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05.06.12

Knicks Rumors: JR Smith Would Be Wise To Test Free Agency Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, jeremy lin, Landry Fields, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have had a mostly positive experience with J.R. Smith this year, but that doesn't mean it's the right long-term fit. The New York Post's Marc Berman claims Smith is, "leaning toward opting out," which really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.Berman doesn't close the door on Smith's chances of returning entirely, but this is a split that probably makes sense for both sides.For their part, the Knicks have more affordable long-term options at the 2 in Landry Fields and Iman Shumpert.The latter has some point guard abilities but would see more minutes at shooting guard ...
04.30.12

4 Reasons New York Knicks Can Make a Championship Run in 2012 Baron Davis, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Rankings/List | Comments Off
After suffering a 100-67 beating at the hands of the Miami Heat and losing rookie stud Iman Shumpert to a torn ACL, it is easy for New York Knicks' fans to lose confidence in their team.This is not a best of three or five series, however, and the Knicks will have every opportunity to right the ship and turn the series around.They still have a number of factors working in their favor and Game 1 can be forgotten if they can execute the way they have been, leading up to the playoffs.Here are four reasons for the Knicks' fans to ...
04.29.12

Iman Shumpert Injury: ACL Tear for Knicks Guard Ruins Team’s Playoff Hopes 2012 NBA Playoffs, Iman Shumpert, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Iman Shumpert's season-ending ACL tear suffered against the Miami Heat on Saturday ended all hopes of the New York Knicks making a surprise run in the NBA playoffs this season. Knicks announce Iman Shumpert has suffered a torn left ACL and lateral meniscus. Out 6-8 months.— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) April 29, 2012 The rookie guard provided scoring off the bench, was able to start at shooting guard, and could even play point guard well if injuries forced him to play that role.His versatility and offensive talents are a huge loss to the Knicks, and without them, they have no shot to ...
04.29.12

NBA Playoffs 2012: What Does Iman Shumpert’s Injury Mean for Knicks? Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks opened the 2012 NBA Playoffs in devastating fashion Saturday, not only losing by 33 to the Miami Heat, but also losing Iman Shumpert for the rest of the campaign and more.The rookie guard suffered a torn ACL in the third quarter—the same injury that has also knocked league MVP Derrick Rose out for the season—and things did not look good at all.Shumpert was quickly dribbling up the court, attempting a behind-the-back move when he landed awkwardly on his knee, instantly clutching it afterward.It was one of those non-contact injuries that tend to cause bigger long-term problems ...
04.28.12

Iman Shumpert Injury: Updates on Knicks Guard’s Knee Injury 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
If the Knicks are going to have any hope of defeating the Heat this postseason, they're going to need all hands on deck. And unfortunately, due to what appeared to be a devastating knee injury sustained during Game 1 on Saturday, New York might not have Iman Shumpert for a while. Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears tweeted on Saturday: Shumpert just fell down untouched with what appears to be a knee injury. Doesn't look good.— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) April 28, 2012 With just over six minutes left in the third quarter of the game, Shumpert went down after moving ...
04.28.12

Iman Shumpert Injury: Knicks Guard Injures Knee in Clash with Heat Basketball, Breaking News, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off
With 6:03 remaining in the third quarter of Game 1 of the opening series between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat, Knicks' rookie guard, Iman Shumpert, injured his left knee while attempting a behind-the-back crossover on Mario Chalmers.Yahoo's Marc Spears highlights the fact that Shumpert went down untouched, making for a bizarre and scary-looking injury. Shumpert just fell down untouched with what appears to be a knee injury. Doesn't look good.— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) April 28, 2012 The Knicks trailed 64-40 when Shumpert went down, and were being absolutely dominated by the stifling Heat defense and efficient offense.Prior to ...
04.26.12

