Knicks Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:10:05 PST)
Too often, the Knicks are playing to the level of the competition.
It's resulting in some bad losses, none worse than an embarrassing flop in Oklahoma City on Tuesday against the NBA's worst team. The question is obvious. How can that happen to a team that 48 hours earlier was beating up on the league's best team?
This loss made a Sunday win over the Celtics meaningless.
It's an issue Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni has already been forced to address. His team came home after playing very well against the Suns and Laker, then fell apart to Milwaukee. A week later, the Knicks got embarrassed by the visiting Timberwolves.
All of the losses were the result of half-hearted defense.
Consistent effort is the one thing D'Antoni promised the fans, but he's been...
Curry won't play for Knicks against Thunder
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:32:12 PST)
New York coach Mike D'Antoni said Eddy Curry won't make his season debut Tuesday night when the Knicks play the Oklahoma City Thunder. Curry has missed the entire season with a knee injury. D'Antoni said last week that Curry could return to the Knicks' lineup during a four-game Western Conference road trip that began in Oklahoma City.
Power Poll: It's official ... NBA no-longer two-team show
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:07:53 PST)
One thing that seemed certain before the season started was this: Every week, when formulating the poll, the...
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Bringing in the New Year
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:50:11 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Cactus Juice with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Three way deal could bring Camby back to New York
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:35:35 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers ' dogged pursuit of David Lee could result in Marcus Camby returning to New York,...
Garnett gives his blessing for Marbury to join Celtics
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:43:12 PST)
Following the Boston Celtics ' 100-88 loss to the New York Knicks last night, their fourth loss in six games,...
Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:21:18 PST)
The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury's reputation. They're also aware they may need more depth to win another title. So if general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers decide the banished New York Knicks guard can help them, the Celtics players sound willing to go along with it. Even Kevin Garnett, whose promising partnership with Marbury in Minnesota was wrecked when Marbury wanted...
Marbury denies Boston will be his next destination
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:46:45 PST)
When Boston visits Madison Square Garden Sunday, Stephon Marbury won't be wearing Boston Celtics green.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Look who's looking up
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:05:38 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts champagne with one part flippant observation to create the most...
NBA Power Poll: Lakers bump Celtics from top spot
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:26:42 PST)
Who deserves to be at the top of the latest NBA Power Poll? The Christmas Day game tells the story.
’08 NBA stories: Feeling green
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:19:00 PST)
Kobe and Team USA found gold, but the Celtics' return to championship form stole the show.
Knicks' Walsh will make another attempt to buy out Marbury
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:17:43 PST)
New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said he will step up attempts to buy out Stephon Marbury after Jan.
Lakers adjust game, attitude to crack Celtics
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:00 PST)
Still stinging from the Finals, Pau Gasol and the Lakers toughen up to beat the Celtics and snap their streak.
Howard will try to defend dunk crown
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:48:24 PST)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard will try to defend his Slam Dunk championship at the NBA All-Star weekend in Phoenix in February. In New Orleans last season, Howard edged defending champion Gerald Green for the title in one of the most creative competitions in recent history. Howard scored perfect 50s on both of his first-round dunks -- one of which included his donning a cape for a "Superman"...
