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05.21.12

NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin’s Future with Knicks Hinges on Arbitration Hearing Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
If the New York Knicks want Jeremy Lin back in the Big Apple next year, as interim coach Mike Woodson says they do, all they have to do is pay.The Knickerbockers have the right to match any offer a team extends his way. As long as it is not a heavy, back-loaded deal that could hurt the Knicks in the long term, as Alex Kennedy points out, they're likely to match it.According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, bringing back Lin is all but a certainty if the Players Association wins their arbitration hearing: And if the Players Association ...
05.17.12

NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Is Luxury Signing New York Knicks Cannot Afford Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
The New York Knicks need a starting point guard, but that point guard is not Jeremy Lin.Let's look at the simple facts here.Linsanity thrived without Carmelo Anthony on the court, but floundered with him on it. The Knicks' defense was atrocious (outside of Tyson Chandler) with Lin, but was significantly better without him. Coach Mike Woodson got the most out of Carmelo Anthony while eeking what he could out of Lin.The overnight sensation saw his minutes cut by nearly four a game under Woodson, and he averaged six less points. The New York offense ran through Carmelo, not Linsanity.It remains ...
05.16.12

NBA Free Agency 2012: Why Jeremy Lin Is a Lock To Return to NY Knicks Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin will remain a member of the New York Knicks for the foreseeable future.Though the overnight phenomenon is a restricted free agent this summer, don't expect to see him donning any colors other than orange and blue next season. And the Knicks have Gilbert Arenas to thank for that.The "Gilbert Arenas" rule—introduced in 2005—dictates that teams cannot offer contracts over the NBA's average salary to restricted free agents with two or less years of experience. Lin falls under this stipulation.While New York is over the salary cap for next season, no other team can offer Lin more than $5 ...
05.14.12

NBA Rumors: Breaking Down Why Jeremy Lin Won’t Be Leaving NY Knicks jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin could end up being the most sought after free-agent this summer, but it is going to be difficult to pry him away from the New York Knicks. As free agency rapidly approaches, Lin figures to draw some interest from teams in need of a point guard and media attention. He is a restricted free agent, so the Knicks will have the chance to meet any offer Lin might get. According to Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News, Lin could draw interest from Toronto if its plans to land Steve Nash fall through. [The Raptors] like him and what he'd ...
05.10.12

NBA Rumors: Amar’e Stoudemire Smart to Want Free Agent Steve Nash Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
The New York Knicks were recently eliminated from the postseason, so now the team is thinking about the future, which could mean the addition of one the top NBA free agents, Steve Nash. Amar'e Stoudemire told the New York Daily News that he would love for his former teammate to join him in the Big Apple. "Everyone knows that Steve loves New York and that New York loves Steve. I love Steve. It would be great to have him here next year.”The chances the Knicks get Nash are good, but then again, the same could be said for a number of other teams as ...
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 ...
05.07.12

NBA Rumors: Knicks Wisely Not Leaning on Return of Jeremy Lin for Game 5 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
If New York Knicks fans are looking for a savior this postseason, look no further than Carmelo Anthony.Boosted by the return of Amar'e Stoudemire and some timely shooting from Mike Bibby, the Knicks parried the Miami Heat's death blow in Game 4 and will look to do so again in Game 5—only they'll have to do it with only one true point guard on the court.Overnight sensation Jeremy Lin isn't "playoff ready" for a number of reasons, his health being chief among them. Unfortunately, health at the point guard spot is a problem in New York as it's now lost ...
05.01.12

NBA Rumors: Knicks’ Best Option Without Amar’e Stoudemire Is Going Small Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Unfortunately, the New York Knicks have a good bit of experience playing without superstar forward Amar'e Stoudemire, who is reportedly expected to miss Game 3 and possibly the rest of the series with a lacerated hand, according to ESPNNewYork.com.He hasn't been much of a superstar this season to begin with, but he's more important than ever due to the loss of Iman Shumpert.With Stoudemire, the Knicks at least had a big, athletic (albeit underperforming) scoring option under the basket. And without him, but with a healthy Shumpert, New York could at least split STAT's scoring load between both Shump and ...
04.29.12

NBA Rumors: Why New York Knicks Don’t Need Jeremy Lin to Make a Playoff Return 2012 NBA Playoffs, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
ESPN is reporting that there is a possibility that Jeremy Lin is eyeing a Game 4 return for the New York Knicks in their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. I hate to break it to you, Lin, but Linsanity is all but over in New York City, and the last thing the Knicks need from you is to try and return before you're ready to return.I mean, Lin, didn't you see what happened to Derrick Rose and his ACL this weekend when he made his playoff return?While what happened to Rose this weekend was certainly unfortunate, it's a ...
04.25.12

NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Must Do Whatever It Takes to Land Phil Jackson Basketball, Breaking News, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have every single piece a basketball team needs to win a championship, with one major exception. They are sorely lacking a coach who can lead them there.It would simply be crazy of owner James Dolan not to seek the services of Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson this offseason. The team is inevitably going to lose in the first round of the playoffs and it will become clear coach Mike Woodson is better off as an assistant. According to Gery Woelfel of RacineSportsZone.com’s "Rumor of the Week segment," he has heard the organization is already making ...
04.10.12

NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz Around Jeremy Lin’s Health Heading Toward Postseason Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
There had been some hope that Jeremy Lin would be able to return for the first round of the NBA playoffs for the New York Knicks.However, that is not shaping up to be the case.Lin revealed to Ian Begley of ESPN New York that the prospects of him returning in time for the beginning of the postseason are not good."I think unless something goes really well, I wouldn't get there," Lin said.Despite the fact that Lin has been riding a stationary bike as he continues rehabbing, he's still yet to begin running and he does not want to rush his ...
04.03.12

NBA Rumors: NY Knicks Must Spurn Jeremy Lin and Target Steve Nash Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Looking ahead to the offseason, Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash could be the most sought after free agent on the market, along with All-Star guard Deron Williams.Nash, though, got general managers around the NBA salivating last week when his comments on "The Dan Patrick Show" made it clear that the two-time MVP will sign somewhere else if the Suns don't dramatically improve their roster.Several teams will be in the running, but as Frank Iola of the New York Daily News reported, Nash hasn't ruled out coming to the Big Apple, even though Mike D'Antoni is no longer the Knicks ...
04.03.12

NBA Rumors: NY Knicks Must Spurn Jeremy Lin and Target Steve Nash Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Looking ahead to the offseason, Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash could be the most sought after free agent on the market, along with All-Star guard Deron Williams.Nash, though, got general managers around the NBA salivating last week when his comments on "The Dan Patrick Show" made it clear that the two-time MVP will sign somewhere else if the Suns don't dramatically improve their roster.Several teams will be in the running, but as Frank Iola of the New York Daily News reported, Nash hasn't ruled out coming to the Big Apple, even though Mike D'Antoni is no longer the Knicks ...
03.31.12

Jeremy Lin Needs Surgery: New York Knicks Star out for Regular Season Basketball, Breaking News, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin is done for the regular season.According to the New York Times' Howard Beck, Jeremy Lin will require surgery on his left knee."He will undergo arthroscopic surgery and is expected to miss six weeks, wiping out the rest of the regular season and possibly the first round of the playoffs," Beck writes.Of course, the playoffs are no lock for the New York Knicks.Currently sitting with the eighth and final seed in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks saw their lead over the Milwaukee Bucks shaved to just 1.5 games Friday after Milwaukee beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the ...
03.29.12

NBA Rumors: Why Patrick Ewing Must Coach the New York Knicks Next Season Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Patrick Ewing | Comments Off
It could be too soon to start thinking about next year for the Knicks—after all, they haven't yet clinched a spot in this year's postseason quite yet—but already, there's an appealing option on the market for New York.On ESPN Wednesday night, Knicks legend Patrick Ewing said he's open to the idea of taking the reins as head coach in 2012-13. During the Knicks' 108-86 win over Orlando on Wednesday night, Ewing told ESPN: I'd be interested in any job, but this is home, naturally. I still have my place here [in New Jersey], and I'd love to interview for any job, ...
03.26.12

Knicks Rumors: Baron Davis Attempted to Fight Jose Calderon After Loss Baron Davis, NBA, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks | Comments Off
Baron Davis didn’t play all that well in a New York Knicks loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday, and he made things worse by allegedly trying to fight Jose Calderon in the tunnel after the contest. According to Alex Raskin of NJ.com, B-Diddy was looking to get revenge on the Raptors PG for an altercation late in the game: Remember, the Air Canada Centre has a strange dynamic where both teams exit through the same tunnel. Apparently Davis and Calderon collided toward the end of the game and Davis apparently felt that Calderon tried to grab him around the ...
03.23.12

Mike Woodson Is Not the Long-Term Answer as New York Knicks Head Coach Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Numbers don't lie.The Knicks started off 5-0 under Mike Woodson, and posted the second-biggest point differential in NBA history after a coaching change. (Mike Woodson is the basketball version of Vince Lombardi!)The Knicks crossed the border today and found the Canadians to be much less hospitable, dropping a game by 17–though it did not feel that close. (Fire Woodson! Let's give Herb Williams a try as head coach!)See? The numbers didn't lie, but the embellishment that followed couldn't be considered truthful.It is nice that Mike Woodson cracked that top five list for point differentials, but just looking at the coaching ...
03.17.12

NBA Rumors: Jerry Sloan Wise to Show Interest in New York Knicks Coaching Job Basketball, Jerry Sloan, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Mike D'Antoni's sudden resignation from the New York Knicks head coaching job just a few days ago has prompted all sorts of rumors about who will be pacing the sidelines at Madison Square Garden next season.One such name that has been rumored is former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. According to Sports Illustrated's Sam Amick, "sources close to Sloan say he would be interested in the position."Assistant coach Mike Woodson has taken over head coaching duties as the interim shot-caller, but that will likely only last until the end of the season, when the Knicks front office can start over fresh ...
03.16.12

Knicks Rumors: Phil Jackson Reportedly Interested in Return to Coaching Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The New York Knicks’ head coach Mike D’Antoni resigned on Wednesday, and now it appears that former Chicago Bulls’ and Los Angeles Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson might be interested in the job. It has been reported that sources close to Jackson have stated that he is fascinated with the Knicks and how they could potentially fit his offensive system. Apparently, he also likes Jeremy Lin as a player and “had his eye on him since last season.” This is a very exciting development for Knicks’ fans for obvious reasons. Jackson has so many championship rings that he can’t even wear ...

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