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Nate Wolters didn't play his best basketball when his South Dakota State Jackrabbits fell to Trey Burke the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament, but he could still become a first-round pick Louisville center Gorgui Dieng headlines a group of NBA hopefuls who will participate in the Knicks' pre-draft workout on Tuesday.

J.R. Smith can be a very polarizing player among fans. He is passionate, charismatic, hardworking and of course, inconsistent.

In his first two seasons as head coach of the New York Knicks , Mike Woodson was historically successful, but the pressure is still on as he heads into year three.

In his two seasons with the New York Knicks Tyson Chandler has completely revitalized the team's defensive culture, earned himself a Defensive Player of the Year award and averaged double-digit points.

The New York Knicks will have their work cut out for them this offseason, but when you take a deeper look at this year's free-agent class, there are some bargains to be had.

Following the retirement of Jason Kidd, the New York Knicks will be in the market for a new backup point guard this offseason.

Marcus Camby's season was derailed by plantar fasciitis, but he could still make a difference in his 18th season if he can stay healthy.

Most of the Knicks rumors we've encountered so far this summer have either been draft-related or Summer League-related.

The reason for the extra power forward/center is simple. The Knicks were 25th in rebounding last season and could use more than just Tyson Chandler on the glass.

While some may argue that the Knicks are getting better simply by losing the sure-fire Hall of Fame point guard , fans of the Brooklyn Nets are more inclined to think the hire not only puts a respected basketball mind at the helm of their team , but it also steals a player from their biggest rival.

Given their current cap situation, the New York Knicks have no choice but to hope the majority of their free agents stick with the team.

Unless they are able to pull off a deal yielding multiple picks, the New York Knicks will draft just one player on June 27. Will they choose the player with the best potential or the one with the best college production? Will they opt for need over the selecting the best player available, or vice versa? Will their draft pick be too raw or will he ... (more)

As with all blockbuster trades which land a superstar, the trade the New York Knicks made with Denver Nuggets that landed Carmelo Anthony raised the Knicks' championship hopes.

Carmelo Anthony needs to kick it up one more notch if the NY Knicks are to win a title Jared Wickerham/Getty Images As their roster stands now, the New York Knicks are not legitimate title contenders.

Kansas center Jeff Withey smiles after coming out of the game in the final minutes of a third-round game against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament.

It was Dad's and Daughter's Game and with former Knicks Larry Johnson, Allan Houston, and Herb Williams, and current Knick J.R. Smith in attendance at the Prudential Center, the New York Liberty were out to avenge a beating they received down in Atlanta Friday Night against the team they were playing tonight.

In my head, I've always pictured NBA free agency as a bunch of tall dudes sitting on a casting couch.

Carmelo Anthony sat in front of reporters at Madison Square Garden on May 20, two days after the Indiana Pacers knocked the New York Knicks out of the NBA Playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The New York Knicks should have one of the best frontcourts in the NBA with Amar'e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler leading the way, but right now Amar'e is withering away on the bench, and his status has diminished due to his lack of contribution and huge contract.

In mid-January, the Knicks were exploring big-man options because of fears Rasheed Wallace's foot injury would not heal.