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Amar'e Stoudemire is not expected to rejoin the Knicks until Monday, head coach Mike D'Antoni said on Wednesday. Stoudemire left the team on Monday after his older brother Hazell died in a car accident in his home state of Florida. "This is a tough time for him," D'Antoni said. New York Daily News

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Stoudemire’s status remains up in the air for Friday’s game against the Lakers and Saturday’s game in Minnesota — his agent, Happy Walters, said more would be known in “a couple of days” — but the Knicks know they will be without Anthony for the rest of the week and perhaps next week as well. New York Post

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“I’m humbled by all of the thoughts and prayers I have received. Thank you for all of the support,” Stoudemire said. “I’m going to take a few days to be with my family and grieve the loss of my big brother, Hazell Stoudemire. Although it is not clear to me now, I hope to make some good come from our tragedy.’’ New York Post

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Amare Stoudemire: My people say Crying is a Revolutionary Act. Well in that case I AM A Revolutionary. Twitter

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Tyson Chandler, who said he left a message for Stoudemire on Tuesday, said, “At this point I just really want him to take as much time as he needs. Basketball is one thing. Life and family are completely another thing. I hope [for] the best out of the situation with his family.” Bergen Record

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Stoudemire, who stands to benefit the most from Lin's pick-and-roll abilities, is right now focused on his family and getting through an extremely emotional time following the passing of his older brother, Hazell. On Tuesday, Stoudemire released a statement through the team: "I am humbled by all of the thoughts and prayers I have received. Thank you for all of the support. I am going to take a few days to be with my family and grieve the loss of my big brother, Hazell Stoudemire. Although it is not clear to me now, I hope to make some good come from our tragedy." MSG.com

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Amar'e Stoudemire will be missing the next three Knicks games to spend time grieving with his family after his brother was killed in a car accident Monday morning -- TMZ has learned. Amar'e -- who has already missed one game over the tragedy -- tells us, "I am going to take a few days to be with my family and grieve the loss of my big brother, Hazell Stoudemire." He adds, "I am humbled by all of the thoughts and prayers I have received." TMZ.com

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Tragedy struck the Knicks yesterday when Amar’e Stoudemire’s older brother was killed in a car crash in Florida early yesterday morning, forcing the All-Star to take an indefinite leave of absence. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Hazell Stoudemire, 35, died at the scene after his 2007 Cadillac Escalade collided at a “high rate of speed” with the back of a tractor-trailer in Lake Wales, Fla., before 2 a.m. Stoudemire flew to Florida yesterday morning and missed last night’s game against the Jazz. There was to be a moment of silence for Stoudemire’s brother before tip-off last night. At the crash scene, a well-wisher left a white cross with the words “STAT (heart sign) love you.’’ STAT is one of Amar’e’s nicknames, an acronym for “Stand Tall and Talented.” New York Post

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But Lake Wales has also been the site of much anguish for Stoudemire. He was 12 when his father, Hazell Sr., died of a heart attack. His mother, Carrie, was in and out of jail. So was his older brother, Hazell Jr. Without their guidance, Stoudemire went to six high schools, including one in an office basement. He helped raise his younger half-brother, Marwan Williams, reading him bedtime stories at night. Marwan also wound up in jail. SI.com

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Stoudemire never cut ties with his wayward family members. If anything, he grew closer to them, galvanized by their problems. As a boy, he carried stereo speakers into the front yard, so his mom could preach to the gangsters in the neighborhood about mistakes she made. He was both embarrassed and proud. Last year, I wrote a feature on Stoudemire for the magazine, and asked about his brothers. Marwan was still in jail but they talked once a month. "I try not to get too emotional on the phone," Stoudemire said. Hazell Jr. was out of jail and living in Florida. "He is trying to find a job," Stoudemire said. Again, he seemed both embarrassed and proud. SI.com

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Stoudemire left the Knicks and headed home Monday, to grieve again. Hazell Jr. died in a car accident early Monday morning in Lake Wales when his Cadillac Escalade struck the back of a tractor trailer. According to reports, the 35-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared dead at the scene. The reports did not say whether the Escalade was a gift from Stoudemire, but it would be a surprise if it weren't. SI.com

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There is no projecting how a player will respond to personal turmoil, but Stoudemire is deeply connected to his family, even though he was often separated from them. He keeps a photo next to his bed of Hazell Sr., wearing a suit. Hazell Sr. sang in the church choir, blew the sax and never cursed in front of kids. Stoudemire has wondered how his childhood would have been different if Hazell Sr. survived. "One high school," he said. SI.com

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Chris Palmer: Despite dealing with the death of his brother @Amare Stoudemire still shouts out Jeremy Lin on his Twitter. #teammates Twitter

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Kevin Durant: Praying for @amareisrael and his family has he goes through a tough time! Twitter

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Jordan Hill: pray for @Amare Stoudemire and his fam...sorry about da lost of yo brother big homie Twitter

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The brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a car accident early Monday morning in Florida, a team spokesman confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com. The Florida Highway Patrol issued a report that said Hazell Stoudemire was driving a Cadillac Escalade north on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales, Fla., at a high rate of speed and collided with the rear of a tractor trailer at 1:42 a.m. ET. The report said that the 35-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared dead at the scene. Police did not know at the time of the report if alcohol was involved. ESPN.com

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Brian Mahoney: Knicks confirm they will be without Amare Stoudemire tonight after the death of his brother in Florida. Twitter

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LeBron James: My prayers and wishes goes out to @Amare Stoudemire and his family! Sorry to hear about the loss of a loved one! #RIPBigBro Twitter

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Mark Jackson: Thoughts and Prayers to @Amare Stoudemire and his family. God Bless Twitter

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Matt Harpring: WOW, very sad news i just heard. Amare Stoudemire lost his brother in a car accident this morning. Extend prayers and condolences for him. Twitter

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