It was only a matter of time before we started hearing stories like this. Apparently Knicks owner James Dolan & Knicks President Phil Jackson have clashed over staff changes. Hit the jump for details…
NBA: Mike Woodson Reacts To Knicks Firing Him; JR Smith Also Reacts
Earlier this morning it was announced that Mike Woodson was fired as head coach of the Knicks. We didn’t have a lot of details at the time (except getting a statement from Phil Jackson), but now we’re hearing from the man himself & one of his now former players, JR Smith. Whether you liked Coach Woodson or not, it’s sad to see someone lose their job. Check out what they both had to say….
NBA: Mike Woodson Fired as Head Coach of the Knicks
Can’t say we didn’t see this coming. ESPN just announced that the Knicks let Coach Mike Woodson go this morning. So now the question remains, who’s next?! Steve Kerr?? Derek Fisher (yes, that’s one of the rumors)? I guess we’ll find out soon.
NBA: Report, Former NBA Star Larry Hughes Taken In Handcuffs From NYC Hotel For Possible Sexual Assault
An investigation into a possible sexual assault at the Trump SOHO in NYC seems to have resulted in former NBA star Larry Hughes being led away in handcuffs early this morning. A report surfaced earlier that a possible NBA player was involved in an investigation but there was no real information. TMZ and The Daily News both confirmed it was Hughes that was led away. There is no confirmation of an actual arrest as of yet. Calls to the NYPD and Hughes people have not been returned. Hit the jump.
NBA: What You Think? Should Knicks Fans Be Worried About Carmelo Anthony’s Comments?
Carmelo Anthony’s exit interview for the season yesterday was quite the buzz among Knicks fans. After meeting with Phil Jackson, Melo spoke with reporters before he started his long summer off. In a back and forth with those reporters, Melo gave us plenty of quotes to try and break down and see where his head is at regarding coming back to New York. July 1st he officially becomes a free agent and only time will tell what will happen. Hit the jump.
