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New York Knicks’ J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony Ready When It Matters Most
April 25th, 2013 at 5:30 PM
When the average fan thinks about leaders of the New York Knicks they logically name Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire as the leaders of the roster. However, injuries have derailed Stoudemire's playing and leadership abilities. In his absence, J.R. Smith has stepped up from being an inconsistent third option to the Knicks consistently...

New York Knicks Take Game 1 Against Boston Celtics
April 21st, 2013 at 9:14 AM
The New York Knicks Yesterday won the all important Game 1 of the Best of 7 Series against the Boston Celtics.  The Knicks did not play their best game and probably played a little to much Celtics basketball but they got the job done on their home court.  The Knicks...

New York Knicks’ Pablo Prigioni Doubtful for Game One Versus Boston Celtics
April 19th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Pablo Prigioni has been a major contributor to the New York Knicks' success during this season. During his time inserted into the starting lineup the Knicks have done nothing but win. However, during the last game of the regular season against the Atlanta Hawks he rolled his ankle and sprained...

New York Knicks’ J.R. Smith Loses Lawsuit Over Unpaid Bill
April 12th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Why does it seem like the people with the most money have the biggest problem spending it? Most of us make just enough money to get by and still pay our bills. Yet somehow NBA players seem to think it's okay to order things, receive them and then not pay...

Chicago Bulls Trying to Beat New York Knicks and Become NBA’s Ultimate Streak Breakers
April 11th, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Earlier this season the Miami Heat did something incredible. They went on a 27-game winning streak. However, that winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Chicago Bulls about two weeks ago. Now they have their aim set on the current top winning streak, which just so...

New York Knicks Make Statement with Victory in Oklahoma City
April 7th, 2013 at 10:18 PM
The New York Knicks won their 12th straight victory today defeating the Thunder in Oklahoma City.  If there was any question whether the Knicks were contenders or not, they answered them today.  The Knicks went into Oklahoma City and beat the Thunder playing their game, It was a high scoring fast...

Former New York Knicks Center Patrick Ewing Doesn’t See Knicks Defeating Miami Heat
March 29th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Patrick Ewing is widely believed to be the greatest New York Knicks player of all time. He enjoyed a great rivalry with the Heat and knows this version of Miami is even more skilled than the one he faced. He doesn't believe this Knicks team can defeat the current Heat...

New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Already Plays Below the Rim at 28 Years Old
March 27th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
***PHOTO1*** Carmelo Anthony is one of the best scorers in the world. He's the leader of the New York Knicks and in his prime. However, at just 28 years old he's already playing below the rim. Why is he dunking at such a low rate and does it matter? Anthony is...

New York Knicks’ J.R. Smith Hoping Victor Cruz Remains with New York Giants
March 25th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith is a Dallas Cowboys fan. He's also a good friend of New York Giants restricted free agent wide receiver Victor Cruz. Smith is hoping that Cruz, a fixture at Knicks games, re-signs with the Giants and remains in New York. ***PHOTO1*** J.R. Smith and Victor Cruz...

New York Knicks’ JR Smith a Favorite of Ole Miss Shooting Guard Marshall Henderson
March 24th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
J.R. Smith of the New York Knicks has been called a rabble-rouser. He can be wind, flashy, flamboyant and even a bit of a showboat. Those are all things, including the position of shooting guard, that he shares with Ole Miss basketball player Marshall Henderson. Because of that, it should be...

Should New York Knicks Bring Back J.R. Smith After the Season is Over?
March 21st, 2013 at 11:19 AM
J.R. Smith has enjoyed some of his best basketball as a member of the New York Knicks. His relationship with Mike Woodson has brought the best out in Smith and kept him focused on basketball. However, Smith can be wildly inconsistent. Should the Knicks re-sign him in the off-season or...

New York Knicks End Losing Streak Against Utah Jazz Even Without Carmelo Anthony
March 19th, 2013 at 1:21 PM
After losing four games by about 20 points in a row while watching some of their best players get injured, the New York Knicks ended their west coast trip with a victory. Monday night the Knicks were able to defeat the Utah Jazz 90-83. They'll now head back east hoping...

New York Knicks Discover New Combination of Starting Guards
March 19th, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Last night, the New York Knicks finally got a win on this five game trip to the west coast. The Knicks were superior to the Utah Jazz for most of the night and finally came away with a win after four straight losses. While the Knicks enjoyed memorable performances from...

New York Knicks Paid a Premium for Relevance
March 14th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
What were the New York Knicks suppose to do? Their pay books were in such bad shape it seemed like they'd be over the cap forever. The only thing they could do was add players with exceptions and by taking bad contracts which only compounded their problems. They had to...

New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Returns After Three Game Absence
March 11th, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Carmelo Anthony has missed the past three games with a sore and stiff right knee. After suffering the injury March 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers the Knicks have played well but also watched Amare Stoudemire go down with a knee injury of his own. However, Anthony traveled with the Knicks to...

New York Knicks’ Amare Stoudemire Injured Again
March 9th, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Amare Stoudemire is one of the leaders of the New York Knicks and one of the better players in the NBA. However, throughout his entire career it's seemed like his body has tried to hold him back in one way or another. After missing the first 30 games of the...

New York Knicks’ Kenyon Martin to Remain on Roster
March 9th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Kenyon Martin hasn't done much since joining the New York Knicks besides play a few forgettable minutes and participate in practice and conditioning drills. However, as we saw with Rasheed Wallace, he's become a fan favorite based off of his past accomplishments alone. Martin not only gives the Knicks fresh...

New York Knicks’ Amare Stoudemire Ready for Extended Minutes
March 5th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Despite Carmelo Anthony clearly being the straw that stirs the drink for the New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire is still a very important piece of the puzzle. Stoudemire has been on a minutes limit since returning from injury to protect him from himself. However, with his knee holding up and...

New York Knicks Hoping for Focus
February 27th, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Something the New York Knicks have been missing lately has been focus and determination. At the beginning of the season, it seemed like no team wanted to win more than the Knicks. They were focused for every single game and refused to lose without a fight, but lately, that hasn't...

Teams Have Adjusted to the New York Knicks Offense
February 24th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
In the beginning of the season the New York Knicks looked almost unstoppable. Since their historic start the team has only played .500 basketball and has struggled to hold onto its stranglehold of the Atlantic Division. With their eyes set on a goal beyond the Eastern Conference they will need...