Chip Murphy
- Substitute Teacher, Freelance
New York
As seen in:
Medium,
Substack,
FanSided,
Letterboxd,
Elite Sports NY,
Hoops Habit,
Grizzly Bear Blues,
Knicks Fan TV
Movies and college football | chipper.murphy@gmail.com
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Chip Murphy
Chip Murphy’s profile • Letterboxd
All ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ More Sinners Ryan Coogler had his own unique idea that nobody else could've pulled off and he turned it into a monster hit. Michael B Jordan is playing identical twins in a vampire movie sounds like a corny romcom but somehow it became a masterpiece. Oppenheimer Saw it in 70MM IMAX at the Lincoln Square AMC. Just an unforgettable experience. Fight Club Marla Singer is my favorite female character.
A Knicks Holiday Trade Wishlist
As soon as we said grace and cut the turkey, the Christmas trees went up, retail discount codes hit the inbox, and NBA trade rumors picked up steam. No better way to show your thankfulness during the holidays than to scavenge for things you don’t have. This is no new territory for the New York Knicks and its fans, both of whom anticipating a move for a[n apparently much-needed] star: Shams: “Trade season seems likely to heat up beginning next week, as Dec.
The Knicks should trade for OG Anunoby
The Leon Rose-led, New York Knicks, have typically been conservative at the trade deadline. Even New York’s recent trade for Josh Hart is still conservative. Even their biggest swing, for Cam Reddish, was hardly Babe Ruth calling his shot. But this season represents their best opportunity yet to be aggressive. The Knicks have proven themselves with recent wins against championship contenders like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.
Scott Frost is done and he knows it
I'll admit that I was very high on Nebraska this season, impacting my writing on this blog. When I bet on Nebraska to win the Big Ten West and talked about them upsetting Oklahoma, I didn't count on Scott Frost's ego getting in the way. It's also possible I overestimated new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple's impact minus Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison. I bought into the hype hook, line, and sinker. I bet them to win the Big Ten West and hyped up an upset against Oklahoma.
New York Knicks Free Agency Preview
NBA Free Agency starts tomorrow and the New York Knicks are tied to Jalen Brunson and re-signing Mitchell Robinson. During his April interview with Mike Breen, Leon Rose preached patience with the direction of a New York Knicks team that had just finished a disappointing season. Rose touted his many draft picks and said he wouldn’t deviate from his original plan. Some NBA teams believe it’s best to throw excrement at the wall and hope something sticks.
Is Tyus Jones the answer for the New York Knicks?
Since Tyus Jones is an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason, could he be the point guard to help the New York Knicks? Should the New York Knicks sign Tyus Jones? You could set your sundial by the New York Knicks. Literally. New York’s annual offseason search for a solution at point guard is as sure as the change in seasons. The sun and clock agree on only four days out of the year, with one of them being June 15th.
New York Knicks: Why does everybody love Jalen Brunson?
The New York Knicks have been in search of a point guard since the dawn of time. Could Jalen Brunson be the Knicks’ solution? It’s all about Luka Doncic when the Dallas Mavericks visit most NBA teams. When they showed up at Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks this season, a different Mav received the attention. I’m not talking about Latvian Rik Smits or even Frank Ntilikina, but someone who’s yet to disappoint Knicks fans. There was another potential new Knicks point guard in the building.
New York Knicks: Breaking down the Cam Reddish trade
The New York Knicks traded Kevin Knox and one first-round pick for Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill, and a second-rounder. The NBA loves buzz words. Wingspan. Upside. 3-and-D wing. Each of these – sometimes appropriate – cliches is typically used to describe Cam Reddish. This week, the New York Knicks traded for Reddish, sending Kevin Knox and a first-round pick (via Charlotte) to the Atlanta Hawks. New York also got Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick (via Brooklyn).
The Couch Critic
This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts
What Is This Salty Discharge?
Good morning everyone! I know I haven’t written in a while, but I’m on more of a regular schedule now. More importantly, the Knicks are playing basketball tonight, so I took the day off work and cranked up the Lana Del Rey. This is what came out. I don’t do emotions good. Last year, someone at work was bringing around a card to sign for two people who were getting married at the same time. I said something like, “Mumble…mumble…can’t do it,” and nearly had a panic attack.
RIP Charlie Watts
Good morning! As a fan of The Rolling Stones, I felt like I had to write some sort of tribute to the late Charlie Watts. Nerlens Noel is filing a lawsuit against his ex-agent Rich Paul, and J.R. Smith is officially playing college golf. Also, I’m starting a new series where I highlight different Knicks/NBA Twitter people who I think are doing great work. And I recommend yet another TV show. Please subscribe! Legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones Charlie Watts passed away Tuesday.
