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Doc Rivers (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Doc Potentially Coaching Knicks, Kidd’s New Job And NBA Finals Notes

Doc Rivers would be the Knicks’ best coach since Pat Riley — sorry Jeff Van Gundy, but it’s true — and that hiring would make the Jason Kidd signing look like nothing more than a PR stunt.

2013/06/13

Jeff Van Gundy. Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Nets Discuss Head Coaching Vacancy With Jeff Van Gundy

According to a report, the Nets and former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy have begun preliminary talks over their head coaching position.

2013/06/01

Doc Rivers and Rajon Rondo of the Celtics. (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Celtics Expect Doc Rivers To Return, Deny Nets Chance To Speak With Coveted Head Coach

The Celtics have denied the Nets the opportunity to speak with coveted head coach Doc Rivers.

2013/05/24

Larry Brown (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images), Jerry Sloan (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) and Doc Rivers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets’ Coaching Search Reeks Of Unintentional Comedy

The Nets may have made great strides in 2012-13, but a bad choice and some bad luck could easily make them laughingstocks once again.

2013/05/09

Phil Jackson (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Report: Nets Reach Out To Phil Jackson About Coaching Vacancy

“I’m not going to say if we have or not,” Brooklyn general manager Billy King told WFAN on Tuesday. “Basically, I want to talk to Phil, see what he’s going to do, what he wants to do, and talk some basketball.”

2013/05/07

2013 Celtics (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and 2004 Red Sox (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Giglio: Knicks-Celtics Series Is Far From 2004 Yankees-Red Sox ALCS

Outside of the cities that the respective teams represent, there is little that connects the 2004 Yankees and Red Sox to the 2013 Knicks and Celtics.

2013/05/03

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives the ball against Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics during Game 4. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

No Shortage Of Confidence As Melo, Knicks Head Home For Game 5

The Knicks will try to end their best-of-seven series Wednesday night in front of New York’s fans — and Anthony is confident his team can get it done.

2013/04/29

J.R. Smith (credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Knicks Key Man J.R. Smith Facing Potential Suspension

The Knicks could be without sixth man J.R. Smith against the Celtics in Game 4 if the league decides to suspend him.

2013/04/27

(credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Ready For Emotional Return Home

The Boston Celtics will play at the TD Garden for the first time Friday night since the events of the Boston Marathon.

2013/04/26

Tyson Chandler shoots against Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics in Game 2. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chandler, Knicks Expect Celtics To ‘Play With Pride’ In Emotional Return To Boston

The Celtics return to the TD Garden on Friday night for their first game since the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/26

Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Celtics Hoping Home Crowd Can Make Difference Against Knicks

The Celtics are hoping the home crowd can turn the tide in their series against the Knicks.

2013/04/25

Kevin Garnett against Kenyon Martin of the Knicks during Game 2. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Celtics To Play Banged-Up Kevin Garnett Against Knicks In Game 3

“He’s good. He’s good to go,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said of Garnett during a conference call with reporters. “He’ll practice tomorrow, and he’ll play on Friday.”

2013/04/25

Raymond Felton dribbles against Avery Bradley of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Enjoy It, Knicks Fans! Superiority Shows In Celtics Series

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen this sort of thing, so I’ll explain…

2013/04/24

J.R. Smith #8, Carmelo Anthony #7 and Raymond Felton #2 (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: What To Watch For In Game 2 Of Knicks-Celtics Series

Barring any terrible injuries, if the Knicks win Game 2 they should win the series. They are the better team and I can’t see the Celtics beating the Knicks four out of five games and winning the series.

2013/04/23

Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics shoots a layup against Tyson Chandler #6 of the Knicks in Game 1. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Plan More Kevin Garnett In Game 2, And Knicks Expect It

The response from the Knicks is basically: Go ahead. “They’re going to come back but we’ve got to worry about ourselves,” Carmelo Anthony said.

2013/04/23

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