Schmeelk's NBA Draft Preview: Knicks' Options At No. 24
Earlier this week, we talked about the Knicks' needs in this year's draft. Today we'll take a look at their options when they select at No. 24.
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Earlier this week, we talked about the Knicks' needs in this year's draft. Today we'll take a look at their options when they select at No. 24.
Thursday marks the day of this year's NBA draft, where 60 young men will get drafted to play in the NBA. While everyone knows about the big names out there, such as Nerlens Noel, Alex Len, Otto Porter, and Victor Oladipo, there are numerous guys being projected as second round picks that could end up having some of the more noteworthy careers from this draft class.
Ben McLemore seemed be to a virtual lock to be taken among the top three picks a few weeks ago, but now he could drop all the way to Sacramento at No. 7.
The 2013 NBA Draft kicks off tomorrow and here is our list of potential picks, what each teams weaknesses are and what voids need to be filled.
Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith has informed the New York Knicks that he will decline the option in his contract for next season and become a free agent.
With the NBA Draft just around the corner, let's take a look at the Top 5 biggest draft busts of all time.
The NBA Draft is just three days away, and it is perhaps the most important part for the Knicks as they head into the offseason.
Knicks fans will be seeing a whole lot less of Doc Rivers next season and beyond.
Matt Harvey isn't the next Roger Clemens, Zack Wheeler isn't the next A.J. Burnett and LeBron James isn't the next Michael Jordan.
I doubt it will be the case, but this series should put all those outdated and nauseating LeBron James narratives out to pasture once and for all.
The truly memorable teams won the hard way, and that will be the case for the one celebrating at center court this time.
There are moments every once in a while that remind you why you sit in front of a television and watch all those games, and Tuesday night was one of them.
LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
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.
Former teammates, coaches and notable players around the NBA agree that Jason Kidd will make a successful transition to coaching.
I just don't get it. It was reported that Jason Kidd "impressed" GM Billy King during his meeting. With what? His shiny championship ring?
The Heat changed things up, and now it is time for Gregg Popovich to adjust. Is there anyone else you would want in that film room and on the practice floor figuring out how to counter those moves more than Popovich?
Brooklyn's coaching search is "strongly pointing toward" Kidd after his meeting with team brass, the Post reported, adding that he's "viewed as the leading candidate for the job."
It's that sixth man, the role player, the one who you'll need in a tight spot in a deciding game, who needs the right words whispered into his ear. Will Kidd have that? History says he won't.
The NBA will join the NHL, as well as MLB, and have advertising on the court during the 2013-14 season.
For two days following Game 1, the thought was that LeBron James needed to do more for his teammates. Turns out, it was Mario Chalmers and the supporting cast who did something for James.
Yahoo! Sports' sources said the Nets organization has discussed Kidd as a candidate for the open coaching position at the highest levels.
NBA veteran Jason Collins marched in Boston's gay pride parade after coming out in April.
Less than a month after winning the NBA's Coach of the Year award, Karl's tenure with the Nuggets is over after 8½ seasons. His departure comes shortly after Masai Ujiri, the league's executive of the year, left to become GM of the Toronto Raptors.
Plan A seemed to be, "Let's get Phil Jackson!" That pipe dream was extinguished after one courtesy phone call. We're still waiting on Plan B.
