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05.17.12

NBA Free Agency 2012: 8 Reasons NY Knicks Need Steve Nash Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Free Agency 2011, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Steve Nash | Comments Off
As much as some New York Knicks fans may be looking forward to Jeremy Lin's potential return, there's one name on the free-agent market that GM Glen Grunwald should be watching like a hawk. I'm talking about veteran point guard and two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, who's set to hit the open market after spending the past eight years with the Phoenix Suns.Sure, I got caught up in the Linsanity like most Knicks supporters, but I'm not blind to the fact that Nash would be great for the team. His overall skill set and intangibles are to the point where were ...
05.11.12

Jeremy Lin: Knicks and Young Point Guard Would Benefit from Steve Nash’s Arrival Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Older quarterbacks in the NFL take up the role of mentor for young studs with high potential, and that's exactly what the Knicks should do by pursuing Steve Nash in the hopes for both wins and the development of Jeremy Lin. A young, highly-talented, yet inexperienced Lin isn't quite ready to carry the type of heavy load that he was administered throughout much of this season. He was forced to score and facilitate at will upon his arrival into the starter's role, instead of taking time to flourish like young players should. New York's undisputed top three stars—Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire and ...
05.11.12

NBA Rumors: Knicks Should Stick with Jeremy Lin Instead of Chasing Steve Nash jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
The New York Knicks weren't even out of the playoffs for a day before Amar'e Stoudemire made waves by talking about bringing in Steve Nash for next season. Even though Nash has terrific credentials, the Knicks should stick with breakout star Jeremy Lin at point guard. Stoudemire, who played alongside Nash with the Phoenix Suns, told the New York Daily News that Nash would be a great fit in New York. The 38-year-old point guard hasn't ruled out any options, but will prefer to land with a contender.Meanwhile Lin will be a restricted free agent this offseason after a breakout ...
05.10.12

NBA Free Agency 2012: Is Steve Nash the Missing Piece for the Knicks? Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Without having a chance to collect their breath from the annihilation given to them at the hands of the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks head into another summer filled with more questions than answers.But in Amar'e Stoudemire's mind, those questions could be solved by reuniting himself with a former teammate in New York—and he's a pretty good point guard even at his age.According to The New York Daily News, Stoudemire told the paper that he would love to have former Phoenix Suns teammate and two-time league MVP Steve Nash bring his league-leading 11 assists per game and 38-year-old self ...
05.10.12

NBA Free Agency 2012: Is Steve Nash the Missing Piece for the Knicks? Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Without having a chance to collect their breath from the annihilation given to them at the hands of the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks head into another summer filled with more questions than answers.But in Amar'e Stoudemire's mind, those questions could be solved by reuniting himself with a former teammate in New York—and he's a pretty good point guard even at his age.According to The New York Daily News, Stoudemire told the paper that he would love to have former Phoenix Suns teammate and two-time league MVP Steve Nash bring his league-leading 11 assists per game and 38-year-old self ...
05.10.12

Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin Could Do Amazing Things for the New York Knicks Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Earlier today, it was reported by the New York Daily News that Amar'e Stoudemire is lobbying for the New York Knicks to pursue soon-to-be free agent Steve Nash. The two have been good friends since their days together in Phoenix, and images of them together on the court bring to mind memories from the days when the duo led those Suns teams of the late naughts to the top of the Western Conference.Knowing this, the question that follows is: what becomes of Jeremy Lin? The Knicks have found a transcendent star in Lin, one that is easily marketable on multiple continents and ...
05.10.12

Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin Could Do Amazing Things for the New York Knicks Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Earlier today, it was reported by the New York Daily News that Amar'e Stoudemire is lobbying for the New York Knicks to pursue soon-to-be free agent Steve Nash. The two have been good friends since their days together in Phoenix, and images of them together on the court bring to mind memories from the days when the duo led those Suns teams of the late naughts to the top of the Western Conference.Knowing this, the question that follows is: what becomes of Jeremy Lin? The Knicks have found a transcendent star in Lin, one that is easily marketable on multiple continents and ...
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 ...
05.10.12

New York Knicks: Amar’e Stoudemire Smart to Want Free Agent Steve Nash Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, 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 ...
04.25.12

2012 NBA Free Agents: NY Knicks Must Pursue Steve Nash and Let Jeremy Lin Walk Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
The New York Knicks are headed to the playoffs, and while they certainly have the talent to make some noise this season, realistically—in terms of contention—all eyes should be on next season, as the Knicks should be in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference all season long. Given their current situation, New York is a point guard away from contending for something they haven’t won since 1973—and that’s an NBA championship. That’s why to achieve that goal, the Knicks must make an aggressive push at signing Steve Nash in the offseason and let Jeremy Lin walk as a ...
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 ...
02.09.12

