Schmeelk: NBA Draft Journal
John Schmeelk's running diary of last night's NBA Draft and a detailed analysis of the Knicks picks.
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John Schmeelk's running diary of last night's NBA Draft and a detailed analysis of the Knicks picks.
Wally Szczerbiak made the trip to Manhattan this morning so he could sit down face-to-face with Craig and break down last night's NBA draft.
With Boomer out taking a day to himself ( translation: a reprieve from his radio partner), Craig was on his own to cover a whole myriad of topics, beginning with the Knicks using the 17th selection in last night's NBA draft to take guard Iman Shumpert out of Georgia Tech.
With a crowd at the Prudential Center in Newark that included No. 1 fan Spike Lee chanting "Let's Go Knicks!" as the pick was to be announced Thursday night, Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert's name drew a mixed reaction that included boos.
As the Knicks count down the hours to the NBA draft, they can't help but feel somewhat powerless. The one sure-fire way the team can get who they really want? By trading up.
Sorry, Knicks fans. The Suns are again shooting down Steve Nash trade rumors. In an email on Wednesday, Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said: "We are not trading Steve Nash, period, exclamation point."
The NBA will hold its annual draft tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, and Craig admitted to Boomer that he is not all that into it. Why? He said this year's draft lacks any kind of juice.
If he had to choose between the Jazz and Knicks, BYU standout Jimmer Fredette says it's New York by a narrow margin.
Which frontcourt players might be available for the Knicks to draft at No. 17? Between small forwards, power forwards and centers, there are quite a few players that might still be on the board.
Spero Dedes is reportedly going to be the Knicks' new TV play-by-play man. Dedes is a local guy - born and raised Paramus, New Jersey - and has been calling Lakers games on the radio since 2005.
Which backcourt players might be available for the Knicks to draft at No. 17? John Schmeelk has scoured the scouting reports and consolidated all the information in one neat package for you die-hard Knicks fans.
The Knicks don't have a draft pick in the top half of the first round this year (finally), yet this selection will be as important as any in recent memory.
Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire knows Mike D'Antoni's strength. It lies in the run-and-gun offense. But for New York to follow Dallas and be the next franchise to win an NBA title, Stoudemire says the Knicks need something more from their coach.
LeBron James' season is over, with no more hardware to show for it than the Knicks, Nets or any other team he spurned last summer.
When the news hit that Donnie Walsh, the president of the Knicks, was stepping down because he couldn't reach a contract extension agreement with James Dolan, his boss, I was shocked and saddened to say the least.
There's no way to spin Donnie Walsh's departure as Knicks president as anything but negative.
The Donnie Walsh era at Madison Square Garden is over. Walsh will not return as president of the Knicks, who must find someone else to continue the building job he started.
Jimmer Fredette likes the Knicks' run-and-gun system. Too bad he might not fall to New York at No. 17 in this month's NBA draft.
Could Mike D'Antoni skip out on the Knicks? According to the New York Daily News' Frank Isola, D'Antoni, entering his last year under contract with New York, "could emerge as a candidate in Toronto."
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette said Wednesday that people have been telling him his whole life he's not a good defensive player. But the Glens Falls, N.Y. native thinks he's on his way to proving them wrong as he works out for a series of NBA teams -- including the Knicks.
It's a little early to write off the "bright" future of the New York Knicks before it has barely started. But what Miami has done in these playoffs doesn't bode well for the future of the Knicks as a championship organization.
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman helped turn lemons into lemonade Wednesday as part of a seventh-grader's efforts to help those afflicted with cancer.
Though the lottery is right here in the Tri-State area, there's little excitement with the Nets and Knicks not involved. The Jazz own the Nets' pick, currently No. 6, from the Deron Williams trade.
Charles Oakley, one of the NBA's all-time tough guys and now a Charlotte Bobcats assistant, has sued a Las Vegas resort over what he calls a May 2010 "gang-style beat down" by security guards who injured him.
Carmelo Anthony thinks there's something brewing in Madison Square Garden. "There's a bull's-eye on us and it's getting bigger," he told the New York Post.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
People who overcame homelessness were celebrated Wednesday at a special graduation ceremony hosted by The Doe Fund — the organization that helped them do it.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
People who overcame homelessness were celebrated Wednesday at a special graduation ceremony hosted by The Doe Fund — the organization that helped them do it.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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Pedro is a 3-year-old chihuahua who loves cuddles, is polite and enjoys playing with other dogs. The little dog is looking for his forever home.
There are some lingering showers, but the weekend weather is shaping up. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Twenty-six vending machines will be installed inside former retail spaces in subway stations.
The bear was found completely knocked out on the side of the road in Alexandria Township in New Jersey.
The Older Americans Act requires eligible homebound seniors to receive one nutritious meal a day, five days a week, but advocates have been pushing for meals the entire week.
