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• 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 ...
• 03.21.12
  New York Knicks: Why Mike Woodson Will Make It Work Basketball, Mike Woodson, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Only one word is needed to tell you how interim coach Mike Woodson has led the New York Knicks to a 4-0 record since his promotion last week: Accountability.That was something that Mike D'Antoni lacked during his tenure.The defensive tenacity the Knicks have displayed over this small sample stretch (yes, that even includes you Melo) looks like the Knicks of old. Woodson's fiery defensive nature showed when he reprimanded Landry Fields on a missed assignment Saturday night against the Pacers. But the reprimanding and accountability is just what the doctor ordered for a team that has lacked defensive continuity for ...
• 03.15.12
  Mike D’Antoni: Why His Career with the Knicks Was a Failure Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  When Mike D'Antoni came to New York, Knicks fans thought bright days were just around the corner, now four years later, their head coach is out the door.D'Antoni tried to bring over the high-caliber offense that had Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns constantly making noise in the playoffs during the mid-2000s, but New York never reached the same heights as Phoenix did under his tenure.While all the blame for the team's failures aren't at the feet of D'Antoni, he deserves a fair share of the blame. When the team hands you superstars such as Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony ...
• 03.15.12
  Mike D’Antoni: Why His Career with the Knicks Was a Failure Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  When Mike D'Antoni came to New York, Knicks fans thought bright days were just around the corner, now four years later, their head coach is out the door.D'Antoni tried to bring over the high-caliber offense that had Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns constantly making noise in the playoffs during the mid-2000s, but New York never reached the same heights as Phoenix did under his tenure.While all the blame for the team's failures aren't at the feet of D'Antoni, he deserves a fair share of the blame. When the team hands you superstars such as Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony ...
• 03.14.12
  New York Knicks: Did Mike D’Antoni Resign on Refuted Carmelo Anthony Trade? 2012 NBA Trade Deadline, Basketball, Breaking News, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Trade Deadline, NBA Trade Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, US Cities | Comments Off

  Carmelo Anthony was never the right fit for Mike D’Antoni in New York, which could be the reason why the now former Knicks head coach resigned today. With David Aldridge of NBA.com reported via Twitter that D’Antoni resigned after Knicks GM James Dolan refuted D’Antoni’s requests to trade Anthony for New Jersey Nets star point guard Deron Williams, it became apparent that the marriage between D’Antoni and Anthony had gone sour, and it had to be one or the other. D’Antoni was well aware that it would be a challenge to succeed with Anthony in the line-up. While Anthony is ...
• 03.14.12
  New York Knicks: Did Mike D’Antoni Resign over Refuted Carmelo Anthony Trade? 2012 NBA Trade Deadline, Basketball, Breaking News, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Trade Deadline, NBA Trade Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, US Cities | Comments Off

  Carmelo Anthony was never the right fit for Mike D’Antoni in New York, which could be the reason why the now former Knicks head coach resigned today. With David Aldridge of NBA.com reported via Twitter that D’Antoni resigned after Knicks GM James Dolan refuted D’Antoni’s requests to trade Anthony for New Jersey Nets star point guard Deron Williams, it became apparent that the marriage between D’Antoni and Anthony had gone sour, and it had to be one or the other. D’Antoni was well aware that it would be a challenge to succeed with Anthony in the line-up. While Anthony is ...
• 03.14.12
  Mike D’Antoni Resigns: How Shocking Move Impacts Carmelo Anthony’s Future 2012 NBA Trade Deadline, Breaking News, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Trade Deadline, NBA Trade Rumors, New York, New York Knicks | Comments Off

