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NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Re-Signing Al-Farouq Aminu, Hoping to Trade Raymond Felton
There are a lot of things the Dallas Mavericks have to address this offseason. One of them is trying to hold on to Al-Farouq Aminu, who might not be a stat monster but is a very useful defender coming off the bench, something the Mavs need. Another issue will be trying to get rid of Raymond Felton without it costing too much money.
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New York Knicks Trade Tyson Chandler to Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets Send Omer Asik to New Orleans Pelicans
The 24 hours leading up to the NBA draft are a hectic period filled with trades and transactions. The biggest move leading to the event was made by the New York Knicks, sending Tyson Chaldner as the headliner in a six-player trade back to the Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets traded Omer Asik to the New Orleans Pelicans for a first round draft pick. Both Texas teams are thinking the same thing: Making room for a big star.
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New York Knicks – The Beginning of a Final Playoffs Push
Despite their appalling form of late, the New York Knicks might still be considered in the Eastern conference playoff race thanks to some interesting changes by Mike Woodson, returning Amare Stoudemire to play next to Carmelo Anthony in the lineup, leading to a 118-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Lakers vs Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Still Hasn’t Cooled Off
This wasn’t quite like his previous career night, but Carmelo Anthony is still slightly on fire, once again leading the New York Knicks to victory, this time 110-103 over the Los Angeles Lakers through the sheer volume of his shooting instead of accuracy or efficiency.
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Suns vs Knicks – Effort & Defense That Weren’t Previously There
The New York Knicks continue to win, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-96 in overtime. A lot has to do with Carmelo Anthony leading them in the finish, as expected, but in general, as in previous wins, the effort and defense that were nonexistent previously this season made most of the difference.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Not Getting Too Much Help
The New York Knicks are going to look the same way as they did last year: Carmelo Anthony taking most of the shots, while Iman Shumpert and Raymond Felton try to help. Andrea Bargnani isn’t worth the money he’s being paid, while Amare Stoudemire isn’t even healthy enough to play. Maybe when J.R. Smith returns things will look a bit better.
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Carmelo Anthony Finally Looks Like a Leader for the Knicks
Size can only be taken advantage of when you play on it. The Indiana Pacers stopped trying to make the most of their physical advantages over the New York Knicks in the final quarter of game 2 in their semifinal series, and were punished by Carmelo Anthony at his absolute best and most explosive, while the rest of his teammates followed the lead in one of the most devastating fourth quarter runs in recent memory.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Humiliating Rivals En Route to a Sweep
The New York Knicks don’t remember what it’s like to be in a postseason series and have their way with a much weaker rival, as Carmelo Anthony can’t seem to stop scoring while Raymond Felton makes the most of not having a single point guard on the other side of the ball to oppose him and challenge him.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony & J.R. Smith Thrive Against Terrible Defenses
With their winning streak ending and confidence probably slightly hurt, the New York Knicks needed a terrible defense to make Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith feel good about their selfish way of playing basketball again, and luckily enough, the right team came along to do the trick.