New York Knicks Ride Jeremy Lin Past New Jersey Nets: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks got a boost from an unlikely source in Saturday night’s game (Feb. 4) against the New Jersey Nets. Just new chant from the Knicks fans said it all as during the second half “Jeremy Lin” was heard throughout Madison Square Garden.
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Allen’s late surge helps Celtics overcome Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

Ray Allen has made a Hall of Fame career out of moving without the ball, popping out from behind a screen and hitting what a 3-point shot. Friday night, stymied by foul trouble for the first three quarters, Allen erupted for nine points in a little less than 2 1/2 minutes, bringing…
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LA story: 2 Lakers, 2 Clippers get All-Star nods (PA SportsTicker)

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NBA average ticket prices up, 1st time in 3 years (AP)

The NBA’s average ticket price increased for the first time in three years, up 1.7 percent to $ 48.48, the Team Marketing Report said Wednesday in its annual survey. New York Knicks’ tickets cost more than double the league’s average and five times as much as seats for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Anthony returns, Knicks rout Pistons to end slide (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Tyson Chandler had 17 points and Amare Stoudemire 15 for the [...]

Carmelo Anthony Could Miss More Time for New York Knicks: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It looks like the New York Knicks could get forced to play without the services of Carmelo Anthony for a bit longer. On Monday (Jan. 30), coach Mike D’Antoni apparently stated that Anthony is doubtful to play in Tuesday night’s game (Jan.
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Report: 76ers inquire about Stoudemire (Yahoo! Sports)

The Philadelphia 76ers must feel they are close to being title contenders, because Sixers officials have talked to the New York Knicks about the availability of Amare Stoudemire, CSNPhilly.com reported. No trade appears to be imminent, but the fact that the Sixers phoned the Knicks…
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Can Anyone Blame Dwight Howard Now If He Leaves the Orlando Magic? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Dwight Howard made it clear, repeatedly, that he wanted more help. Some say he threw Jameer Nelson under the bus in doing so, and Nelson admitted to the Orlando Sentinel that the trade talk affected his play. He has been having his worst season as a pro, only 3 years after his 2009…
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Anthony out for Knicks; Wade returns for Heat (AP)

Carmelo Anthony is hurting. Dwyane Wade no longer is. Anthony sat out the New York Knicks’ game at Miami on Friday night, a contest where Wade made his return to the starting lineup after a six-game absence to recover from a sprained right ankle. Anthony is dealing with an array of thumb, wrist and ankle [...]

Nuggets thriving even with no headliner (PA SportsTicker)

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer
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AP Source: Gallinari, Nuggets agree to extension (PA SportsTicker)

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer
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The 10-man rotation, starring Chicago’s many shooting guards (Yahoo! Sports)

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: BBallBreakdown. … Continue reading →
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Injured PG Davis practices with Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

The struggling New York Knicks may be on the verge of adding a missing piece to their puzzle. Injured point guard Baron Davis — who signed with the Knicks last month after being waived by Cleveland — made his practice debut with the team on Monday at their training facility in…
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Josh Harrellson Fractures Wrist Against Denver Nuggets (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks have lost rookie Josh Harrellson to a fractured wrist. The injury took place against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday (Jan. 21) and it will cost a team that has already had a number of problems with depth. According to ESPN, Harrellson will need to have surgery on…
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Knick Disaster Spiraling Out of Control: A Fan’s Lament (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Now what? After the New York Knicks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden (January 20), they sunk to a pathetic 6-9 record. They’ve lost five in a row, and face the ignominious distinction of losing a sixth, again at home, to the team they really shouldn’t…
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Knicks Have No Reason to Panic: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks are still trying to find their way. Tonight they host the Milwaukee Bucks, hoping to creep one game closer to .500. It has been a dreary start for the Knicks. But is it time to panic? Absolutely not. The Hard Part is Over The hard part is over, almost.
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New York Knicks Fall to Oklahoma City Thunder: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Playing without Carmelo Anthony on Saturday night (Jan. 14), the New York Knicks just didn’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder. To the credit of the Knicks, the final score was just 104-92 in favor of the Thunder, but that score was not very…
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Best NBA players from Stanford University (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

These are all the players from Stanford University who have averaged 9.0 or more points per game in the NBA. To date, some 25 players from Stanford have gone on to play in the NBA. Two Stanford players on this list are in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Italian team ready to woo Bargnani? (Yahoo! Sports)

Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani is “receiving a lot of offers to play in Europe,” Sportando…
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Carmelo Anthony is ready to call his Knicks back to practice. In October (Yahoo! Sports)

He’s only played half a season and one playoff series as a member of the New York Knicks, but All-Star scoring forward Carmelo Anthony has already jutted to the top of the heap when it comes to team leadership. At … Continue reading →
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Former Knicks guard Dan Grunfeld reflects on the cushy life (Yahoo! Sports)

Pro athletes are pampered. From the brightest of stars down to the most anonymous of seat-fillers, pro athletes are allowed to take in on a daily basis what most of us will only get to enjoy for one percent of … Continue reading →
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adelman visiting Timberwolves owner Tuesday (Yahoo! Sports)

Rick Adelman is hot in pursuit of the head-coaching job with the Minnesota Timberwolves . For a team that only…
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New York Knicks wise to hire Mike Woodson as defensive assistant (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NEW YORK–As the NBA lockout persists, the New York Knicks completed a move designed to complement head coach Mike D’Antoni’s high-octane offense with a lockdown defense. According to various reports, on Monday the Knicks signed former Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Woodson…
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Knicks add former Hawks coach Woodson as assistant (AP)

The New York Knicks have hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson as an assistant to Mike D’Antoni. Woodson led the Hawks to three playoff berths in his six seasons in Atlanta, but was let go after they were swept in embarrassing fashion by Orlando in the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals. He was a candidate [...]

Canada begins quest for Olympic berth (The Canadian Press)

In Leo Rautins’ perfect world, Canada’s men’s basketball team would punch their ticket to the London Olympics over the next two weeks in Argentina.
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LeBron to join Paul, Durant, Anthony for game (AP)

LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday. “I’m in,” James said Sunday. The game is perhaps the biggest yet in a series of summer exhibitions featuring players who are waiting for the NBA lockout to end.
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Pacers owner eyes Miller to run team (Yahoo! Sports)

If Larry Bird steps down after the season, the Pacers might choose their greatest player to succeed him.
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Mullin: Walsh will be back (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s been said that Donnie Walsh’s biggest regret while he was the president of the New York Knicks was…
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Former Knicks president Walsh regrets not hiring Mullin (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Mullin becomes a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame Friday, but it doesn’t appear that he’ll…
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NBA Notebook: Pistons to hire Frank (Yahoo! Sports)

Former New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank will become the Detroit Pistons’ next head coach, according to reports from the Detroit Free Press and Yahoo.com on Thursday. The News reports that it is a “done deal” and Frank will accept the offer to become head…
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NBA, union staffers to hold meeting Friday (AP)

Staff members from the NBA and players’ association will meet Friday, the first session related to collective bargaining since the lockout began July 1. The meeting won’t include Commissioner David Stern, union executive director Billy Hunter, or players or owners, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.
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NBA to release 2011-12 schedule amid lockout (Yahoo! Sports)

The NBA announced Sunday that it will release the 2011-12 regular-season schedule on Tuesday, despite an ongoing lockout that threatens the start of the season. NBA.com reported the 82-game regular-season schedule will be announced during a 2 p.m.
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