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In the next five years, 10 years, there will at least be a small recognition there really is a larger world out there. It’s coming. It isn’t hard to sense. “It’s going to be great,” J.R. Smith said. “The best cities to go to on the road in the NBA are the cities where you can explore, and see things, not feel trapped in your hotel. I know guys feel that way about New York. Here, I’m going to see a few museums tomorrow, get a feel for what the culture is about.” Said Novak: “We’re going to a soccer game tonight [Chelsea vs. Southampton] and I know a lot of guys are excited about that. It’s the kind of thing you don’t always get to do on your average, ordinary road trip.” New York Post

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J.R. Smith was talking about his Denver days and saidhe purposely did things “that would [tick] George off,” as in Nuggets coach George Karl. Smith clashed with Karl and his first coach Byron Scott. But Smith has clicked with Mike Woodson. Smith said he has become a more reliable player because he said he doesn’t want to disappoint Woodson. Sulia

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J.R. Smith wouldn’t allow back spasms to force him out of the game in the second half of the Knicks’ 100-97 win in Brooklyn on Tuesday, but it is unclear if he will be able to suit up tonight vs. the Lakers. Smith underwent 45 minutes of treatment after the victory and didn’t speak to reporters. Smith hasn’t missed a regular-season game because of injury since joining the Knicks. He injured his back in a first-half collision and used a heating pad on the bench. Coach Mike Woodson kept asking him if he wanted to come out in the fourth quarter but Smith refused and finally broke out of a prolonged shooting slump with a 7-of-15 outing. New York Post

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J.R. Smith admitted today he is a changed man as far reducing the partying. "My thing is, being professional 24 hours a day - 24 hours a day, seven days a week,'' Smith said at the shootaround this morning. "I can’t let myself slip as well as my teammates slip. In order for me to hold them accountable, I have to hold myself accountable. I go out here and there. I definitely have to choose my spots. Definitely not before games. I’ve been smart about it.’’ Of course, his twitter followers know he still is no angel based on his wee-hour tweets from clubs, but he has toned it down and you can credit Woodson, whose aim was to make him more professional when he took over last season. Carmelo also said it was "night and day.'' Sulia

New York Knicks, J.R. Smith 

J.R. Smith has been one of the key factors in the Knicks’ 4-0 start with not just his scoring, but his overall play off the bench. Smith admitted he’s a little surprised at the Knicks’ record and how well they’re playing. “Yes and no,” Smith said after practice Saturday. “I say yes because of how old our team is and the injuries to Iman [Shumpert] and [Amar’e Stoudemire]. “I say no because of the camaraderie we have, how much we talk and communicate one through 15, all of our guys. We all seem to be on the same on the page, as well as the coaching staff too.” Newsday

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J.R. Smith was looking forward to playing next to his brother, whether in preseason games or in the regular season. Smith said it was difficult to see his brother get hurt. “Any time you see anybody hurt it hurts you, but when you see your brother hurt — and he lives in the same house as you and is trying to achieve the same goals as you — it really puts a damper on the mood,” he said. “To have this injury going into training camp when you’re trying to make a team and prove yourself, it’s frustrating. My job as a teammate is to keep pushing him and make sure he gets back to 100 percent.” New York Times

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Shortly after the Knicks’ practice Wednesday, J.R. Smith asked for fans on Twitter to encourage his brother. “Please Pray for my Lil Bro @Cswish9 as he goes in for surgery tomorrow!” Smith wrote. New York Times

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Manu Ginobili is a superstar who doesn’t start and James Harden was instrumental as a sixth man in helping Oklahoma City reach the NBA Finals last season. That was part of the argument Mike Woodson made to J.R. Smith, who could easily start at shooting guard for the Knicks, except for the fact that the head coach sees Smith’s real value as a backup. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Mike Woodson, Manu Ginobili, J.R. Smith 

“Absolutely,” Woodson said on Tuesday. “Everybody can’t start. I’ve got a nice mixture of guys in that starting unit from an offensive standpoint and I have to have some offense coming off the bench as well. “Like I told J.R., if he comes off (the bench), ‘Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that. Heck, he can be the best player coming off the bench in the league and perhaps win the Sixth Man Award. Hopefully, that parlays into a lot of wins and getting us to a championship round because at the end of the day that’s what we’re in it for.” New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, J.R. Smith 

“I would rather be a starter, but it that’s not in my cards. I understand that,” Smith says. “I’ll let it play out. It’s been going on six, seven years coming off the bench. Whether it stays or goes I’m going to be the same person I am and just keep playing.” New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, J.R. Smith 

Count J.R. Smith among those who think Tracy McGrady still has something left to give. “Definitely,” Smith told The Post when asked if McGrady could help the Knicks after Yahoo! Sports reported Thursday McGrady has worked out for the team. “T-Mac has always been an elite player in this league. “We need all the help we can get in every area. … So whenever a big name comes up that can help our team, we’ve got to get him.” New York Post

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Dyckman Park in New York City is one of those places where on a few warm summer nights there is some crazy run going on. Streetball at it’s best. Which means a screaming announcer, some spectacular shots and everyone looking for their shot. You’re going to find about as much defense as you will fans at the game snacking on foie gras. Which is why J.R. Smith can make the monster dunk and Tyreke Evans the 360 layup. NBCSports.com

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Nate Taylor: The Knicks have official signed Chris Smith, the younger brother of J.R. Smith. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, J.R. Smith, Chris Smith 

Chris Smith, the younger brother of guard J.R. Smith, will join the Knicks, according to a source familiar with the situation. Terms of the contract have not been confirmed. On Wednesday, J.R. tweeted a photo of Chris signing, but the deal won't be official until the Knicks sign a contract and the NBA does its paperwork, typical for a new acquisition. ESPN.com

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Nate Taylor: Ronnie Brewer didn't say he would be starting SG. Said he was OK backing up J.R. Smith. Twitter

New York Knicks, Ronnie Brewer, J.R. Smith 

Al Iannazzone: J.R. Smith is out here in Vegas, supporting his brother Chris, who is on the Knicks summer league team. Twitter

New York Knicks, Summer League, J.R. Smith, Chris Smith 

J.R. Smith can't wait to share a backcourt with Jason Kidd. J.R. popped into summer-league practice to watch his brother. Smith re-signed a $2.8M contract with a player opt. #Knicks unable to offer him more than 20-percent raise. J.R. said he got a bigger offer but wanted to be on winner. "There were options for more money,'' Smith said. "I've got money. I've been playing this game since I was 18. You can't be on winning teams forever. I've been on losing teams. It's not a great feeling.'' Sulia

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, J.R. Smith 

The Knicks announced Wednesday that they re-signed J.R. Smith and acquired Marcus Camby via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets. While the Knicks didn't disclose the terms of Smith's contract, sources said he inked a two-year contract worth $2.8 million (a 20 percent increase of his previous year's salary using a non-Bird exception). The deal is guaranteed for the first season and contains a player option for the second season. The Knicks received Camby in exchange for Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan and two future second-round draft picks. ESPN.com

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Al Iannazzone: Knicks announce they have re-signed J.R. Smith. Jason Kidd should be on deck. Novak too Twitter

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Steve Novak, J.R. Smith 

The Lin offer sheet should be a priority because no other move they will make has the ability to spur season-ticket sales than signing “17.’’ The Knicks also will officially sign Jason Kidd, Steve Novak, J.R. Smith, James White and formally execute the sign-and-trade for Marcus Camby. It’s a busy day for general manager Glen Grunwald, who probably won’t match Landry Fields’ three-year, $18.5 million offer sheet from the Raptors, with Smith now aboard. New York Post

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