Alexander Trataros

Alex is a New Yorker, born and raised (Knicks, Jets, and Yankees), and a proud Alumni of SUNY Albany, Manhattanville College, & New England Law | Boston. By day, Alex works as an attorney, and in the evening, you will find him playing basketball (leagues or pickup), watching sports, or streaming shows with his fiancé and cat. Alex is also the co-host of the Knicks, Jets, Etc. Podcast, which you can find on all platforms.
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New York Knicks

New York Knicks: It's time to bring up Ignas Brazdekis

by Alexander Trataros
Ignas Brazdekis had a solid start to his professional career with the Westchester Knicks, but it’s time for him to get some burn with the New York...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Lessons Tom Thibodeau hopefully learned

by Alexander Trataros
Tom Thibodeau and his staff are preparing the New York Knicks for the 2020-21 season. Hopefully, he has learned from his prior missteps. After...
New York Knicks

Knicks: Pros, cons of signing Fred VanVleet in free agency

by Alexander Trataros
There have been rumors that the New York Knicks are going to be in the race to sign Fred VanVleet this offseason. But at what length should...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Trade scenarios that could land Zach LaVine

by Alexander Trataros
The New York Knicks have been linked to potentially trading for Zach LaVine. But what would it take for the Knicks to get LaVine? The New York...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Mike Woodson returns to the Mecca

by Alexander Trataros
Mike Woodson was the last successful coach with the New York Knicks. Uniting him with Tom Thibodeau could help the Knicks become a competitive...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau announced as the head coach

by Alexander Trataros
After months of waiting and debating, the New York Knicks announced that Tom Thibodeau would be the next head coach of the franchise. Well, after a...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: The Chicago bubble conundrum

by Alexander Trataros
The NBA is contemplating a second bubble site in Chicago for the eight eliminated teams, which could mean more New York Knicks basketball. After...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Who will be the next head coach?

by Alexander Trataros
The New York Knicks are reported to be interviewing numerous candidates for the head coach position, but the feeling is that there is only one...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Allonzo Trier should be the sixth man

by Alexander Trataros
The New York Knicks didn't utilize Allonzo  Trier this past season, but he should have the chance to be the sixth man next season. Allonzo Trier...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Leon Rose is changing the front office

by Alexander Trataros
Leon Rose continues to make changes to the New York Knicks' front office by hiring Utah Jazz's Walt Perrin and Oklahoma City Thunder's Frank...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Four players who need a strong finish

by Alexander Trataros
If the season ever resumes, there are four New York Knicks who need to finish the season strong to continue their development. It's been about two...
Chicago Bulls

The Last Dance: Phil Jackson was a true player's coach

by Alexander Trataros
The most prominent takeaway from the first four episodes of ESPN's doc, The Last Dance, is that Phil Jackson was a true players' coach of the...
New York Knicks

Should the New York Knicks trade for Lauri Markkanen?

by Alexander Trataros
Lauri Markkanen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Chicago Bulls and depending on the cost, the New York Knicks should try to trade for...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: 5 best things from the season so far

by Alexander Trataros
Even though the New York Knicks struggled this season, there were still some memorable games. Let's take a look back at some of the best...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Lamar Peters needs a two-way contract

by Alexander Trataros
With his stellar play for the Westchester Knicks, Lamar Peters deserves a two-way contract with the New York Knicks next season. Prior to the...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Making sense of the Leon Rose hire

by Alexander Trataros
The New York Knicks have hired Leon Rose as the next team president. Is he the right man for the job? Only time will tell. On March 2, 2020, Leon...
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New York Knicks: A look at Damyean Dotson’s reduced minutes

by Alexander Trataros
Damyean Dotson’s reduced minutes have been inexplicable this entire season which only adds on to the New York Knicks' frustrating season. "This...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: Evaluating Kevin Knox's young career

by Alexander Trataros
The New York Knicks are over a year and a half through Kevin Knox's young career and they are still unsure of his potential. The New York Knicks...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks: The Knicks outlook post-trade deadline

by Alexander Trataros
Now that the trade deadline has come and gone for the New York Knicks, what is the outlook for the rest of their season after trading Marcus...