carmelo anthony

When it's New York sports, Ian O'Connor has you covered.  He recently talked with Mike Lindsley on 104.5 The Team about all things Yanks, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Carmelo Anthony's possible opt-out at the end of next season and what athlete has the most pressure on him to perform in New York right now...

You know what happens when you destroy your roster for years?  Bad contracts and no way to get out.  That is the Knicks.  But a few things still should have happened with this cash-strapped ball club this off-season to make things better instead of what they did.  And here they are.

The NBA Draft is all about potential.  Unlike the "win now" and next year theory of the NFL Draft, the NBA Draft is all about two years from now and beyond, unless of course you are getting LeBron James.  Who are some "lock" future stars in this league out of this year's draft?  I have five and here they are.

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony can both opt-out of their contracts next Summer.  James may do it because the Heat dynasty or mini-dynasty will likely be over, and Anthony may do it because his supporting cast isn't good enough in his mind...

Knicks star Carmelo Anthony can opt out of his current contract after next season.  Will the Knicks try and keep him from that?  Will Carmelo bolt New York knowing there is no title hope in sight because of the supporting cast?  Will he stay loyal to Broadway and Knick fans...

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 in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Baltimore...

Bob Ryan, legendary NBA columnist and reporter for the Boston Globe, recently joined Mike Lindsley on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio to talk NBA playoffs, LeBron James and his Mount Rushmore and All-NBA First Team roster in league history.  Listen here:

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...

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.

It was some weekend in sports.  The Knicks are dead and so is the Triple Crown in horse racing.  Hockey's Rangers are in trouble and there is a new winner on the PGA Tour.  Let's take a look at the Top 5 weekend performers in sports.

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 ni

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: