 91 fourth-quarter seconds to tie the game.
What a cool bounce back from Jaime Jaquez after a stagnating second season. New Heat offense has him absolutely throttling to the paint. Distributing as well as ever. Shooting a ridiculous 83 percent at the rim right now. Been one of the best bench players in the league.
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What a cool bounce back from Jaime Jaquez after a stagnating second season. New Heat offense has him absolutely throttling to the paint. Distributing as well as ever. Shooting a ridiculous 83 percent at the rim right now. Been one of the best bench players in the league.
The Athletic's top 25 NBA players of the 21st century — with stories on each player from our tremendous team of writers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Athletic's top 25 NBA players of the 21st century — with stories on each player from our tremendous team of writers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Mitchell Robinson is a +40 in 17 minutes...
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Mitchell Robinson is a +40 in 17 minutes...
The Knicks offensive performance will get all the attention, but how about OG Anunoby's unrelenting shot contests for this entire third quarter?
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Knicks offensive performance will get all the attention, but how about OG Anunoby's unrelenting shot contests for this entire third quarter?
A great sign of a healthy offense is corner 3s.
The Knicks, who lead the NBA in corner 3-point attempts, just created 11 more in the first half against Brooklyn. NINE in the first quarter.
For perspective, their league-leading per-game average is 12.9.
The Knicks, who lead the NBA in corner 3-point attempts, just created 11 more in the first half against Brooklyn. NINE in the first quarter.
For perspective, their league-leading per-game average is 12.9.
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A great sign of a healthy offense is corner 3s.
The Knicks, who lead the NBA in corner 3-point attempts, just created 11 more in the first half against Brooklyn. NINE in the first quarter.
For perspective, their league-leading per-game average is 12.9.
The Knicks, who lead the NBA in corner 3-point attempts, just created 11 more in the first half against Brooklyn. NINE in the first quarter.
For perspective, their league-leading per-game average is 12.9.
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, detailing the nuances of the way the Knicks reacted to Rudy Gobert.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, detailing the nuances of the way the Knicks reacted to Rudy Gobert.
If you’re on the fence about subscribing, you can give it a try.
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/142990...
If you’re on the fence about subscribing, you can give it a try.
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/142990...
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new on-court bestie. The Bulls are living in the extremes. And a fancy move has even more substance than flash.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new on-court bestie. The Bulls are living in the extremes. And a fancy move has even more substance than flash.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Wolves game, Mitchell Robinson’s dominance, the Knicks’ dominance of the possession game and more with @vincegoodwill.bsky.social.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Wolves game, Mitchell Robinson’s dominance, the Knicks’ dominance of the possession game and more with @vincegoodwill.bsky.social.
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Mitchell Robinson had nine offensive rebounds in 16 minutes tonight.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Mitchell Robinson had nine offensive rebounds in 16 minutes tonight.
Comfortably Mitchell Robinson's best performance of the young season. Looking like he did during the Knicks' playoff run. Grabbing every rebound. Everywhere defensively. Insanely quick jumps.
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Comfortably Mitchell Robinson's best performance of the young season. Looking like he did during the Knicks' playoff run. Grabbing every rebound. Everywhere defensively. Insanely quick jumps.
KAT has had some absolutely ferocious dunks this week. My goodness.
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
KAT has had some absolutely ferocious dunks this week. My goodness.
Ridiculous defensive performance from OG Anunoby in the first quarter.
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Ridiculous defensive performance from OG Anunoby in the first quarter.
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Jordan Clarkson’s contributions, Josh Hart being Josh Hart, Mike Brown’s rotations and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Jordan Clarkson’s contributions, Josh Hart being Josh Hart, Mike Brown’s rotations and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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Oh my goodness, Karl-Anthony Towns
November 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Oh my goodness, Karl-Anthony Towns
The Knicks' franchise record for 3-point makes in a game is 24. They've got 20 with six minutes to go in this one — and they are yet to miss a free throw.
November 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The Knicks' franchise record for 3-point makes in a game is 24. They've got 20 with six minutes to go in this one — and they are yet to miss a free throw.