NY Knicks

Perhaps Jason Kidd knew about his next stop before he suddenly cancelled his last gig. Just days after announcing his retirement from the New York Knicks, citing many reasons, including the old " more time with the family" reason, it seems Jason Kidd had a different plan

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Pundits might question Carmelo Anthony's shot selection or defensive skills, but they best not doubt the all-star forward's toughness. In a recent interview with WebMD magazine, the New York Knicks' star talked about growing up

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Remind me to never ask former NBA great Karl Malone anything about historical perspective.

Malone, the long time stalwart  at power forward for the Utah Jazz seems to be letting his failures to win a championship cloud his objectivity

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After 19 years, one championship, four teams, thousands of assists and points, and arguably two revived franchises because of him primarily, Jason Kidd has decided to retire rather than play out his current three year contract for the New York Knicks

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In a news announcement that should surprise no one the NY Knicks announced on Wednesday that forward Carmelo may have torn a muscle in his shoulder and might need surgery to fix the problem.

If anyone was watching closely you could see Anthony often flexing his shoulder and grimacing constantly during the playoffs

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So many Knicks fans point towards the fact that Roy Hibbert was a handful in the conference semifinals for the Pacers.  Fair argument.  But Tyson Chandler's failure against Hibbert and mainly his overall role and ability are only a small part of what is wrong with New York's most popular hoops team.

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This Knicks team is something, isn't it?  World-beaters one day, awful the next, good offense one day, never played basketball the next.  Game 5 was just ONE GAME, but New York won and it had to to stay alive.  The task at hand for the Knicks is still a large one, with the Pacers holding a 3-2 advantage going back home looking to close things out.  How can the Knicks win two more and become the ninth team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit?  Here are five answers.  

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2 free agents. 2 guards. Similar strengths. Vast differences. Well traveled. Seen as spark plugs and yet enigma's as well. I am speaking of Knicks guard J.R. Smith and Bulls guard Nate Robinson.

Coming into the playoffs it was Smith whose value was on the high considering he was the 6th man of the year and seemingly had finally grown up

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Legendary Oak Hill Academy head basketball coach Steve Smith came on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio (May 15) with Mike Lindsley to talk about his former player Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks and more.  Have a listen here:

I must admit I am surprised how poorly the Knicks have played the last 2 games vs the Indiana Pacers. Thanks to 2 lousy performances the Knicks find themselves in the worst position of all. 1 more loss means the season is over and the summer and questions begin

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The Knicks are one loss from the off-season.  They have been slugged and beaten down by a faster, better, stronger, bigger, younger, more aggressive and offensive Pacers outfit.  Who is most to blame for the Knicks being down 3-1 and the team's eventual exit (unless something crazy happens) from the 2013 NBA Playoffs?  Vote here:

With Knicks head coach Mike Woodson claiming he will cut back on minutes played by J.R. Smith should he not shake his shooting woes, the Knicks expect to get back, in limited fashion they say forward Amare Stoudemire who has been out since surgery on his knee on March 7th

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