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05.21.12

Best Coaching Options for NY Knicks Not Named Mike Woodson Jeff Van Gundy, Jerry Sloan, Mike Woodson, NBA, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson, Rankings/List, Stan Van Gundy | Comments Off
Mike Woodson is the heavy favorite to return as head coach of the New York Knicks, yet, the team must continue to consider other options.Woodson led the Knicks to an 18-6 finish this season, but despite his impressive performance, there are a number of other names New York can pillage through.Hiring a head coach is not an issue to be taken lightly, especially after the less-than-adequate track record the Knicks have built over the past decade.So, while Woodson must still be considered a strong candidate, removing the interim label too early is not an option. Exploring the potential surrounding these other ...
05.17.12

New York Knicks: 10 Reasons Why Knicks Will Regret Bringing Back Mike Woodson Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Rankings/List | Comments Off
The New York Post is reporting that the New York Knicks are planning on making Mike Woodson their head coach for the next few seasons.While a number of fans will be excited to hear that Woodson could realistically be running the show in the Big Apple for the next few years, the Knicks' intentions in signing Woodson are somewhat worrisome.With other coaches like Phil Jackson reportedly interested in making a return to the world of coaching, the Knicks' reported decision to stick with Woodson so quickly is surprising.Ahead is a list of 10 reasons why the Knicks will regret bringing ...
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 ...
05.09.12

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

In Defense of Toney Douglas Basketball, CourtVision, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Toney Douglas | Comments Off
The malign toward the New York Knicks' Toney Douglas is the kind of phenomenon that can only happen in one of the league's largest markets. In Portland, Orlando or even San Antonio, Douglas' flaws are just that: flaws. Every player has them, and his would be no more remarkable than the rest.But in New York, Douglas is made up to be a scapegoat and a punchline, despite the fact that his greatest fault as an NBA player to date is that he hasn't lived up to expectations that were never particularly fair in the first place.Douglas didn't come into the league ...
05.09.12

In Defense of Toney Douglas Basketball, CourtVision, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Toney Douglas | Comments Off
The malign toward the New York Knicks' Toney Douglas is the kind of phenomenon that can only happen in one of the league's largest markets. In Portland, Orlando or even San Antonio, Douglas' flaws are just that: flaws. Every player has them, and his would be no more remarkable than the rest.But in New York, Douglas is made up to be a scapegoat and a punchline, despite the fact that his greatest fault as an NBA player to date is that he hasn't lived up to expectations that were never particularly fair in the first place.Douglas didn't come into the league ...
05.09.12

Mike Woodson: James Dolan Will Reportedly Offer Coach a Contract Extension Basketball, Breaking News, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks | Comments Off
Although it has been rumored for the past several days, it now looks as if a contract extension is close to becoming a reality for New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson.According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, two people familiar with the situation have said that Knicks owner James Dolan has told Woodson that he will be re-signed and will become the team's permanent head coach.While the Knicks trail 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Woodson righted the ship by leading the team to an 18-6 regular-season record after taking over for ...
05.09.12

Mike Woodson: James Dolan Will Reportedly Offer Coach a Contract Extension Basketball, Breaking News, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks | Comments Off
Although it has been rumored for the past several days, it now looks as if a contract extension is close to becoming a reality for New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson.According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, two people familiar with the situation have said that Knicks owner James Dolan has told Woodson that he will be re-signed and will become the team's permanent head coach.While the Knicks trail 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Woodson righted the ship by leading the team to an 18-6 regular-season record after taking over for ...
05.09.12

Mike Woodson: Knicks’ Playoff Run More Than Enough to Extend Deal 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks' season might end tonight, but Mike Woodson has already done enough to warrant a return to the bench next season.He took a drowning team and pushed them into the postseason. In fact, he led to them to their first postseason win since before LeBron James was even in the NBA.Ironically enough, it is James who likely end the Knicks' season sooner than later.But all that aside, much has been made of who is going to be coach next season. After all, New York has undeniable ties to both Phil Jackson and John Calipari. But while their ...
05.09.12

