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Jerry Recco was busy Thursday morning explaining the state of the Mets, courtesy of Sandy Alderson, who spoke from spring training about his team and his own health.

We also found out about the Knicks, as Carmelo Anthony discussed trade rumors and Kristaps Porzingis revealed he's learning the hard way about what it's like to be a star.

In addition, we got the latest on Nets play-by-play man Ian Eagle falling flat in Brooklyn, the Rangers losing to the Blackhawks, St. John's earning a rare win (Chris Mullins' first in the Big East), and the UConn women continuing to roll.