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9 hrs ago | NJ.com

Knicks draft watch: Who are the 'draft and stash' guys?

Rudy Gobert isn't FrA©dA©ric Weis, but the former Knicks first-round pick's legacy could prevent the 7-2 NBA hopeful from being picked by general manager Glen Grunwald.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Frederic Weis, Raymond Felton, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets

14 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Biggest Adjustments Carmelo Anthony Must Make to Elevate NY Knicks

Carmelo Anthony had a career year for the New York Knicks last season, leading the franchise to its first Atlantic Division title since 1994.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Amar'e Stoudemire, Iman Shumpert

14 hrs ago | Buckets Over Broadway

New York Knicks: What Are the Knicks' Biggest Problems Heading Into the Offseason

In the midst of a very exciting NBA Finals, fans across the country have turned their heads away from their own teams in order to root on their pick for the championship.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Copeland, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Players, Pablo Prigioni, Denver Nuggets

14 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Cost Effective Moves the New York Knicks Can Make In Free Agency

Caught in a state of financial purgatory, the New York Knicks will use whatever cap space they have left to hopefully reshape a roster that could possibly be decimated by key departures this summer.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, James White, Ronnie Brewer, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Chicago Bulls

Mon Jun 17, 2013

NJ.com

Knicks draft watch: Gorgui Dieng, Nate Wolters highlight Tuesday's pre-draft workout

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Knicks, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball, South Dakota State University NCAA, Nate Wolters, NCAA Sports, South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball, Steve Novak, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, NBA Players, University of Louisville NCAA, Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Rant Sports

New York Knicks Fans Need to Appreciate J.R. Smith

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets

BleacherReport

Is Mike Woodson Facing a Do-or-Die Season with NY Knicks in 2013-14?

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Copeland, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton

BleacherReport

Debating Whether NY Knicks' Tyson Chandler Is Still an Elite Big Man

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, NBA Players, Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, Amar'e Stoudemire

Sat Jun 15, 2013

BleacherReport

Under-the-Rader Players New York Knicks Should Target in NBA Free Agency

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Copeland, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Players, Pablo Prigioni, Denver Nuggets

BleacherReport

Knicks Rumors: Why Point Guard Will Bynum Would Be Perfect Signing for New York

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum

NJ.com

Knicks links: Marcus Camby won't retire, reports ESPNNewYork.com

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, Houston Rockets, Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, Denver Nuggets

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Posting and Toasting

Report: Will Bynum "drawing interest" from Knicks

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Raymond Felton, NBA Players, Pablo Prigioni, Denver Nuggets, Will Bynum, Detroit Pistons

BleacherReport

Potential Free-Agent Point Guards NY Knicks Must Target in 2013 Offseason

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony, Pablo Prigioni, Iman Shumpert

Thu Jun 13, 2013

SILive.com

Poll: Does Jason Kidd the coach make the Nets better than the Knicks?

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Chris Copeland, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Players, Pablo Prigioni, Denver Nuggets

BleacherReport

Playing Keep or Cut with Each of NY Knicks' Free Agents

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Copeland, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Rant Sports

2013 NBA Draft: 'Pass' or 'Draft', 6 Prospects on the New York Knicks Radar

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)

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs

Rant Sports

Leadership Of Carmelo Anthony May Not Be The Answer For The New York Knicks

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets

BleacherReport

5 Things That Must Happen for NY Knicks to Become Legitimate Title Contenders

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, Iman Shumpert

Mon Jun 10, 2013

Newsday

Jeff Withey, Allen Crabbe work out for Knicks

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Knicks, NBA Basketball, Tyson Chandler, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Players, Denver Nuggets, NCAA Basketball, University of Kansas NCAA, NCAA Sports, Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball, Jeff Withey, New Jersey Nets

Double G Sports

Liberty Furious Fourth Hands Atlanta First Loss

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.

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Related Topix: Essence Carson, Leilani Mitchell, Kara Braxton, Alex Montgomery, Plenette Pierson, Sports, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets