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05.22.12

Ranking the Biggest Needs for the Knicks Heading into the Offseason NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The needs of the New York Knicks are at times exaggerated by the nature of their breathless media coverage and are, at other times, ignored due to that very same mechanism. They aren’t allowed to fade, change and grow like a normal NBA team, but see every development accentuated to a patently ridiculous degree. Of course, all the exaggeration in the world doesn’t change the fact that the Knicks aren’t an elite team just yet—a point made all too clear by their emphatic first-round exit. They have needs to address in the offseason (just like every other NBA club), and ...
05.19.12

NBA Free Agents 2012: New York Knicks Free-Agent Odds jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
Following one of the most roller-coaster seasons in the NBA that brought the New York Knicks the disappointment of multiple injuries as well as the excitement of Jeremy Lin’s emergence, the Knicks must look forward to next year and address players with expiring contracts. Lin certainly has to be the Knicks biggest priority for next season considering that Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler are all under contract for the foreseeable future. However, there are a few other players who will hit free agency this offseason as well. Here are the odds of each Knicks free agent as to ...
05.18.12

Jeremy Lin: Breaking Down Best Fits for Point Guard Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
There appears to be plenty of potential suitors for Jeremy Lin as he prepares to become a restricted free agent after this NBA season. But not all of his possible landing spots are a good for him.According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld.com, there are already many teams interested in Lin.The Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets are among the teams eyeing Lin as free agency approaches, according to sources close to the situation.Of those teams mentioned above, here are the best possible fits for the Harvard grad. New York KnicksWell, this one is a ...
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 ...
05.16.12

Jeremy Lin: Knicks’ Promise to Re-Sign Point Guard Creates Another Cap Crunch jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin is not under contract for 2012-13, but New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson told ESPNNewYork.com that Lin will "absolutely" be back next season.With the current roster the way it is, the Knicks would be forced to sign Lin with their mid-level exception. Under the so-called Gilbert Arenas rule, no other team can offer Lin more than the average league salary, which will be roughly $5 million, and the Knicks have the right to match any offer.But that is the same exception they had hoped to lure Steve Nash with, or any number of other talented players ...
05.15.12

New York Knicks: Why J.R. Smith Will Not Be with the Knicks Next Season Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The New York Knicks might find their bench a little shorter next season if J.R. Smith doesn't return to the team for the 2012-13 season. That is certainly a real possibility. According to Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com, Smith is being pulled in two different directions for next season with one having a major edge over the other. A source told ESPN New York that Smith's father, Earl, is going to make a strong case for his son to stay in New York, but "it's very clear that the money is the biggest factor with him." In fact, when Smith chose ...
05.13.12

New York Knicks: Things That Won’t Happen This NBA Offseason Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
Speculation will run rampant about what the New York Knicks will or won't do during the NBA offseason, and while we don't know for sure, some of the things being speculated simply won't happen. Amar'e Stoudemire Trade Say what you want about Stoudemire and all the things he's been through since joining the Knicks, but he will remain with this team for the remainder of his contract. An uninsurable contract along with his fading ability make him one of the least desirable pieces on New York's roster. There isn't a chance they'll be able to unload all the money they ...
05.12.12

Jeremy Lin: Why New York Knicks Star Will Start at Point Guard Next Season Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
This season Jeremy Lin dazzled a nation and ignited a fiery debate about racism in America. While Lin won’t be as widespread next year, he will still tackle the starting point guard job on the New York Knicks.Head coach Mike Woodson said the restricted free agent will absolutely be back next season. That should end the debate on whether “Linsanity" would return to the Big Apple or not. But there is still a huge question to be answered. Will Lin start at point guard next season? Yes. Another Woodson quote will shed light on this pivotal issue. "Jeremy's a big part of our team, and will ...
05.10.12

Are the Knicks Forced to Trade Amar’e in the Offseason? Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The on-court incompatibilities of Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire need no introduction at this point. The Knicks have played a season in experimental design, and though their involuntary toggling of variables due to numerous injuries, it’s become fairly clear that Anthony and Stoudemire are a problematic fit in terms of offensive flow and defensive coverage. They’re the two classified “stars,” deigned to eventually take New York to the promised land, and yet they’ve thus far failed to mesh in any way that would suggest long-term success. With that in mind, it’s worth considering if this core—of Anthony, Stoudemire, and Tyson ...
05.10.12

Are the Knicks Forced to Trade Amar’e in the Offseason? Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The on-court incompatibilities of Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire need no introduction at this point. The Knicks have played a season in experimental design, and through their involuntary toggling of variables due to numerous injuries, it’s become fairly clear that Anthony and Stoudemire are a problematic fit in terms of offensive flow and defensive coverage. They’re the two classified “stars,” deigned to eventually take New York to the promised land, and yet they’ve thus far failed to mesh in any way that would suggest long-term success. With that in mind, it’s worth considering if this core—of Anthony, Stoudemire, and Tyson ...
05.10.12

Predicting NBA Futures of Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
For the New York Knicks, all eyes are now looking at the offseason after the Knicks were eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Speaking of the offseason, does any team have more early questions to answer than the Knicks? They have to find answers on many issues including if Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire can co-exist. Whatever the answer to that question is, general manager Glen Grunwald must decide on the futures of Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, as well. Fans are still weeks away from finding out the future plans for the Knicks as it relates ...
05.10.12

