J.R. SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Knicks Draft Prospect Profile: Ricardo Ledo

Chris DiGioia continues our look at New York Knicks Draft Prospects by breaking down Providence Guard Ricardo Ledo – (Check out the rest of the series here) The New York Knicks soon may find themselves in a bind regarding the contract of free agent JR Smith, making it vital to find a replacement as soon as possible. With the NBA Draft right around the corner, the Knicks may have...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

New York Knicks – A Quick Word On JR Smith

An important thing to understand about the New York Knicks and JR Smith this off-season is that he is getting their 4.9 million Early Bird exception or nobody is. The money cannot be allocated elsewhere. There isn’t a “let JR walk and put that 4.9 million elsewhere” option. Considering Smith was second on the team in scoring, third in rebounding, fourth in assists and played...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: J.R. Smith Will Become Free Agent, Decline Player Option With Knicks

Coming off a second straight atrocious postseason with the Knicks, J.R. Smith nonetheless must be confident about his prospects on the open market. Smith reportedly will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, hoping his reputation as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year overshadows his underwhelming play in the playoffs. Smith will not opt in for the final season of his contract...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

JR Smith expected to opt out of contract with the Knicks

JR Smith had his best season as a pro this year with the New York Knicks. Sixth man of the year, averaging 18.1 points on 42.2 percent shooting to go with 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Smith was set to earn $2.9 million next season. By opting out and with the Knicks holding his early Bird rights, JR is eligible for a new contract that starts around $5 million...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

J.R. Smith to leave the Knicks

via ESPN   J.R. Smith will not be in a New York Knicks uniform when the 2013 – 2014 NBA season begins.  Smith, who has a player option in his contract to return to the Knicks will reportedly not opt in his contract.  This is another blow to the Knicks after veteran guard Jason Kidd announced his retirement from the game.  Smith had his best season in the NBA as together with...
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15 days ago  |  1 Comment

New York Knicks JR Smith Has A Drug Addiction

We saw a crumble in the performance of New York Knicks "6th man" JR Smith during the 2013 NBA postseason. According to sources, who spoke with The Juicy Online, we may now understand why his performance tanked during the playoffs, as it's being said that Smith developed a drug habit. Although an report, in early May, showed Smith partying hard in a New York nightclub...
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28 days ago  |  Discuss

Five Reasons Why The New York Knicks Should Part Ways With J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith proved his worth throughout most of the 2012-13 NBA season by averaging 18.9 points per game, enough to take home the Sixth Man of the Year Award. The scoring punch he gave the New York Knicks off the bench was irreplaceable…or was it? Smith’s postseason was unspectacular to say the least. It seems inevitable that he will at least test free agency come July, and...
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May 19, 2013  |  Discuss
PHOTO FINISH

Smith addresses Rihanna situation

On Instagram, the pop star accused J.R. Smith of clubbing before games, and after the Knicks Game 5 victory on Thursday, the Knicks guard tried to squash the situation all together. 

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May 16, 2013  |  1 Comment

Rihanna: JR Smith slumping because he’s hungover from partying in clubs

J.R. Smith has been shooting the ball terribly during the playoffs, and Rihanna says that’s because the New York Knicks guard is hungover from partying in clubs every night. Smith shot the ball well in Games 2 and 3 of the Knicks-Boston Celtics series, which the Knicks won in six games. He went 13-of-27 (48 percent) including 4-9 (44 percent) on 3-pointers those two games. But...
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May 16, 2013  |  Discuss
OLD HABITS

Smith out clubbing before game?

JR Smith, who said he gave up partying a while back, was reportedly out clubbing in New York City in the night before Saturday's game.

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May 05, 2013  |  Discuss
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