Sabrina B. New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said on Wednesday the team will “absolutely” match the Houston Rockets’ four-year, $28.8 million offer sheet for Jeremy Lin.
NBA Rumor: Phil Jackson Was Interested in Knicks Coaching Job But Dolan Didn’t Want Him
The New York Knicks coach saga ended when it was announced that they came to a multi-year agreement with interim coach Mike Woodson. Â One of the much discussed candidates for the job was Phil Jackson but many reports said Jackson did not want the job. Â A new ESPN report says Jackson indeed wanted the job but he wasn’t wanted by owner James Dolan. Â Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NBA (Sources): Knicks & Mike Woodson Near Long-Term Deal
Sabrina B. The New York Knicks are in the final stages of contract negotiations with Mike Woodson and are expected to make him their coach in the coming days, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPNNewYork.com.
NBA Rumor: Knicks Will Make Woodson the Permanent Head Coach & Not Contact Phil Jackson
Sometime soon (possibly this week), the Knicks are expected to remove Mike Woodson’s interim title and make him the permanent head coach.  They will do so without making a single bid for the shiniest object on the market: Phil Jackson, with his 11 sparkly championship rings.  Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Knicks Coach Woodson Urges Fans Not to Boo Amare Stoudemire When He Starts Today
When Amar’e Stoudemire takes his bandaged left hand onto the court for the Knicks in Game 4 against the Heat today, he could be met with a shower of Garden boos to remind him of the crowd’s displeasure with his self-inflicted wound.  Interim coach Mike Woodson said he hopes Stoudemire is cheered like any other Knicks player and said now is not the time to make a point.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Mike Woodson Wants Carmelo Anthony to Lose Weight & Get In Shape For Next Season
With Carmelo Anthony facing his eighth first-round playoff exit in nine seasons Sunday, Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson issued a challenge to the star forward to come back in better shape next season. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