Mike Woodson: Knicks’ Playoff Run More Than Enough to Extend Deal 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks' season might end tonight, but Mike Woodson has already done enough to warrant a return to the bench next season.He took a drowning team and pushed them into the postseason. In fact, he led to them to their first postseason win since before LeBron James was even in the NBA.Ironically enough, it is James who likely end the Knicks' season sooner than later.But all that aside, much has been made of who is going to be coach next season. After all, New York has undeniable ties to both Phil Jackson and John Calipari. But while their ...
05.08.12

New York Knicks: Extension for Mike Woodson Is in the Works, but at What Cost? CourtVision, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Per Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, the New York Knicks are in the process of drawing up a contract extension that would keep Mike Woodson in New York "for the foreseeable future." Considering this particular head coach and the difficulties the Knicks have seen this season, that's a slightly worrisome notion.Woodson may be a perfectly good coach, and the work he's done to close out New York's season—in spite of considerable complication via injury, no less—has been truly impressive. But I wonder if we might have already seen the height of Woodson's coaching tenure with this Knicks ...
05.08.12

Mike Woodson: Extension in the Works with New York Knicks, but at What Cost? Basketball, CourtVision, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks are in the process of drawing up a contract extension that would keep Mike Woodson in New York "for the foreseeable future," per Frank Isola of the New York Daily News. Considering this particular head coach and the difficulties the Knicks have seen this season, that's a slightly worrisome notion.Woodson may be a perfectly good coach, and the work he's done to close out New York's season—in spite of considerable complication via injury, no less—has been truly impressive. But I wonder if we might have already seen the height of Woodson's coaching tenure with this 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 ...
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 ...
05.04.12

New York Knicks: 5 Reasons They Must Listen to Carmelo and Keep Mike Woodson Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The Knicks’ play on the court and overall attitude as a team has clearly improved greatly since Mike Woodson took over as head coach. Last week, Carmelo Anthony came out and praised his new coach: “I'm a big supporter of what coach Woodson has done. His approach to the game, and what he gets out of all his players, even me. He holds everybody accountable and that's what we need.” Even though Woodson went 18-6 in his 24 games as head coach this season, his job is certainly not secure.Speculation has already started as to who the Knicks will target ...
05.04.12

New York Knicks: 5 Reasons They Must Listen to Carmelo and Keep Mike Woodson Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The Knicks’ play on the court and overall attitude as a team has clearly improved greatly since Mike Woodson took over as head coach. Last week, Carmelo Anthony came out and praised his new coach: “I'm a big supporter of what coach Woodson has done. His approach to the game, and what he gets out of all his players, even me. He holds everybody accountable and that's what we need.” Even though Woodson went 18-6 in his 24 games as head coach this season, his job is certainly not secure.Speculation has already started as to who the Knicks will target ...
05.02.12

Will the New York Knicks Playoff Meltdown Cost Mike Woodson His Job? Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
New York Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson has done a fantastic job turning the underachieving Knicks into a decent team during the regular season. An 18-6 finish to the regular season and a commitment to the defensive end of the floor had many to believe that the interim tag should permanently be removed from Woodson's name. He makes no excuses and won consistently down the stretch with a rash of injuries that included point guard Jeremy Lin and forward Amar'e Stoudemire. Woodson had Carmelo Anthony playing the best basketball of his career in April, and everything seemed great in the ...
04.25.12

Knicks Should Ignore Phil Jackson Rumors and Remove Mike Woodson’s Interim Tag Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
The pressure appears to be on for the New York Knicks and interim head coach Mike Woodson. Despite Woodson posting a 16-6 record after replacing Mike D’Antoni, it looks like his job could be in jeopardy, as Gery Woelfel of the Journal Times reports that if the Knicks don’t advance out of the first round of the playoffs this season that the franchise will throw as much as $50 million at Phil Jackson in the offseason. If the New York Knicks don’t advance beyond the first round of the playoffs, I’m hearing they’ll make a major — repeat, major — ...

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