Oscar “Ossie” Schectman, the former New York Knicks guard who scored the first basket in NBA history, died Tuesday. He was 94. …read more
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Knicks' Stoudemire invited to play for Israel's national team
The president of Israel has invited New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire to play for the country’s national basketball team because of his ties to Judaism. …read more
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World Peace says he will sign with Knicks
Metta World Peace says he will be signing with the New York Knicks. …read more
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World Peace on joining Knicks: I want to win
By ESPN.com news services Metta World Peace, who cleared waivers late Sunday afternoon after being amnestied by the Los Angeles Lakers, has found a new landing spot — the New York Knicks. …read more
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Source: World Peace, Knicks agree on 2 years
By ESPN.com news services Metta World Peace came to terms with the New York Knicks on a two-year deal Monday, a source told ESPNNewYork.com’s Ian Begley. …read more
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Source: World Peace hoping to join Knicks
By Chris Broussard Metta World Peace wants to play for the New York Knicks, according to a person close to the veteran small forward. …read more
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Pacers announce official signing of Copeland
The Indiana Pacers have announced the signing of free-agent forward Chris Copeland, who spent last season with the New York Knicks. …read more
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World Peace says NBA not option next season
By Dave McMenamin One day after being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers via the amnesty provision, Metta World Peace said he doesn’t want any NBA team to make a bid to pick him up off waivers. Not his hometown New York Knicks or the Brooklyn Nets. And not the Lakers’ Staple …read more
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Terry, Celtics weather Knicks to avoid sweep
By Associated Press Jason Terry scored Boston’s last nine points as the Celtics weathered a strong comeback by the New York Knicks and avoided being swept with a 97-90 overtime win on Sunday.
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Notebook: Celtics 97, Knicks 90 (OT)
THE FACTS: Paul Pierce scored 29 points, helping the Boston Celtics withstand a furious second half comeback by the New York Knicks and escape with a 97-90 overtime win. Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 36 points for the Knicks, who were looking for a 4-0 sweep in the first round series, but fell short after rallying from a 20-point second half deficit. The hero? Jason Terry, who scored nine of his 18 points in the overtime period to carry Boston to the win. Jeff Green added 26 points for the hosts, who now trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
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Notebook: Knicks 90, Celtics 76
THE FACTS: Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 26 points, taking the lead in a dominating effort by the New York Knicks, as the visitors cruised to a 90-76 win over the Boston Celtics. With the victory, the Knicks have taken commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first round series. Raymond Felton added 15 points and 10 assists for the Knicks, who nearly led the game from start to finish, thanks to a stifling defensive effort. The Knicks forced 18 turnovers, and scored 26 points off those miscues, while Boston struggled to score the ball for the third consecutive game in the series. Jeff Green had a team-high 21 points in the setback.
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Knicks Beat Celtics In Game 1, 85-78: Carmelo Anthony Scores 36 In Playoff Opener (VIDEO)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 85-78 on Saturday in their playoff opener.
After knocking the Celtics from the top of the Atlantic Division, the Knicks took the first step to knocking them out of the playoffs by holding Boston to three baskets and eight points in the final period.
From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/knicks-celtics-game-1-carmelo-anthony-video_n_3124403.html
Anthony scores 36 as Knicks take Game 1
By Associated Press Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 85-78 on Saturday in their playoff opener.
NBA could split 2015 All-Star Weekend between 2 New York arenas
The NBA is considering the idea of splitting the 2015 All-Star weekend between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.
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Knicks' Rasheed Wallace retires from NBA
By Ian Begley Veteran forward Rasheed Wallace has retired from pro basketball, the New York Knicks announced Wednesday.
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How to Respond to Boston Attack: Do Nothing
By John Johnson The Boston Celtics play the New York Knicks in the playoffs this weekend, and fans from these two cities hit by terrorism will surely unite in a stirring display of patriotism. But at Salon , Alex Pareene is also hoping for a “healthy amount of booing, vulgar heckling,” and all the…
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Knicks best Pacers to clinch East's No. 2 seed
By Associated Press Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points on 9-for-23 shooting against the rugged Indiana defense, and the New York Knicks clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 90-80 victory over the Pacers on Sunday.
Notebook: Knicks 101, Cavaliers 91
THE FACTS: Power forward Carmelo Anthony and shooting guard J.R. Smith each scored 31 points as the New York Knicks cruised to a 101-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anthony added a game-high 14 rebounds and two assists in 30 electric minutes, while New York small forward Iman Shumpert chipped in eight points and a career-best 11 boards. Point guard Kyrie Irving paced Cleveland with 31 points and six assists, but only made 11-of-27 field goal attempts. The Atlantic Division champion Knicks hold a three-game lead over Indiana in the race for second place in the Eastern Conference with three contests to play.
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Bulls Stop Knicks Streak At 13 With 118-111 Overtime Win (VIDEO)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
CHICAGO — The win streak’s over. Bigger goals remain in play.
All the New York Knicks could do was shrug off this one.
From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/12/bulls-snap-knicks-streak-win-overtime_n_3066318.html
Notebook: Bulls 118, Knicks 111 (OT)
THE FACTS: For the second time in two weeks, the Chicago Bulls ended a lengthy win streak by its opponent at home. With a season-high 35 points from Nate Robinson, the Bulls beat the New York Knicks 118-111 in overtime Thursday, ending the Knicks’ winning streak at 13 games. On March 27, the Bulls ended the Miami Heat‘s 27-game win streak, also at the United Center. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points and had 14 rebounds, while Carlos Boozer had 13 points and 15 boards for the Bulls. Carmelo Anthony had his sixth straight game of at least 35 points but needed overtime to do it, finishing with 36 to go with 19 rebounds. J.R. Smith had 28 points and 14 boards for the Knicks.
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