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J.R. Smith Heads for Puerto Rico after Disappointing Playoffs

I’m taking my show on the road T…. New York Knicks Sixth Man J.R. Smith had a rough go of it during the playoffs. The Knicks bench scorer was mired in a terrible shooting slump, and people were questioning his dedication to the team, after he was constantly being spotted out drinking throughout the Knicks playoff run. Now J.R. is doing his thing is San Juan, Puerto Rico. The...
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Knicks’ J.R. Smith played through fluid buildup in knee

Small forward Carmelo Anthony wasn’t the only New York Knicks’ player dealing with injury at the end of the season. Shooting guard J.R. Smith was playing through a swollen left knee that contained fluid buildup, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post.Smith is expected to have his knee drained of the fluid in the next two weeks. This would be the same procedure Anthony...
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Knicks coach expects Jason Kidd to return next season

via ESPN Jason Kidd was one of the league’s best players in his prime. Even until a decade ago, he was a coveted veteran point guard. As the game went faster, it was hard for Kidd to keep up. He is still a good clutch player, a valuable mentor to younger point guards and a locker room leader. Signs pointed to a possible retirement after this season, but the Knicks coach claims...
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KNICK OF TIME

Report: Smith had fluid buildup in knee

J.R. Smith's name has joined Carmelo Anthony on the list of the walking wounded Knicks players the team apparently was hampered by during the playoffs.

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TOK Throwback Thursday – May 23rd Edition – New York Knicks Draft Blunders

For most Knicks fans, transitioning your focus from the heat of the NBA Playoffs to the stillness leading up to the NBA Draft is a tough pill to swallow, especially with the team’s propensity to come up with some real oddball selections. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of those picks, starting with the famed draft class of 2003. The 2003 NBA Draft couldn’t...
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Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony diagnosed with torn labrum

New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony dealt with shoulder discomfort through the playoffs. After the Knicks’ elimination, the MVP candidate had his shoulder examined further to see if the cause of the pain could be determined. Anthony was diagnosed with a small tear in his left shoulder that was revealed during an MRI taken Wednesday, according to Ian Begley of ESPN New...
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SHOULDERING THE LOAD

Melo has tear in left shoulder

Carmelo Anthony reportedly has a tear in his shoulder and played in the playoffs with the injury. There is no word if he'll have surgery for it.

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Knicks’ Prigioni Says He Want To Play In NBA Next Season

Thirty-six year old Knicks point guard, Pablo Prigioni, who averaged 3.5 points and 3.0 assists as a rookie this year, said he’d like to play in the league again next season on Argentine radio Wednesday. According to Marc Berman, New York Post: Knicks rookie point guard Pablo Prigioni said on Argentine radio today his preference is to remain in the NBA next season and no longer...
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Knicks rumors: Jason Kidd expected to return

Jason Kidd doesn’t resemble the player he was in his prime, as the 40-year-old was scoreless over his final 10 games of the season. Still, the New York Knicks are expecting him to return next season, and general manager Glen Grunwald believes he’ll be a “big contributor,” according to Ian Begley of ESPN New York."We had a great meeting with Jason yesterday. We hope...
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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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Nate Robinson Back in Gotham to Play with the Knicks?

Is it a possibility the New York Knicks could entertain the idea of bringing back Nate Robinson with their Taxpayer Mini Mid? Stranger things have happened. Scenario: The only reason this could ever happen would be if J.R. Smith leaves via free agency and the Knicks are left without the 6th man and a back up 2 guard. Nate fits that mold perfectly. Nate Robinson has had a decent year...
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Will Jason Kidd Have a Role With Knicks Next Season?

Though many of the Knicks met with the media on Saturday night (following the team's playoff elimination loss to the Pacers) as well as Monday afternoon to discuss the end to their season, Jason Kidd was not one of them.The future Hall of Famer opted not to speak with reporters, avoiding even further scrutiny than he had previously fallen under, having not scored a single point...
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Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's role

Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job. He also could remain a reserve who plays restricted minutes. Searching for ways to improve next season, the New York Knicks could use a reliable second scorer and dependable low-post option. They have no way of knowing if Stoudemire can provide either because of his...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Carmelo Anthony: Not a Superstar, Just a Star

About three years ago, I heard Charles Barkley on the NBA on TNT post game show make a statement about Joe Johnson, now of the Brooklyn Nets, when Joe was a member of the Atlanta Hawks. “If Joe Johnson is the best player on your team, you’re not going far.” – Charles Barkley Funny thing about that quote is Charles was right on the money. Fast forward to today and you could...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss
ORANGE YOU GLAD...

Jim Boeheim rips Melo's teammates

Jim Boeheim, Carmelo Anthony's coach at Syracuse, blasted his former player's Knicks teammates and their collective poor play during the playoffs.

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3 days ago  |  Discuss
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