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LeBron James of the Miami Heat poses with head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, and team president Pat Riley after being named the 2012-2013 NBA MVP. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James Earns NBA MVP, Anthony Collects One First-Place Vote

LeBron James was a near-unanimous MVP, earning 120 of 121 first-place votes. Carmelo Anthony picked up one first-place vote.

2013/05/05

Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Extend Winning Run To 12, Melo Scores 36 In Win Over Thunder

Carmelo Anthony led the way with 36 points and the Knicks won their twelfth consecutive game by defeating the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

2013/04/07

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

Knicks Superstar Carmelo Anthony Still Questionable

Carmelo Anthony says his troublesome right knee is “so-so.”

2013/03/10

Schmeelk: Great Effort By Knicks, But Coach Woodson’s Warts On Full Display

This was not a bad loss for the Knicks. They had no business even being in the game. It was, however, a brutal game for Mike Woodson.

2013/03/08

The Knicks' J.R. SMith, right, goes to the hoop against the Thunder on March 7, 2-13 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

J.R. Does It All Until Final Shot, Knicks Lose By 1 To Thunder

The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely – for three quarters.

2013/03/07

Ronnie Brewer (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Trade Ronnie Brewer To Thunder For Second-Round Pick, Agree With Martin

The Knicks traded shooting guard/small forward Ronnie Brewer to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a second-round pick and cash considerations. New York also agreed in principle to sign 12-year veteran Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract.

2013/02/21

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Lichtenstein: Where Have These Nets Been Hiding?

Call off the search party. Send the hounds back to the kennel. The real Brooklyn Nets were found last night in Oklahoma City.

2013/01/03

The Nets’ Joe Johnson shoots a floater in the lane against the Thunder on Jan. 2, 2013, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Show What They Are Made Of, Blast Mighty Thunder On The Road

P.J. Carlesimo’s first big motivational message as the interim coach of the Brooklyn Nets earned him an elusive win in Oklahoma City, and perhaps the kind of jolt his team needs to get out of a monthlong funk.

2013/01/02

Deron Williams (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘Overthinking’ Deron Williams Is At A Loss As He Continues To Struggle

“I’m just overthinking,” Williams said. “I’ve never been a player that can go out there and play and think … I just react. Now, it’s like I come off [a screen] and I’m thinking, ‘Should I shoot this? Should I not?’”

2013/01/02

Giants, Jets Honoring Newtown And Sandy Hook Elementary

The New York Giants will wear S.H.E.S. on the back of their helmets on Sunday in memory of those lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

2012/12/15

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, right, drives past the Nets' Gerald Wallace during their game at the Barclays Center on Dec. 4, 2012 in the Brooklyn. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nets Not Ready For Prime Time, Follow Heat Loss With Defeat To Thunder

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder looked spectacular most of the night even when the ball didn’t go in. The blowout didn’t last, but their winning streak did.

2012/12/04

Phil Jackson (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Lakers Are Ready-Made For Phil Jackson

The Lakers handed Mike Brown the pink slip after 5 games and will undoubtedly turn to Phil Jackson as their first choice replacement.

2012/11/09

Dwight Howard (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: NBA Western Conference Preview And Predictions

I have the Lakers over the Heat in six games in the NBA Finals. This is my nightmare scenario, but I think the Lakers have a better roster top to bottom. I can’t imagine the Heat will be able to find an answer for Howard down low.

2012/10/30