New York Knicks
Amar’e Filling in at Center for Injured Knicks
Who would’ve thought before this season that Amar’e Stoudemire would sub into a game for Tyson Chandler as the Knicks’ backup center? “The only difference is I run more pick-and-rolls at the center position... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Source: D’Antoni Opposed Signing Prigioni
Although former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni professed to love European players, sources told The Post he was against bringing in Spanish League point guard Pablo Prigioni the past few years. The Post reported in... »Read More
Knicks’ Anthony: Best Team I’ve Played On
The New York Knicks flew back yesterday morning from England with a band of players forward Carmelo Anthony believes is the best he ever has been a part of. “By far,’’ Anthony said Thursday night... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rebounders
HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More
Knicks’ Interior Defense a Concern
While the Knicks are still in the top 10 in points in the paint allowed on the season, they’ve declined recently in this area. Their last three opponents have scored at least 40 points... »Read More
New York Knicks Find Fans in London
It took a trip to London for Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire to bond and finally look sharp together on the court. The victory capped a jolly good few days for the Knicks (25-13),... »Read More
Iman Shumpert Starting in Season Debut?
Iman Shumpert is expected to make his season debut against the Pistons on Thursday after being sidelined since last May following major knee surgery. “We talked about that a little bit in film session this... »Read More
Knicks and Pistons Set for London Matchup
Basketball, traditionally seen as something of an inner-city game here, even began to creep into England’s suburbs. Really. No, basketball was not about to shove soccer aside, even a little bit, but the N.B.A.... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: January 17th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after eleven weeks of basketball. »Read More
Rasheed Wallace Out for the Season?
As the uncertainty surrounding New York Knicks’ forward Rasheed Wallace’s left foot injury lingers, members of the Knicks organization fear Wallace will be out for an extended period, possibly for the entire season, two... »Read More
Source: Knicks Record Carmelo Anthony
In the wake of an incident between Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett that resulted in Anthony’s suspension, the Knicks recorded all in-game conversations between the forward and players around him Friday against the Bulls, a league source has confirmed. Owner James... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Is Stoudemire’s Reserve Role Permanent?
Another positive for (Amar’e) Stoudemire on Sunday? Woodson said before the game that his minutes limit increased to 25-30. Stoudemire’s minutes had been capped at 20-23 by the Knicks’ medical staff earlier in the... »Read More
Knicks, Martin Talks May Have Stalled
Hearing any Kenyon Martin discussions have not moved forward. Martin’s reps have not been contacted to facilitate contract talk. via Jared Zwerling via Twitter »Read More
Woodson: Kidd’s Minutes ‘Not Healthy’
Mike Woodson admitted after Saturday’s practice the extended time he’s playing (Jason) Kidd has been hurting the point guard. “We’re playing Kidd minutes, man, because we are a little short-handed,” he said. “He’ll never... »Read More
Knicks’ Shumpert to Debut Thursday
New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert could make his season debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons in London. “He’s been cleared,” Head Coach Mike Woodson said after Saturday’s practice at the team’s training... »Read More
Knicks’ Marcus Camby to Miss 2-4 Weeks
Marcus Camby will miss two to four weeks with a strained left plantar, the Knicks announced tonight. Camby reinjured his left foot Thursday night in Indiana after landing awkwardly after a layup attempt early... »Read More
Melo, Knicks Missing Raymond Felton
One thing’s become crystal clear during the Knicks’ current three-game skid: This team misses Raymond Felton. Badly. New York’s ball movement was non-existent at times in Friday night’s 108-101 loss to the Bulls, just... »Read More
Marcus Camby Reinjures Left Foot
Marcus Camby reinjured his left foot and is not expected to be available for Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. “I just drove, landed and felt a sharp pain in the bottom of my... »Read More
NBA AM: The Case For NBA Most Improved
With the NBA almost to the half-way point, several players have really stepped their games up this season, who are the top candidates for the NBA Most Improved award?... Catching up with Anthony Davis...... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: January 10th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after ten weeks of basketball. »Read More