Can the New York Knicks Win with Jeremy Lin as the Starting Point Guard? Basketball, jeremy lin, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
The New York Knicks have been a huge disappointment in the NBA this season. Expectations were so high that several fans were thinking that an NBA championship would not be a long shot.After an 8-15 record, the Knicks were not only considered a disappointment, but also—all but done in terms of having any hopes to compete with the strong teams in the East. A few consecutive wins (three) can go a long way in restoring some faith at Madison Square Garden.Take a look at these numbers from a surprising player during the Knicks three-game win streak:Versus New Jersey: 25 points ...
02.01.12

Knicks Rumors: 4 Trades That Would Fix New York Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Steve Nash, US Cities | Comments Off
The New York Knicks are in the midst of a letdown of epic proportions. Fans are calling for the head of Mike D'Antoni and want him run out of town. Some course of action needs to be taken in order to return the Knicks to prominence. Here are four trade rumors that would fix (or at least help) the Knicks.Begin Slideshow
01.31.12

NBA Trade Rumors: Why the New York Knicks Are the Best Fit for Steve Nash Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Southwest, NBA Trade Rumors, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Steve Nash is like a volcanic island: the only thing on a rapidly sinking Phoenix Suns team that is peeking above water. He needs to finish his career somewhere else, in a place where he is the missing piece to an NBA title, and that place is New York.Nash is an exceptional point guard, the kind of floor general who will instantly make his new team better. His shooting, precision passing and floor vision are unparalleled in the NBA. He is the thinking, breathing engine that Mike D'Antoni needs to run his offensive system and return the New York Knicks ...
01.30.12

NBA Rumors: Steve Nash Would Make New York Knicks Instant Championship Threats Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Could Steve Nash be taking the court as a member of the New York Knicks next season?The 2011-2012 NBA season just began not long ago, and already the 2012 free-agency talks are underway. According to the New York Post, the Knicks will target Nash in the 2012 offseason in hopes of taking this talented team to an NBA championship.It would be a storybook ending for the career of Nash and a perfect fit for a Knicks team that lacks discipline and production at the point guard position.Nash once played under head coach Mike D'Antoni in Phoenix during his five-year coaching ...
01.30.12

NBA Rumors: Steve Nash Would Make New York Knicks Instant Championship Threats Basketball, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Could Steve Nash be taking the court as a member of the New York Knicks next season?The 2011-2012 NBA season just began not long ago, and already the 2012 free-agency talks are underway. According to the New York Post, the Knicks will target Nash in the 2012 offseason in hopes of taking this talented team to an NBA championship.It would be a storybook ending for the career of Nash and a perfect fit for a Knicks team that lacks discipline and production at the point guard position.Nash once played under head coach Mike D'Antoni in Phoenix during his five-year coaching ...
01.28.12

NBA Trade Rumors: 4 Deals That Would Spark New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Dwight Howard, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Steve Nash | Comments Off
For over a decade, New York basketball was a forgotten wasteland of broken seasons and absent ambition, and Madison Square Garden was practically rotting.When Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire teamed up with the Knicks, the future of New York basketball began to look a little brighter—the listless city regained its pulse.But though New York fans awoke, donning jersey and caps and even showing up to MSG, the players could not match that enthusiasm on the court.The "made-over" Knicks are once again in panic mode after opening their season 7-12.With New York's style "big three" unable to gel and a team ...
01.28.12

NBA Trade Rumors: 4 Deals That Would Spark New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Dwight Howard, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks, Rankings/List, Steve Nash | Comments Off
For over a decade, New York basketball was a forgotten wasteland of broken seasons and absent ambition, and Madison Square Garden was practically rotting.When Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire teamed up with the Knicks, the future of New York basketball began to look a little brighter—the listless city regained its pulse.But though New York fans awoke, donning jersey and caps and even showing up to MSG, the players could not match that enthusiasm on the court.The "made-over" Knicks are once again in panic mode after opening their season 7-12.With New York's style "big three" unable to gel and a team ...
01.27.12

NBA Trade Rumors: 3 Teams That Can Win Championship with Steve Nash 2012 NBA Playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumors, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Rankings/List, Steve Nash | Comments Off
Steve Nash isn’t going to win an NBA championship with the Phoenix Suns. And since he’s getting towards the end of his career, he deserves a chance to play for a title. Therefore, the Suns should trade their aging star out of respect for him and what he’s done for their franchise. There are several NBA teams that would immediately become strong championship contenders if they were able to land Nash. Let’s take a look at three of those teams now. New York Knicks The Knicks have an awesome front court, featuring Amar’e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler. ...

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