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05.21.12

Jeremy Lin: Agent Hints Re-Signing Star Will Not Be Easy or Cheap for Knicks Basketball, Free Agency, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks do not want to lose upcoming restricted free-agent Jeremy Lin and did not think there was a chance they would. Now the emerging star’s agent, Roger Montgomery, is reportedly suggesting that it’s going to be a process to lock up Lin to a long-term deal. Marc Berman of the New York Post interviewed the agent and asked him if he thought the contract negotiations would be simple. “I don’t expect that. We’re not anticipating that’s going to happen. We don’t have assurances of anything. I know history shows most restricted free agents go back to their ...
05.21.12

NBA Rumors: Why NY Knicks Don’t Have to Worry About Jeremy Lin in Free Agency Free Agency, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have a few important members of their roster that they need to worry about re-signing this offseason, but fortunately Jeremy Lin isn’t one of them. Lin will be the starting point guard for the Knicks for the next few seasons, whether he likes it or not.As an undrafted rookie entering his third season in the league, Lin will become a restricted free agent. This means if he accepts an offer with another team, the Knicks have the right to match it and still retain Lin for next season. Usually, you can’t be too sure whether the ...
05.17.12

New York Knicks: Five Cheap Free Agents They Must Pursue This Summer Basketball, Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
With Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler set to make around $53 million combined next season, the Knicks will need to find cheap free agents to pursue next summer in order to improve their roster. One exception to this rule would be to offer a player the Mid-Level Exception, but the Knicks are expected to use most, if not all, of it to re-sign starting point guard Jeremy Lin.With that option off the table, the Knicks will only be able to sign players to minimum deals. Here are five cheap free agents the New York Knicks must pursue this ...
03.22.12

Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow: How Their Stories Differ Basketball, Football, Free Agency, jeremy lin, Multiple Sports, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, NFL, NFL Trade Rumors, Rankings/List, Tim Tebow, US Cities | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin came in as a reserve against the New Jersey Nets on February 4th, scored 25 points in a New York Knicks win, became a starter in the very next game, and voila! Linsanity was born. But with the trade that shipped Tim Tebow to the New York Jets, the Big Apple will play host to both Linsanity and Tebowmania. Is New York City big enough to handle both at the same time?Of course!Many have compared Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow—two pop culture crossovers. Both players are religious and apparently, they have even become friends. Both are nice guys ...
12.07.11

NBA Free Agency: Pair of Former Pacers Should Be New York Knicks’ Top Targets Basketball, Donnie Walsh, Free Agency, Jeff Foster, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Shawne Williams, US Cities | Comments Off
The New York Knicks will open training camp this coming Friday, surely prepared to continue their elevation into a legitimate contender. Due to the NBA lockout, an official “offseason,” complete with free agency was pushed back, thus preventing teams from formally bringing back any existing free agents, as well as looking at different options to further improve their squad. As a result, the free agency period will instead begin on Friday, the same day teams will begin to train for the upcoming season. This means teams like the Knicks will be left without a complete group going into camp, leaving ...
04.11.11

New York Knicks: 6 Reasons Dwight Howard Could Bring a Dynasty to the Big Apple Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction, shaquille oneal | Comments Off
While the Knicks are finally starting to see the benefit of the Carmelo Anthony trade, it is very clear that the Knicks lack an inside presence on the defensive end of the floor. Although Amar'e Stoudemire has been very effective offensively, landing himself as the number five scorer in the NBA averaging 25.42 PPG, his defense has been mediocre at best. This is why the Knicks must do whatever they can to obtain Dwight Howard when he hits the market as a free agent in 2012. They would likely have to trade something to get him, as the Magic will likely attempt to get something ...
11.30.10

NBA D-League Rumors: Is Antoine Walker Signing a Positive Move for the D-League? Antoine Walker, Breaking News, Free Agency, Multiple Sports, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
If the rumors are true, former NBA star Antoine Walker is close to signing with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA’s 16-team Development League. While Walker does have one thing in common with most of the league’s players (he is hoping to catch on with a NBA team), their circumstances are undeniably different. A bevy of legal issues has made Walker almost an afterthought of the NBA. While his last NBA stint was the 2007-08 season with the Timberwolves, Walker is most known for being the starring attraction of the Celtics during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as well as for ...
08.21.10

