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• 03.01.12
  Knicks Rumors: Baron Davis Going All-in with Jeremy Lin Is Crucial for New York Baron Davis, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin put up 19 points and 13 assists in the New York Knicks' come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. While Lin's fifth double-double as a starter is a big deal, the best part of the night was the Baron Davis-led second team taking and expanding the lead for New York in the late third quarter.Steve Novak buried three-ball after three-ball as Davis did his best Jeremy Lin impression, allowing the Knicks to turn a 17-point deficit into a 13-point lead before Davis left the court with five minutes to go in the game.His final stat line was ...
• 02.23.12
  Knicks Rumors: Linsanity Hype Higher Than Ever as He Meets South Beach Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Breaking News, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  All of a sudden, the Knicks are at the forefront of the NBA once again.No thanks to their "superstars," Carmelo Anthony or Amare Stoudemire, but because of their new floor general, Jeremy Lin.With great power comes great responsibility, and also lots of rumors concerning both basketball and, of course, Kim Kardashian. Time to address all of them before they get out of hand.As far as Kim K goes, as much as we'd all like to live vicariously through Jeremy Lin and see him date her, he crushed our hopes and dreams and denied all reports stating that he doesn't think ...
• 02.23.12
  First Half Report Cards: Grading Every Knicks Bench Player at the All-Star Break Baron Davis, Basketball, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, Jared Jeffries, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Rankings/List, Steve Novak | Comments Off

