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12.10.11

Knicks Trade Rumors: Trading Ronny Turiaf for Tyson Chandler Is Exceptional Move Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Ronny Turiaf, Tyson Chandler | Comments Off
According to the Washington Post, with nearly $ 5 million cleared, the New York Knicks are just one step closer to their ultimate goal: acquiring free agent center Tyson Chandler.The Knicks will trade power forward Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards and are expected to receive nothing in return. The team is content with the fact it has now cleared the $ 4.2 million that Turiaf was to be paid this season.In turn, the Knicks now have the cap space to sign Chandler to help improve the Knicks defensively.It is not exactly a direct trade of Chandler for Turiaf, yet ...
11.17.11

Breakdown of Each of the Strengths and Weaknesses of New York Knicks Starters Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Landry Fields, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
The NBA labor negotiations don’t look good at all. Games through December 15th have officially been cancelled—that’s already one quarter of the season—leaving about 60 or so games still alive on the current schedule. But now, even the possibility of a 50-game season, which fans would have gleefully accepted, is quickly slipping away, thanks to David Stern’s rigid stance in the face of upcoming union-instigated legal wrangling. To start, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) filed a “disclaimer of interest” after rejecting the owners’ final proposal on Monday. That instantly dissolves the association without having to go to a union-wide ...
07.27.11

New York Knicks: Which Bench Players Are Worth Keeping? Andy Rautins, Bill Walker, Jared Jeffries, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Ronny Turiaf, Toney Douglas | Comments Off
In the depression of the NBA lockout, many of us analyze which stars fit best on which teams.We get so caught up in conversations over the few that we often forget about the many.Everyone seems to complain about what was given up in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, which was a necessary trade that left the New York Knicks depleted of role players and help off the bench.In moving forward, the Knicks have most, if not all, of the big pieces they'll need.Now, it's time to take a look at the smaller pieces.As Colin Farrell's character in the new movie Horrible Bosses ...
11.22.10

New York Knicks Successful Road Trip?: 6 Things We Learned from the West Coast Anthony Randolph, Carmelo Anthony, Danilo Gallinari, Denver, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Raymond Felton, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
Hey, my original prediction was correct! Yeah, I'm freaking out a little bit too. But no matter, the Knicks have what some of us like to call "a winning streak," and I for one couldn't be happier.I believe we learned a lot of key things about this Knicks team while on this latest Western road trip, and hopefully they can carry it on into the next set of games.Their schedule becomes very favorable between now and Dec. 10 (two games against a beatable Charlotte team, at Detroit, vs. New Jersey, two games against a gutted Raptors team and against the ...
11.22.10

Mike D’Antoni Band-Aids New York Knicks’ Center Problem by Starting Ronny Turiaf Amare Stoudemire, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
Allow me to invoke my inner Rick Pitino here to convey the Knicks' tenuous center dilemma at the moment. Willis Reed is not walking through that door. Patrick Ewing is not walking through that door. Marcus Camby is not walking through that door. Amar'e Stoudemire walked through that door and proudly declared the Knicks back, but to call him a combo power forward/center is silly because I'm not sure how many centers like to face-up their defender 15 feet from the basket and drive to the hole. I'm also not sure how many centers are as allergic to defense as ...
11.19.10

New York Knicks’ QB of the D: Team Depends on Ronny Turiaf To Lead the Defense Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
Upon being acquired from the Warriors, Ronny Turiaf was expected to be the Knicks’ starting center. Known for his intense defense, Turiaf had immediately garnered comparisons to other Knicks’ big men greats such as Charles Oakley and Anthony Mason. The team was optimistic he would deliver such a presence. Instead, Coach D’Antoni went with a young prospect, naming Timofey Mozgov the team’s starting center to start the season. While Mozgov has proven to be highly ineffective thus far, Turiaf made his impact coming off the bench, self proclaiming himself as the “quarterback” of the Knicks’ defense. The ironic thing is, Turiaf is ...
11.03.10

New York Knicks: 10 Important Statistics and Trends after 3 Games Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Danilo Gallinari, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Raymond Felton, Ronny Turiaf, US Cities, Wilson Chandler | Comments Off
This season, the Knicks will not win their first NBA title since 1973, when Richard Nixon ruled America and Tony Orlando ruled the airwaves.They will, however, play respectable basketball until at least April, which means that I can write an article about 10 statistics that mark the Knicks season thus far without being smarmy and sarcastic.(What would this article have looked like in a few years ago?)1. Number of Knicks wins: 23.2. Knicks punitive damage payment to Anucha Browne-Sanders in the MSG sexual harassment scandal: $11.6 million3. Madison Square Garden interns and Stephon Marbury had sex in a truck: one.4. ...
10.29.10

2010-11 New York Knicks NBA Predictions and Odds Amare Stoudemire, Anthony Randolph, Basketball, Eddy Curry, Kelenna Azubuike, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
The New York Knicks recorded their ninth consecutive losing season in 2009-10. As a result, General Manager Donnie Walsh cleaned house and the Knicks started the offseason with just four players under contract and tons of cap room, which they used to sign Amar'e Stoudemire. Coach Mike D’Antoni has the dubious distinction of racking up 103 losses in two years in New York. Apparently, his strategy of trying to score more than his opponents while not playing defense hasn’t worked. The addition of Stoudemire does not exactly address the defensive issue either, since he is not known for rebounding or for ...
10.29.10

