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Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots in the lane against the Miami Heat. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/ via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Can Miami’s Defense Find A Way To Stop The Spurs’ Offense?

What should really scare the Miami Heat is that Sunday night should have been a win for them. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 66 points and shot a combined 25-of-53.

2013/06/17

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

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Self-Aware Jason Kidd Admits Melo Needs Help, Own Game Needs Work

After a notably less-than-stellar performance in the last month of the season, Knicks point guard Jason Kidd said he hasn’t watched any basketball since getting ousted by the Pacers in a devastating game 6 loss in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

2013/06/01

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Point Guard Jason Kidd Undecided If He Will Play 2013-2014 Season

“There’s a lot of different stuff I may have the opportunity to do,” Kidd said. “If I play, I plan on playing for the Knicks. I got to be honest with myself. I’m a young man. (But) I got to see if I could still mentally do the grind all over again.”

2013/05/31

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

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GM Glen Grunwald On Knicks’ Season: ‘I Think We Took A Step Forward’

“I think we took a step forward,” Knicks general manager Glen Grunwald told Mike Francesa on Tuesday. “Obviously we didn’t get to the ultimate goal, which we’re trying to reach, but it’s not over. I like the team. I’m not discouraged.”

2013/05/21

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

POLL: Who Don’t You Want On Knicks Next Season?

Forget free agency scenarios, probability and all that. Keep it simple. Who DON’T you want to see on the team next season?

2013/05/20

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

Keidel: Legends Of The Fall — Carmelo’s Off-Broadway Play

“He had 39 points!” you snap. And he was 2-for-7 in the fourth quarter, with some woeful turnovers occurring at crunch time. But why let facts interfere with idolatry? The truth is, you got Anthony at his best and the Knicks still lost.

2013/05/20

Raymond Felton of the New York Knicks looks on during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Bad Ending To A Good Knicks Season

This year, The Knicks were one of eight teams left and the second-best team in the East. It’s OK to be proud of that. It’s OK to enjoy that. I know I did.

2013/05/20

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks grimaces after being called for a foul in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Built To Win Now, Knicks Didn’t Even Get Close

Knicks had high hopes heading into the playoffs this season as they were a team built to win a title, but they didn’t even come close.

2013/05/19

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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

Chris Copeland #14 of the New York Knicks leaves the court after a win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Seven Reasons For A Knicks-Pacers Game 7

After watching Games 3 and 4, it would be hard to make the case that the Knicks can win on Saturday night in Indiana. So why will Game 6 be different? Here’s a dose of hope…

2013/05/17

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks shoots against Ian Mahinmi of the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mike Woodson: Knicks ‘Met The Challenge’ In Must-Win Game 5

“It’s just a matter of who wants it more,” Carmelo Anthony said. On Thursday night, that was the Knicks.

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

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