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Baron Davis sits in his locker, takes in the scene around him. It was a setback suffered by Davis weeks ago that put Lin into the starting lineup, a setback that propelled all of this into motion. "It's all opportunity," Davis explains. "That's what this league is about. You see a lot of players that you wonder why they never have the career. They have the talent but not the career and it's because of opportunity. A lot of it is right place, right time, right situation. That can make or break somebody's career." Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis 

As all eyes follow Lin from the doorway to his locker, Davis smiles. "He's not one to get caught up in this stuff," Davis says. "I don't see how this will change his perception of where he is. He's a spiritual person and he's very grounded, he's a very humble kid. I don't think all of the hoopla really has any effect on him at all." Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis 

A notably lean Baron Davis, still working his way back from a herniated disk, spent most of practice doing some very intense-looking core exercises on a side court and then participated in a pick-and-roll based shooting drill with Stoudemire. MSG.com

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Marc J. Spears: The earliest Knicks guard Baron Davis could return to action is next week, but even that's not likely, a source said. Twitter

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

The Knicks are not planning to have Baron Davis before the All-Star break. Coach Mike D’Antoni said Davis has had "a setback" in his rehab from a herniated disc and remains out indefinitely. There had been hope Davis could make his Knicks’ debut by the end of January. But it continues to be pushed back and now D’Antoni said he doesn’t know when to expect him. Newsday

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Al Iannazzone: D'Antoni also said he doesn't expect Baron Davis this week. Twitter

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Lin was a prime candidate to be waived if the Knicks sign J.R. Smith or another veteran. But D'Antoni played Lin in meaningful minutes Friday night in Boston, and after Saturday's game, it looks as though he has earned an opportunity to show he should stick around. "There have been really down times for me, last year and this year, but this is obviously one of the highs," Lin said. "I'm just thankful for the opportunity. Obviously, I don't always know if that's going to be there or not." Newsday

New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis 

Davis’ debut was projected to be in Houston nine days ago. Instead a desperate D’Antoni turned to Lin, and he showed flashes in playing the final 20 minutes of the Rockets game, penetrating fearlessly and notching nine points and six assists. Lin played Friday in Boston, just miles from his collegiate home at Harvard. Lin said his best game prior to Saturday’s was either his junior year with the Crimson against BC or as a sophomore against Mercer. D’Antoni said it’s possible Lin starts tonight because it’s easier to extend his minutes. “If I play him 30 minutes, I don’t want to play him 15 straight minutes,’’ D’Antoni said. “That’s crazy. He’s not tired to start the game, so if I’m going to play him a lot of minutes, I got to break it up.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis 

There still is no timetable for the Knicks debut of point guard Baron Davis, who has been out with a herniated disk in his back. When coach Mike D’Antoni was asked if the problem was Davis’ long layoff or the injury, he said it was both. “Hopefully next week I’ll know more,” D’Antoni added. New York Post

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Mike D'Antoni doesn't expect Baron Davis (herniated disc) to play before next week. D'Antoni said it's not "a setback," but Davis is sore. He didn't practice Monday, but will go through Wednesday's session. D'Antoni said he's not worried about Davis' progress. "Not yet," D'Antoni said. "We all want everything earlier. But we're going at the speed that we think; once he comes back, he can stay back and not be in and out." Newsday

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

The cavalry isn't coming just yet: Carmelo Anthony and Baron Davis did not practice Monday and are doubtful for Tuesday night's game against the Pistons at the Garden, although Anthony said "there's a chance" he can play. "It's getting better," he said of the ankle, wrist and thumb injuries that have caused him to miss the Knicks' last two games. "Get a full workout in [this morning] and see how I go from there." Newsday

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Injuries, Baron Davis 

While D’Antoni refused to say either way, point guard Baron Davis had a setback as he recovers from a back injury. Davis, who has missed all 20 games this season, missed practice Monday. “I think he’s got a little issue, but nothing more than he needed one more day. You’ll have to ask them, the medical reason. but he needed one more day. Tomorrow he’ll gear it up and practice on Wednesday and then we’ll see what happens,” D’Antoni said. Davis, who showed up later for an NBA FIT clinic after the Knicks’ practice, declined to talk to reporters. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Injuries, Baron Davis 

