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05.15.12

NBA 2012: How the Collective Bargaining Agreement Binds the New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, Landry Fields, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
This offseason, the Knicks will have some tough decisions to make. The team, as currently constructed, does not appear to have the firepower to get past the elite teams in the East. Jeremy Lin has become a solid player and an amazing marketing tool for the Knicks, but re-signing him could be a challenge. When the Knicks claimed Lin off waivers, they lost the ability to hold his bird rights. Bird rights are the ability to go over the salary cap to sign a player. This means that the Knicks will have to use their mid-level exception to sign Lin, ...
05.15.12

Can Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire Ever Coexist for New York Knicks? Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
There's a common misconception surrounding the New York Knicks tandem that is Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire.From opening day all the way through to their postseason elimination, the Knicks have been a hellacious roller coaster ride, but they're still not a bad team. And Anthony and Stoudemire are not a bad pairing.Is something wrong? Yes.Is that something Stoudemire? No. Anthony? No. It's the entire team. The dynamic has been unstable since last February when Anthony arrived. Injuries to key players have prevailed and smaller than advertised sample sizes have been exaggerated and bought into.This is not an excuse for the Knicks' playoff ...
05.11.12

Carmelo Anthony: Breaking Down Why Meloball Will Never Result in Playoff Success Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
After watching the New York Knicks lose their 13th playoff game in 14 opportunities Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, it really brings some things into perspective as it relates to Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks' future. For one, the Knicks sadly have won only one playoff game since before 9/11 happened, which puts things into perspective of just how long their postseason drought really is. Next, there’s Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire, the guys who were supposed to turn things around for the Knicks franchise. They are now a combined 1-8 together in the postseason. That number alone brings into ...
05.10.12

NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Is the Only Solution to NY Knicks’ Deep-Seated Problem Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
There's a very good case to be made for giving Mike Woodson an extended chance to see what he can do as head coach of the New York Knicks.If for no other reason, Mike D'Antoni's replacement has yet to have a full offseason to bring his roster up to speed and acclimate them to his system. He's also yet to have a healthy roster for more than a couple of weeks.Nevertheless, the Knicks' problems may well run so deep that working on X's and O's will only scratch the service while delivering more of the same results. After all, it ...
05.10.12

NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Is the Only Solution to NY Knicks’ Deep-Seated Problem Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
There's a very good case to be made for giving Mike Woodson an extended chance to see what he can do as head coach of the New York Knicks.If for no other reason, Mike D'Antoni's replacement has yet to have a full offseason to bring his roster up to speed and acclimate them to his system. He's also yet to have a healthy roster for more than a couple of weeks.Nevertheless, the Knicks' problems may well run so deep that working on X's and O's will only scratch the service while delivering more of the same results. After all, it ...
05.10.12

Carmelo Anthony’s Repeated Playoff Failures Show ‘Superstar’ Label Is Overplayed Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
We’ve learned a lot about New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony over the past nine postseasons—most importantly that Melo likes to have the ball in his hands and loves to shoot the rock. He’s also very good at it: Very few players in today’s NBA can match Anthony’s pure scoring ability. But notice I called Melo a star and not a superstar, because that’s exactly what he is. That’s not a necessary knock on Melo—he is what he is as a player and that’s a dynamic scorer, but that’s all Anthony is right now. In today’s game—where everyone from other ...
05.10.12

Carmelo Anthony’s Repeated Playoff Failures Show ‘Superstar’ Label Is Overplayed Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
We’ve learned a lot about New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony over the past nine postseasons—most importantly that Melo likes to have the ball in his hands and loves to shoot the rock. He’s also very good at it: Very few players in today’s NBA can match Anthony’s pure scoring ability. But notice I called Melo a star and not a superstar, because that’s exactly what he is. That’s not a necessary knock on Melo—he is what he is as a player and that’s a dynamic scorer, but that’s all Anthony is right now. In today’s game—where everyone from other ...
05.10.12

Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin Could Do Amazing Things for the New York Knicks Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Earlier today, it was reported by the New York Daily News that Amar'e Stoudemire is lobbying for the New York Knicks to pursue soon-to-be free agent Steve Nash. The two have been good friends since their days together in Phoenix, and images of them together on the court bring to mind memories from the days when the duo led those Suns teams of the late naughts to the top of the Western Conference.Knowing this, the question that follows is: what becomes of Jeremy Lin? The Knicks have found a transcendent star in Lin, one that is easily marketable on multiple continents and ...
05.10.12

Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin Could Do Amazing Things for the New York Knicks Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Earlier today, it was reported by the New York Daily News that Amar'e Stoudemire is lobbying for the New York Knicks to pursue soon-to-be free agent Steve Nash. The two have been good friends since their days together in Phoenix, and images of them together on the court bring to mind memories from the days when the duo led those Suns teams of the late naughts to the top of the Western Conference.Knowing this, the question that follows is: what becomes of Jeremy Lin? The Knicks have found a transcendent star in Lin, one that is easily marketable on multiple continents and ...
05.10.12

Predicting NBA Futures of Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
For the New York Knicks, all eyes are now looking at the offseason after the Knicks were eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Speaking of the offseason, does any team have more early questions to answer than the Knicks? They have to find answers on many issues including if Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire can co-exist. Whatever the answer to that question is, general manager Glen Grunwald must decide on the futures of Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, as well. Fans are still weeks away from finding out the future plans for the Knicks as it relates ...
05.10.12

