HOOPLOG: New York Knicks

Silver next NBA Commish?

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:46:01 -0800

Adam Silver, who grew up in New York and is a Knicks season-ticket holder, is now next in line for the commissioner's job once David Stern decides to step down. Stern, 63, has said that he plans to serve as...

Wilcox Named WC Player of the Week

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:44:56 -0800

CHRIS WILCOX NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SEATTLE – The NBA announced today that Sonics forward Chris Wilcox has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9. Wilcox averaged 23.0 points and 15.3 rebounds while shooting 75.0 percent (27-of-36) from the field during the week to help the Sonics extend their winning streak to a season-long four games. The league honor is the first of Wilcox’s career and the first for a Sonics player this season.

Wilcox began the week by posting 26 points and a career-high 24 rebounds in a 104-87 win over Houston on April 4, becoming the first Sonics player to post a 20-point/20-rebound game since Shawn Kemp did so on Nov. 15, 1995. Wilcox’s 24 rebounds were also the most by a Sonics player since Jack Sikma grabbed 25 boards on Feb. 10, 1983. Wilcox also dished out a career-best six assists at Portland last Friday, April 7, and has recorded double-doubles in scoring and rebounding in four consecutive games.

After averaging 4.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 48 games with the Clippers this season, Wilcox has posted 15.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game since joining the Sonics on Feb. 23.

The New York Knicks’ Jamal Crawford was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 26.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.25 steals per game. He hit two game-winning jumpers to lead the Knicks to a 3-1 record during the week. Crawford grew up in Seattle and was a prep basketball star at Rainier Beach High School

Other nominees for Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Cleveland’s LeBron James, Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki, New Jersey’s Jason Kidd, Orlando’s Dwight Howard, Sacramento’s Mike Bibby and Seattle’s Ray Allen.

The Seattle Sonics & Storm organization manages the Puget Sound region’s professional basketball franchises – the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. The organization oversees all sales, marketing, finance, public relations and basketball operations for the teams. The Basketball Club of Seattle LLC owns both teams.

Just Another Night At The Fleet Center TD Banknorth Garden

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:44:50 -0800

The thoughts of various individuals in this picture:

Steve Francis: So, uh, baby, listen, how old are you? Say again? Oh. Um … (looking to his left and right ) … OK … your mom around anywhere?

Girl In Red Jacket: Oh my gosh, it’s Patrick Ewing!

Tall Guy In Boston College Hat: Dude, Sully’s gonna love this story during Golden Tee tonight.

Security Guard: God, I hate when the Knicks are in town.

Sunday, April 9th Vs. The Knicks [Going To The Celtics Game]

(UPDATE: More proof that we don’t watch enough crap TV: Apparently the lady in green was on “American Idol.” Amazing what you learn doing this job.)

Boston's Allen, Greene Are on Point

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:44:39 -0800

Mark Murphy of THE BOSTON HERALD writes that Delonte West's injury "gave coach Doc Rivers a chance to experiment with Tony Allen and Orien Greene at the controls during a 101-86 loss to the Knicks."

Cavaliers Win Streak Ends At The Garden

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:57:24 -0800

Another bad team and another half hearted effort as the Cleveland Cavaliers fall short to the New York Knicks by the score of 96-94. It seems when the Cavaliers are playing well it’s a team that they should easily beat gives them the most trouble. Jamal Crawford had a season high 37 points against the [...]

Ilgauskas Unsure of Status After Hurting Ankle

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:56:12 -0800

THE PLAIN DEALER in Cleveland reports, "Zydrunas Ilgauskas left Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after spraining his left ankle early in the first quarter. Ilgauskas did not return and he did not play Wednesday night against the Knicks. Ilgauskas is not sure if he will return Saturday against the New Jersey Nets."

Brown says some Knicks are 'tuning us out'

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:55:44 -0800

Larry Brown knows the Knicks need new players, even wondering Wednesday if he should be the one coaching them. Before the Knicks hosted Cleveland, the Hall of Fame coach acknowledged that some players are no longer listening to him as they wind down his dismal first season in New York.