The Knicks (7-13), who have lost nine of 10, will play four games in the next five nights, including their only three-in-a-row stretch beginning Thursday against the Bulls at the Garden. Anthony said the wrist and thumb are less of a problem than the ankle is. It's more likely that he'll miss Tuesday night's game and return against Chicago. The Knicks then will face the Celtics in Boston on Friday before hosting the Nets on Saturday. "I know I can run, but it's just a matter of me being able to cut and push off that ankle," Anthony said. "It's just getting my pop back in my ankle and getting my explosion back . . . I think my ankle is a little bit worse than I thought it was [initially]. Playing on it for that week didn't really help it at all." Newsday

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Some Knicks are surprised point guard Baron Davis did not make his debut on their four-game recent road trip, according to a person familiar with the situation. New York Post

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

Davis’ return still is up in the air, and a source said it could be one week before he makes his Knicks debut. Davis will practice today in his first 5-on-5 scrimmage since last Monday, and unless he looks terrific, he won’t play tomorrow against the Pistons at the Garden. New York Post

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

It's a chilly November evening in Hollywood, and the NBA veteran (now with the Knicks) is about to tape a cameo for the TV Land sitcom "Hot In Cleveland." That was the plan, anyway. Upon arrival, Davis took one look at the series lead, the illustrious Betty White, and all but ran for the door. "I just forgot all of my lines!" Davis yelps at the 90-year-old comedienne and TV legend, his eyes as wide as the ball he bounces for a living. "I'm so star-struck!" Can't blame him. Davis is about to go toe-to-toe with the star of his all-time favorite sitcom, "Golden Girls," in a scene that sees Davis paying a visit to White's Elka, who is something of a "sports whisperer," for help with his game. Elka advises the point guard to "bring back Kareem's sky hook." He balks. "Well, if you're too chicken … " ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Baron Davis 

They might have to take a number. This past summer, Davis filmed a role as a gym teacher in Adam Sandler's "Donny's Boy" (formerly "I Hate You, Dad"), which bows in June. Next, he'll shop to networks a self-produced pilot for "I Love Boom," a reality-based sitcom that Davis describes as "Curb Your Enthusiasm-meets-Entourage," about the off-court life of an NBA player (Davis, playing himself). "It's an off-beat look at a player's typical day off, when he goes to doctor's appointments and always says the wrong things," Davis offers. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Baron Davis 

“The interesting thing,” says one NBA general manager “is that Baron has a reputation as a coach killer. But in this case he could be a coach saver.” New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Coaching, Mike D'Antoni, Baron Davis 

The Knicks had hoped to get Baron Davis on the court on their current four-game road trip. But he hasn’t looked good enough during scrimmages for that to happen. Coach Mike D’Antoni, whose team lost to the Heat 99-89 last night, said it was unlikely Davis will make his Knicks debut tonight in Houston, though he has had no setbacks. Tuesday at the Garden against the Pistons would be the most likely date for Davis to return. The Knicks had wanted to start Davis during this trip in a less-pressurized environment but as of yesterday, the point guard didn’t have his game back. “He doesn’t have a pop yet,’’ D’Antoni said. “We’ll wait until he can be NBA ready. He’s not quite there yet.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis 

That D’Antoni used the word “pop’’ as opposed to rustiness could be a bad sign. At age 33 and after suffering from herniated discs, Davis may never actually regain that “pop,” which the Knicks need from their point guard in the coach’s speedball system. But then again, Davis doesn’t have to be the same Davis even from last year to be an upgrade. “He is not in NBA game shape and he is not having the pop,’’ D’Antoni said. “He is going to have to get it back a little bit and we don’t know when that comes. Hopefully sooner than later.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Injuries, Baron Davis