It is with great pleasure – and a bit of sorrow – that I am able to share with you news that The Journal News has hired the esteemed Howard Megdal to continue its coverage of your. New. York. Knicks. As many of you already know, I am relocating to… Read More →
As a nascent sports writer, the last thing one should do is publicly challenge the assertions of those who have already established themselves in the business. After all, members of the media trade in the commodity of information, and sans relationships with players, agents, team executives, and yes, fellow reporters… Read More →
(Note: It’s been more than a minute since last we spoke, but please understand that it’s not you, it’s me. Between father/husband/career demands and a well-earned beach vacation – not to mention being fairly burned out by the 2011-12 season – taking some time away from the blog was an… Read More →
Dear Mr. James L. Dolan, Recently, I touched upon five pressing questions that are sure to define your New York Knicks off-season. We already know who the coach will be – for now, anyway. (Unconfirmed reports indicate that coach Mike Woodson’s deal is for two years with a team option… Read More →
Last week I posited five questions that will define the Knicks off-season. The first of those, addressing who will be the Knicks coach next season, has apparently been answered, as multiple reports indicate that Mike Woodson is about to have the “interim” removed from his title – a shiny new… Read More →
Last week I posed five questions whose answers will define the Knicks off-season. At the top of the list was what would happen with the Knicks’ coaching situation. Now, despite the availability of the man considered by many as the greatest coach of all-time, I have learned that the organization… Read More →
Per Howard Beck of The New York Times, The National Basketball Player’s Association – you might remember the union by one of its many hits, such as “Those Lockout Blues” and “Strike Me? No, Strike You, Pal!” – has filed a letter with the league demanding independent arbitration to clarify… Read More →
Just because the ‘Bockers are no longer playing, that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to get fantastic coverage of the Garden’s other iconic franchise, the New York Rangers! Be sure to check out Rick Carpiniello’s Rangers Report throughout the Rangers’ march to Lord Stanley’s Cup!
If I had a nickel for every solution to the Knicks’ woes that has been offered up since last Wednesday night’s playoff ouster, I would probably have a lot of nickels. Breaking down New York’s dysfunctional basketball team has become an annual rite of sorts, and the perspectives are as… Read More →
And so ends what may go down as the wackiest season of any professional sports team in history. The New York Knicks fell to the Miami Heat last night, dropping Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs in a mostly dreadful five games, their second consecutive first round failure. The game… Read More →
Licenses to kill are a funny thing. On one hand, those who hold them are empowered to eliminate threats at will without fear of consequence. On the other, meting out the ultimate justice requires patience, discretion and steely professionalism. And so it was yesterday at the World’s Most Famous Arena,... Read More →
When it comes to dream jobs, it may be impossible to land a gig better than Scott O’Neil’s. As President of Madison Square Garden Sports, the 42-year-old executive occupies unique real estate at the intersection of professional sports and big business, but from his perspective, he wouldn’t have it any… Read More →
They say that time flies when you’re having fun, but for former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, Monday’s 14-year-anniversary of his unforgettable ride on the leg of Alonzo Mourning couldn’t be farther in his rear-view mirror. “People often ask me what I was thinking, and I always answer… Read More →
I had the opportunity to join Richard Neer earlier this morning to talk about the Knicks, and in case you missed it, you can hear the complete spot by clicking here. (Be patient, it may take a minute or two for the audio player to full load.)
It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Knicks with games tonight in Cleveland and Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, so be sure to tune in when I join Richard Neer on WFAN Saturday morning at 8:05 and then again on Sunday morning when I hop aboard with Dave Rothenberg… Read More →