Jack McCallum: Biggest disappointments, surprises of '05-06

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:55:06 -0800

From the rise of a LeBron James-Dwyane Wade rivalry to the Knicks' implosion, the season was filled with plenty of surprises and letdowns, writes SI.com's Jack McCallum.

NBA Mock Draft-College players only 1. Noah 2 Morrison 3. Thomas

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:16:17 -0800

Here is my mock draft, usually when a player does well in the tournament, their stock goes up in the draft. Teams are gonna pass on Sheldon Williams, due to poor tournament performance. He’ll be the next Elton Brand and will help that Hornets go to the playoffs next year. I put Reddick with the Jazz, looking at the Jazz's draft history they pick over hyped white dudes, who can’t play in the NBA. Hopefully the Sonics get Brandon Roy, he and Ridnouer will form the best back court in the league circa 2110. I only did college players that I have seen play and one Eurotrash dude that Espn ranked high. I guessed the teams that will end up with the highest lottery picks.

1. Bulls from knicks- joekim Noah. Had a good tournment, he could really develop

2. Portland Trailblazers- Adam Morrison. Keep him local.

3. Charlotte Bobcats- Tyrus Thomas

4. Atlanta Hawks-Lemarcus Aldridge

5. Toronto Raptors- Randy foye

6. Orlando Magic- Josh Mcroberts

7. Golden state- Andrea Bargani. The bay area better have ample olive oil and garlic.

8. Boston Celtics- Dee Brown

9. Timerwolves- Rodney Carney

10. Supersonics- Brandon Roy

11. Rockets- Al Hortford

12. Bulls- Ronnie Brewer

13.Utah jazz- J.J reddick. Another white person playing basketball in Utah, I don’t understand.

14 Hornets- Sheldon Williams. Every team will regret passing on him

15. 76ers- Maurice Ager

16 Indiana- Jordan Farmar.

17. Sacramento-leon powe

Rudy Gay was going pretty high but he will end up a second rounder, due to poor performance in the tournement

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Cavs' Ilgauskas out with sprained ankle (AP)

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:16:13 -0800

Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed Cleveland's game at New York on Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle, but the Cavaliers hope to have him back Saturday at New Jersey. Ilgauskas was hurt in the first quarter of Cleveland's victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night, and the Cavaliers decided to sit him out against the NBA-worst Knicks.

What's Right With Nets? Just About Everything

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:34:31 -0800

John Eligon of THE NEW YORK TIMES writes, "The Nets are doing things right, and doing them with style. Their game-breaking run in the second quarter similar to the one that knocked out the Phoenix Suns two nights earlier included plenty of highlight-reel footage."

Celtics rookie Orien Greene arrested (AP)

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:18:59 -0800

Celtics rookie Orien Greene was arrested and charged with driving his sport utility vehicle at more than 90 mph on a city street in this Boston suburb. The point guard was arraigned Monday and practiced Tuesday. He was expected to play Wednesday night against the Knicks in New York. "He will be disciplined by the team, significantly," Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said.

James' 37 Lead Raptors Over Knicks

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:17:30 -0800

Mike James scored 37 points in a terrific all-around effort to lead the Toronto Raptors to their fourth win in five games, a 114-109 victory over the New York Knicks.

Knicks rookie Frye injures knee in loss to Raptors

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:17:27 -0800

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He’s Mike James, b*tch!

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 22:39:59 -0800

Former Piston Mike James–Lindsey Hunter's fellow pitbull on the '04 championship squad–has finally busted out of his journeyman shell this season with the Raptors. CBS.Sportsline's Tony Mejia breaks down James' meager past and his money future. Not only is James up for free-agency after this season, but he'll have virtually no competition for the crazy-money during what is generally considered to be a mediocre year for free-agent talent. (Anyone else see a 5 years/$45 million offer coming from the Knicks?)