Joseph Kallan

Joseph Kallan

Joined: Aug 25, 2024

Joseph Kallan is a Contributor at FanSided. His main specialties include the NBA and MLB, but has a passion for the New York Knicks, New York Giants, and New York Yankees. After graduating from Hofstra in May 2024, Joseph worked for the NBA 2k24 Summer League writing for Summer League Daily, a blog dedicated to anything and everything Summer League related. Joseph currently works as a ticket-taker for the New York Yankees and he enjoys playing pickup basketball and softball.

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Phoenix trading for Jimmy Butler would show the Suns still haven't learned their lesson

Dec 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Why it matters that the Knicks didn't advance in the NBA Cup

Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after he dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKC's NBA Cup win shows why they're the team to beat in the West

Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) react after a three point basket by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to clinch a win over the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Knicks Power Rankings Roundup: Where do the experts rank New York?

Dec 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Is OG Anunoby ready to make a run at Defensive Player of the Year?

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) smiles at the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

South Beach Blues: Sure seems like a Jimmy Butler trade is happening

Dec 8, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) brings the ball up court while being defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Why the NBA Cup is more important to the Milwaukee Bucks than you realize

Dec 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Knicks news: NBA Cup matchup, Precious Achiuwa returns, easy December schedule

May 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) wrestle for the ball during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

2 reasons the Knicks should trade Mitchell Robinson, 1 reason they shouldn't

Nov 20, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gets back on defense during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid uncertainty might be enough to keep 76ers in the Cooper Flagg race

Dec 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks up at the scoreboard late in a game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

LeBron James says every Laker is to blame for team struggles, and he's right

Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies second-round draft pick was an ultimate heat check, and now he's winning awards

Nov 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

3 reasons the Knicks need to be active at the trade deadline

Golden State Warriors v New Orleans Pelicans - Emirates NBA Cup

Warriors seem to regret holding top prospect out of Paul George, Lauri Markkanen trades

Dec 3, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Jalen Brunson: Which Knick should be in the MVP conversation?

Nov 27, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) talks with guard Chris Paul (3) in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

NBA Power Rankings: Surprise teams with best chance to win NBA Cup