Knicks Blog | ESPN New York So how do you see this Knicks' roster unfolding this summer? In the annual "Take 'Em or Trash 'Em" voting, Jason Kidd and Amar'e Stoudemire got the boot. Kidd didn't score in 208 straight minutes in the playoffs, and Stoudemire is due $21.68 million next season -- the highest on the team's payroll -- without even a guarantee from Mike Woodson that he'll start. However, fans stood behind J.R. Smith and Tyson Chandler, even though they were basically no-shows in the Pacers series.
New York Knicks 18 hours agoKnicks Blog | ESPN New York Mike Woodson still has confidence in Jason Kidd. Just not enough confidence to guarantee the slumping veteran more minutes in Game 6. Woodson played Kidd just five minutes in the Knicks' Game 5 win over Indiana. Kidd did not play in the second half. Neither did Amar'e Stoudemire, who played just seven first-half minutes in Game 5. When asked on a conference call if he planned to change his lineup for Game 6 to give Kidd and Stoudemire more minutes, Woodson was noncommittal.
New York Knicks May 17, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York Every weekday throughout the season, ESPNNewYork.com will tackle a burning question about the Knicks in our "Opening Tip" segment. Today's Burning Question: Should Mike Woodson focus on his best offensive/defensive lineups in Game 6, bypassing Jason Kidd and Amar'e Stoudemire? The Knicks' Game 5 win highlighted two things. First, they need Raymond Felton on the court running off of double screens, anchored by Tyson Chandler or Kenyon Martin. The play puts more pressure on the Pacers' interior defense to step out and contest Felton's midrange shots.
New York Knicks May 17, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy As expected, Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire made his long-waited return to the court for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Saturday night. Stoudemire, who is on a 10-15 minutes restriction, finished with seven points in the 82-71 win. He went 3 of 8 from the field and added two rebounds to his stat line, while logging nine minutes off the bench.
May 12, 2013Newsday As the end of his wait to return to action for the first time in more than two months approached Saturday, Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire was like a kid on Christmas morning. And Carmelo Anthony was as amused as any parent enduring a child's irrepressible burst of energy.
New York Knicks May 11, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York INDIANAPOLIS -- Amar'e Stoudemire made his first appearance for the Knicks since March 7 on Saturday. Physically, his return was a success. Stoudemire was upbeat after the game regarding his knee. “It feels great, as far as my body’s concerned,” said Stoudemire. “[I] feel healthy. Feel strong. Felt explosive. Felt I was in better shape than I thought I was.” Stoudemire contributed seven points in nine minutes, and the Knicks played even with the Pacers on the scoreboard in his time on the court.
New York Knicks May 11, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York INDIANAPOLIS -- The Knicks trailed the Pacers by as many as 10 points in the first half, but cut the deficit to three at the second-quarter buzzer with a late run. Here are a few observations from the first half: AMAR'E BACK: Amar'e Stoudemire got on the floor for the first time in more than two months in the second quarter. But, as expected, he made little impact. Stoudemire scored two points and grabbed two rebounds in five minutes. On Stoudemire's first defensive possession, the Pacers got three offensive rebounds.
New York Knicks May 11, 2013
Indy Cornrows The New York Knicks may have forward Amar'e Stoudemire available for Game 3 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, according to reports. At his best, Stoudemire adds a dynamic, front-court scoring option for the Knicks which in theory is the type of player that can open things up offensively for Carmelo Anthony and shooters like J.R. Smith on the perimeter. Only problem is, with Stoudemire in the mix, things haven't always gone as planned for the Knicks. New York Daily News reporter Frank Isola thinks Stoudemire should remain on the shelf and not muck up the mix for the Knicks by trying to return...
Indiana Pacers May 9, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy As expected, Knicjks forward Amar'e Stoudemire was ruled inactive for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Tuesday night against the Pacers. Stoudemire, who has been sidelined since March 9 after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right knee, is still hoping to return for Game 3 of the series, which is scheduled for Saturday. Stoudemire was able to participate in a 3-on-3 scrimmage Monday and he will partake in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Friday. “Friday we’ll try to get him in a five-on-five setting and then if he doesn't have any setback we’ll probably dress him on Saturday,” coach Mike Woo...
May 9, 2013
Posting and Toasting Amid what was hopefully a very instructive and productive Knicks practice this afternoon, we got a bit of a surprise. Amar'e Stoudemire, who wasn't expected to scrimmage until the long layoff between Games 2 and 3 against the Pacers, did so today. He played three-on-three with a fine group of gentlemen: Quentin Richardson, James White, Chris Copeland, Marcus Camby, and Earl Barron. Of that group, it sounds like The Aristocrat was Amar'e's primary match-up. Tony Williams gave us the play-by-play: Copeland just hit Amar'e w/ crossover & blow-by to rim, & Amar'e responds w/ nice ...
New York Knicks May 6, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire participated in his first scrimmage since undergoing right knee debridement in March, and he's aiming to return for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. "I have no pain playing, running, jumping, cutting, slashing. I felt explosive," he said Monday. The scrimmage, which involved him playing 3-on-3 full-court games with his teammates, marked the first time Stoudemire took full contact since the medical procedure.
New York Knicks May 6, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Knicks coach Mike Woodson said forward Amar'e Stoudemire could be ready to get back on the court for Game 3 of New York's second-round playoff matchup against the Pacers, the New York Post reports. Stoudemire, who has been sidelined since March 9 after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right knee, is scheduled to go through full-contact scrimmages Thursday and Friday. “On Thursday and Friday, we’ll put a group together, we’ll scrimmage and let Amar’e get contact in,’’ Woodson said. “Based on how we feels after Thursday’s work and he’s feeling fine, we’ll have him test it again Friday. If h...
May 5, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy ESPN reports that the Knicks and a source close to forward Amar'e Stoudemire believe the power forward will return to action in the second round, if the Knicks beat Boston as expected. He's recovering from right knee debridement done in early March. Stoudemire was present at Tuesday's practice, going through some drills with his teammates. Afterward, he worked on his post-ups with assistant coach LaSalle Thompson, who guarded him and applied physical contact. Stoudemire's moves were aggressive and somewhat quick, and after shooting free throws, he ran up and down full court a few times. While ...
May 2, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (knee) told the New York Post that he could be ready to get back on the court for the second-round of the playoffs, if New York advances. Stoudemire, who has been sidelined since March 9 after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right knee, is hoping to start running at full speed sometime later this week. ’’If everything goes great I’m willing to play sooner than later if everything continues to improve,’’ Stoudemire said.
April 23, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York Injured New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire believes that if his rehab progresses without a setback, he could return in the second round of the playoffs. Stoudemire underwent surgery March 11 to clean up debris in his right knee. He last played on March 7. At the time of his surgery, the Knicks said Stoudemire was expected to miss four to six weeks. Stoudemire was asked on Tuesday about the possibility of returning in the second round of the playoffs.
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