While many players would jump at the opportunity to leave their current struggling team to join LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but according to Carmelo Anthony, Shumpert and Smith had a tough time accepting the news. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony- “I’m Alright, I’m Not Shutting It Down…Yet”
Knicks star guard Melo remains stubborn as a mule, failing to bringing his season to an end. The $125 million man refuses to call it quits just yet, as he is “not shutting it down for the season yet, just trying to take some time to get it right.” Further details on Melo’s injury and response below.
NBA Report: Knicks Encouraging Carmelo Anthony to Sit Out & Rest His Knee
The New York Knicks insist they’re still doing everything they can to turn the season around but if you ask me, the tank is on. The shocking news was released yesterday that the Knicks traded JR Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade involving the Oklahoma City Thunder whom received Dion Waiters. What did the Knicks get? Some non-guaranteed contract players and a future second round pick, clearly nothing that will help them now but they added tons of money to the cap for upcoming free agency. In addition to all this, they’re now encouraging Carmelo Anthony to sit out and rest his knee.
NBA: Huh? Iman Shumpert & JR Smith Reportedly Traded Where?
Wow! we’ve been hearing all season that the Knicks were looking into trading both JR Smith and Iman Shumpert and it is now being reported that both former key members of the team have been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Amar’e Stoudemire On Knicks Losing: “It’s Beyond My Imagination”
NY Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire decided to chime in with his opinion on team’s consistent losing streak. After a 95-82 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Knicks face their 11th straight loss, with a record of (5-31)…& apparently, Amar’e is feeling just like EVERY other fan of the NY Knicks! Further details from the interview below
