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New York Knicks, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

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

New York Knicks, Trade, Mike Woodson, Iman Shumpert 

“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

New York Knicks, Trade, Mike Woodson, Iman Shumpert 

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

Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Iman Shumpert 

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

New York Knicks, Trade, Mike Woodson, Iman Shumpert 

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

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

It’s still unlikely Shumpert gets moved, but Grunwald is exploring possibilities. His ears could be even more open following Sunday’s discouraging loss to the Clippers, who looked the more talented team. According to a source, the Rockets’ director of scouting attended Sunday’s game, but he may have been checking out more than Shumpert, who may not be back to his old self until next season as he returns from ACL surgery. New York Post

Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

Shumpert, who returned to the court less than a month ago after having knee surgery in the spring, met with Coach Mike Woodson on Saturday. “He said don’t worry about it,” Shumpert said. “Rumors are rumors. I don’t really care. I just have to play ball. I can’t control that anyway. It’s nothing to worry about. I just have to go out there and play.” New York Times

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

Shumpert knows he has had a difficult week. He has been trying to find his rhythm on the court and his niche with the Knicks. And, on Saturday night he became the subject of a trade rumor. The Phoenix Suns were said to be interested in making a deal for Shumpert, a second-year guard, in exchange for Jared Dudley and a possible first-round pick before the Feb. 21 trade deadline. Shumpert, who returned to the court less than a month ago after knee surgery last April, met with Coach Mike Woodson on Saturday. “He said don’t worry about it,” Shumpert said. “Rumors are rumors. I don’t really care. I just have to play ball. I can’t control that anyway. It’s nothing to worry about. I just have to go out there and play.” New York Times

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Mike Woodson, Jared Dudley, Iman Shumpert 

Before the Sunday’s game, Woodson denied the report and said he would like Shumpert to remain with the Knicks because of his defensive abilities and his high-level energy on the court. But Woodson also knows he cannot make any promises to Shumpert on whether he will stay in New York. “I don’t think you ever tell a player he’s not going anywhere,” Woodson said. “That’s kind of out of my hands. If the owner came to me and said, ‘Hey, we have to do a deal,’ then you do the deal.” New York Times

New York Knicks, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

Woodson even had to tell his daughter, Alexis, who along with Shumpert went to Georgia Tech, that the trade rumor was just that. “I told her, ‘Iman’s going to be right here with me,’” Woodson said. Carmelo Anthony was not concerned about Shumpert’s future with the team. “He ain’t going anywhere,” Anthony said as he left the Knicks’ locker room Sunday. “He ain’t got to worry about that.” New York Times

New York Knicks, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

While Mike Woodson believes that Iman Shumpert will still be a part of the Knicks this season Woodson also admitted that a potential trade involving the second year guard is "out of my hands." The Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in acquiring Shumpert, who has struggled since returning from left knee surgery last month. The deal would reportedly include Suns small forward Jared Dudley. The Knicks could be enticed to pull the trigger if Phoenix is willing to include a first round pick. "I don't think you can ever tell a player he's not (being traded)," Woodson said on Sunday. "That's kind of out of my hands. If the owners came to me and said we have to do a deal, you do the deal. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

Adam Zagoria: 'The Knicks shouldn't even be in trade talks right now.' 'Melo on Shump Twitter

New York Knicks, Trade, Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert 

Frank Isola: There have been whispers that the Knicks are unhappy with Iman's attitude but Woodson seems to like the kid he still calls "Rook." Twitter @FisolaNYDN

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Jared Dudley, Iman Shumpert 

The New York Knicks are listening to trade offers for second-year guard Iman Shumpert, but a team source said it is "unlikely at this point" the team will agree to a deal sending a package centered around Shumpert to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package including Jared Dudley. The Suns have shown interest in acquiring Shumpert, a league source confirmed. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Jared Dudley, Iman Shumpert 

Alex Kennedy: Source says Suns initiated Jared Dudley for Iman Shumpert trade talks. The Knicks are considering it. Other players/picks would be included. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Jared Dudley, Iman Shumpert 

As the Phoenix Suns try to reshuffle their roster for the future, their front office remains motivated to try to acquire New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

The Suns are willing to give New York a package that includes forward Jared Dudley and possibly a future first-round pick for Shumpert, but the Knicks have so far shown no inclination to do such a deal, sources said. After tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament in the Knicks' opening game of last season's playoffs, Shumpert returned in January and has started the past 11 games. While Shumpert is still working himself back to the high level with which he performed as a rookie, the Knicks' front office remains a strong proponent of his talent, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

After regretting they passed on Shumpert in the 2011 NBA draft, the Suns pushed the Knicks to include him in sign-and-trade scenarios discussed for Steve Nash in July. In the past week, the Suns have scouted Shumpert in person, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Iman Shumpert 

James White won't jump over a car, a couch or even Iman Shumpert's flat top in the slam dunk contest. But he said this will be one of the best contests ever, despite everyone being skeptical with the underwhelming field of dunkers. "I think it's going to be real good because it's going to be a battle," White said. "You just have to have people who actually want to do it. They're excited to do it. I think that's what we have this year." Sulia

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