New York Knicks
February 22, 2006
Steve Francis headed to New York Knicks
According to ESPN Insider, the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic.
agreed to a deal Wednesday that would send Steve Francis to New York for Penny Hardaway and Trevor Ariza.
Sources: Francis dealt to Knicks for Penny, Ariza [ESPN Insider]
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December 06, 2005
Quentin Richardson's brother reportedly shot and killed
A horrible news bit reports that New York Knicks guard Quentin Richardson left the team Monday because of a family emergency. According to reports his 31-year old brother Lee Richardson was shot and killed in Chicago on Monday. Quentin's younger brother Bernard was shot and killed by robbers when Quentin was 12 years old.
I pass my condolences to the Richardson family.
Knicks' Richardson leaves team amid reports brother was shot, killed [Yahoo Sports / AP]
12/07 Update:
Three in police custody in shooting death of brother of Knicks' guard [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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November 16, 2005
Larry meets Phil
The New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers meet in the Staples Center on Wednesday night (coverage begins at 9:30 ET on ESPN).
The two highest paid coaches in the NBA Larry Brown and Phil Jackson meet for the first time since Game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals.
ESPN SportsNation is hosting a little survey:
Vote: Larry or Phil? [ESPN.com]
My money is on LA tonight.
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October 17, 2005
Knicks guard Houston retires
New York Knicks guard Allan Houston retired Monday, unable to recover from knee injuries that kept him out much of the last two seasons.
"I did everything I possibly could to get back and finish my career the way I would have liked to," Houston said at the Knicks' practice facility. "My injuries just wouldn't let me do it."
Knicks Guard Allan Houston Retires [NY Daily News / AP]
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October 07, 2005
Curry passes physical, joins Knicks
"Curry officially joined the New York Knicks on Friday after a team of doctors hired by the club cleared him to play. An NBA cardiologist also reviewed the test results and signed off on Curry's return to practice."
Curry passes physical, joins Knicks [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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October 05, 2005
More on Eddy Curry
ESPN / AP has more coverage of the pending Eddy Curry sign and trade between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. Interesting to see that Chicago was going to pay Curry $400,000 annually for the next 50 years if he had failed the DNA test they wanted him to take. But it's probably a good thing he didn't go along with this; others have pointed to the issue of privacy and the discussion goes far beyond this case. I doubt any of us would feel comfortable if our employers could freely ask us to take a DNA test or leave.
New York Daily News has another story about the pending deal and the physicals Curry will have to pass before he can join the Knicks.
"The Knicks reportedly signed Curry to a six-year, $56 million contract. It is unlikely that the contract will be insured."
Bulls deal Curry to Knicks after DNA test refusal [ESPN / AP]
Isiah testy over Curry [NY Daily News]
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October 03, 2005
Bulls send Curry to Knicks
The Bulls deal center Eddy Curry to the New York Knicks.
``We will have an announcement tomorrow morning,'' Bulls public relations director Sebrina Brewster said Monday night.
Bulls send Curry to Knicks [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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July 29, 2005
Larry Brown to coach New York Knicks
Story on why Larry Brown accepted the Knicks job and how he intends to do it.
Brown takes job less than 10 days after leaving Pistons [ESPN.com / AP]
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January 22, 2005
Knicks coach Wilkens resigns
The 67-year-old Lenny Wilkens resigns as New York Knicks head coach.
He must have watched Sports Center on ESPN last night; after losing 91-92 to Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets, nobody had kind words or even words of encouragement for the team and coach who have now lost 9 of their last 10 games.
Assistant coach Herb Williams will take over head coaching responsibilities at least for the rest of the season.
Len throwing in the towel [NY Post]
Wilkens resigns; Williams takes over Knicks [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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