NBA Playoffs 2012: New York Knicks’ Most Important Role Player 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
Iman Shumpert is the key to the Knicks' playoff success. While most people believe the Knicks’ playoff hopes lie on the shoulders of Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire, it will be their raw defender that will have a larger impact on the outcome of the games. Defense is the key to winning in the NBA. Tyson Chandler is credited with the turnaround in the Knicks’ defense, but the on-ball defense of Shumpert and the mid-season acquisition of J.R. Smith is something that gives the Knicks an additional dimension over last year’s squad. Shumpert finished 10th in the league in steals per ...
04.26.12

New York Knicks Playoffs Schedule 2012: Odds and Predictions for First Round 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Editorial Tags, Flagship, Iman Shumpert, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Rankings/List | Comments Off
Easily the biggest roller coaster ride of the season, the New York Knicks enter the playoffs as one of the biggest wild cards of the entire postseason. They locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, “earning” the right to play the No. 2 seeded Miami Heat in the first round after the Philadelphia 76ers tanked in their last game to ensure they avoided Miami. Jeremy Lin was the major story for about a month, but the odds of him playing in the first round looks to be non-existent at this point. That means it’s going to be ...
04.16.12

Iman Shumpert: Making the Case for Shumpert to Claim NBA Rookie of the Year Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
There are plenty of reasons Iman Shumpert won't be named this season's Rookie of the Year—the only one that matters being a guy named Kyrie Irving.Irving isn't Shumpert's only competition to be sure, but his 18.8 points and 5.7 assists per game are just too impressive to give anyone else a second look.Nevertheless, a second look is exactly what Shumpert deserves.His numbers have been impressive, especially in Jeremy Lin's absence. Over his last 10 games, Shumpert is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals. Those may not compare favorably to Irving's production, but they're the first argument ...
04.13.12

New York Knicks: Who Is the Team’s X-Factor Down the Stretch? Basketball, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, Landry Fields, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Novak, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off
The New York Knicks are hot right now, there's no denying that. The team is 12-4 under interim head coach Mike Woodson, including marquee national TV victories over the likes of the Orlando Magic and the team with the NBA's best record, the Chicago Bulls. Oh, and did I mention that they're also unbeaten at Madison Square Garden in the Woodson era as well?For the most part, things have gone smoothly for Woodson and the Knicks over the past month, but moving forward into the final stretch of the regular season, and ultimately the playoffs, things won't be quite so ...
04.10.12

How Iman Shumpert’s Upside Should Impact Knicks’ Offseason Moves Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Entering the 2011-12 season, the New York Knicks had a ton of questions surrounding their backcourt. Fast forward about five months to today, and the Knicks potentially have found a long-term answer for one of those perceived weaknesses in rookie guard Iman Shumpert. Shumpert's steady progression throughout the season has made him invaluable to not only the Knicks' playoff push, but to the franchise's future as well. The high upside that Shumpert has shown at both ends of the floor also will have a huge impact on what the Knicks will do during the offseason.Or possibly what they won’t do. ...
04.08.12

2011-12 NBA Season: How the New York Knicks Can Make the Playoffs 2012 NBA Playoffs, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off
As of right now, the Knicks are battling the Bucks for the eighth seed in the East. Looking at their respective schedules, it would seem that the Bucks have a far easier road to the final playoff spot. However, the Knicks can make the playoffs if a few things happen. 1. Cut Out IsolationThe Knicks can score, even though they are missing Amar'e Stoudemire. Most of these points come from cuts to the basket and the pick-and-roll. During games though, it seems like one thing always seems to stop the flow on offense: isolation. Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith are usually ...
04.01.12

4 Players That Must Step Up for Knicks to Make the 2012 Playoffs Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Toney Douglas | Comments Off
With Linsanity officially derailed for six weeks, thanks to Jeremy Lin's partially-torn meniscus and the subsequent surgery he's having this upcoming week, the hope of a Knicks playoff appearance appears to be in doubt.Lin being out doesn't necessarily mean that the Knicks season is over. It merely means that other players on the Knicks roster are going to have to step up their play to make up for Lin's production.Guys like Iman Shumpert, Toney Douglas and Carmelo Anthony are all going to have to increase their offensive production and their defensive intensity to transition into life without Lin.Ahead are a ...
04.01.12

