Kenyon Martin

Chris Copeland #14 of the New York Knicks confers with head coach Mike Woodson. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Big Picture Presents A Clear Path For The Offseason

Big changes are not coming now. They are two years away. They do have to get better, but that will be incremental, not dramatic. The Knicks are Melo’s team, and right now, that’s a good thing.

2013/05/21

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

Mike Woodson (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: In Huge Spot, Knicks Coach Mike Woodson Pulls All Wrong Strings

Woodson was absolutely brutal. But let’s not spare the Knicks’ players from this little bloodbath.

2013/05/15

Iman Shumpert (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Iman Shumpert To Start In Game 4 Despite Sore, Swollen Left Knee

Coach Mike Woodson told reporters before the game that Shumpert was told there was no structural damage to the knee — the same one that required surgery last May after he tore a ligament.

2013/05/14

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives against Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers during the Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Down 2-1, Knicks Facing ‘Gut-Check Game’ Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Knicks have looked downright anemic offensively and it doesn’t appear their bench is getting much better, literally. Guard J.R. Smith, the NBA’s top sixth man, actually increased his shooting percentage in […]

2013/05/14

Kenyon Martin (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images), J.R. Smith (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) and Iman Shumpert (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Feeling Blue: Knicks Practice Without Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert

Martin and Smith are ill and questionable for Tuesday night’s game in Indianapolis. Shumpert has a sore left knee but coach Mike Woodson says he probably will play in Game 4 against the Pacers.

2013/05/13

Kenyon Martin (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

K-Mart Now Trying To Recover From Flu

New York woke up Sunday morning and learned the illness that J.R. Smith fought Saturday had spread to forward Kenyon Martin.

2013/05/12

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

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo On Knicks’ Blowout Victory: ‘We Played With A Sense Of Urgency’

“I think for the most part, from the start of the game and throughout the whole game, I think we played with a sense of urgency today,” Anthony said after the game. “We played the way we’ve been playing as far as competing at the highest level.”

2013/05/08

Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith of the Knicks position themselves for a rebound against Ian Mahinmi of the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Don’t Need To Go Big — They Need To Play Big

The Knicks have to continue to play small, and play their game. Now isn’t the time to panic. Not yet, anyway.

2013/05/07

Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and Mike Woodson (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Knicks Sticking With ‘Small’ Ball Against Bigger Pacers; Amar’e Eyeing Game 3

The Knicks will not concede they have a “big” problem — yet. Check back if they lose Game 2 on Tuesday night.

2013/05/07

Mike Woodson (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Woodson Upset With Knicks’ Funeral Wear, Says He ‘Absolutely’ Would Have Stopped It

“I made reference to our guys, you need to stay out of the papers and just concentrate on playing,” Woodson said. “That’s not important. What you’re wearing doesn’t have anything to do with how you play on the basketball floor.”

2013/05/02

J.R. Smith fouled by Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith Swears Off Black After Knicks’ ‘Funeral’ Stunt Backfires

“Well, we was going to a funeral, but it looks like we got buried,” Smith said. “Basketball is a very humbling game.”

2013/05/02

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

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

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