Mike D’Antoni breaks silence on New York Knicks exit: ‘An obstacle had to be removed’ (Ball Don’t Lie)

Mike D’Antoni has maintained a pretty low profile since resigning from the post of head coach of the New York Knicks two months ago, on the heels of a six-game losing streak, the day before the NBA’s trading deadline. While everyone else talked — about where the Knicks would turn next in their ceaseless search [...]

Lin on select squad to train against US Olympians (AFP)

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, whose rise from obscurity to NBA stardom captured the world’s attention, was among 13 young players named on Monday to the USA Select team.
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Kobe Almost Enough by Himself: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

You don’t have to stretch credibility too dramatically to consider the veracity that the Los Angeles Lakers are a minute or two, a shot or two, a defensive possession or two, away from a commanding three games to one lead in their second round Western Conference playoff series with the heavily-favored Oklahoma City Thunder.
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76ers Help 2012 Playoffs Resemble 1999 Postseason: A Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers are just one of the teams helping to turn the NBA playoffs upside down. Sixers fans like myself had no expectations when the team slipped to the eighth seed in the East, but now this eighth seed is two wins away from the conference finals. This is the kind of run that [...]

NBA: Oden having surgery in hopes of reviving career (The SportsXchange)

Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Greg Oden reportedly has undergone a controversial procedure to try to kick-start his waning basketball career.
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Report: Ewing has ‘good chance’ to be Bobcats coach (The SportsXchange)

Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing reportedly has a “good chance” of getting the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job.
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Indiana Pacers Take 2-1 Series Lead Against Miami Heat: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Indiana Pacers put on one of their most impressive performances of the year against the Miami Heat on May 17, taking a 2-1 lead in Eastern Conference semifinals with their 94-75 victory.
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Mind Sight: Is Metta World Peace Delusional? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Last year, he changed his name from Ron Artest to Metta World Peace. The word “metta” is a Buddhist term meaning “kindness toward all.” “World peace” is self-explanatory. And yet his actions over his career have been anything but kind or peaceful. He has been suspended 10 times in 10 seasons, the latest being the [...]

The New York Knicks Could Beat the Miami Heat Now: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks are home watching the rest of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. But I can’t help but wonder how the Knicks would do against the Heat right now. Without Chris Bosh, the Heat lost Game 2 of their playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. The Heat looked vulnerable for the first time in [...]

Knicks May Have Squandered Only Opportunity: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With the dispiriting finale to a chaotic season in the rear view mirror, there is all manner of discussion relating to the New York Knicks and plans moving forward.
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