Predicting NBA Futures of Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
For the New York Knicks, all eyes are now looking at the offseason after the Knicks were eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Speaking of the offseason, does any team have more early questions to answer than the Knicks? They have to find answers on many issues including if Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire can co-exist. Whatever the answer to that question is, general manager Glen Grunwald must decide on the futures of Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, as well. Fans are still weeks away from finding out the future plans for the Knicks as it relates ...
05.09.12

Knicks Have One Last Chance: Win Game 5 or Go Home 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
This is it. After what happened two Sundays ago, few thought we would even get this far, but we did. Believe me, I'm just as surprised as most of you are. Game 5 is upon us, and the Knicks have one final opportunity to make magic. If we're lucky, perhaps they'll escape and have one more. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Desperation: that's what drove Carmelo to play the way he did Sunday afternoon. If he continues to play that way—with energy, desire and a noticeable drive—he can handle LeBron James. There's no doubt about that. The second ...
05.09.12

Knicks Have One Last Chance: Win Game 5 or Go Home 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
This is it. After what happened two Sundays ago, few thought we would even get this far, but we did. Believe me, I'm just as surprised as most of you are. Game 5 is upon us, and the Knicks have one final opportunity to make magic. If we're lucky, perhaps they'll escape and have one more. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Desperation: that's what drove Carmelo to play the way he did Sunday afternoon. If he continues to play that way—with energy, desire and a noticeable drive—he can handle LeBron James. There's no doubt about that. The second ...
05.09.12

Mike Bibby Answers the Call in Game 5 with Jeremy Lin on Hold 2012 NBA Playoffs, Mike Bibby, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
There is no point in trying to stretch some pun out of his last name because Mike Bibby can’t be squeezed into a Linsanity-esque narrative. But there is plenty that is intriguing about the veteran Knick point guard starting in Game 5 against his former team, the Miami Heat. Back on March 16, I couldn’t understand why Bibby was smiling because he looked like the butt of a joke. The Knicks were thumping the Pacers and revelry had broken out all over MSG, including the bench from which backup center Jared Jeffries was orchestrating a fan chorus calling for coach ...
05.09.12

Mike Bibby Answers the Call in Game 5 with Jeremy Lin on Hold 2012 NBA Playoffs, Mike Bibby, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
There is no point in trying to stretch some pun out of his last name because Mike Bibby can’t be squeezed into a Linsanity-esque narrative. But there is plenty that is intriguing about the veteran Knick point guard starting in Game 5 against his former team, the Miami Heat. Back on March 16, I couldn’t understand why Bibby was smiling because he looked like the butt of a joke. The Knicks were thumping the Pacers and revelry had broken out all over MSG, including the bench from which backup center Jared Jeffries was orchestrating a fan chorus calling for coach ...
05.08.12

Jeremy Lin: Knicks Players Who Must Step Up in His Absence Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
New York Knicks' head coach Mike Woodson has put to bed the notion that Jeremy Lin could return during the series with the Heat and now New York needs some of their lesser-known players to step up big in his absence. According to USA Today, Lin is unlikely to even play a game during the first-round series. Woodson announced it to the media today. "He's just not ready," interim Knicks coach Mike Woodson said at practice Tuesday. The void left by Lin has become increasingly bigger as the playoffs have gone on now that Baron Davis' severe knee injury will ...
05.08.12

Jeremy Lin: Knicks Players Who Must Step Up in His Absence Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
New York Knicks' head coach Mike Woodson has put to bed the notion that Jeremy Lin could return during the series with the Heat and now New York needs some of their lesser-known players to step up big in his absence. According to USA Today, Lin is unlikely to even play a game during the first-round series. Woodson announced it to the media today. "He's just not ready," interim Knicks coach Mike Woodson said at practice Tuesday. The void left by Lin has become increasingly bigger as the playoffs have gone on now that Baron Davis' severe knee injury will ...
05.08.12

Jeremy Lin: New York Knicks Star’s Return Won’t Save NY from Miami Heat 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin's potential return to action for the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs will not save the Knicks from the Miami Heat. Jeremy Lin is attempting to return from a torn meniscus in his left knee, and has missed the entire playoff series against the Heat. As a result, the Knicks have fallen behind the Heat, three games to one. Many have clamored for the return of Jeremy Lin to serve as the savior for the New York franchise. Lost in the Linsanity is the fact that Jeremy Lin stunk up the joint against the ...
05.07.12

Jeremy Lin: Baron Davis Out, Knicks Need a Point Guard to Stay in NBA Playoffs 2012 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
The New York Knicks staved off elimination in Game 4 without Jeremy Lin, but with Baron Davis out for the year, they are in desperate need of help at the point when they face another elimination game against LeBron James and the Miami Heat on Wednesday.The Knicks held off the Heat 89-87 on Sunday afternoon to snap their NBA-record streak of 13 consecutive playoff losses. Amar'e Stoudemire turned in a sparkling double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) despite the stitches in his hand, and Carmelo Anthony poured in 41 points to lead the Knicks to their first playoff win since 2001.But ailing ...

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