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The hardest times for Iman Shumpert were when he was lying in bed and needed to take anti-inflammatory pain medication just to get up. He felt as if he wasn't just missing basketball, but everyday life. The rest of the world was on the go, but the Knicks' swingman's routine was rehab, ice and rest, rehab, ice and rest. For a 22-year-old professional athlete who thrives on competition and doesn't like being told he can't do something, those days hurt Shumpert nearly as much as when he tore his left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus. "I was waking up and the pain was really, really, really bad early on," Shumpert said. "There was a couple of points where I was like, 'I got to take all these pills just to get out of the bed.' That was the lowest point for me -- not being able to walk. It seemed like the world was just moving, everybody was just moving, people had things to do and I couldn't really do nothing but lay in bed and ice." Newsday

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"Your knee isn't even strong enough to do jumping for a while," said Shumpert, a 22-year-old who made his season-debut in January. "It's a lot of set catching and shooting; probably more than I'd ever really done before." Wall Street Journal

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Ian Begley: For those wondering, #Knicks GM Glen Grunwald told @RealMichaelKay that the team had "a number of inquiries" on Iman Shumpert. Twitter

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Al Iannazzone: Grunwald said there were no trade discussions involving Iman Shumpert. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

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Jared Zwerling: Some notes: Shump won't be traded. Brewer most tradeable. No issues w/ Woody, but less freelancing. Some want White starting at the 3 for D. Twitter @JaredZwerling

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Sources close to the situation say that talks with the Magic regarding a Redick for Shumpert deal have all but died. In addition, several sources from teams pursuing Shumpert have said that they believe New York will hold onto him for now. HoopsWorld

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There had been talk that the New York Knicks were exploring deals involving second-year guard Iman Shumpert. However, Knicks sources say Carmelo Anthony chimed in with ownership urging them to look at other options. Enter Ronnie Brewer. The Knicks have been shopping both Brewer and sharp shooter Steve Novak hoping to add one more piece to the roster for a stretch run in the postseason. HoopsWorld

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Marc Berman: Interesting nugget from shootaround. Shumpert given tape of last year's highlights to digest over Break. Woody sez not being traded. Twitter @NYPost_Berman

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Alex Kennedy: Strangest rumor I've heard: Amar'e Stoudemire and Iman Shumpert for Josh Smith and a filler such as Zaza Pachulia. As I wrote in the deadline diary, it seems extremely unlikely and out of left field. But it has been floating around so I passed it along. tinyurl.com/bxro94g Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Alex Kennedy: The Magic and Knicks have discussed a J.J. Redick for Iman Shumpert trade. Other players (and maybe a third team) would have to be involved. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Chris Herring: Sidenote, since he lacks a no-trade clause: Redick told me he's not a huge fan of the NY area. Lived in Manhattan this summer w his wife. Twitter @HerringWSJ

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Chris Herring: Redick: "Could I live in NY? If my job was there, I guess. Not something I'd necessarily choose to do. Feel like I got it out of my system." Twitter @HerringWSJ

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The agent for Iman Shumpert made it clear on Twitter that the Knicks guard is not unhappy with the organization and has not talked about a trade from New York. "For the record, no one has requested an Iman trade from the Knicks," agent Happy Walters posted on his account. When asked if it is false that Shumpert and his camp are not content with the Knicks, Walters replied: "Yes. Totally false." RealGM

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Happy Walters: For the record, no one has requested an Iman trade from the Knicks. The report from Chris Sheridan is incorrect. Twitter @Happywalters

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Iman Shumpert: Lol rumors are rumors. Facts are facts. And numbers never lie. Wise words from an OG in the game. #progress is inevitable! Twitter @I_Am_Iman

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The New York Knicks are still open to the possibility of trading second-year guard Iman Shumpert despite coach Mike Woodson’s declaration that the player he still calls “Rook” isn’t going anywhere. SheridanHoops

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“There are major concerns (from people close to Shumpert) over how the Knicks are developing him,” a source from another team told SheridanHoops.com, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “They feel he’s being played out of position (at small forward) and his confidence is suffering because of it. They understand the team is having success and it has to be the right deal, but they’d prefer Iman in another situation… And soon.” SheridanHoops

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Rose, the superstar point guard and 2010-11 MVP, told USA Today on Monday, “I don’t have a set date. I’m not coming back until I’m 110 percent. Who knows when that can be. It could be in a couple of weeks. It could be next year.’’ Shumpert said he understands Rose’s sentiments. “I get it,’’ Shumpert told The Post Wednesday before the Knicks’ ugly 92-88 loss to the Raptors at the Garden. “I get it. He’s a franchise player. He has a lot to do when he comes back. The Bulls are playing good right now. He doesn’t want to come back and mess up the rhythm as he works himself back in.’’ New York Post

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New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said reserve guard Iman Shumpert will not be traded before the Feb. 21 deadline. Woodson made the statement while appearing on ESPN New York 98.7 FM radio on Tuesday. During the show, co-host Stephen A. Smith asked the coach if Shumpert would be in a Knicks uniform after the Feb. 21 trade deadline, and Woodson said, "You got it. I don't need to say any more." ESPN.com

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All Suns players are available via trade, according to a source. Phoenix has strong interest in Knicks guard Iman Shumpert that doesn't appear to be reciprocated. Yahoo! Sports

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