Carmelo Anthony Suspended One Game
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has been suspended one game without pay for confronting Boston’s Kevin Garnett in the arena tunnel, near the players’ locker rooms, and in the parking garage following Monday’s... »Read More
Knicks to Limit Stoudemire’s Minutes
Team doctors have instructed New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Woodson to cut Amar’e Stoudemire’s minutes after the power forward experienced soreness in his surgically repaired left knee in Monday’s loss to Boston. Neither... »Read More
NBA AM: Grizzlies Evaluating All Trade Options
Are Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph safe in Memphis? The team’s luxury tax position may see both players moved at the deadline. »Read More
Source: Knicks Interested in Kenyon Martin
As Rasheed Wallace’s foot injury lingers, the New York Knicks are showing a renewed interest in free-agent forward Kenyon Martin, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Knicks have done some additional fact-finding on Martin... »Read More
Shumpert Determined to Return Better
(Iman) Shumpert is also confident that he can come back and be a better player. He doesn’t think the injury will limit him from realizing his full potential. Immediately after he tore his ACL... »Read More
Amar’e Showing Signs of Improvement
Playing in his fourth game back from left knee surgery in late October, the New York Knicks’Amar’e Stoudemire played his most minutes of the season against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. In 28 minutes... »Read More
Carmelo Frustrated by Garnett in Knicks Loss
Boston’s midtown matchup with the New York Knicks was a testy affair during – and apparently after – the Celtics’ 102-96 win. Several reports shortly after the game indicated that Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony... »Read More
Anthony, Harden Named Players of the Week
The New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 6.... »Read More
Keys to Carmelo Anthony’s Career-Year
Always a gifted scorer, Carmelo Anthony has been more effective and efficient than ever. Here’s why… »Read More
Six Pack: The NBA’s Best Bargain Value Contracts
Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his most recent musings on the National Basketball Association in this latest installment of the NBA Six Pack. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Pachulia’s Free Agent Stock Climbs
Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia is emerging as a coveted big man free agent target around the league. Can Atlanta keep him? »Read More
Knicks’ Shumpert to Return Soon?
New York Knicks’ guard Iman Shumpert said that he’ll be able to scrimmage and participate in contact drills very soon and he’s feeling good. Shumpert wouldn’t give a timetable for his return, but he... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Three-Point Shooters
Today we break down three-point shooting in fantasy basketball. Is it time to propose a trade or consult the waiver wire for gems? »Read More
Smith Becoming an All-Star in New York?
Five straight games with 20 points or more for the first time in his career. Pick-and-roll efficiency during a recent stretch even better than NBA leader Chris Paul. Gravity-defying dunks. And two game-winning shots. Already.... »Read More
Knicks Search for Answers on Defense
Marcus Camby was the Knicks' defensive savior on Thursday, but he may not be the team's long-term solution. »Read More
D’Antoni Responds to Stoudemire’s Slam
Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni responded to Amar’e Stoudemire’s comments after his team’s practice Thursday. A day earlier, Stoudemire said Mike Woodson was the first “defensive coach” in his career. But rather than taking offense... »Read More
Knicks’ Novak a Defensive Ace?
Digging around Synergy Sports’ advanced statistical service, I noticed something surprising: Steve Novak has the same overall defensive rating as his Knicks teammate Tyson Chandler. Chandler is, by reputation, typically a candidate for defensive... »Read More
NBA AM: Boozer Is The Glue Guy For Chicago
Carlos Boozer is one of the more polarizing figures for the Bulls, however his impact is more than what he contributes to the box score... Jimmy Butler getting a chance... The Kings and... »Read More
Knicks Miss Wallace’s Communication on Court
Earlier in the season, the Knicks credited their communication as a big reason why they were able to keep opponents in the low 90s. But after the Knicks’ lost to the Trail Blazers on... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: January 3rd
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after nine weeks of basketball. »Read More
Knicks’ Stoudemire Still Learning Defense?
