NBA journalist
Fred Katz
Fred Katz reports on the NBA for The Athletic. He is the host of Katz and Shoot and the author of Under the Bright Lights: The Revival of the New York Knicks.
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Fred Katz’s journalism covers the NBA at both the league-wide and team level. This site points readers to original publication pages rather than reproducing publisher-owned articles.
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Knicks coverage and national NBA reporting
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New York Knicks
Katz covered the Knicks exclusively from 2021 through 2024. Knicks reporting also connects with his podcast, book, and verified media appearances.
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Katz and Shoot is a Knicks and NBA podcast hosted by Fred Katz and produced by Andrew Claudio. The show features analysis, behind-the-scenes information, guests, and listener mailbags.
For current episodes, membership information, and access options, visit the show’s Patreon page.
Book
Under the Bright Lights: The Revival of the New York Knicks
Fred Katz’s book tells the story of how the New York Knicks returned to championship glory. It is published by Gallery Books.
- Status
- Forthcoming as last reviewed October 20, 2026
- Publisher-listed publication date
- Publisher-listed length
- 288 pages
- Hardcover ISBN
- 9781668204832
See the publisher for current publication details and ordering options.
Media appearances
Selected, source-linked appearances show Fred Katz discussing NBA news and analysis as a journalist.
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Television and video interview
The Athletic’s Fred Katz talks Knicks, Nets and gambling scandal
Outlet: NY1
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Katz discussed the Knicks, Nets, and reporting surrounding an NBA gambling scandal.
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The Athletic’s NBA writer talks about Knicks-Celtics series
Outlet: NY1
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Katz discussed the 2025 Knicks-Celtics playoff series.
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About Fred Katz
Katz began a beat-writing role in 2016 covering the Oklahoma City Thunder for The Norman Transcript. He joined The Athletic in 2018 as its Washington Wizards beat writer, covered the New York Knicks exclusively from 2021 through 2024, and then moved into national NBA reporting.
Identity clarification
This page concerns Fred Katz, the NBA journalist, author, and podcast host. He shares his name with the late jazz cellist and composer Fred Katz.
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