  The Mike D’Antoni era is over in New York as Yahoo! Sports insider Adrian Wojanarowski reports via Twitter, with the Knicks head coach resigning after a five-game slide. This almost certainly means that the Carmelo Anthony saga will continue in the Big Apple. Knicks assistant coach Mike Woodson will take over in the interim, Wojanarowski reported in a subsequent tweet, and will have the daunting task of making an Anthony-Jeremy Lin-Amare Stoudemire trio mesh coherently.  Anthony was never a good fit in D’Antoni’s system, and the Knicks' organization will likely move on with Anthony as the team's franchise player. Anthony has been ...
• 03.14.12
  Knicks Rumors: Why Carmelo Anthony and Front Office Are Both to Blame for Mess Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  Earlier today, Marc Berman of the New York Post reported that Carmelo Anthony had grown frustrated with the New York Knicks, along with head coach Mike D'Antoni, and had told a "confidant" that he wanted to be traded. Such a request would sort of make sense, as Anthony has pretty much refused to adapt to D'Antoni's system and came to New York to win.However, shortly after that story broke, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reported that Anthony himself had refuted any story's trade demands and that he had his coach's back.  Thus, the finger-pointing went back to D'Antoni and Anthony.However, D'Antoni should ...
• 03.14.12
  Knicks Rumors: Power Ranking Jerry Sloan and the 7 Best D’Antoni Replacements Basketball, Jerry Sloan, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson, Rankings/List, Stan Van Gundy, US Cities | Comments Off

  Recent struggles by the New York Knicks have caused the hammer to drop on Mike D'Antoni. Mired in a six-game losing streak, the Knicks and D'Antoni have agreed to part ways after a "mutual decision" was made, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.Wojnarowski originally said that D'Antoni had resigned, but conflicting reports have since come forth. Until a permanent replacement is found, assistant coach Mike Woodson will be taking over for D'Antoni.According to a report by Sam Amick of SI.com, team management may already have a replacement picked out. Amick states that sources "close" to former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan believe he would ...
• 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
• 03.13.12
  Knicks Rumors: The Latest Buzz Surrounding Big Apple Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  Can Mike D'Antoni last the season? Can he last the week?The Chicago Bulls handed the Knicks their sixth straight loss Monday, only fueling the fire for head coach Mike D'Antoni to be canned. The coach was riding the high of Linsanity, looking like a genius for injecting the second-year guard into the starting lineup and getting them back in the playoff race. However, since the return of Carmelo Anthony the team has gone 2-8 and is currently outside-looking-in on the Eastern Conference playoff picture. D'Antoni had a creative flow to his offense with the emergence of Jeremy Lin that led the ...
• 03.12.12
  New York Knicks: 5 Fixes to Bring Back Linsanity Mojo Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, US Cities | Comments Off

  A month ago, New York City couldn't get enough of Jeremy Lin.  In just one game against the New Jersey Nets, one that saw star player Carmelo Anthony get hurt, the Harvard grad was called upon to run the offense for a team that was already without Amare Stoudemire.  Sure enough, the Knicks went on a seven-game winning streak and the season appeared to turn around.Yet, once Anthony returned, his ball-hogging ways upset the apple cart and now the Knicks are in the midst of a five-game skid that has brought the boo-birds out of hibernation.  Simply put, something has ...
• 03.09.12
  NBA Trade Deadline 2012: The One Trade the New York Knicks Must Do 2012 NBA Trade Deadline, Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Boston, Kevin Garnett, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Trade Deadline, NBA Trade Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  KNICKS TRADE: Amar'e Stoudemire CELTICS TRADE: Kevin Garnett, Clippers & Celtics 2012 No. 1 Picks   The New York Knicks may have been struck by Jeremy Lin and "Linsanity," and their fans may have championship rings dancing in their heads when they fall asleep at night, but as the Celtics showed on Sunday, the Knicks also still have quite a ways to go before they are serious championship contenders. The Knicks do have a chance to become a great team, thanks in large part to Jeremy "Super Lintendo" Lin, but a bit of tinkering could do wonders for the Big Apple's finest team. Amar'e Stoudemire ...
• 03.06.12
  New York Knicks: 10 Bold Predictions for Jeremy Lin After Linsanity Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, US Cities | Comments Off

