Amar’e Stoudemire

The Knicks' J.R. SMith, right, goes to the hoop against the Thunder on March 7, 2-13 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

J.R. Does It All Until Final Shot, Knicks Lose By 1 To Thunder

The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely – for three quarters.

2013/03/07

Raymond Felton, center, J.R. Smith, left, and Tyson Chandler, right (credit: D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

With Melo Sidelined, Felton Ramps Up His Game In Knicks’ Win Over Pistons

Raymond Felton scored 26 points, and the New York Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 87-77 on Wednesday night despite Carmelo Anthony’s absence.

2013/03/06

Carmelo Anthony #7, J.R. Smith #8 and Raymond Felton celebrate on November 15, 2012. (Photos by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Are An Overconfident, Arrogant Team

The Knicks are an arrogant basketball team. It should have cost them a win on Monday night, and they were lucky it didn’t. It could cost them this season if they don’t figure it out soon.

2013/03/05

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Carmelo Anthony Says Nagging Knee Injury Isn’t ‘Too Serious’

Exhale, Knicks fans. Carmelo Anthony insists his mysterious, nagging knee injury isn’t all that serious.

2013/03/05

The Knicks’ Tyson Chandler dunks against the Cavaliers at The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on March 4, 2013. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Lose Melo, Then Stage Character-Driven Come-From-Behind Win

Carmelo Anthony tripped, stumbled and fell. The New York Knicks picked themselves up and won without him.

2013/03/04

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Schmeelk: Knicks’ Loss To Heat Epitomizes Season, But Gives Hope For Playoffs

The Knicks looked great in the first half on Sunday. It was November all over again. It was beautiful basketball. Then the second half started.

2013/03/04

Raymond Felton #2 and Carmelo Anthony #7 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Team Play Was Key Factor In Securing Playoff-Intensity Win

For all the talk about Anthony, if the Knicks don’t get consistent performances out of a good percentage of their second-tier players, they aren’t going to win. It doesn’t have to be every guy every night, but they need a few to play well every night.

2013/02/28

J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: And The Award For Best Knick In A Supporting Role Goes To…

Carmelo Anthony has undoubtedly been the “Best Knick in a Leading Role” all season. But he’s not doing it alone.

2013/02/25

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks shoots a lay-up against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 24, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo, Amare Lead Knicks In Sunday Night ‘W’ Over Philadelphia

The Knicks were sharp enough to build a couple of big leads and turn away the runs Philadelphia made, handing the 76ers their eighth straight road loss.

2013/02/24

Jeff Pendergraph #29 of the Indiana Pacers dunks the ball during the game between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Have One Worry In Second Half — Defense

Everything else will take care of itself if the Knicks start to guard people. It’s all that matters. It’s everything.

2013/02/22

Mike Woodson (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Giglio: With Trade Deadline Passed, It’s On Mike Woodson Now

Woodson can’t just expect Melo to elevate his team on the floor. Anthony is a great player and a gifted scorer, but he doesn’t automatically make a team a champion. The coach needs to see — from film, numbers or gut — the writing on the wall.

2013/02/22

The Knicks' J.R. Smith shoots a free throw during the game against the Pacers on Feb. 20, 2013, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Are They Starting To Unravel? Knicks Humiliate Themselves In Indiana

The Indiana Pacers looked ready for the playoffs. The New York Knicks looked like they wanted a longer All-Star break.

2013/02/20

Amar'e Stoudemire (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Amar’e Explains Dorner Manifesto Tweet, Says He Was ‘Giving Out Information’

Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire created a mini-controversy Sunday when he touted Christopher Dorner’s rambling manifesto as “a must read” on Twitter.

2013/02/20