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Congratulations to New York Knicks player Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis who welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday (May 22). The couple already have three children – daughters Ar’e, 7, and Assata, 4, and son Amar’e Jr., 6. The 30-year-old NBA star tweeted the news writing: “We are proud to announce we added a healthy baby boy to the Stoudemire team. Alexis and the baby are doing great. #Blessed.” Celebrity Baby Scoop

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Grunwald also said there’s a chance Amar’e Stoudemire will be on a minutes restriction again next season but considered his health a major key to their 2013-14 success. New York Post

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Marc Berman: Grunwald said could be minutes restriction on Stoudemire. On his health. "We're hopeful but there's no guarantee." Twitter @NYPost_Berman

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Al Iannazzone: Among the players who didn't speak to the media today were J.R. Smith, Amar'e Stoudemire and Jason Kidd. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

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Jonah Ballow: "As a friend, it's hard for me to sit back & watch somebody that I wanted to play w/ go through the ups & downs" Melo on STAT #Knicks Twitter @jonahballow

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Moreover, the window on this alleged title drive could close after next season. Anthony can opt out of his five-year deal next summer and probably will if the Knicks are second-round losers again. Amar’e Stoudemire will finally be a trade candidate next summer in 2014 because he will have an expiring contract. Tyson Chandler may have to be traded then, too, if the Knicks blow it up. New York Post

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When asked if next season he should come back as a starter alongside Carmelo Anthony, Stoudemire made his loudest statement. “We didn’t give it a chance,’’ Stoudemire said after the Knicks’ season ended in heartbreak in a 106-99 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We need to understand exactly what my style of play is and what I bring to the table. It’s something I have to sit down with Coach Woody and express to him.’’ New York Post

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Chris Herring: Stoudemire, on second-half benching: "It's tough. It's tough. It's never easy. But its coach's decision." Twitter @HerringWSJ

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Tina Cervasio: Amar'e says HIS knee responded well, still 15 min cap. wants to establish strong post position vs IND, says can help NY offensively tonight. Twitter @TinaCervasio

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He played nine minutes in the Knicks’ 82-71 loss to the Pacers in Game 3, having been shelved for the final 23 regular season games and the first eight playoff games following right knee debridement. Stoudemire’s last game prior to Saturday was on March 7 — before the Big East Tournament started. “I feel good,” he said yesterday. “The minutes I played were only nine minutes, but the process before that — I was in shootaround, we’re going hard in shootaround and then the pregame of training — [was] equivalent to about an hour’s worth of work. Hard intensity work. I feel good today.” New York Post

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As the end of his wait to return to action for the first time in more than two months approached Saturday, Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire was like a kid on Christmas morning. And Carmelo Anthony was as amused as any parent enduring a child's irrepressible burst of energy. "He was up early this morning in shootaround," Anthony said. "He was dunking in shootaround. I'm like, 'Stat, it's May. Nobody is dunking in shootaround.' You can just see the excitement, man, and his love for wanting to be back out there on a basketball court." Newsday

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Stoudemire downplayed his potential contribution. His focus was squarely on the condition of his knee. "I can't expect too much," Stoudemire said. "I always have high standards and high goals, but at the same time, you don't want to overthink it. The small things add up, and that's what I'm keying on." Newsday

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Tina Cervasio: Amar'e ready to play.Says he's "ecstatic" Knee feels good, like return from left knee surgery. Woodson says docs have 10-12 min max! #Knicks Twitter @TinaCervasio

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Brian Mahoney: Woodson is adamant that if Amare is in uniform, he's playing. Says he's not going to just leave him on the bench. Twitter @briancmahoney

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Amar'e Stoudemire is ready for his second comeback of the season. Are his teammates ready for him? "We can really use him right now," Tyson Chandler said. Stoudemire's presence alone gives the Knicks more size against the Pacers big front line, which is what Chandler sees as a positive. And he won't take minutes away from Chandler or Kenyon Martin, especially since it is likely he will play only 10 to 15 minutes "if that", according to Mike Woodson. Sulia

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Before the scrimmage was over, Stoudemire had tested most of his offensive moves, especially his fade-away jump shot from 12 to 15 feet. If all goes well during his recovery day today, Stoudemire should see his first action of the playoffs tomorrow. “I expect to play at a high level,” he proclaimed. A quality 10 to 15 minutes would be welcomed. New York Post

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Jonah Ballow: .@Amare Stoudemire running up & down the floor during team drills at #Knicks practice at the moment. Twitter @jonahballow

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Tommy Beer: Woodson, on ESPN radio, reiterates Amar'e is possible for Game 3. And that if STAT is ready and dresses, he will play. Twitter @TommyBeer

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Amar’e Stoudemire admittedly was rusty Monday in his first scrimmage since undergoing right-knee debridement surgery in early March. Mike Woodson said Stoudemire will participate in another 3-on-3 scrimmage Wednesday in Greenburgh and a full-court 5-on-5 scrimmage Friday before it will be determined if he is ready to rejoin the lineup Saturday in Indiana. “As expected, (he was) winded and not in great shape,” Woodson said. “The fact that he’s taken some body blows now a little bit and being able to cut and move, and then run up and down the court, that’s a step.” New York Daily News

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Nate Taylor: Mike Woodson said he plans to have Amar'e Stoudemire go through a full-court scrimmage with the team Friday in preparation for Game 3. Twitter @ByNateTaylor

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