  The first half of the season is in the books for the New York Knicks. Heading into their last game before the All-Star break against the Miami Heat, it's a great time for reflection.Thus far, the Knicks season has had a bit of everything. Pessimism has run rampant, unlikely heroes have emerged, injuries have come in bunches and New York has been a threat to both win or lose on any given night.Exhausted? So are the players and coaching staff, which has caused Mike D'Antoni to open up his rotation more than he ever before.The Knicks bench has helped keep ...
• 02.19.12
  Mavericks vs. Knicks: J.R. Smith and Baron Davis to Play as Carmelo Still out Baron Davis, Basketball, Breaking News, Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, jeremy lin, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks are finally getting their stars back in the lineup, and I don’t mean Carmelo Anthony. Veteran point guard Baron Davis and new signee J.R. Smith will both dress and presumably make their Knicks debuts tonight against the Dallas Mavericks, according to the New York Knicks' official Twitter feed.D'Antoni says @carmeloanthony is out, might play tomorrow. Shump will start, @TheRealJRSmith and @Baron_Davis will both dress. #Knicks While sophomore Jeremy Lin has been running the backcourt efficiently in the absence of Carmelo and Davis, the veteran presence and bench depth that these returns open up is great news ...
• 02.18.12
  Knicks Rumors: Baron Davis’ Anticipated Return Couldn’t Come at a Better Time Baron Davis, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Baron Davis is almost ready to return from his back injury and his debut in New York couldn't come at a better time. Davis could play as early as this week, giving him just over two months to get acclimated to his new team before the playoffs begin. The timing is perfect, as Amar'e Stoudemire is finally healthy, Carmelo Anthony should be back shortly and the signing of explosive scorer J.R. Smith was just announced.With the emergence of Jeremy Lin, Davis will be relegated to a bench role and although he's started almost 85 percent of his NBA games, I'm expecting ...
• 02.18.12
  Baron Davis and J.R. Smith Could Make Debuts for Knicks on Sunday Baron Davis, Basketball, Breaking News, J.R. Smith, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  If you've been waiting to see the New York Knicks latest acquisitions, Baron Davis and J.R. Smith, you may not have to wait much longer.All the rage around the Knicks has been about point guard Jeremy Lin—for good reason—but now that their seven-game winning streak has ended and the "Linsanity" has subsided for the moment, questions and concerns regarding the fluidity of the roster remain.The Knicks have been dealing with injuries, have signed new players and are soon going to have a new look.According to a report from Yahoo! Sports, the Knicks new faces may suit up and make their ...
• 02.17.12
  Jeremy Lin Makes Baron Davis’ Return Anticlimactic and Not Worth the Wait Baron Davis, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  When the New York Knicks signed point guard Baron Davis this offseason after he was released by the Cleveland Cavaliers, many were hoping that he would be the missing piece to what the team needed with forwards Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony already in place.The Knicks already had a plethora of point guards, but that served them well as Davis has yet to hit the floor. The team first went with rookie guard Iman Shumpert, but as of late they have turned to undrafted-turned-sensation Jeremy Lin.The country has been overrun with Linsanity, as the former Harvard grad has been lighting ...
• 02.13.12
  Knicks Rumors: Jeremy Lin and Baron Davis Good Enough to Keep JR Smith Out of NY Baron Davis, Basketball, J.R. Smith, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Sometimes the best move is no move and that’s the approach the New York Knicks need to take with J.R. Smith. The free agent-to-be is on the Knicks' radar according to the New York Post, which makes sense considering Smith and star forward Carmelo Anthony were good friends in Denver. He has hit 37 percent of his threes in a seven-year career, but that’s the only aspect of his game that stands out.Smith is a strong athlete, but he doesn’t exert the kind of effort needed to be a strong defensive player. He has struggled with attitude problems at times ...
• 02.09.12
  Linsanity: Jeremy Lin Tearing Down Walls and Inspiring the Masses Baron Davis, Basketball, jeremy lin, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin has inspired the masses. I think I have probably seen these Jeremy Lin highlights fifteen or twenty times by now. There's something about the way he captivates the crowd and his teammates that I really love in the video. He is the Harvard Hero. Linsanity. The Shaolin Monk.It's a great story.Great story, but it's a little tough to portray a kid who had his pick of Ivy League schools as an underdog. Holding a Harvard Economics degree is a pretty decent plan B if the whole basketball thing doesn't work out.But an Asian American as a NBA guard?Playing ...
• 02.08.12
  Jeremy Lin: Lin-Sanity Reigns Supreme as the New York Knicks Find a Spark Baron Davis, Basketball, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  On January 23, the New York Knicks recalled Jeremy Lin (along with Jerome Jordan) from the Erie Bayhawks of the NBA D-League. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Up to that point, Lin had only played a grand total of 16 minutes for the Knicks and hadn’t established himself as a part of coach Mike D’Antoni’s rotation.The day after his recall, Lin entered the Knicks’ game against the Charlotte Bobcats with 5:54 remaining. The game was well in hand by that point and Lin’s job was basically not to completely face-plant. Lin recorded eight points, four assists, two ...
• 02.07.12
  Jeremy Lin: How Stellar Debut Effects Return of Baron Davis Baron Davis, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Can anyone believe the impact young Jeremy Lin is having for the New York Knicks?The 6'3", 200-pound point guard made his first career start yesterday after pouring in 25 points and seven assists two days before against the New Jersey Nets.He responded by scoring 28 points and adding eight assists, bettering his numbers against a better Utah Jazz team, and helped the Knicks win back-to-back games for the first time since they won four straight in early January.Lin's masterful two-game performance accounts for 20 percent of the Knicks' total wins so far this season. That isn't saying much considering the ...
• 02.07.12
  NBA Rumors: Baron Davis’ Iffy Status Means More Time To Shine for Jeremy Lin Baron Davis, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks have been waiting and waiting for veteran point guard Baron Davis to make his season debut, but it keeps getting pushed back.Davis has been fighting to return from a herniated disc in his back, but the latest setback, according to the Associated Press, is an infection in his right elbow.As for when Davis will be able to play, Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports had the latest scoop on Monday night:So, it might be next week and it might not be next week. The story of Davis' impending return continues to sound like a broken record.Luckily for ...
• 02.03.12
  New York Knicks: What Will New York Do If the Baron Davis Experiment Fails? Baron Davis, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  It's desperation time for the New York Knicks.Thursday's 105-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls means 10 losses in their past 12 games. At 8-14, the Knicks are eight games behind the Philadelphia 76ers for the Atlantic Division lead.Their guard play is inconsistent. They take bad shots with the game on the line. They don't spread the floor and move the ball.But don't worry. Baron Davis is coming back soon, and he's supposed to be the savior for all the Knicks' struggles.No pressure or anything on him, right? Just come in and save the team before it's too late.What will the ...
• 02.02.12
  New York Knicks: Predicting the Outcome of Every Game in February Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks had the luxury of a favorable schedule in January, yet it is one they failed to capitalize off of.As we enter February, it's not going to get any easier.Games against the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, among others, are awaiting New York. The Knicks' performance during this stretch, which kicks off with a back-to-back-to-back, will speak volumes about which direction the team is headed.Will Mike D'Antoni's seat cool off? Can the Knicks get their heads above .500? What kind of impact with Baron Davis' return have on the team?The ...
• 01.31.12
  New York Knicks: What Is a Great Deal Without a Great Point Guard? Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  The inconsistency the Knicks' point guards have brought to the table is beyond any fan's belief. The stars don't get the ball without having to play one-on-one isolation against another defender. The Knicks made two crucial signings to get rid of two top point guards. Everyone continues to debate that the Carmelo Anthony deal was good for the Knicks, and that the signing of Tyson Chandler was better then keeping Chauncey Billups.But looking back, was it really worth it? Back track to the beginning of last year when Amar'e Stoudemire joined the New York Knicks in an attempt to bring ...
• 01.31.12
  New York Knicks: What Is a Great Deal Without a Great Point Guard? Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  The inconsistency the Knicks' point guards have brought to the table is beyond any fan's belief. The stars don't get the ball without having to play one-on-one isolation against another defender. The Knicks made two crucial signings to get rid of two top point guards. Everyone continues to debate that the Carmelo Anthony deal was good for the Knicks, and that the signing of Tyson Chandler was better then keeping Chauncey Billups.But looking back, was it really worth it? Back track to the beginning of last year when Amar'e Stoudemire joined the New York Knicks in an attempt to bring ...
• 01.31.12
  Baron Davis: How Mike D’Antoni Can Use Him Effectively to Help the Knicks Win Baron Davis, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off

  With the New York Knicks struggling for answers, Mike D'Antoni must turn to a player whose only consistency is that he is inconsistent. As a basketball player, Baron Davis is the NBA's best impersonation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. With a basketball in his hands, he is a beautiful yet bewildering blend of the two aforementioned fictional characters, displaying the intellectual side of Dr. Jekyll as well as the savage ferocity of Mr. Hyde.Both characters make an appearance, yet he has become more and more like Mr. Hyde as his career slogs on, with his unpredictability often being a monstrous distraction to ...
• 01.31.12
  Baron Davis: How Mike D’Antoni Can Use Him Effectively to Help the Knicks Win Baron Davis, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off

  With the New York Knicks struggling for answers, Mike D'Antoni must turn to a player whose only consistency is that he is inconsistent. Baron Davis is the NBA's best impersonation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. With a basketball in his hands, he is a beautiful yet bewildering blend of the two aforementioned fictional characters, displaying the intellectual side of Dr. Jekyll as well as the savage ferocity of Mr. Hyde.Both characters make an appearance, yet he has become more and more like Mr. Hyde as his career slogs on, with his unpredictability often being a monstrous distraction to his team.In a recent ...
• 01.31.12
  NY Knicks Rumors: Road to Success Begins with Carmelo Anthony and Mike D’Antoni Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks are reeling, and while numerous on-court adjustments must be made, the road to turning their season around begins, and ends, in the locker room.Head coach Mike D'Antoni has been on the hot seat since Phil Jackson retired, but the Knicks' current inability to put together a winning streak has rendered it scalding. It's unlikely that any decision is made on the head coach's future before Baron Davis returns, but when dealing with Knicks owner James Dolan, anything is possible.So, how can New York turn its season around? Or better yet, how can it salvage D'Antoni's job, ...
• 01.31.12
  NY Knicks Rumors: Road to Success Begins with Carmelo Anthony and Mike D’Antoni Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off

  The New York Knicks are reeling, and while numerous on-court adjustments must be made, the road to turning their season around begins, and ends, in the locker room.Head coach Mike D'Antoni has been on the hot seat since Phil Jackson retired, but the Knicks' current inability to put together a winning streak has rendered it scalding. It's unlikely that any decision is made on the head coach's future before Baron Davis returns, but when dealing with Knicks owner James Dolan, anything is possible.So, how can New York turn its season around? Or better yet, how can it salvage D'Antoni's job, ...

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