Will Melo Take Pay Cut To Help Knicks Build A Winner?
That's the $33-million question. Knicks president Phil Jackson said Wednesday that he hopes Carmelo Anthony stays "true to his word" and is willing to sacrifice some cold, hard cash.
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That's the $33-million question. Knicks president Phil Jackson said Wednesday that he hopes Carmelo Anthony stays "true to his word" and is willing to sacrifice some cold, hard cash.
Two days after firing Mike Woodson, Jackson reiterated Wednesday that he won't be returning to the bench, despite the fact that even fiancee Jeanie Buss told him he should.
Frank Isola of the Daily News tried to drop a bombshell Wednesday morning, but the story's own headline betrays how minor the story really is.
According to a report, the iconic former Bulls and Lakers coach wants to remove other staffers, but Dolan has voiced opposition against it. Dolan wants to keep certain employees on board.
The most telling move the Knicks made Monday was not firing Mike Woodson. That was inevitable. It was firing Herb Williams.
And the hypocrisy of pro basketball goes on. It's a players' league until the players lose. Then it's the fault of the fella who didn't take one shot all year. But Phil Jackson still had to can Mike Woodson.
Unless Phil Jackson can make the Knicks a "loaded" team, a club that's ready to win it all, he won't even think of coaching. And that's not going to happen.
Kerr has questions about coaching at MSG, where so many respected coaches have been chewed up and spit out over the past decade under owner James Dolan, according to the New York Daily News.
Boomer & Craig got this Morning Show party started with the Knickerbockers, as they are in the midst of what is sure to be an eventful offseason.
Calling games for TNT, he certainly knows the game and the players in it, and seems very intelligent and measured in his opinions.
New team president Phil Jackson made the decision Monday, saying in a statement "the time has come for change throughout the franchise." This is the first big move for Jackson since his appointment in March.
Mike Woodson was nowhere to be seen during Thursday's exit interviews and reportedly has no plans to meet with Phil Jackson face-to-face if the Knicks are intent on firing him.
How good will Melo be in three years? If anyone has a crystal ball, this would be a great time to hand it over, because NY can't afford another broken-down star.
Carmelo Anthony said he wants to stay in New York, and said he wants to win. It will be up to Phil Jackson to convince him that he can do both.
Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City is No. 2 on the list, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Chicago's Derrick Rose, Golden State's Stephen Curry and New York's Carmelo Anthony.
Despite his plea after the Knicks' final game of the season on Wednesday night against Toronto, the clock has reached zero on the time left in Mike Woodson's coaching career for the Knicks.
Woodson won't lobby to keep his job with New York. He believes he's already proven he deserves it. And he's hoping to get an answer soon from new president Phil Jackson.
The New York Knicks finished their disappointing season with a 95-92 victory Wednesday night over the Toronto Raptors, who blew a 21-point lead but earned the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The move was made with an eye on next season and reportedly includes a team option for 2014-15.
Melo will miss the final two games with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, ending his first playoff-less season and potentially his Knicks career.
Let's hold off on this New York City takeover thing, OK? Hey Deron Williams -- how about the Nets winning a round in the playoffs first?
With the playoffs out of the equation, now the speculation begins on whether or not Melo has played his last game with the Knickerbockers.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 16 points and the New York Knicks, playing without the injured Carmelo Anthony, beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-98 on Tuesday night to win the season series between city rivals.
We are sure of one thing: The Knicks are eulogized every April, a yearly ritual as natural as the Asters popping pink in Central Park.
Anthony was getting his sore right shoulder evaluated Tuesday morning and coach Mike Woodson says the Knicks' leading scorer "probably won't" play against the Nets. The Knicks end their season at home Wednesday against Toronto.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
Officials say a record 580 pounds of cocaine was seized in New York City, with a street value of at least $10 million.
New York City's Trinidad and Tobago Parade won't be stepping off in Brooklyn this weekend.
An engagement ring was recovered from the bottom of the Hudson River after slipping off a bride-to-be's finger.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A New Jersey ice cream parlor made the list of the best ice cream in America, so where else can you get the country's most delicious scoops? Michael George has more on the website searching for that answer.
There's a shortage of doctors in the U.S. and some hospitals are trying to make up for it through nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Natalie Brand shows us one healthcare system that's seen these providers grow by triple digits and the impact on patients.
The war with Iran has hit the six-month mark. Now, the U.S. Treasury is attempting to further isolate Tehran economically. A trade war with Canada also continues to escalate. Nana-Séntuo Bonsu reports.
The Pulaski Skyway will be shut down for 24 hours from Friday night through Saturday night.
