Schmeelk: How Knicks Roster Fits Together After Carmelo Anthony Trade
Team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry are embarking on a proper rebuild.
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Team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry are embarking on a proper rebuild.
Carmelo Anthony was the Knicks' leading scorer, the one who made things easier for his teammates.
The Carmelo Anthony era in New York is at an end. There's only one way to judge it: a failure. There's plenty of blame to lay at the feet of both the Knicks organization and Carmelo Anthony. What was supposed to be the addition of a transcendent player turned into merely a continuation of Knicks failures.
The Knicks completed their trade with Oklahoma City on Monday morning, sending the All-Star forward to the Thunder for center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and Chicago's 2018 second-round draft pick.
The return is disappointing. The assets they get back have a decent chance of making nearly no positive long-term impact if Kanter and McDermott leave in free agency next summer and the draft pick doesn't work out.
In the latest episode of the "City Game" podcast, hosts John Schmeelk and Steve Lichtenstein discuss Saturday's trade that sent Carmelo Anthony from the Knicks to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
New York will receive power forward Enes Kanter and small forward Doug McDermott in addition to a future draft pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Carmelo Anthony wants you to help him help Hurricane Maria's victims in Puerto Rico.
Knicks president Steve Mills, general manager Scott Perry and coach Jeff Hornacek held a news conference Friday, three days before the team reports for training camp.
The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly could be Carmelo's new NBA team if a "Hail Mary" attempt to get him to the Houston Rockets falls through.
Basketball Twitter went into a tizzy this week when ESPN continued to publish its NBA Rank feature and Carmelo Anthony wound up at No. 64, dropping from 31 last year.
As the FIBA Eurobasket tournament comes to a conclusion this weekend, there has been almost nothing but good news for the three Knicks in it over the past few weeks.
The Coney Island native and former Knicks star announced in an Instagram video Tuesday that he's planning an NBA comeback at age 40.
Charles Oakley is taking Knicks owner James Dolan to court following February's ugly incident in which the former Knicks star was forcibly removed by security from Madison Square Garden.
There is plenty of speculation that LeBron James is plotting another exit from Cleveland and may end up with the Lakers or Clippers.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A former New York state trooper has been found guilty of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an 11-year-old child in 2020.
Customers went to the iconic LGBTQ-friendly restaurant nestled in the heart of Chelsea for one last meal.
Sexual assault survivors are blasting a report released by Columbia University regarding decades of abuse by Robert Hadden, a former gynecologist within the university's system.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to CBS News New York about recent headlines.
In the off-Broadway play "Trash," a simple household chore between deaf roommates is complicated by misunderstandings and grudges. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Singer-songwriter Billy Joel made a special appearance at Carnegie Hall on Thursday night while musicians performed some of his beloved classics.
Bronx Week 2026 is back on, officials say. It had initially been put on pause due to the budget deficit, but the borough president said they received an outpouring of support that will allow it to go on.
At least 13 American service members have now been confirmed dead as part of Operation Epic Fury. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