  Now that Jeremy Lin has taken the NBA by storm, what happens next for the young star?  Linsanity has become a phenomenon. Not just for the NBA. Not just in the United States. But all over the world. For the purposes of this article, we’ll assume that Linsanity has reached its apex and will slowly begin to quiet down for the rest of the season. However, this does not mean that Jeremy Lin’s play will decline and he will fall back into obscurity. It simply implies that the initial shock of Linsanity has subsided.  Once the dust settles and Linsanity tones ...
• 03.01.12
  Ranking the Best Knicks Point Guards in Franchise History Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA History, New York, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, US Cities | Comments Off

  It's a great time to be a New York Knicks fan, as point guard Jeremy Lin has taken both the team and the city by storm.  After a slow start that had the fans groaning, Lin has become a regular and in 12 games as such, the team has gone 9-3. In his last five games, the Harvard grad has averaged 17.8 points and nine assists per game.Sure enough, fans are stricken with a new disease called "Linsanity" as the young guard's outstanding play has them dreaming of a deep playoff run.  Thus, the question presents itself: does Jeremy Lin rank ...
• 02.25.12
  Fal”LIN”: Is Jeremy Lin Legit or Are His 15 Minutes of Fame Up? Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  Lin-Sanity has surely taken the world by storm. From T-shirts to rumors of a romance with Kim Kardashian to having his own Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor "Taste the Lin-Sanity." Sadly the phenom is falling off the radar. After watching his poor play in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, it is evident that his 15 minutes of fame are up. Playing only 8:55 (lowest amount of playing time in the game), he tallied two points, with one dish and a turnover. Lin looked lost out on the court and was outshined by Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio. I ...
• 02.24.12
  Jeremy Lin Will Rebound from the New York Knicks’ Loss to the Miami Heat Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin came crashing down to earth Thursday night when he put up eight points with eight turnovers on 1-of-11 shooting while the Knicks suffered a 102-88 loss.But what did everyone expect? Was Lin supposed to average 25 points and 10 assists and win every game? Obviously not. Lin ignited a fire under the Knicks and saved their season. But he is no Magic Johnson. Now it is up to the Knicks' stars to coalesce around their young savior and lead the team to the playoffs.Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony are both All-Star-level players who can average 25 points per game ...
• 02.22.12
  Jeremy Lin Is Just What NBA Needed This Season Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  In the season following the dreadful 161-day NBA lockout, newcomer Jeremy Lin is a breath of fresh air. The New York Knicks point guard isn't just good for the inhabitants of Madison Square Garden, he's just what the NBA needed in a make-or-break season.Plain and simple, the lockout was terrible. Absolutely preposterous.It was a ridiculous, elongated negotiation between gluttonous business men who scratched and clawed for every single percentage point of basketball-related income. The season was delayed almost two months, which could have spelled disaster for the league (even more so than it already did). Public opinion was not favorable, ...
• 02.21.12
  Jeremy Lin: Rise to NBA Stardom Mirrors Obama’s Ascent to the Presidency Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, LeBron James, Miami, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off

  Somewhere in a Hollywood pitch meeting, the following scene has probably played out: Lowly Studio Employee: I've got a great idea for our next big movie! Studio Executive: This better be good. Employee: A promising young, minority, Harvard grad improbably rises to the top of his profession, becoming the first of his kind to achieve this historic feat, and immediately becoming America’s media darling.  After a brief run of improbable success, our protagonist gets his first taste of adversity, after which people immediately begin questioning his ability to prosper over the long-term given his sudden leap from the proverbial minor ...
• 02.21.12
  Jeremy Lin: Defense Proving to be Young Star’s Biggest Weakness Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off

  For only the second time in the Jeremy Lin era, the New York Knicks suffered a loss with their new point guard sensation on the floor. If you would ask any Knicks players, I'm sure they are more than happy with the 8-2 stretch they've experienced under Lin. But if the Knicks are to continue to have success under Lin's guidance, one thing needs to be corrected in a hurry, and it has nothing to do with turning the ball over. Right now Lin's biggest weakness is at the defensive end of the floor. It's understandable that's where you would ...

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