New York Knicks: Regular-Season and Playoff Predictions Without Lin 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
With Jeremy Lin out for the next six weeks with a partially torn meniscus and a subsequent surgery in the upcoming week, many fans are doubting the Knicks' ability to make a serious push for the 2012 playoffs.While the Knicks are undoubtedly a better team with Jeremy Lin in the starting lineup, there's no doubt that they still have enough talent and depth on their roster to make an appearance in the playoffs, as long as certain players step up their game.The Knicks need guys like Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith to step up not only their offensive ...
04.01.12

Jeremy Lin’s Shoes to Be Filled by Iman Shumpert: Will This Work? Basketball, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin is sitting on the bench in his warm-ups, and he won't be coming off of the bench any time soon.Oh, how the present and near-future so closely resemble the past for Lin. Lin's left knee injury will require surgery, and he currently is slated to miss the next six weeks.With the playoffs starting on April 28, this means that Lin is guaranteed to miss the remainder of the regular season, and at least the first round of the playoffs.But will the New York Knicks even make it that far?The depth of the Knicks' bench is about to be tested ...
03.29.12

Iman Shumpert Good at Celebrating; Dwight Howard Good at Looking Exasperated Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, CourtVision, Dwight Howard, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
When I flipped to the Knicks/Magic game last night, I thought my contacts were failing me. I did that extra-hard blink thing that you do to try to will your contacts back into their proper spot so that you can see correctly, stared at the screen and figured it was time to grab my glasses.Lots of hours in front of a computer screen will make that necessary sometimes. It just seemed a lot more likely for my contacts to have decided they were done for the day than for the Knicks to be leading the Magic by 30. I was feeling ...
03.24.12

Knicks Dunk Video: Watch Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith’s Insane Double Alley-Oop Basketball, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
We are so used to J.R. Smith's flashy dunks that when the headline comes up again, we tend to chalk it up to just another flashy dunk by Smith. However, this double alley-oop dunk was unique and showed some real creativity in the middle of a playoff race for the Knicks.Of course, the dunk was in garbage time of a 20-point blowout of the Pistons, but the highlight really does show at what state the Knicks are clearly in right now.New York has suddenly been revitalized by "Woodsanity" (is that what we're calling it?) replacing "Linsanity," and it is nice ...
03.13.12

New York Knicks: 3 Ways They Can Get Back on Track Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Novak, US Cities | Comments Off
Six losses in a row.A 2-8 record since Carmelo Anthony's return.Allowing 109.5 points per game over the last six games.You know the drill: 'Melo can't play with Lin, D'Antoni can't make it work. Rather than regurgitate the many problems that are currently ailing the Knicks, let's offer up some solutions that don't involve trades or a firing of the head coach. Begin Slideshow
03.07.12

New York Knicks: Why Iman Shumpert Should Be in the Starting Lineup Basketball, Iman Shumpert, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
With the exception of Jeremy Lin, Iman Shumpert has been one of the more impressive stories so far this season for the New York Knicks. He's been so impressive that it's only a matter of time before Shump makes the starting five.But it's not only Shumpert's higher skill level that gives him the edge over current starting shooting guard Landry Fields—it's his ball-handling skills as well.Shumpert has proven to be a great defender for the Knicks and one of the best young defenders in the entire league. He has the ability to shut down the opposing team's best scorer when ...
02.23.12

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: Shumpert’s Dunk over Lin’s Couch Would’ve Been Epic Basketball, Iman Shumpert, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA All Star Game, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Iman Shumpert had prepared one of the most creative, hilarious and timely dunks ever imagined for the 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported that the Knicks guard was planning on leaping over a couch for one of his slams during the event.The couch obviously symbolizes the household object Jeremy Lin gained notoriety for sleeping on during the start of Linsanity. That easily would have been one of the best jams ever, no matter what he did once he cleared it. It’s a damn shame he won’t be participating this year due to a ...

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