Knicks’ Head Coach Mike Woodson has repeatedly said he’s not worried about forwarsd Amar’e Stoudemire finding his offense after returning from a left knee injury. Woodson is more concerned about Stoudemire’s defensive game and... »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Receive New Year’s Lineup Boost
As we kick off 2013, numerous playoff contenders are starting to welcome key players back from the injury list »Read More
Stoudemire Rusty in Return, But Knee Fine
Amar’e Stoudemire got a big hand, but the Knicks didn’t get a big win and the $100 million man showed a significant amount of rust. It was a new year but not the old... »Read More
Woodson Mum on Starting Stoudemire
Now that the Knicks’ $100- million man is back, Mike Woodson was asked the $100- million question that he said he would address at the appropriate time. But Woodson sidestepped whether Amar’e Stoudemire would... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
Stoudemire Feels Less Than 80% Healthy
After practicing with his teammates for the first time in more than two months, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire said he isn’t close to 100% healthy but is willing to take the floor... »Read More
Anthony Believes Knicks Need Stoudemire
There’s no denying that Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has played his best, as have the Knicks as a whole, while Stoudemire has been sidelined the first two months of this season. But with Stoudemire now... »Read More
Amar’e to Come Off Bench Rest of Season?
As long as injuries don’t necessitate otherwise, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire will come off the bench when he returns to the team, league sources with knowledge of the Knicks’ thinking said. It’s... »Read More
Suns’ Dragic Injured From Flagrant Foul
Suns point guard Goran Dragic’s elbow, tailbone and wrist all feel better and that still will not get him on the court Friday night. The remaining problem is a left hip bruise that took... »Read More
Knicks’ Anthony Out With Hyperextended Knee
New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony will miss his second straight game Friday night against the Sacramento Kings with a hyperextended left knee. Anthony suffered the injury on Christmas Day against the Los... »Read More
No Surgery for Felton; Out 4-6 Weeks
The Knicks announced tonight Raymond Felton won’t need surgery on his fractured right pinkie but will be out four to six weeks as expected. Felton returned to New York today to consult with a... »Read More
Smith Fills Closer Role in Anthony’s Absence
Carmelo Anthony is their MVP but J.R. Smith is their Miracle Man. With one second left, Smith cut to the left corner and Kidd inbounded to the mercurial Sixth Man. Smith had no other... »Read More
Mike Woodson Hopes Anthony Will Play Friday
(Carmelo) Anthony, second in the NBA with a 28.5-point scoring average, has a hyper-extended left knee. He suffered it about midway through the second quarter Tuesday. Marcus Camby was fouled going to the goal, hit... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: December 27th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after eight weeks of basketball. »Read More
Amar’e to Make New Year’s Day Debut?
Could Amar’e Stoudemire make his season debut with the Knicks on January 1? In an interview with ESPN’s Heather Cox on Tuesday, Stoudemire acknowledged that the Blazers game on Jan. 1 could be a... »Read More
Steve Novak Still Renting Despite Stability
Steve Novak played for five teams in his first six seasons, but despite a four-year contract in New York, he still doesn't feel completely secure. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Christmas Return Likely for Knicks’ Camby
Veteran New York Knicks forward Marcus Camby says he will be active for the team’s Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the past 12 games due to plantar fascia in... »Read More
NBA Rescinds Technical Foul on Carmelo
The NBA announced on Saturday that it had rescinded Carmelo Anthony’s second technical foul from the New York Knicks’ Friday night 110-106 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The second foul led to Anthony’s ejection with 6:45 remaining... »Read More
Report: Wallace Dealing with Stress Fracture
Rasheed Wallace’s mysterious “sore foot” injury is really a stress fracture, according to a Knicks source. Officially, the team is listing Wallace’s status as day-to-day, but privately it is optimistic that the injury won’t... »Read More
Suspension Coming for Joakim Noah?
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah does not expect to be suspended after getting into a skirmish with New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s 110-106 win. Noah and Chandler got tangled up after going for... »Read More
Knicks Want Amar’e on the Block
For two weeks over the summer, Amar’e Stoudemire trained along with Nuggets center Javale McGee at Hakeem Olajuwon’s ranch in Katy, Tex., learning post-up moves and defensive tricks from the Hall of Famer. Now that Stoudemire has... »Read More
Knicks Desperate to Move Stoudemire?
This past summer, the Knicks offered Stoudemire to nearly every team in the league — “available for free,” as one rival executive put it. But they found no takers because of his diminished production,... »Read More
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