Terrible news out of Knicks practice this morning: Rasheed Wallace, who was quite effective in 20 games before getting sidelined with a sore left foot, has a fracture in that foot requiring surgery. He’ll be out at least eight weeks, which takes the Knicks through round one of the playoffs…. Read More →
I sure don’t envy the decision-makers for the New York Knicks. The trade deadline is Thursday, 3 p.m. By then, the Knicks need to figure out: 1. If Iman Shumpert can get healthy enough to help with their primary defensive deficiency, slowing down quick, penetrating guards. 2. If Jason Kidd,... Read More →
To me, the big reveal out of Saturday night’s win over the Orlando Magic wasn’t that Carmelo Anthony is playing at a monstrously great level. Nor was it Tyson Chandler’s efficiency, Amar’e Stoudemire’s strides offensively, or even Jason Kidd’s three-point shooting. We knew all that. No, it had to be… Read More →
The news that Marcus Camby will return for Christmas should fill Knicks fans with holiday joy. This is true for me, and I celebrate Chanukah. Here’s the relevant information you need to know. The Knicks this season are 28th in the league in rebound rate, as per John Hollinger’s stats…. Read More →
Marcus Camby has been out with a calf injury, but told reporters yesterday that he plans to return to practice on Tuesday. Briefly, why is this such a big deal? Tyson Chandler, reigning Defensive Player of the Year, had a Player Efficiency Rating of 18.7 in 2011-12. He played slightly… Read More →
So I’ve been thinking quite a bit about a throwaway stat in Marc Berman’s piece on Sunday about the Knicks and age. Berman writes: “The last time five players 35-and-over suited up for a team was 2000-01 (the Trail Blazers and Raptors), according to the Elias Sports Bureau.” But obviously,... 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 →
