Jason Kidd

The Knicks' Chris Copeland, left, battles for a loose ball with the Celtics' Kevin Garnett during the teams' meeting on Jan. 7, 2013, at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks Killer Pierce Strikes Again, Melo Blows Gasket After Loss To Celtics

Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett jawed from baseline to midcourt, and Anthony still had more to say. So the Knicks forward went toward the Celtics locker room after the game to keep shouting.

2013/01/07

Melo Explodes In Fourth Quarter, Knicks Outlast Magic

Carmelo Anthony scored 40 points as the Knicks defeated the Magic in Orlando 114-106. The Knicks have won two straight overall and four in a row over the Magic, dating back to last season.

2013/01/05

J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks salutes teammate Steve Novak #16 after his fourth-quarter basket against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Continue To Rise To The Occasion

One characteristic we have seen this Knicks team show several times this season is their ability to rise to the occasion. They haven’t done it every time, but many times when the Knicks see a top opponent in front of them they play their best basketball.

2013/01/04

San Antonio’s Tiago Splitter, left, attempts to block a pass from the Knicks’ Amar'e Stoudemire at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 3, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks Dismantle Duncan, Spurs, Sweep West Powers For First Time In Decade

Sometime between Stephen Jackson’s sideline stumble and J.R. Smith’s soaring slam, the San Antonio Spurs realized this wasn’t their night. Too much fatigue and way too much Knicks defense.

2013/01/03

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Schmeelk: Knicks’ Real Problem On Defense? Lack Of Effort

There was a lot of paper and ink wasted Wednesday morning on stories about Amar’e Stoudemire. But what about the real issue?

2013/01/02

The Kings’ James Johnson is congratulated by teammates after making a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Knicks 106-105 at Sleep Train Arena on Dec. 28, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Knicks’ Comeback For The Ages Thwarted By Last-Second Heave

James Johnson made a 3-pointer at the buzzer Friday night, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 106-105 victory over the New York Knicks after blowing an early 27-point lead.

2012/12/28

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

Kallas: Breaking Down The Knicks, The Return Of Amar’e And Jeremy Lin

The return of Stoudemire shouldn’t really be a big deal. It’s very clear that Anthony, the main man no matter who is on the Knicks, has to get the overwhelming majority of his minutes at the four.

2012/12/28

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Knicks’ Felton Won’t Need Surgery On Finger, Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Knicks point guard Raymond Felton won’t need surgery on his broken right pinky finger and is expected to be out at least a month.

2012/12/28

Raymond Felton (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks Point Guard Raymond Felton Expected To Undergo Surgery, Miss 4-6 Weeks

Raymond Felton told reporters on Wednesday night that he has a fracture in his right pinkie, which was found after he underwent an X-ray at halftime.

2012/12/27

Jason Kidd (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Jason Kidd Has Found The Fountain Of Youth With Knicks

But in truth, perhaps the biggest difference maker of them all this year has been Jason Kidd. He looked washed up last year, but at some point in the offseason he either found the Fountain of Youth or built a DeLorean.

2012/12/27

J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks celebrates a game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns with teammates James White #4, Carmelo Anthony #7, Steve Novak #16 and Tyson Chandler. (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hartnett: Knicks’ J.R. Smith Is Thriving With Increased Amount Of Responsibility

Without Carmelo Anthony in the lineup, J.R. Smith embraced the role of crunch time go-to guy and delivered another clutch game-winning shot.

2012/12/27

The Knicks' Jason Kidd, center, attempts to pass the ball under pressure from the Suns' Goran Dragic, left, and Luis Scola during their meeting at US Airways Center on Dec. 26, 2012 in Phoenix, Ariz. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Just Remarkable — Smith Beats Buzzer As Banged-Up Knicks Stun Suns

J.R. Smith sank a baseline 21-footer at the buzzer after a Phoenix turnover with a second to play, giving the depleted New York Knicks a 99-97 victory over the Suns on Wednesday night.

2012/12/26

Schmeelk: It’s Time For Raymond Felton To Take A Seat

On December 2, Felton bruised his left hand against the Suns. Then, on December 13, he bruised his right hand against the Lakers. His Christmas gift from Santa on Tuesday was a sprained ligament on the pinky finger of his shooting hand. He’s a mess.

2012/12/26