Allen Iverson Belongs in New York Allen Iverson, Basketball, Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Sports | Comments Off
First off, let me begin this article by stating that I am not an Allen Iverson fan. I wouldn't call myself a hater, and I certainly respect the man's scoring ability. However, throughout the years I've become more and more fed up with listening to his stubborn remarks and "me-first" attitude toward his place on teams. With that being said, let me explain why I think he should be picked up this season. It just doesn't make sense. If there is one thing I haven't been able to agree with over the past couple of years, it is the statements ...
08.19.10

NBA Trade Rumors: How Likely is Carmelo Anthony to New York Knicks? Basketball, Best Slideshows - Team, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari, Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Trade Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Wilson Chandler | Comments Off
While the Knicks responded to “The Decision” by filling the team with young talent perfect for Coach Mike D’Antoni’s offense, the media has responded by fueling speculation that the likes of Chris Paul, Tony Parker, and/or Carmelo Anthony will be joining the Knicks in order to compete against the Miami Heat. Following the trade of Darren Collision, Chris Paul appears to be staying with the Hornets for now. Tony Parker has been respectful of his current team, the Spurs, avoiding comment on any trade rumors. Anthony’s situation is a bit different, however. Perhaps by not signing a contract extension with the Nuggets, ...
08.11.10

NBA Predictions 2010: 5 Reasons Why Amar’e Stoudemire Was a Mistake Amare Stoudemire, Best Slideshows - Team, Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Rankings/List | Comments Off
The New York Knicks struck quickly in free agency, picking up Amar'e Stoudemire to avoid getting completely shut out in an offseason the team and its fanbase had been anticipating for years.Of course, the Knicks failed to land any of the "Big Three," as the SuperFriends all chose to play together in South Beach.Yet New York seems to be optimistic about the future with its new star power forward. Stoudemire is now reunited with former head coach Mike D'Antoni, who helped make him the offensive powerhouse he is today.Yet, like Joe Johnson with the Hawks and Rudy Gay with the ...
07.14.10

NBA Free Agency 2010: Tracy McGrady’s Top 10 Destinations Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
In one of the biggest free agency periods in NBA history, Tracy McGrady has mostly gone unnoticed. A top-tier swingman just a few years ago, McGrady has seen his talents fade as he gets older. After joining the New York Knicks toward the end of last season, he only averaged 9.4 points a game in 24 contests. McGrady was a superstar when he arrived in Houston, but his Rocket career was defined by injuries and playoff failures. He couldn’t thrive as the go-to man for Houston, and the same could be said about him in Orlando. With his talents dwindling, however, McGrady wouldn’t ...
07.11.10

The New York Knicks’ New Look Amare Stoudemire, Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have had the 2010 NBA free agency period in their sights for quite a while. LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, among other superstars, were set to become free agents, and New York is supposedly the ultimate free agent destination. The reality is, the Knicks failed to land LeBron James and couldn't get Wade or Bosh either. The back up plan was to get Stoudemire and Johnson, but that failed, too. At one point it seemed almost certain that Johnson would land in New York, but the Hawks surprisingly made him an offer he, nor anyone else ...
07.10.10

Analyzing The Warriors Trade For David Lee Free Agency, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Pacific, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks have agreed to a sign and trade deal with the New York Knicks sending Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, Kelenna Azubuike, and a second round pick to the Knicks in exchange for David Lee. This a great deal for the Warriors, and I believe it is a step in the right direction for the franchise. In this trade, the Warriors dump Ronny Turiaf who still has two years and more than $9 million left on his contract, but doesn't really do anything for the team. He averaged five points and four rebounds a ...
07.09.10

