Schmeelk: Kyle Lowry Is A Good Fit For Knicks — But At What Cost?
Here’s the issue: Lowry is a free agent after this season. If the Knicks want to re-sign him long-term it will probably cost them around eight million dollars a season, give or take. That type of contract will make it nearly impossible for the Knicks to bring in another max player in the 2015 offseason if Carmelo Anthony signs a max extension this summer.
Report: Knicks Owner Dolan Vetoes Trade For Raptors’ Lowry
James Dolan, angry with details being leaked, put the kibosh on a trade proposal Thursday that could have landed Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry, according to the Daily News.
Lichtenstein: Keep Paul Pierce Out Of Nets’ Starting Lineup
Much has been written about the precipitous decline in Kevin Garnett’s game, but the talk about Pierce has been in more hushed tones. His instincts can still be useful — as long as it’s in a reserve role.
Lopez, Williams Lead Nets To 102-93 Win Over Clippers
Brook Lopez had 16 points and Deron Williams 15 for the Nets, who won their season-high third straight. Pierce scored 10 points off the bench in his second game back from a broken hand.
Report: Banged-Up Knicks Exploring Trade For Raptors’ Lowry
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last six weeks, the Knicks have major problems. And every day those problems seem to multiply.
Jason Collins Named GQ’s ‘Game Changer Of The Year’
The former Nets center made history in April as the first active male athlete in the four major American pro sports to come out.
Schmeelk: Ugh! Knicks Would’ve Been Better Off Losing To Bulls
I actually walked out of MSG on Wednesday night annoyed that New York beat Chicago. Please don’t dismiss this. There’s logic behind it. I swear. Read on!
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Knicks Hang On To Beat Bulls, 83-78
Carmelo Anthony had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Knicks pulled out an 83-78 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night after blowing a 23-point lead.
Knicks’ Tyson Chandler Has Begun Practicing, Is Making Progress
Chandler spoke to reporters Tuesday night before the struggling Knicks played the Cavaliers. He said his leg is feeling better and that he has not had any setbacks.
Schmeelk: Knicks Coach Mike Woodson Has Lost His Team
He’s done. It’s over. Woodson is a dead man walking. He has lost this team, and it has translated to a lost season for the Knicks.
Lichtenstein: D-Will Returns To Rescue Nets, Embattled Coach Kidd
All that was missing was the heroic cry, “Here I come to save the day!” Deron Williams was his old high-stepping self Tuesday in leading the Nets to a 104-96 victory over Boston.
Frustration Mounting As Cavaliers Thump Knicks, 109-94
Kyrie Irving scored 37 points and Jarrett Jack added 17 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-94 win on Tuesday night over the sinking Knicks.
Nets Get Healthy, Top Celtics
Deron Williams scored a season-high 25 points in his return to the lineup, Brook Lopez added 24, and the Nets beat the Boston Celtics 104-96 Tuesday night.
Report: Rift Between Nets’ Kidd And Frank Led To Epic Blow-Up
Just how bad is the relationship between Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd and top assistant Lawrence Frank? Real bad. Like epically bad.