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• 05.08.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire: Why NY Knicks Must Make STAT Work with Carmelo Anthony Amare Stoudemire, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Amar’e Stoudemire returned on Sunday from his hand injury for Game 4 and helped Carmelo Anthony lead the New York Knicks to their first playoff victory since 2001. Both played extremely well and proved they have the ability to defeat any team in this league if they are both playing at their best.   Whether you like the duo of STAT and Melo or not, the Knicks need to figure out how to get them play well together on a regular basis since they are both with the team to stay. The Knicks gave up many pieces to get these ...
• 05.06.12
  Jeremy Lin: Game 5 Return Would Derail Miami Heat 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks may not be in a position to end the Miami Heat's title hopes, but they could still derail an otherwise unstoppable force of superstar proportions.While Wednesday's Game 5 is a must-win game for the Knicks by definition, it also happens to be a pretty important game for those Heat. Of course, Miami would appreciate the rest afforded by a short series as much as the next team.But Miami's confidence may be an even more important consideration.One game could do a lot of damage to that confidence, a game some are expecting Jeremy Lin to play in.Amar'e ...
• 05.06.12
  Mission Impossible: The Knicks with Carmelo Anthony Allen Iverson, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, paul pierce, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  I published my last post on Carmelo Anthony when the Knicks were in glue-factory mode.  They were depressing, on and off the court.  Carmelo clearly had problems with the offensive system, Tyson Chandler was on an island down low as Amare alternated from a disappearing act on offense to a matador on defense, even Mike D'Antoni's mustache lacked its natural elegance.Since then, the team has experienced a couple of remarkable resurgences, spearheaded by Jeremy Lin and Carmelo Anthony, a head coach firing, several serious injuries, and the emergence of J.R. Smith and Steve Novak as three-point assassins/defensive nihilists.  The culmination of these events ...
• 05.06.12
  Mission Impossible: The Knicks with Carmelo Anthony Allen Iverson, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, paul pierce, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  I published my last post on Carmelo Anthony when the Knicks were in glue-factory mode.  They were depressing, on and off the court.  Carmelo clearly had problems with the offensive system, Tyson Chandler was on an island down low as Amare alternated from a disappearing act on offense to a matador on defense, even Mike D'Antoni's mustache lacked its natural elegance.Since then, the team has experienced a couple of remarkable resurgences, spearheaded by Jeremy Lin and Carmelo Anthony, a head coach firing, several serious injuries, and the emergence of J.R. Smith and Steve Novak as three-point assassins/defensive nihilists.  The culmination of these events ...
• 05.05.12
  New York Knicks: Amar’e Stoudemire Offseason Trade Ideas Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Let me start by saying that I love Amar'e Stoudemire. He is a devastating player when he is in his element and perhaps one of the best dunkers of his generation.Unfortunately, the support of New York is a fickle beast and currently he has lost it. His diminished role paired with the untimely death of his brother and the fire extinguisher accident means it might be in best interest of Stoudemire and the Knicks if he had a fresh start elsewhere.Here are potential trade ideas and the likelihood of the trigger being pulled on each one.Begin Slideshow
• 05.05.12
  NBA Playoffs: Why the New York Knicks Must Trade Amar’e Stoudemire in Offseason 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  This New York Knicks' 2011-12 season has been a roller-coaster ride.Never before have we seen the type of ebbs and flows the 2011-12 campaign produced, and it ironically transpired in a shortened, compressed 66-game schedule. Unreasonable expectations dissipated quickly as it became quite apparent the Knicks had a number of pieces to a puzzle that simply did not fit.In fact, the Knicks would have missed the playoffs entirely, if it weren’t for the midseason heroics of the exciting and endearing Jeremy Lin.Yet amidst all the chaos of Linsanity, one fact has remained constant—Amar'e Stoudemire hasn’t been the same explosive Amar'e ...
• 05.05.12
  NBA Playoffs 2012: Why New York Knicks Must Trade Amar’e Stoudemire in Offseason 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  This New York Knicks' 2011-12 season has been a roller-coaster ride.Never before have we seen the type of ebbs and flows the 2011-12 campaign produced, and it ironically transpired in a shortened, compressed 66-game schedule.Unreasonable expectations dissipated quickly as it became quite apparent the Knicks had a number of pieces to a puzzle that simply did not fit.In fact, the Knicks would have missed the playoffs entirely if it weren’t for the midseason heroics of the exciting and endearing Jeremy Lin.Yet amidst all the chaos of Linsanity, one fact has remained constant—Amar'e Stoudemire hasn’t been the same explosive Amar'e Stoudemire ...
• 05.04.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire’s Stitched-Up Hand Is as Nasty as You’d Think Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Breaking News, CourtVision, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  Consider this your warning: If you're of the squeamish kind made uneasy by injuries (or in this case, stitched flesh) and the like, I'd check out of this post right about now.The Internet has free cat videos and streaming music and thousands of new things to be read every day, so save yourself the stomach-churning and the trouble and just move right along.But if you're the morbidly curious kind who wouldn't mind seeing the "after" shot of Amar'e Stoudemire's sewn-up hand, well, then, I suppose you've come to the right place.Stoudemire tweeted out a photo of his mangled palm on ...
• 05.04.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire’s Stitched-Up Hand Is as Nasty as You’d Think Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Breaking News, CourtVision, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  Consider this your warning: If you're of the squeamish kind made uneasy by injuries (or in this case, stitched flesh) and the like, I'd check out of this post right about now.The Internet has free cat videos and streaming music and thousands of new things to be read every day, so save yourself the stomach-churning and the trouble and just move right along.But if you're the morbidly curious kind who wouldn't mind seeing the "after" shot of Amar'e Stoudemire's sewn-up hand, well, then, I suppose you've come to the right place.Stoudemire tweeted out a photo of his mangled palm on ...
• 05.04.12
  New York Knicks Need to Part Ways with Superstar Carmelo Anthony 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  With Carmelo Anthony as their focal point player, the Knicks cannot compete for an NBA championship. Anthony takes too many shots. He doesn't defend. Anthony's game is built around isolation and one-on-one matchups, the exact opposite of team basketball. Anthony is not a point guard, but tries to play like one. The ball needs to be in the hands of the point. The Knicks are better suited to build their team around point guard Jeremy Lin, power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, and center Tyson Chandler, than to continue with Anthony. While Stoudemire is not a good defender, Chandler won the 2011-2012 NBA defensive player of ...
• 05.04.12
  New York Knicks Need to Part Ways with Superstar Carmelo Anthony 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  With Carmelo Anthony as their focal point player, the Knicks cannot compete for an NBA championship. Anthony takes too many shots. He doesn't defend. Anthony's game is built around isolation and one-on-one matchups, the exact opposite of team basketball. Anthony is not a point guard, but tries to play like one. The ball needs to be in the hands of the point. The Knicks are better suited to build their team around point guard Jeremy Lin, power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, and center Tyson Chandler, than to continue with Anthony. While Stoudemire is not a good defender, Chandler won the 2011-2012 NBA defensive player of ...
• 05.03.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire Injury: Why Knicks Should Suspend STAT Even If He’s Healthy Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks will take the court at Madison Square Garden Thursday night for Game 3 of their series against the Miami Heat without the services of superstar forward Amar'e Stoudemire after his mishap with a fire extinguisher following their Game 2 to loss in Miami.As a result, Stoudemire pretty much eliminated himself from the rest of the series and possibly crushed whatever slim chance the Knicks had of pulling off an upset.What happened to Stoudemire was nothing more than a freak accident, but it was a selfish act which not only hurt himself, but his teammates as well.Hanging ...
• 05.03.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire Injury: Why Knicks Should Suspend STAT Even If He’s Healthy Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks will take the court at Madison Square Garden Thursday night for Game 3 of their series against the Miami Heat without the services of superstar forward Amar'e Stoudemire after his mishap with a fire extinguisher following their Game 2 to loss in Miami.As a result, Stoudemire pretty much eliminated himself from the rest of the series and possibly crushed whatever slim chance the Knicks had of pulling off an upset.What happened to Stoudemire was nothing more than a freak accident, but it was a selfish act which not only hurt himself, but his teammates as well.Hanging ...
