Knicks to Make Deal to Keep Anthony Happy?

The Knicks have a month to make moves to entice Anthony to stay or to explore what they can get for him. That’s the primary job of the Knicks’ front office between now and the Feb. 20 trade deadline: Find out whether Anthony is fully committed to returning and what it will take. “I would […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Deron Williams Will Return Monday for Nets

Deron Williams said he will play tomorrow against the Knicks. via Andrew Keh of The New York Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bargnani Losing Starting Lineup Role?

Mike Woodson did not rule out the possibility that Andrea Bargnani, who has been in a bit of an offensive funk recently, could be removed from the starting lineup. Putting Bargnani on the bench would allow Carmelo Anthony to play power forward. “That’s a possibility,” Woodson said before tipoff on Friday. “I know we were […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks’ Martin, Stoudemire Out Two Weeks

An MRI this afternoon on Amar’e Stoudemire’s ankle confirmed a sprain and bone bruise. He is expected to be out approximately two weeks. An MRI this afternoon on Kenyon Martin’s left ankle confirmed a sprain and tendinitis. He is expected to be out approximately two weeks. via Knicks PR on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Melo: Lack of Adjustments Led to Loss

It felt like May if not for the snow and slush outside Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the Knicks got humiliated again by the Pacers, 117-89, Thursday night on national television. Carmelo Anthony, rejected emphatically again by center Roy Hibbert, called the rout “embarrassing’’ and then called out Mike Woodson for not making any adjustments to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Stoudemire, Martin May Miss Multiple Games

The New York Knicks lost key frontcourt reserves Kenyon Martin and Amar’e Stoudemire to left ankle sprains during Thursday night’s 117-89 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Coach Mike Woodson said each player is likely to miss multiple games, a big blow to the Knicks’ depth. via Chris Goff of ESPN New York

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: HEAT Pass on Bynum?

HEAT don’t want Andrew Bynum? … Mike Woodson “concerned” about Carmelo Anthony leaving? … Clippers nearing agreement with Hedo Turkoglu

adel  •  04 Dec 2023
Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch

Basketball Insiders combed through the waiver wire and compiled a list of players that fantasy owners should consider.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Benched J.R. Smith: Communication is Over

While Tyson Chandler returned following a four-game absence due to bronchitis, (J.R.) Smith was kept on the bench for the second time in four games. “I stopped being surprised after the Miami game,” Smith said, adding (Knicks’ coach Mike) Woodson gave him “no reason” for his latest benching and didn’t tell him he wouldn’t play […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021