Fred Katz
@fredkatz.bsky.social
Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic | Host of Katz and Shoot, a twice-a-week Knicks and NBA podcast
The Grizzlies have turned to stone. The Hornets’ centers are inventing new awards. And a shooter is no longer just shooting.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Grizzlies have turned to stone. The Hornets’ centers are inventing new awards. And a shooter is no longer just shooting.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jalen Brunson situation with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jalen Brunson situation with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
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These may be the same Cavaliers ... but they are not the same Cavaliers.
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
These may be the same Cavaliers ... but they are not the same Cavaliers.
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin, Banchero tells @theathletic.com.
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin, Banchero tells @theathletic.com.
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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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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...
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...
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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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.
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/142853...
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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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Josh Hart is dealing with a nerve injury in his hand.
Story and details in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Story and details in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Josh Hart is dealing with a nerve injury in his hand.
Story and details in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Story and details in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the latest on Karl-Anthony Towns, what’s up with Josh Hart and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the latest on Karl-Anthony Towns, what’s up with Josh Hart and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.
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Victor Wembanyama is conducting on-court experiments. The Wizards have a gem — maybe more than one. And a team down south has butter fingers.
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Victor Wembanyama is conducting on-court experiments. The Wizards have a gem — maybe more than one. And a team down south has butter fingers.
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and I discuss the Knicks taking so many more 3s than they did last season.
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Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/previe...
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and I discuss the Knicks taking so many more 3s than they did last season.
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/previe...
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/previe...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Knicks' win over the Celtics, the loss in Miami and busting out a new game with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Knicks' win over the Celtics, the loss in Miami and busting out a new game with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social.
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The NBA is speeding. Ben Mathurin is bruising. And Ja Morant is hoping to lift his teammates — both literally and figuratively.
Weekly Friday notebooks are back.
Here’s the first one of the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Weekly Friday notebooks are back.
Here’s the first one of the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The NBA is speeding. Ben Mathurin is bruising. And Ja Morant is hoping to lift his teammates — both literally and figuratively.
Weekly Friday notebooks are back.
Here’s the first one of the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Weekly Friday notebooks are back.
Here’s the first one of the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, chatting with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social about the Knicks' opening night win, the new rotations, the new offense, the new defense, the new players and more.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, chatting with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social about the Knicks' opening night win, the new rotations, the new offense, the new defense, the new players and more.
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Inside even the most dazzling play was a teachable moment.
Story on the Knicks’ rearranged offense, how it looks, how it’s supposed to look and how a team with grand aspirations is fine-tuning a new identity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Story on the Knicks’ rearranged offense, how it looks, how it’s supposed to look and how a team with grand aspirations is fine-tuning a new identity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Inside even the most dazzling play was a teachable moment.
Story on the Knicks’ rearranged offense, how it looks, how it’s supposed to look and how a team with grand aspirations is fine-tuning a new identity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Story on the Knicks’ rearranged offense, how it looks, how it’s supposed to look and how a team with grand aspirations is fine-tuning a new identity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Kristaps Porzingis is in a new place — but then again, so are the Hawks.
Story from Atlanta on a 7-foot-3 big man trying to show he’s still got it and a revamped squad hoping to do the same: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Story from Atlanta on a 7-foot-3 big man trying to show he’s still got it and a revamped squad hoping to do the same: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is in a new place — but then again, so are the Hawks.
Story from Atlanta on a 7-foot-3 big man trying to show he’s still got it and a revamped squad hoping to do the same: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Story from Atlanta on a 7-foot-3 big man trying to show he’s still got it and a revamped squad hoping to do the same: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, drafting the biggest questions about the Knicks to preview the season with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, drafting the biggest questions about the Knicks to preview the season with @jonathanmacri.bsky.social.
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Would you like TWO FREE TICKETS to Friday's Knicks-Celtics game at MSG?
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle!
Just follow this link, subscribe to the podcast and comment on the post to enter the raffle for two great seats in row 3 of section 119: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle!
Just follow this link, subscribe to the podcast and comment on the post to enter the raffle for two great seats in row 3 of section 119: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
October 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Would you like TWO FREE TICKETS to Friday's Knicks-Celtics game at MSG?
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle!
Just follow this link, subscribe to the podcast and comment on the post to enter the raffle for two great seats in row 3 of section 119: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle!
Just follow this link, subscribe to the podcast and comment on the post to enter the raffle for two great seats in row 3 of section 119: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social and I discuss Malcolm Brogdon’s sudden retirement and what’s next for the Knicks: www.patreon.com/posts/141379...
October 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here is a FREE PREVIEW of the latest episode of Katz and Shoot, in which @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social and I discuss Malcolm Brogdon’s sudden retirement and what’s next for the Knicks: www.patreon.com/posts/141379...
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Malcolm Brogdon’s retirement with @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social then running through Western Conference over/unders with Eric Nehm.
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/141384...
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/141384...
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing Malcolm Brogdon’s retirement with @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social then running through Western Conference over/unders with Eric Nehm.
Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/141384...
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Trae Young won’t sign an extension with the Hawks before the start of the regular season, league sources tell @joevardon.bsky.social and myself.
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
October 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Trae Young won’t sign an extension with the Hawks before the start of the regular season, league sources tell @joevardon.bsky.social and myself.
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Would you like to win TWO FREE TICKETS to the Knicks' Oct. 24 home game against the Celtics?
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle.
All you have to do to enter is follow the link, subscribe to the podcast, then comment on the raffle post inside: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle.
All you have to do to enter is follow the link, subscribe to the podcast, then comment on the raffle post inside: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Would you like to win TWO FREE TICKETS to the Knicks' Oct. 24 home game against the Celtics?
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle.
All you have to do to enter is follow the link, subscribe to the podcast, then comment on the raffle post inside: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...
Katz and Shoot is holding a raffle.
All you have to do to enter is follow the link, subscribe to the podcast, then comment on the raffle post inside: www.patreon.com/posts/katz-s...