Carmelo Anthony Injury Update

Knicks star Carmelo has small shoulder tear; J.R. has fluid on knee

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 Post

Knicks hope Melo can avoid surgery

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a small left shoulder tear late in the regular season that was revealed during an MRI on Wednesday, a league source confirmed. The Knicks are hopeful Anthony will not need surgery, according to the source, who added the team plans to allow its All-Star to rest for the next three-to-four weeks in an attempt to allow the injury to heal. To read more, click here. Knicks Blog | ESPN New York

MRI shows Melo has torn labrum in left shoulder

Carmelo Anthony played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned. An MRI of Anthony's shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source and there is a possibility that Anthony may need surgery.     New York Daily News

Shumpert can be Knicks' second star

Could Iman Shumpert be the elite, all-purpose guard who can complement Carmelo Anthony next season and beyond? The 22-year-old came off an impressive playoff run just a few months after returning from a left ACL repair, and coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday, "The sky's the limit for that young man." Even when Shumpert was missing shots in the postseason, he was making up for it consistently with his defense and rebounding -- something J.R. Smith was not doing regularly. Knicks Blog | ESPN New York

Melo to have ailing shoulder examined by team doctors

Carmelo Anthony will have his ailing left shoulder re-examined by team doctors to determine the extent of the injury and how to treat it, according to a Knicks official.     New York Daily News

Rihanna’s pal J.R. plays like broken record, then faces music

INDIANAPOLIS — When the epitaph of this cruel tease of a season is written, it should begin with the utter disintegration and disappearance of J.R. Smith, who was supposed to be Carmelo Anthony’s wingman but was Rihanna’s instead with everything on the line. J.R. Smith, who from... New York Post

Woodson third in Coach of Year voting

New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson finished third in the NBA's Coach of the Year balloting. Denver's George Karl won the award and Miami's Erik Spoelstra was the runner-up. Woodson led the Knicks to 54 regular-season wins and their first Atlantic Division title in 13 years. He navigated injuries to key players such as Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton during the season. He also implemented Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire back into the Knicks' lineup after both players returned from knee surgery. Knicks Blog | ESPN New York

Practice Report: Melo 'ready to rock'

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Carmelo Anthony might have squirmed in Game 6 when he re-aggravated a left shoulder injury from Game 5, but he said he "felt pretty good" on Saturday -- one day before the Knicks tip off against the Pacers in the second round. "I ain't dead. I'm here," he said. "I'll be ready to rock at 3:30. ... The only time I really feel it is when I extend it hard, get yanked on it -- something like that. Other than that, I try not to think about it. Knicks Blog | ESPN New York

Knicks win playoff series for first time since 2000 with Game 6 win over Celtics

Carmelo Anthony wasn't at his best Friday night, but he broke out late and the Knicks broke through a major hurdle for the franchise. Newsday

Practice Report: Melo treats shoulder

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- During Thursday morning's practice, Carmelo Anthony received treatment for his left shoulder, which he hurt in the fourth quarter of Game 5 after getting tangled up with Kevin Garnett. Mike Woodson said he doesn't believe the injury will affect Anthony in Game 6 on Friday night in Boston. "He's fine," the coach said. "Melo's a tough kid, he'll be back." No player has had to grind more for his shots in the series than Anthony, who's been facing multiple matchups, constant double-teams and the physical nature of the Celtics' defense. Knicks Blog | ESPN New York