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Hawks to take on Knicks, 'Linsanity'

Exactly one year ago, the New York Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony in the hopes that he could revive a flagging franchise. At least for the time being, Jeremy Lin and the phenomenon that is "Linsanity" is having a greater impact. With the All-Star break looming, Anthony and Lin get another chance to form some chemistry as the Knicks face the sputtering - and potentially...
Via Fox Sports South  |  6 hours ago
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Jeremy Lin adds a second posh pad to his stable of New York residences (pics)

With a luxurious pad already at the Trump Towers in White Plains, NY, the news that New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin has added a second place he can call home, is truly a testament to how far he has come and how much his life has completely changed from when he was sleeping on [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude  |  6 hours ago
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Adidas brings 'Linsanity' to China

China, get your game on: Adidas is bringing "Linsanity" to you very soon. The German sports apparel company plans to roll out the New York Knicks phenom's jersey across its network of 6,700 stores in China and expects they will be a hot-selling item, Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer said in an interview published Wednesday. Hainer, who called Jeremy Lin "no doubt a...
Via Fox Sports  |  9 hours ago
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UP IN SMOKE

Davis: Gesture was not a pot reference

The Knicks guard took to Twitter to insist his gesture after hitting a three-pointer on Monday was not intended to be a symbolic reference to smoking a joint but instead a gesture of blowing a kiss.

Via The Other Paper  |  9 hours ago
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Knicks discipline Dedes for Lin slur

New York Knicks radio voice Spero Dedes was disciplined by Madison Square Garden Network on Tuesday after it emerged he uttered the same phrase used by two ESPN employees on Friday night during Jeremy Lin's first loss as a starter, against the Hornets. ESPN fired a headline writer for using the phrase, which carries obvious racial overtones when used in reference to a person...
Via Fox Sports  |  12 hours ago
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D,Antoni could take fall for Anthony

AS THE MEDIA horde began peeling away one by one from Carmelo Anthony’s locker late Monday night, the Knicks captain suddenly had an epiphany.
Via NY Daily News  |  19 hours ago
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J.R. Smith reportedly fined $1 million by Chinese team

According to a report from NiuBBall.com, recently added Knicks guard J.R. Smith was fined over $1 million American dollars for missing practices with his Chinese Basketball team Zhejiang Chouzhou: According to a report published by NetEase, Smith had US $1.06 million deducted from his salary over the course of the season for missing practices. Most of [...]
Via Los That Sports Blog  |  23 hours ago
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Opinion: The New York Knicks Should Trade Carmelo Anthony For Pau Gasol

Peter Vecsey of the New York Post wrote a very interesting article about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol situation. Vecsey is asking a rather intriguing question, should the New York Knicks consider a Carmelo Anthony-Gasol swap. This idea raises a few questions. How can two egos like Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony coexist? Why would the Knicks trade for another big man when...
Via Rant Sports  |  1 day ago
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TALKIN' 'BOUT PRACTICE

J.R. Smith was fined $1M in China

J.R. Smith went to China during the lockout to pick up some extra cash, but due to some missed practice time, he didn't pick up as much as he had hoped. 

Via MeasuringNBAKicksSince1946  |  1 day ago
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Knicks Lose As Melo Returns, Fields Facializes Humphries (Video)

So the Knicks finally got Carmelo Anthony back last night and ended up losing to the New Jersey Nets anyway with a final of 100-92. It looks like it's going to take some time for Lin to mesh with the stars of the Knicks, but once they do things could be looking mighty healthy in New York. The night wasn't totally wasted with the Knicks loss though. Landry Fields gave us...
Via Backyard Sports Blog  |  1 day ago
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Baron Davis pretends to smoke a joint after hitting a jumper (Picture)

Baron Davis has officially returned, folks. When he returned from injury, Davis was hoping he could rescue the Knicks back court and turn them into a contender. Jeremy Lin seems to have that situation covered. Maybe after he realized Lin had locked down New York’s point guard position, Baron started thinking about how he could celebrate hitting his first jump shot of the season...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  1 day ago
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LIKE NEWLYWEDS THESE TWO

Photos: Jay-Z, Beyonce courtside at Nets game

Everyone wants to check out the reloaded Knicks including the partial owner of the Nets who just happens to have a pop star wife. Jay Z and Beyonce say courtside Monday night for Knicks vs. Nets. Also on hand, Spike Lee (of course) and Carmelo Anthony’s wife, Lala. Apparently that was the magic touch the [...]
Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  1 day ago
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