He's Here, He's There
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Welcome back to The Couch Critic! Once again, thank you for subscribing. Packed newsletter today - some love for the great Roy Kent in a Zach Lowe-inspired idea, a little pro wrestling nostalgia, and of course, another TV recommendation. 🚨 Spoiler Alert For Ted Lasso Season 2 🚨 10 Things I Liked About The New Ted Lasso Episode Thank you, Zach Lowe.
New York Knicks: Breaking down the Evan Fournier signing
The New York Knicks signed Evan Fournier to a four-year contract with only three years fully guaranteed. But how does he help the Knicks? Basketball Reference measures roster continuity by taking the percentage of a team’s regular season minutes filled by players from the previous season’s roster. From the 2014-15 season through 2019-20, the New York Knicks retained fewer than 50 percent of the previous season’s players. That’s six straight seasons of a roster overhaul.
Sorry, Myles Turner
Good morning! I hope you had a good weekend. Sorry for the delay. I meant for this to come out on Monday. I had some personal issues come up, and I’m still working out the kinks. I wanted this to be perfect. From now on, I will have a newsletter out every Monday. I’ve seen many Myles Turner to the Knicks talk for a while, so I had to address this subject. I also watched the Netflix doc: Untold: Malice at the Palace.
And Here...We...Go
Good morning! First of all, thank you for subscribing. I’m going to start with some Knicks content. I also threw in a solid TV recommendation, an update on an old Knick, and my take on a canceled TV show. I won’t be writing about the Knicks in every newsletter (as I said yesterday, Macri’s got that covered), but today, I’m going to write about my team. 🏀 Being A Knicks Fan 🏀 My teams were (and still are) the Knicks, Yankees, and Jets. I rooted for the Yankees and Jets because my dad did.
New York Knicks: Breaking down the Kemba Walker signing
The New York Knicks have their point guard. It’s New York city’s, Kemba Walker. Here’s a closer look at what he brings to the team. Kemba Walker is coming home. After reaching a buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Walker reportedly intends to sign with the New York Knicks. The Bronx-born Walker will play his first NBA home games at Madison Square Garden next season, but his Garden heroics date back to when he was just a kid.
The Knicks Signed Evan Fournier
My family takes the same trip every year during the first week of August. Being on vacation during the first week of NBA free agency isn’t ideal. Especially when it’s at a house with dicey WiFi and 12 channels — none of them being ESPN. I didn’t think I’d be doing much writing on this vacation. Then Ian Begley had to go and drop a “mutual interest” bomb between my Knicks and Evan Fournier. That was a game changer. Evan Fournier is my fucking guy.
New York Knicks: Here is a 2021-22 free agency preview
The New York Knicks have addressed some of their needs through the NBA Draft. Now it’s time to finish the roster through free agency. It’s the first week of August which means NBA free agency is finally here for the New York Knicks and the rest of the league. If you’re not familiar with the concept of NBA free agency, it is a bizarre universe where Kelly Oubre transforms into 2010 LeBron, and the New Orleans Pelicans think Chris Paul cares about them.
New York Knicks: Lonzo Ball free agency deep dive
The New York Knicks are still in desperate need of a point guard. Can Lonzo Ball solve the problem? Here’s a deep dive into his free agency. In a stroke of genius, the New Orleans Pelicans dumped the salaries of Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe with an eye on Kyle Lowry in free agency. SNY’s Ian Begley reports that it’s now “highly unlikely” the Pels will match any offer to the restricted free agent Lonzo Ball.
Why the New York Knicks Should Trade for Collin Sexton
The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in a trade for Cavs guard Collin Sexton. Here’s why they should do it. It’s the offseason in the NBA, which means New York Knicks fans are disagreeing. Our first name is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Knicks are “the most aggressive trade suitor” for Sexton, and SNY’s Ian Begley confirmed they had “legitimate” interest in dealing for the 22-year-old.
7 TV Shows That Could Use A Reboot
I know this is a sensitive subject. Some people will see this title and think, “Give me some original ideas instead!” So to make my list of shows that need a reboot, I had to protect myself with specific criteria. The premiere must have happened in the 2000s-present: Nostalgia reboots are great in theory, but did you really enjoy Girl Meets World? Nothing that lasted longer than three seasons: TV shows are like NFL QBs. If you can’t get it done after four seasons, you probably deserve to go.
