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Memphis Grizzlies 23 hours agoKnicks Blog | ESPN New York Earlier on Friday, I chatted online with fans about the Knicks. The topics included J.R. Smith and Tyson Chandler's future, Amar'e Stoudemire's role, adjustments for next season and potential draft and free-agency moves. Click here for the full transcript. You can follow Jared Zwerling on Twitter.
New York Knicks May 24, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Knicks guard J.R. Smith endured plenty of criticism for his play in the postseason, but now we might have an explanation. According to the New York Post Thursday, Smith spent much of the postseason playing with fluid built up in his left knee. “[Smith’s] been playing hurt,” a source said. “He probably should’ve sat out a couple of games. It’s what Melo had. That’s why he wasn’t driving the ball like he was. That’s why his jump shot wasn’t right, not having the lift.’’ Smith's knee started swelling up in March, but it became a bigger deal in the playoffs, when he shot just 33.1 percent from the...
May 24, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed. It is unclear whether Smith will need to undergo a procedure to drain fluid from his knee at this point, the source said. A second source close to the player said Smith started complaining about knee pain during the Knicks' first-round series against the Celtics. However, Smith did not mention the injury or any knee pain publicly during the playoffs or use it as an excuse for his poor play.
New York Knicks May 23, 2013New York Post The Knicks’ 1-2 scoring tandem was truly hurting in the ill-fated Pacers series. Not only did Carmelo Anthony play with what an MRI exam Wednesday revealed was a partial tear in his left shoulder, but The Post has learned J.R. Smith’s nightmarish playoff performance was partly because of...
New York Knicks May 23, 2013New York Post It’s risky business, but Knicks general manager Glen Grunwald said Tuesday the major core of the roster will be back next season as the franchise banks on Amar’e Stoudemire’s knees and J.R. Smith’s head healing. Grunwald confirmed the Knicks are unable to do a sign-and-trade...
New York Knicks May 22, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- J.R. Smith wants to retire as a Knick. His younger brother, Chris, tweeted, "I will be back with my big brother" next season. And Carmelo Anthony believes "without a doubt" J.R. will return. But GM Glen Grunwald is not making any guarantees about the NBA's 2012-13 Sixth Man of the Year. "I’m not going to comment on any individual player because we're not finished with our evaluation," he said Tuesday. "I don't think you should read that one way or another [about Smith].
New York Knicks May 21, 2013New York Daily News J.R. Smith has received an important endorsement to return to the Knicks next season, from longtime teammate Carmelo Anthony. Smith, the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract and test free agency this summer despite a prolonged shooting slump that contributed mightily to the Knicks’ six-game ouster by Indiana.
New York Knicks May 20, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith should be ready to cash in this offseason. After making a little more than $5 million over his last two years with theKnicks, he has a player option for next season that he will undoubtedly forgo in hopes of signing a more lucrative contract. After winning Sixth Man of the Year he should have plenty of suitors in need of a scorer lining up to pay him for his services. However, he stated within the past week that he wants to retire as a Knick. This could be a ploy to drive up the negotiating price for Smith, or he could be sincere. The New York Post Smith is exp...
May 20, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York At least one person close to J.R. Smith believes the free-agent-to-be will be back with the Knicks next season. Chris Smith, J.R.'s younger brother, tweeted on Sunday, "I will be back with my big brother @TheRealJRSmith ... Will be a blessing to wear my Knicks uniform." Chris signed a multiyear deal with the Knicks last summer after playing on their summer league team but was released after he suffered an ACL injury in the preseason. He is a free agent and recently split with his agent, Marc Cornstein, to sign with CAA and Leon Rose, according to a league source.
New York Knicks May 20, 2013New York Post The J.R. Smith/Chris Smith package deal is shaping up. The Post has learned point guard Chris Smith, J.R. Smith’s brother who injured his knee during Knicks training camp, has fired his agent, Marc Cornstein, and will hire J.R.’s rep, CAA superagent Leon Rose, who...
New York Knicks May 20, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York The New York Knicks face an offseason full of questions after bowing out in the second round of the playoffs. Here's a look at five pressing issues they will need to deal with: J.R. Smith's free agency: J.R. Smith said that he wants to retire as a Knick. To do so, he'll probably have to take a pay cut. Smith has a $2.9 million player option for next season and is expected to opt out and test free agency. The Knicks likely will make it a priority to re-sign Smith, who won the NBA's Sixth Man Award but struggled in the postseason.
New York Knicks May 19, 2013Knicks Blog | New York Post The Knicks once promising season came to an end Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers. After a great start to their first-round series against the Celtics, the Knicks declined quickly and there were many goats -- from coach Mike Woodson to guard J.R. Smith to aging veteran Jason Kidd. Now, we ask you to play the owner. Who should the Knicks bring back and who should they get rid of? Vote below:
New York Knicks May 19, 2013New York Post INDIANAPOLIS — After it ended, J.R. Smith said he looked at his Knicks jersey and thought about how he doesn’t want to leave New York.“I want to retire a Knick,” said Smith, who can opt out of his contract this offseason, in the aftermath of the Knicks’ season-ending...
New York Knicks May 18, 2013Knicks Blog | ESPN New York INDIANAPOLIS -- Guard J.R. Smith is set to become a free agent this offseason but said he hopes to return to the New York Knicks. "I want to retire a Knick," Smith said when asked about his future following the team's season-ending loss to the Pacers on Saturday night. "I don't want to go anywhere else. I love it. I love my teammates. I love my coaches. I was sitting in the locker room looking at my jersey after the game just knowing I don't want to be anywhere else except for in the orange and blue.
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