Why The Knicks' James Wiseman Move Is (Low Key) Brilliant

The New York Knicks take a no-risk flyer on James Wiseman’s untapped potential: could the former No. 2 pick revive his NBA career on a championship roster? Gavin Schall and XJ debate Wiseman’s surprising training camp invite, weighing his upside against a resume of setbacks and limited NBA minutes. Could Wiseman make New York's roster and finally put it together under Mike Brown’s mentorship?Key discussion points include concerns about Andre Drummond’s fit as a the second string center, the reasoning behind recent additions like Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Ochai Agbaji, and Drew Eubanks and the Knicks’ ongoing quest for size and athleticism. The hosts explore high-upside vs. safe bets for roster spots, specialist roles, and how roster flexibility could shape the team’s title defense. Don’t miss this sharp analysis of the Knicks’ off-season strategy and what it means for their playoff ambitions.00:00 – Is James Wiseman a smart move?01:09 – Wiseman's potential fit and upside12:01 – Square Ad Break13:27 – Why Wiseman makes sense as a training camp flier22:33 – BetterHelp Ad Break24:01 – XJ's thoughts on Brown, Konchar, Eubanks, and Agbaji33:07 – Thanks and please subscribe! Photo Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-knicks/Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepodFanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL 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.