New York Knicks 2013-14 Season Thread

[CrimsonGhost56]

as if the defense wasn't bad enough already

Tyson Chandler out 4-6 weeks

New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has a small non-displaced fracture of his right fibula and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team announced Wednesday.

Chandler left Tuesday's game against the Bobcats in the first quarter after suffering the injury during a collision with Charlotte point guard Kemba Walker.

Further tests on Chandler's leg conducted Wednesday showed the fracture. The Knicks say Chandler, the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year in 2011-12, did not suffer any ligament or nerve damage and will not need surgery.

Chandler is arguably the second-most important Knick behind Carmelo Anthony, so New York will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by his injury.

Currently, the Knicks have Kenyon Martin, Amar'e Stoudemire and Cole Aldrich as possibilities at center. Head coach Mike Woodson wanted to use to the Stoudemire and Martin in a platoon rotation on a game-by-game basis in an effort to keep both healthy for late in the season.

Both Martin and Stoudemire have been on a minutes restriction with Stoudemire being brought along slowly due to knee issues. Now Martin, 35, could see more minutes than anticipated.

Andrea Bargnani, who is a 7-footer but more of a perimeter player, and forward Metta World Peace may also have to be counted on to try to help with interior rebounding.

Chandler has averaged 7.3 points and 9.0 rebounds through New York's first four games this season. He had five blocks in the season-opening win over Milwaukee and had 19 rebounds and four blocks in a loss to the Bulls.

After Tuesday's loss to the Bobcats dropped the Knicks to 1-3, Woodson expressed his displeasure with the team.

"Our defense, it stinks right now," Woodson said. "We got to get it fixed. In order for us to stay in the race you're going to have to defend and rebound the ball."

And they will have to find a way to do it without their best defender for at least a month.

"I just pray and hope that he's fine, he's all right," Anthony said after the Knicks' loss.

 

[EmpireWF]

From Isola..

J.R. Smith is back — for better or worse — and his presence in the lineup will take some of the scoring burden off Carmelo Anthony and possibly push Iman Shumpert closer to the exit.

“The rest of the league seems to value Iman more than the Knicks do,” said one Eastern Conference executive. “And his value is high.”

Including Shumpert in a deal for Rajon Rondo is something Mike Woodson would sign up for immediately but it’s also pure fantasy. Ask yourself, why would the Boston Celtics trade their best player to a hated rival that doesn’t have first-round picks to trade?

A more plausible scenario is moving Shumpert for Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, especially when you factor in the health of Amar’e Stoudemire and Kenyon Martin. Plus, the Knicks believe they have insurance in the backcourt with rookie Tim Hardaway Jr.

Faried? I'd take that...Shumpert has a limited role on this team when the main guys are healty.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Knicks rival the Bucks in terms of terrible asset management.

 

[jeffx]

Spurs ran a clinic on the Knicks Sunday. As nutty as Dolan is, I could see him making a coaching change if shit doesn't pick up.

 

[Rayman]

Knicks rival the Bucks in terms of terrible asset management.

Oh, trust me, they're worse than the Bucks.

The latest in a long line of laughingstock Knicks maneuvers: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--k...dreaming-of-kevin-love-in-2015-070030695.html

Confirming what we already knew:

Within the Knicks coaching staff, they believe Chris Smith doesn't even have the talent to be an NBA Development League player – never mind worthy of a roster spot. One opposing GM called him "maybe the worst player in the history of the [NBA] summer league."

:suicide:

 

[IamMedellin]

Within the Knicks coaching staff, they believe Chris Smith doesn't even have the talent to be an NBA Development League player – never mind worthy of a roster spot. One opposing GM called him "maybe the worst player in the history of the [NBA] summer league."

OMG I luv this Fukin Team!!!! :rofl:

 

[EmpireWF]

Can't make this shit up.

Give him a roster spot b/c his brother is fuckking JR Smith.

 

[jeffx]

Chandler being out is no excuse for the defense being this bad. And I've had it with Felton.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

i heard an interesting trade idea. Felton and Shumpert to the Bobcats for Kemba Walker. as much as I like Shumpert, I would take the deal in a heartbeat.

 

[EmpireWF]

Why would Charlotte do that?

 

[Rayman]

i heard an interesting trade idea. Felton and Shumpert to the Bobcats for Kemba Walker. as much as I like Shumpert, I would take the deal in a heartbeat.

Yeah, I can't see that happening.

 

[EmpireWF]

Isola says Knicks would like Rondo in a Shumpert deal but Boston's not interested.

Also, Asik from Houston could be an option..

 

[jeffx]

More Knick follies;

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-melo-article-1.1520296

 

[IamMedellin]

LMAO at these knicks trade offers...


"ok so Shump for Rondo wont get it done.....how bout this...we'll throw in Amare!!"

:yao:

 

[Rayman]

LMAO at these knicks trade offers...


"ok so Shump for Rondo wont get it done.....how bout this...we'll throw in Amare!!"

:yao:

Shit, we should just trade Amare for Lebron straight up if that's the case. :yao:

 

[DJ Rhude]

It's too early in the season for this shit :smh:

 

[jeffx]

Rhu, you might as well accept the fact that this franchise will continue to stumble and bumble with Brain-Dead Dolan in charge.

Couple of weeks ago, there was a great article in the NY Times comparing Knicks management to the Spurs. Made me want to cry.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

what a heartbreaker last night. the only thing the knicks got going for them is the whole atlantic conference is awful right now. the division leader is 2 games under .500.

but still this team is a mess from top to bottom. carmelo leaving might be best for both parties.

 

[DJ Rhude]

Le sigh

We play dumb as bricks down the stretch

And Crimson, I'm inclined to agree

 

[DJ Rhude]

Rhu, you might as well accept the fact that this franchise will continue to stumble and bumble with Brain-Dead Dolan in charge.

Couple of weeks ago, there was a great article in the NY Times comparing Knicks management to the Spurs. Made me want to cry.

I get jealous watching the Spurs play and how they operate as a business model