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J.R. Smith (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: 7 Points Which Will Have To Be Addressed In Knicks’ Offseason

On Tuesday I went over the Knicks’ financial situation for the next three years, so keep that in mind as we go through the offseason decisions that the Knicks will have to make. Here are where the pivotal points are going to be.

2013/05/22

Amar'e Stoudemire (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Starter? Reserve? Knicks Unsure What STAT’s Role Will Be Next Season

Amar’e Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job. He also could remain a reserve who plays restricted minutes.

2013/05/21

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images), Jim Boeheim (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jim Boeheim Knocks Knicks, Defends Carmelo Anthony

Boeheim says Anthony has no shot at winning an NBA title with the Knicks. Or at least with these Knicks.

2013/05/21

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks react after a jump ball call during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Knicks’ Felton: ‘I Love Our Team Just The Way It Is’

Some of the players were old, though the Knicks say their team is young in its development. So they feel they need time, not an overhaul, to get further next season.

2013/05/21

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Giglio: Knicks Head Coach Mike Woodson Deserves Credit For Adjusting

As the chess match continues on Saturday night in Indiana, trust Woodson. It took five games, but he once again has the pulse of his team against Indiana’s strengths and weaknesses.

2013/05/17

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks looks to pass around Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: If Knicks Are Going To Stay Alive, They Must Fix Their Offense Now

All it will take for the Knicks is for someone to hit some shots early. Shooting can be contagious, and the Knicks have all been wearing FEMA suits the past couple of weeks.

2013/05/16

Pablo Prigioni of the New York Knicks runs into George Hill of the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Prigioni Could Return To Lineup As Knicks Try To Stay Alive Against Pacers

Whichever players are on the court for the Knicks when they try to save their season Thursday night, coach Mike Woodson just wants them to shoot with confidence.

2013/05/16

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Keidel: If Melo Was The Least Bit Unselfish, He Would Learn To Change His Game

The Knicks should beat the Pacers because, frankly, Indiana is not that talented. But they’re tough. And Anthony isn’t. If he were, if he were the least bit unselfish and introspective, he would learn to change his game and his name.

2013/05/14

Raymond Felton, Kenyon Martin and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Don’t Look At Woodson — Knicks’ Best Players Have To Step Up

Here’s the deal: unless Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith and Tyson Chandler get going, the Knicks aren’t going to win anything.

2013/05/14

Tyson Chandler (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Hey Knicks Offense — Welcome To The Playoffs!

The Knicks finally broke 100 points and had 20 assists in the game. They finished with an offensive rating of 120 for the game, reminiscent of the type of numbers that they were putting up during their April winning streak.

2013/05/09

Iman Shumpert (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: It’s Time For Knicks To Take Care Of Business

The Knicks need to get focused on Wednesday night and put the Celtics out of their misery. There can’t be any more fooling around here. Take a double-digit first-half lead and hold it for the rest of the game.

2013/05/01

Jason Kidd (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jason Kidd Becomes 1st Player To Win Back-To-Back NBA Sportsmanship Awards

Kidd received 91 first-place votes from league players and 2,474 total points Tuesday to claim the Joe Dumars Trophy in his first season in New York. He won the award last season, his final one in Dallas.

2013/04/30

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics celebrates and gestures after a defensive stop against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Celtics Avoid Sweep, Beat Knicks In Overtime To Force Game 5

Knicks came back from down 20 to force overtime. It wasn’t enough as the Celtics took Game 4 as the series heads back to MSG.

2013/04/28

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Brandon Bass #30 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Will Face Especially Unique Challenge In Game 3

Basketball aside, this will be the Celtics’ first home game since the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon. Emotions will be flowing and the crowd will be as into a basketball game as can be imagined.

2013/04/26