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Al Iannazzone: Knicks rookie Chris Copeland will be wearing pajamas on the flight to LA after the game. The vets, mainly Camby, are behind this. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

New York Knicks, Marcus Camby, Chris Copeland 

“He’s one of us,’’ Camby added. “There is no ego in (Anthony). Even though he is the best player on our team he always makes sure to carry himself as the 15th guy as Chris Copeland. He’s always laughing and joking and he works so hard. That’s good when your best player is also your hardest worker.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Marcus Camby, Chris Copeland 

The Knicks sliced their roster to their final 15 yesterday, cutting a player who started their first preseason game and keeping a player who was forgotten about until the second half of the second game. The team waived four players — forward Mychel Thompson, guard Oscar Bellfield, forward John Shurna and center Henry Sims. The Knicks kept forward Chris Copeland, who averaged 15.5 points in the preseason. New York Post

New York Knicks, John Shurna, Mychel Thompson, Henry Sims, Chris Copeland 

The 6-foot-8 Copeland is such a great underdog story and is "optimistic" of making the final cut, but the low-key and humble player also said he's not taking anything for granted. “I can’t say I know what they’re looking for, but I hope so," Copeland said when asked if he thinks he made the final cut following his 16-point performance against the Nets in the team's preseason finale. "We’ll just have to see what happens. I’m just still happy to be here. It’s a blessed opportunity and I’m grateful for the chance they gave me, but I still have to prove myself. There’s a lot more work to do and a lot more to go." Head coach Mike Woodson said he agrees, adding while he's done mostly good things, Copeland still has "a ways to go." Newark Star-Ledger

New York Knicks, Chris Copeland 

The Knicks made no cuts yesterday but forward Chris Copeland, who averaged 15.5 points in the preseason, has all but sealed the 15th spot. If Wallace doesn’t break down during upcoming scrimmages and shooting guard James White’s foot injury isn’t serious, which it appears, Mychel Thompson likely will fall short despite a big night at the Coliseum (13 points in 19:54, 3 of 7 on 3-pointers). New York Post

New York Knicks, James White, Mychel Thompson, Chris Copeland 

Woodson said he was to make cuts today and Mychel Thompson was expected to be one of them. But Thompson made one last stab as he came off the bench in White’s absence to pump in 13 points, making 3 of 7 3-pointers in his best outing. Nevertheless, Chris Copeland appears to have sewn up the 15th spot, unless White’s injury is serious. New York Post

New York Knicks, Mychel Thompson, Chris Copeland 

A source close to Chris Copeland told ESPNNewYork.com on Wednesday evening that the forward, a training camp invite, hasn't been given a clear indication from the Knicks whether or not they'll offer him one of their last two guaranteed roster spots. But the source said, "I believe they will. The deadline is the 28th of October, so he might be up against the actual deadline." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Chris Copeland 

The source said in addition to Copeland making the team, it's likely the other will be Wallace, who's set to scrimmage for the first time on Friday. Power forwards Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen -- and Josh Howard who can play some four as well -- are still available, but it doesn't appear the Knicks are in pursuit right now. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Rasheed Wallace, Kenyon Martin, Josh Howard, Chris Andersen, Chris Copeland 

Jared Zwerling: Deadline for guaranteed roster spots is Oct. 28. At this point, according to a source close to Copeland, it's not a done deal. More to come. Twitter @JaredZwerling

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Chris Copeland 

Sounds like Chris Copeland is in good shape to make the #Knicks final roster. Mike Woodson said he will talk to GM Glen Grunwald tomorrow. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Mike Woodson, Glen Grunwald, Chris Copeland 

Expect Chris Copeland to make the team, and possibly be part of the rotation. Before Stoudemire's injury, the 28-year-old rookie was nearing a guaranteed roster spot, punctuated by his 34-point performance Saturday night against the Celtics. Now that STAT's out, the power forward position is wide open. Mike Woodson could go with Thomas, Marcus Camby for defense or even Steve Novak for offense to help spread the floor. It would depend on the opponent, but Copeland can play. As for Rasheed Wallace, he's still a question mark. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Chris Copeland 

Alan Hahn: JR Smiths brother Chris Smith tweets he signed with Knicks. Likely similar to Chris Copeland: non-guaranteed camp invite. #fb Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, JR Smith, Chris Smith, Chris Copeland, Training Camp 

The Knicks signed free agent Chris Copeland to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract Monday. The deal is for the rookie minimum of $473,604. New York Times

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Chris Copeland 

Al Iannazzone: Knicks announce they have signed Forward Chris Copeland. It's a nonguaranteed deal. He'll be at training camp with a chance to make the team Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Chris Copeland 

Jorge Sierra: Belgian League MVP Chris Copeland will play for the Knicks in the Vegas Summer League, we're told. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Summer League, Chris Copeland 

Jorge Sierra: Today's workout in Memphis featured Chris Copeland, Casey Mitchell, Steven Gray and Reyshawn Terry along with Spanish guard Carlos Cabezas. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Casey Mitchell, Carlos Cabezas, Chris Copeland, Steven Gray, Reyshawn Terry