RJ Barrett, NBA Superstar Trades & Fear Street
Photo by Abhishek Chandra on Unsplash I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a perfect trade for a superstar in the NBA. There’s always going to be risk involved. The most successful superstar trades in recent memory were easily Anthony Davis to the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors. Both helped their teams win a championship — Kawhi in ’19, AD in ‘20. But both teams were equipped to win a championship. When the Lakers traded for Davis, they already had LeBron James.
Ben Simmons, TV vs Books, Dame in NY
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash I thought long and hard about even publishing this — much less sharing it with people. I don’t even fully understand why it was important for me to put this out there. I committed to writing in college, and I’ve been singularly focused on the Knicks from day one. Lately, I’ve wanted to branch out and work on different content. Of course, never straying too far at all from the Knicks.
Knicks Playoffs: My Takeaways from Game 1 loss to Hawks
Photo by Stephen Baker on Unsplash Well, that sucked. But did you really expect the Knicks to make it easy on us? They dropped their first playoff game in eight years, 107–105, to the Hawks. This was a game that either team could have won. There were seven ties and ten lead changes. Unfortunately, the Knicks didn’t have the best player on the floor on Sunday. Trae Young scored 32 points and dished out ten assists (it pained me to type that), including the game-winner with 0.9 seconds left.
New York Knicks: 3 biggest questions before Atlanta Hawks series
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrates with RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks as the Knicks take on the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on April 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
The Knicks are Back
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash My mum used to say to me “You can’t have fun all the time!” And I used to say “Why not?” Why the fuck can’t I have fun all the time?” This gem is from Kate Moss back in 1999 to Dazed and Confused magazine. Strange events — like the Knicks being back in the playoffs — make you remember quotes from an acquaintance’s Facebook page in high school.
Random TV Shows You Should Be Watching: Atlantis
Random TV Shows You Should Be Watching: Atlantis Photo by Fernando Jorge on Unsplash I would be pleasantly surprised if you have heard of Atlantis. When you saw the word Atlantis in the headline, you may have thought this was a reality show about the hotel in the Bahamas. Nope, it’s about the underwater city in Ancient Greece. The famous story has been adapted many times by Disney (of course), DC and Marvel comics, and the Sci-Fi network.
Random TV Shows You Should Be Watching: Trial & Error
Random TV Shows You Should Watch: Trial & Error If you watch true crime docs, you become invested in the crazy people and their stories like they are fictional characters on your favorite TV show. It’s hard to watch Tiger King and not think: Oh yeah, Carole Baskin fed her husband to some fucking tigers. Trial & Error hilariously parodied that genrewith ridiculous characters of their own.
Random TV Shows You Should Watch: The Class
Random TV Shows You Should Watch: The Class I watch a lot of random TV shows. You’ve probably never heard of most of them. While I write primarily about basketball, I decided that not writing about these random shows no one’s ever heard of is a waste of time. We started doing a segment on my podcast (shameless plug) that inspired me to start writing this series of random TV shows you should watch. I recently breezed through19 episodes of The Class on Amazon Prime.
New York Knicks: 3 takeaways from the NBA trade deadline
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks in action against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 98-88.
Why the New York Knicks should trade for Evan Fournier
Mar 18, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Reggie Bullock (25) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports I feel obligated to start any Evan Fournier-related article by saying that I’ve wanted the guy on the New York Knicks since he was a restricted free agent in 2016.
Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball is surpassing the limits of a rookie
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Charlotte Hornets are fun. No disrespect to Kemba Walker, but I’m not sure I ever went out of my way to watch a Hornets game before this season. But there’s plenty of reasons to love this squad. Gordon Hayward is a perfect fit, Terry Rozier is clutch, Miles Bridges can fly, and play-by-play man Eric Collins marks out like Jim Ross for all of it. But what truly makes the Hornets League Pass worthy is star rookie LaMelo Ball.
New Orleans Pelicans: Should they be NBA trade deadline buyers or sellers?
(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New Orleans Pelicans, NBA trade deadline (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The New Orleans Pelicans have a problem that most teams would kill for. Zion Williamson just became the youngest All-Star since LeBron James. Brandon Ingram is the reigning Most Improved Player Award winner from a year ago. It must be nice to worry about building around a once-in-a-generation superstar and one of the league’s best young scorers.
