Amar'e Stoudemire News

As Phil Jackson deliberates on what to do with coach - who has one year left on deal - and the underwhelming roster that underperforms this season, Knicks win final game.

Let us begin with a rather colossal caveat: Mike Woodson - New York Knicks head coach, vessel for so much of the rage resulting from his team's train-wreck season - seems like a pretty good dude.

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly is heading back to the United States this fall for its first round of exhibition games against NBA teams in five years - but greater developments appear to be in the works for the iconic franchise and Israeli basketball.

I've blogged a fair bit about NBA basketballer Amare'e Stoudemire, who considers himself Jewish and feels a deep connection to Israel.

Good day! Tonight brings us the last basketball of the 2013-2014 Knicks season, and the beginning of what should be an eventful offseason.

How quickly fortunes can change in the NBA. At this time last year, the Toronto Raptors were finishing their fifth straight year outside the playoffs, while the New York Knicks were concluding a 54-win campaign as Atlantic Division champions.

If Carmelo Anthony indeed has played his final game as a Knick, this is a doubly painful way for his time in New York to end.

One of Phil Jackson 's biggest first decisions in his first offseason with the New York Knicks is what to do with superstar Carmelo Anthony .

But there's a very real possibility Stoudemire could bolt to join a team that he co-owns in Israel when his contract expires in 2015, according to the New York Post.

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Better think again, because none of those teams hold a candle toa the Knicks - at least so says Amar'e Stoudemire.

With the arrest of linebacker Aldon Smith, the 49ers now have a more difficult decision to make.

The dream was over - or maybe the nightmare - as the Knicks' postseason hopes came to an end Saturday night when the Atlanta Hawks clinched the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase.

DECEMBER 11: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks goes up against Taj Gibson #22 and Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2013 in New York City.

Hi there Amar'e Stoudemire! Just a nifty pu pu platter of 2010-ish STAT goodness.

It was a good news / bad news night for the Toronto Raptors , who lost 108-100 to the hungrier New York Knicks and fell back to the No.

Might the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team someday be lifting the NBA championship trophy, as its players and others did here after winning the 2012 Israeli Basketball Super League title? BALTIMORE Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly is heading back to the United States this fall for its first exhibition games against NBA teams in five years but greater ... (more)

Four days to rehab his right shoulder and mind worked wonders for Carmelo Anthony on Friday night, and the Knicks are alive for another day.

Toronto Raptors Kyle Lowry dribbles past New York Knicks Amar'e Stoudemire during second half NBA action at the Air Canada Centre, December 28, 2013.