Predicting NBA Futures of Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
For the New York Knicks, all eyes are now looking at the offseason after the Knicks were eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Speaking of the offseason, does any team have more early questions to answer than the Knicks? They have to find answers on many issues including if Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire can co-exist. Whatever the answer to that question is, general manager Glen Grunwald must decide on the futures of Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, as well. Fans are still weeks away from finding out the future plans for the Knicks as it relates ...
05.09.12

How Extension of Mike Woodson Would Impact the NBA in Upcoming Seasons Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Despite initial reports (via New York Daily News) that the New York Knicks are in the midst of negotiating a contract extension for head coach Mike Woodson, it remains unclear how close the two sides are to actually putting a deal together.In fact, Woodson told the media on Tuesday that there hadn't been any talks yet, leaving James Dolan's intentions for the Knicks future coaching staff still in doubt.While New York may still have interest in Phil Jackson, it would be hard for Dolan to ignore the success Woodson had with a healthy roster late in the regular season. No ...
05.09.12

How Extension of Mike Woodson Would Impact the NBA in Upcoming Seasons Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Despite initial reports (via New York Daily News) that the New York Knicks are in the midst of negotiating a contract extension for head coach Mike Woodson, it remains unclear how close the two sides are to actually putting a deal together.In fact, Woodson told the media on Tuesday that there hadn't been any talks yet, leaving James Dolan's intentions for the Knicks future coaching staff still in doubt.While New York may still have interest in Phil Jackson, it would be hard for Dolan to ignore the success Woodson had with a healthy roster late in the regular season. No ...
05.09.12

NBA Playoffs 2012: 3 Reasons Why Jeremy Lin Sitting Helps the New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, jeremy lin, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin will not play for the remainder of the series between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat due to a meniscus tear in his left knee. However, three key factors suggest that not playing Lin will actually help the Knicks' chances of winning the series. Chemistry Jeremy Lin is most effective with the ball in his hands because he is so good running the pick-and-roll.However, Carmelo Anthony is also most effective with the ball in his hands because he is one of the best one-on-one scorers in the game. Anthony was the main reason the Knicks were able ...
05.09.12

NBA Playoffs 2012: 3 Reasons Why Jeremy Lin Sitting Helps the New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, jeremy lin, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin will not play for the remainder of the series between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat due to a meniscus tear in his left knee. However, three key factors suggest that not playing Lin will actually help the Knicks' chances of winning the series. Chemistry Jeremy Lin is most effective with the ball in his hands because he is so good running the pick-and-roll.However, Carmelo Anthony is also most effective with the ball in his hands because he is one of the best one-on-one scorers in the game. Anthony was the main reason the Knicks were able ...
05.09.12

Knicks Have One Last Chance: Win Game 5 or Go Home 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
This is it. After what happened two Sundays ago, few thought we would even get this far, but we did. Believe me, I'm just as surprised as most of you are. Game 5 is upon us, and the Knicks have one final opportunity to make magic. If we're lucky, perhaps they'll escape and have one more. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Desperation: that's what drove Carmelo to play the way he did Sunday afternoon. If he continues to play that way—with energy, desire and a noticeable drive—he can handle LeBron James. There's no doubt about that. The second ...
05.09.12

Knicks Have One Last Chance: Win Game 5 or Go Home 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
This is it. After what happened two Sundays ago, few thought we would even get this far, but we did. Believe me, I'm just as surprised as most of you are. Game 5 is upon us, and the Knicks have one final opportunity to make magic. If we're lucky, perhaps they'll escape and have one more. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Desperation: that's what drove Carmelo to play the way he did Sunday afternoon. If he continues to play that way—with energy, desire and a noticeable drive—he can handle LeBron James. There's no doubt about that. The second ...
05.09.12

2012 NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks Have the Pieces, Need Time to Make It Work Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Forget about the New York Knicks' record when Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire are both on the floor.Put aside the roller-coaster season that was 2011-12.Try not to think about the abundance of injuries that have crippled the Knicks against the Miami Heat.Because when you look at the Knicks roster, all the pieces are there. And it's going to work.It just needs time.Like many Knicks fans would agree, time has been against the Knicks for too damn long. It has been over a decade of misery and woe for the historic franchise.Perhaps cursed from the trade of Patrick Ewing, the Knicks ...
05.09.12

2012 NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks Have the Pieces, Need Time to Make It Work Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Forget about the New York Knicks' record when Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire are both on the floor.Put aside the roller-coaster season that was 2011-12.Try not to think about the abundance of injuries that have crippled the Knicks against the Miami Heat.Because when you look at the Knicks roster, all the pieces are there. And it's going to work.It just needs time.Like many Knicks fans would agree, time has been against the Knicks for too damn long. It has been over a decade of misery and woe for the historic franchise.Perhaps cursed from the trade of Patrick Ewing, the Knicks ...
05.08.12

Mike Woodson Contract Extension: Coach Must Thank His Stars for Possible Deal Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks may or may not be keeping Mike Woodson as head coach after this season, but if they do, the interim coach really needs to thank his big-time star players for making it possible. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, the Knicks are beginning talks with Woodson about keeping him as head coach:The Knicks have initiated talks that would keep Woodson as the team’s head coach for the foreseeable future, the Daily News has learned. The talks are only in the preliminary stages but it is clear that Madison Square Garden management is convinced Woodson ...

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