• 05.03.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire Injury: New York Knicks Star Deserves Slack for Actions Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  The physical repercussions of Amar'e Stoudemire's act of frustration on Monday is punishment enough, and people should back off.The severely lacerated hand Stoudemire suffered after smashing a glass in front of a fire extinguisher, will take time to heal, and the effects will likely linger for awhile.Stoudemire didn't intentionally check himself out of the series. But unfortunately, due to the severity of the injury and the Knicks' mismatched roster, we may have seen Amar'e in a Knicks uniform for the last time.We have all done things out of frustration in our lives. If we were made to pay with a ...
• 05.03.12
  Amar’e Stoudemire Injury: New York Knicks Star Deserves Slack for Actions Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  The physical repercussions of Amar'e Stoudemire's act of frustration on Monday is punishment enough, and people should back off.Stoudemire and the Knicks couldn't beat the Heat in Game 2 of their first round playoff series; so Amar'e tried to take it out on the closest thing that would make a loud noise.The severely lacerated hand Stoudemire suffered after smashing a glass in front of a fire extinguisher, will take time to heal, and the effects will likely linger for awhile.Stoudemire didn't intentionally check himself out of the series. But unfortunately, due to the severity of the injury and the Knicks' ...
• 05.03.12
  New York Knicks: Amar’e Stoudemire’s Possible Return Won’t Save Knicks 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  After lacerating his left hand after Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Monday, Amar'e Stoudemire has come out and said there's a "great chance" he'll be available for Game 4 on Sunday, according to Jonathan Abrams.The problem is, Stoudemire's return won't change the fact that the Knicks will lose their series against the Heat.The Knicks predictably lost the first two games of the series in Miami, and Stoudemire was at least part of the problem. Despite scoring 18 points on Monday, Stoudemire's poor defense and lack of rebounding hurt the Knicks against the Heat. Then again, that was no ...
• 05.03.12
  New York Knicks: Amar’e Stoudemire’s Possible Return Won’t Save Knicks 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  After lacerating his left hand after Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Monday, Amar'e Stoudemire has come out and said there's a "great chance" he'll be available for Game 4 on Sunday, according to Jonathan Abrams.The problem is, Stoudemire's return won't change the fact that the Knicks will lose their series against the Heat.The Knicks predictably lost the first two games of the series in Miami, and Stoudemire was at least part of the problem. Despite scoring 18 points on Monday, Stoudemire's poor defense and lack of rebounding hurt the Knicks against the Heat. Then again, that was no ...
• 05.03.12
  Why Not Amnestying Amar’e Stoudemire Will Haunt the Knicks for Years to Come Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  With the recent news that it's unlikely Amar’e Stoudemire will play again for the Knicks during the opening round of the playoffs due to a hand injury, the Knicks’ front office must be second-guessing themselves as to whether or not they made a mistake using their amnesty clause on Chauncey Billups.According to the newest CBA, each team is allowed to use an amnesty cut one time to release any player on their roster without hurting their salary-cap situation. This means the Knicks are stuck with Amar’e Stoudemire and the remainder of his three year/$65 million contract whether they like it ...
• 05.03.12
  Why Not Amnestying Amar’e Stoudemire Will Haunt the Knicks for Years to Come Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  With the recent news that it's unlikely Amar’e Stoudemire will play again for the Knicks during the opening round of the playoffs due to a hand injury, the Knicks’ front office must be second-guessing themselves as to whether or not they made a mistake using their amnesty clause on Chauncey Billups.According to the newest CBA, each team is allowed to use an amnesty cut one time to release any player on their roster without hurting their salary-cap situation. This means the Knicks are stuck with Amar’e Stoudemire and the remainder of his three year/$65 million contract whether they like it ...
• 05.02.12
  Jeremy Lin Return: Rushing Linsanity Won’t Save New York Knicks’ Sinking Ship 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Stop fooling yourselves Knick fans—it’s not happening this year. Jeremy Lin will miss Game 3, but will possibly suit up for Game 4 against the Miami Heat Sunday in what has become the most lopsided series of Round 1. Currently Lin is participating in 3-on-3 full-court scrimmages as he continues to rehab from April knee surgery.   Coach Mike Woodson doesn’t make it sound like he’s on the cusp of being ready anytime soon (via ESPN). "This is the first time he's been able to run up and down. He's gone through a lot of drills. The test is if ...

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