For many players, being suddenly traded away from your team in the middle of the season could be a nightmare but for Iman Shumpert, it was a saving grace. The guard was traded from the lowly New York Knicks to the eventual champion Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade in January 2015. Shump says the Cavs grabbed him out of “hell.”
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Said He Won’t Let Phil Jackson Run Him Off the Knicks
Welp, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson been using Jedi mind tricks trying to pressure Carmelo Anthony into waiving his no-trade clause, but it appears his masterplan is backfiring. It turns out Jackson’s tactics have only strengthened Anthony’s determination to remain with the franchise.
(Video) NBA: Charles Oakley Gives His Side of the Story After Fighting MSG Security Guards
Charles Oakley says he has no idea why he was kicked out of Madison Square Garden before the altercation turned physical with security Wednesday night. Oakley was charged with three misdemeanor counts of assault, all third-degree, and one count of criminal trespass, a third-degree misdemeanor. After he was released from police custody, Oakley sat down with a friend from Jimmy’s NYC restaurant and gave his side of the story.
(Video) NBA: Charles Oakley Ejected From MSG & Arrested for Fighting Security Guards
Former Knicks legend Charles Oakley was arrested and charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault after an altercation in the stands near team owner James Dolan at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
NBA: Phil Jackson Throws Shot at Carmelo Anthony Not Having Will to Win Like Kobe & Michael Jordan
Phil Jackson is still using his Zen Master tricks to wage war against Carmelo Anthony. On Tuesday, the New York Knicks president used Twitter to throw a shot at the Knicks superstar by referring to a column by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding that suggested Jackson is frustrated that Anthony doesn’t have the same will to win as other stars.
NBA: LeBron James Calls Reporter ‘Trash’ for Writing He’s Pushing Carmelo Anthony/Kevin Love Trade
An initial report stated the New York Knicks were trying to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kevin Love, but the Cavs turned the deal down as they were unwilling to part with Love whom they consider a big part of their success. LeBron James responded to that report saying they have to play with who they have and can’t play ‘fantasy basketball.’ Monday another report was released saying the Melo/Love trade was possibly happening and LeBron was the person pushing for it. This time LeBron’s response contained more fire.