NBA Rumors: Will Amar’e Stoudemire Have a Career Year for the New York Knicks? Amare Stoudemire, David Lee, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Points. Rebounds. Blocks. These are just a few of Amar'e Stoudemire’s specialties. With no other marquee star on the Knicks’ roster, he’ll certainly have the opportunity (and of course, the pressure) to rack up a lot of them this season. After nine straight losing seasons, the Knicks’ number one priority is undoubtedly to win and make the playoffs. The question then becomes, who will help them get there? After being unable to attract the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, the team will be relying upon Stoudemire. Will STAT have a career year in his first season in orange ...
10.14.10

NBA Preview 2010-11: The Knicks Should Start Ronny Turiaf Over Timofey Mozgov Amare Stoudemire, Danilo Gallinari, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Raymond Felton, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
After years of starting undersized forwards like David Lee at the center position, the Knicks finally have two taller, more rugged big men in Ronny Turiaf (6’10 and 245 pounds) and the Russian NBA rookie, Timofey Mozgov (7’1 and 250 pounds). Although Turiaf appeared to be penciled in as the team’s starting center, Mozgov has impressed in practice, displaying a quick ability to pick up Mike D’Antoni’s style of play. Mozgov started Wednesday night in the Knicks preseason match-up against the Celtics, but did not impress. He finished with 5 points, shooting 2 for 3 from the field, and had 2 ...
10.01.10

NBA Rumors: Will Chris Mullin Be the Next General Manager of the New York Knicks? Anthony Randolph, Don Nelson, Kelenna Azubuike, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA History, NBA Rumors, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
While Knicks President Donnie Walsh insists health problems will not force him to leave his post, many suitors are already in line to become his successor. Entering the final year of his contract, Walsh, now 69 years old, is undecided about his future. He finally, however, has seemingly returned the Knicks to respectability by reshaping the team with Amare Stoudemire and company this summer. Aiding Walsh in the remodeling were Glen Grunwald, John Gabriel (who was responsible for signing Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady to the Magic in 2000), and Allan Houston. Houston may be the clear favorite out of ...
08.17.10

Top Notch Tweeters: New York Knicks Embracing World of Social Media Amare Stoudemire, Danilo Gallinari, Kelenna Azubuike, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Roger Mason Jr, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
"The Knicks Blog" often recognizes that a number of Knicks have become active Twitter members. Players who “tweet” give fans and media alike a unique window into their everyday routines. Furthermore, they are all given an opportunity to interact with athletes like never before. While some athletes may not “tweet” often, if at all, there are others who make it a priority to respond to fans on a daily basis, and as a result, see a rapid increase in their fan base. C.J. Watson, a once little-known NBA backup guard (who recently signed with the Bulls), arguably is involved with ...
08.16.10

Is Turiaf The Leader Of The Knicks? NBA, New York Knicks, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
by Jeremy Bauman / JBauman13 Ronny Turiaf just got to New York but Knicks fans have to love this attitude: “I can’t speak of the past because I wasn’t there on a regular basis so I can only speak for myself and what I know I can bring to the table. All I’m gonna tell you is that we ... — full article at slamonline.com
07.29.10

Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph or Kelenna Azubuike? Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, NBA, New York Knicks, Ronny Turiaf, Shannon Brown | Comments Off
07.21.10

Warriors May Re-Sign Anthony Tolliver, Devean George 2010 nba free agents, anthony morrow, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver, C.J. Watson, Devean George, jeremy lin, Kelanna Azubuike, larry riley, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
by Chris TomassonFiled under: Bulls, Knicks, Nets, Warriors, NBA Free AgentsLAS VEGAS -- It wasn't long ago Golden State had a full plate. The Warriors had 14 players locked up to contracts next season or as restricted free agents with qualifying offers. So they decided not to extend the $1.025 million qualifying offer to forward Anthony Tolliver, coming off a season in which he averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds. That made him an unrestricted rather than a restricted free agent. But much has changed since then. The Warriors did a sign-and-trade with New York in which they received David Lee while ...
07.18.10

Getting to Know New York Knicks Center Ronny Turiaf Boris Diaw, Interviews, Mike D'antoni, NBA, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf, Thierry Henry, Tony Parker | Comments Off
Talk about facing adversity—Ronny Turiaf overcame life threatening heart problems on his way to reaching the NBA Finals with the Lakers in 2008. His inspiring journey to conquer all has led him to become one of the league’s better defensive big men. Underneath it all, Turiaf is a fantastic human being, always focused on giving back to the community, lending a helping hand to others with heart related issues, raising awareness, and making sure they all continue to live life to the fullest. Now, following an offseason trade, he is poised to be the starting center for the New York Knicks. He ...
07.15.10

Similarity Scores For The New Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, NBA, New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
07.10.10

NBA: Lebron James Doesn’t Go to The New York Knicks, What Do They Do Now? Amare Stoudemire, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Preview/Prediction, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
The Big Apple had their fair share of heartaches Thursday night. With the King making his announcement only an earshot away from New York, Knicks fans felt like they'd been teased into thinking LeBron was coming. His announcement that he was going to the Miami Heat wasn't so much a shocker as a rude awakening from Knicks fans' slumber. The Knicks haven't made the playoffs since the 2003-04 campaign and haven't had a winning season since 2000-01. Hold on. Not all is lost. Despite LeBron joining Tony Montana in South Beach, this season does look a bit more promising for New ...
07.09.10

Warriors Ready To Trade Randolph To Knicks Anthony Randolph, David Lee, Golden State Warriors, NBA, New York Knicks, Ronny Turiaf | Comments Off
07.09.10

Knicks 2010 Summer League Roster Andy Rautins, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, NBA, New York Knicks, Ronny Turiaf, Toney Douglas | Comments Off

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