NBA Free Agency: New York Knicks Winners in David Lee-To-Warriors Deal Anthony Randolph, Best Slideshows - Team, David Lee, Free Agency, Kelenna Azubuike, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Trade Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
LeBron James stiffed the Knicks with his decision to sign with the Miami Heat. The Knicks, however, wasted no time before listening to their new leader, Amar'e Stoudemire, who at Thursday’s press conference said, “it’s onto the next one.” Of course, Stoudemire was referring to his transition from the Suns to the Knicks, but the same logic still applies. The Knicks acted quickly to make a move following LeBron’s disappointing announcement, completing a sign and trade deal with the Warriors on David Lee. Headed to the Big Apple are Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, and Ronny Turiaf. While this is not the star-studded move fans were ...
07.08.10

Knicks Already Dumping Cap Space for Shot At LeBron Again in Six Years Amare Stoudemire, Free Agency, Humor, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have decided it's not too early to start preparing once again to make a run at LeBron James. Team president Donnie Walsh announced immediately after "The Decision" was made that they had cut new signee Amar'e Stoudamire in an effort to make cap space available for LeBron James in 2016. The team has long been speculated to have dumped salary and good players over the last five years to be able to land LeBron this summer, but he seemed largely uninterested in their advances. Now they are getting ready to do it all over again. "We will not ...
07.08.10

What-If LeBron Comes to the Knicks? Prepare to Pay The LeBron Premium… Free Agency, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Stats | Comments Off
Twitter is a buzz right now , with speculation that LeBron James is going to sign with the New York Knicks. SeatGeek is based out of NYC, so this issue hits pretty close to home. Unfortunately, tickets are not on sale yet for the NBA, however, we did a quick data table to project potential ticket prices for the Knicks if LeBron James comes to the city. The data table displays projected prices on the interior that correspond with a respective baseline price and % potential increase (i.e. $119.00 corresponds with a $68 baseline price and a 75% increase in ...
07.08.10

What-If LeBron Comes to the Knicks? Prepare to Pay The LeBron Premium… Free Agency, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Stats | Comments Off
Twitter is a buzz right now , with speculation that LeBron James is going to sign with the New York Knicks. SeatGeek is based out of NYC, so this issue hits pretty close to home. Unfortunately, tickets are not on sale yet for the NBA, however, we did a quick data table to project potential ticket prices for the Knicks if LeBron James comes to the city. The data table displays projected prices on the interior that correspond with a respective baseline price and % potential increase (i.e. $119.00 corresponds with a $68 baseline price and a 75% increase in ...
07.08.10

NBA Free Agency 2010: Non-LeBron James Moves the Knicks Need To Make Free Agency, NBA, New York Knicks, Rankings/List | Comments Off
The New York Knicks formally introduced their big free agent signing in Amar'e Stoudemire. While we wait to see if the Knicks have another trick up their sleeve regarding LeBron James, the Knicks have at least locked up one big prize for their future. However, the work is FAR from done for the Knicks. If they do not get LeBron James, the Knicks will have serious work to do building a roster around Stoudemire. What pieces do they need? What moves need to be done? Here are five things the Knicks need to do to finish their offseason. Begin ...
07.08.10

LeBron James Decision: Picking Miami Heat & Dwyane Wade Kills New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, David Lee, Free Agency, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Has there ever been anyone with this much of a stranglehold on an entire sport? Even Tiger Woods doesn’t attract news like LeBron has of late. Fortunately, Woods still attracts more Medusa-esque women than James, so he’s got that going for him. But when 9 pm EST Thursday strikes, it appears the King will release us all from his grip. All sources indicate that James will leave Cleveland for the warm confines of South Beach to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Finally! ESPN can go back to covering real sports. Like Trick Pool. And dominoes. And bowling. Oh, wait... With James picking Miami seeming inevitable, most ...
07.07.10

Signs Point To LeBron James Joining The New York Knicks Breaking News, Free Agency, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
Since ESPN announced that LeBron James will declare "The Decision" Thursday Night at 9 pm (ET), rumors and speculation have been flying about where The King will go. In the midst of speculation, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade both announced their decision to sign with the Miami Heat, which drastically affects LeBron's decision. He can go to Miami and sign with the Heat, but the Heat would have to trade Michael Beasley and clear up cap room first. He can go to Chicago and sign with the Bulls, but won't have Chris Bosh or Amar'e Stoudemire partnering with him. He can return ...

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