Charlotte Hornets: Terry Rozier is playing up to his contract
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 08: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets looks to pass the ball against the Houston Rockets during their game at Spectrum Center on February 08, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
New York Knicks: 3 reasons to trade for Victor Oladipo
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 26: Victor Oladipo #7 of the Houston Rockets in action during a game against the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center on January 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
New York Knicks: The Derrick Rose trade should challenge Tom Thibodeau
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 30: Derrick Rose #1 and head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bulls 99-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
New York Knicks: The emerging importance of Austin Rivers
(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks picked up a steal with their signing of Austin Rivers. The veteran guard is already a perfect fit for the young rebuilding squad. The New York Knicks needed a fearless basketball player. Enter Austin Rivers. Since he was a teenager, Rivers has been fighting tremendous expectations and intense scrutiny.
Orlando Magic: Is this the year Aaron Gordon puts it together?
Aaron Gordon is entering his seventh season with the Orlando Magic. Will he finally accept his limitations and embrace his best skills as a player? Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is in the Hall of Fame for polarizing NBA Twitter players. His plaque lists a hypothetical 3-point percentage while a video montage plays nothing but clips of his passing interwoven with prime Draymond Green highlights.
New York Knicks starting lineup: Locks, fringe, and potential break-ins
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks in action against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 125-123.
New York Knicks: Free agency was boring, but that’s a good thing
Mar 11, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks front office resisted the temptation of overpaying in free agency. They chose to sign short-term deals and accumulate assets instead.
New York Knicks: Analyzing the return of Elfrid Payton
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Elfrid Payton #6 of the New York Knicks in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2020 in New York City. The Thunder defeated the Knicks 126-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
New York Knicks: Analyzing the Alec Burks signing
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Alec Burks #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on in the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on March 07, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
New York Knicks free agency preview: What to watch for
(Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports NBA free agency starts at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, and the New York Knicks are in a position to make a splash. What should they do? The NBA offseason is heating up for the New York Knicks. After a long wait, it must’ve felt good for Leon Rose and his crew to get their first draft in the books.
New York Knicks: Trading for Russell Westbrook would be a huge mistake
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Russell Westbrook is coming off an All-Star season, but a trade to the New York Knicks doesn’t make a lot of sense. So why are they interested? At this time, a year ago, New York Knicks fans were starting to get annoyed by Julius Randle’s spin move and outright refusal to pass to RJ Barrett. Ah, the good old days. I don’t think the Knicks should trade for Russell Westbrook. As a fan, I don’t want him on my team right now.
New York Knicks: 3 options for the No. 27 pick in the NBA draft
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks, NBA draft (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) The New York Knicks have big decisions to make in the 2020 NBA draft. With the draft looming, we have three options they should consider with the 27th pick. The last time the New York Knicks made two first-round picks in the same draft was one of the weakest in NBA history — 2006. New York missed on Renaldo Balkman (20) and Mardy Collins (29).
New York Knicks: 3 players to target in potential salary dumps
(Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) The New York Knicks have more than $60 million to work with in the offseason. Now they have the option to be creative with salary-dump trades. Timofey Mozgov was one of the many players lucky enough to be a free agent in 2016. The Los Angeles Lakers were somehow able to keep a straight face when they offered him a four-year, $64 million contract.
New York Knicks: 3 players to target in potential salary dumps
(Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse New York Knicks (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) New York Knicks salary dump trade target No. 1: Evan Fournier Trading for Evan Fournier wouldn’t be a typical salary dump. He isn’t in the middle of some $100 million contract and he’s not 35 years old. Fournier is entering the final year of his deal and right in the middle of his prime.
Charlotte Hornets: 3 options with the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft
James Wiseman (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse Charlotte Hornets, NBA draft (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) The Charlotte Hornets were the biggest winners during the NBA draft lottery. Even during a weak draft, it’s a big deal for them to have a top-three pick. The last time the Charlotte Hornets picked in the top five in the NBA Draft was 2013.
New York Knicks: Analyzing free agent guard Jordan Clarkson
(Photo by Ashley Landis - Pool/Getty Images) Jordan Clarkson would add scoring to a weak New York Knicks offense, but there’s a clear risk that comes with signing him. I realize I’m entering shark-infested waters by even exploring the possibility of bringing Jordan Clarkson to the New York Knicks. I might as well be advocating to trade Frank Ntilikina for Russell Westbrook. But the Knicks are terrible. So terrible that you can’t rule anything out.
New York Knicks: 3 goals for Frank Ntilikina in 2020-21
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Use your ← → (arrows) to browse (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The New York Knicks saw improvements from Frank Ntilkina in 2019-20, but they need to see more. Here are three goals for him in the 2020-21 season. Andre Igoudala averaged 5.7 points and 3.1 assists per game over the last three seasons combined. He famously bailed on the Memphis Grizzlies but still logged 3,618 minutes for the Miami Heat.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Chip
Contact Chip, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack