Phil Jackson Says Knicks 'Not Ready For Showtime' After Opening Night Dud
"Embarrassed? No, I am not embarrassed," Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said. "We will get better. I believe that." But it's not about to get any easier.
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"Embarrassed? No, I am not embarrassed," Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said. "We will get better. I believe that." But it's not about to get any easier.
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 11 rebounds in his Chicago debut, Derrick Rose scored 13 points after missing most of the last two seasons, and the Bulls spoiled Derek Fisher's first game as an NBA coach.
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There are no quick fixes here. Phil Jackson wants to build this team in his image, and it will take some time, with or without Carmelo Anthony.
Knicks President Phil Jackson was expecting a decision from Carmelo Anthony on Thursday. It never came.
Carmelo Anthony is expected to announce his intentions soon. But where he'll end up is still anyone's guess at this point.
The Chicago Bulls made the hard sell for Carmelo Anthony and brought their stars along for the presentation on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, it appears teams are salivating at the prospect of teaming up Anthony and his four-time MVP friend, free-agent-to-be LeBron James.
Carmelo Anthony is putting himself on the free agent market. The star forward has informed the Knicks of his long-expected plans, his agent confirmed Monday.
The line of family, friends and others stretched around the block Friday for the wake and funeral for 6-year-old Prince Joshua "P.J." Avitto at St. Paul's Baptist Church in East New York.
If we may make the small assumption that the Miami Heat will bag their third consecutive title next month, it will infuse a few watts to the charged debate about LeBron James's place in NBA history.
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Sources have said Phil Jackson is close to agreeing to become the next Head of Basketball Operations for the Knicks, with a deal that could be finalized by the end of the week.
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Jason Collins played the final minutes of a winning home debut with the Brooklyn Nets, who cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 96-80 victory Monday night.
Joakim Noah had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists for his fifth career triple-double, leading the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 109-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Taj Gibson scored 16 points and Carlos Boozer returned for an injury to add 15 in the Chicago Bulls' 92-76 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
The Nets have acquired guard Marquis Teague from Chicago for Toko Shengalia, and also sent guard Tyshawn Taylor to New Orleans in a separate move.
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says.
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I actually walked out of MSG on Wednesday night annoyed that New York beat Chicago. Please don't dismiss this. There's logic behind it. I swear. Read on!
