CRITICAL: The Knicks' Bench Rotation Is Already COLLAPSING | Why New York NEEDS Deuce McBride
CRITICAL: The Knicks' Bench Rotation Is Already COLLAPSING | Why New York NEEDS Deuce McBride  
Podcast: Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks
Published On: Thu Oct 30 2025
Description: The New York Knicks have struggled, and the performances of Josh Hart, Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson, and Ariel Hukporti are a major reason why. With New York desperately missing Deuce McBride and Mitchell Robinson, is it time to panic about the bench?Gavin Schall and XJ break down the cascading health crisis affecting the entire Knicks' rotation, with Deuce McBride's absence, Josh Hart's debilitating finger injury, and Mitchell Robinson's continued unavailability creating a domino effect through the lineup. The hosts argue McBride is the team's fifth-most important player, examine why Hart's refusal to get surgery is hurting the team's title chances, and analyze how Karl-Anthony Towns is being forced into a suboptimal role. The discussion covers potential solutions, including roster adjustments with Trey Jemison, the confidence spiral affecting Hart's shooting, and why the big man rotation has become the primary concern for New York's playoff hopes.Discover why these health issues could derail the Knicks' season and what moves might save their championship window.Timestamps0:00 Intro2:00 Health concerns driving bench worries4:23 Deuce McBride's outsized impact on winning8:01 The cascading effect of missing players10:13 Josh Hart's finger injury situation15:11 Why didn't Hart get surgery?17:51 Hart's declining performance and net rating21:21 Confidence and health affecting Hart's game27:26 Big man rotation without Mitchell Robinson30:29 Trying Trey JemisonWant to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicksFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOKnicks?sid=YouTubeLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50 the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop. DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply. No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details. DoorDash — In your bag all season long.QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.RipplingGet Rippling FREE for 6 months. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details: https://app.rippling.com/legal/promotermsRobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move.All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SIPC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarch.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.