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» Friday, April 19 2013

Tommy Beer: Mike Woodson is 1-8 in the last 9 postseason games he’s coached… His team has been outscored by an AVERAGE of 21.3 points in those 8 defeats Twitter @TommyBeer

 

» Thursday, April 18 2013

A meeting Thursday with Pistons owner Tom Gores finally confirmed Frank's ouster, after Gores offered very tepid public support of his coach when speaking to local reporters earlier this week. Frank was believed to be largely Gores' choice to replace John Kuester in the summer of 2011, although NBA coaching sources maintain that Pistons president Joe Dumars preferred current Knicks coach Mike Woodson for the job. ESPN.com

 

» Monday, April 15 2013

With the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks locked in for the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, it's no surprise that all the chatter at Monday's practice session centered on the series. That didn't stop Celtics coach Doc Rivers from playfully scolding reporters by declaring, "We’re playing Indiana tomorrow!" when the first question was asked about the Knicks. But Rivers didn't shy away from talk about the matchup -- even if he threw in a subtle jab about the Knicks winning the Atlantic Division this season. "No, it’ll be a fun series. Obviously, they earned winning the Central -- or whatever division we are in," said Rivers, who has noted in the past how the Celtics don't hang division title banners up among their 17 championship ones. "Listen, [the Knicks] had a hell of a year, you talk about Carmelo [Anthony] and all that, but they’ve had a lot of injuries, too, that people don’t talk about. I think [coach Mike Woodson has] done an amazing job. You know going in they are well coached and they have some great players." ESPN.com

 

» Sunday, April 14 2013

Rasheed Wallace could play for the first time since mid-December tomorrow when the Knicks visit Charlotte, Mike Woodson said. Wallace, who had foot surgery in late February, is significantly ahead of schedule. Wallace was on the court running today on the Garden floor before they faced the Pacers in an attempt to clinch the second seed and draw No. 7 Boston. According to Woodson, Wallace will make the determination if he is ready for a cameo vs. Charlotte. At the worst, Woodson would like to play him vs. Atlanta in the season finale. New York Post

 

» Saturday, April 13 2013

Mike Woodson discussed the signing of big man Solomon Jones and how much he might play for the Knicks as the regular season winds down. “He was a guy that I had in Atlanta that we drafted when I was there,” Woodson said. “He kind of fits what I like in terms of shot blocking and rebounding the ball and playing defense. That’s why he’s here.” Solomon was brought in because the Knicks are so shorthanded up front. So his playing time is up in the air, based on the game, the situation and who’s available. “It all depends,” Woodson said. “I don’t know what kind of shape he’s in. He played some in China last month. We’ll gauge it as we go along.” He had no points and one rebound in 12 minutes in his debut. Sulia

Mike Woodson had nothing but positive things to say about Kurt Thomas, and said he had a job as a coach waiting for him – at least – if he wanted one. Thomas was waived to make room for Solomon Jones. “It’s a major loss,” Thomas said. “Kurt is a big part of what we started this season with. We had to let him go because he won’t be able to play in the playoffs. It frees up a roster spot. He and I are on the same page. If he ever wanted to coach, we probably would look at him next season once he gets back healthy.” Sulia

 

» Friday, April 12 2013

 

» Thursday, April 11 2013

According to Thomas, even Rasheed Wallace—he of the NBA-record technical-foul tally—has a slight desire to coach someday. Wallace, who has been injured and is usually unavailable in the locker room, couldn't be reached for comment. "These guys have all played a major role somewhere for some team," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said of his veterans, mentioning Thomas, Kidd, Wallace, Prigioni and Marcus Camby by name, although Camby doesn't sound interested in coaching. "We obviously did our homework [in acquiring the players], but they've been so much more than we ever expected." Wall Street Journal

 

» Thursday, March 28 2013

 

» Tuesday, March 26 2013

Jason Kidd celebrated his 40th birthday in a Knick uniform on Saturday night. The question now is: will he be celebrating his 41st in orange and blue? Kidd is under contract for another two years, and Mike Woodson believes the 19-year veteran can fulfill the full obligation of his deal. “Absolutely. I really do,” Woodson said. “And I say that because he’s figured out how to train. And I said this [Friday], there's certain athletes that come along in a lifetime and play various sports, I call them freaks man. They just seem to keep ticking, nothing seems to bother them or faze them from a physical standpoint or a mental standpoint. Yeah, I think he can play two more years. Absolutely.” ESPN.com

 

» Sunday, March 24 2013

On the day Ray Williams passed away, was it karma or coincidence Micheal Ray Richardson was on the Knicks’ scene Friday night at Air Canada Centre? The Knicks drafted Williams with the 10th pick in 1977 to be Walt Frazier’s successor. Williams and backcourt mate Richardson were supposed to lead the Knicks back to the promised land. Last night, the Garden held a moment of silence for Williams and original Knick, Bud Palmer. Never worked out that way. “I’m real sad,’’ Richardson told The Post Friday night while watching the Knicks beat the Raptors. “He and I were like brothers.’’ Williams died yesterday after battling colon cancer at Sloane Kettering Hospital at age 58. Richardson is living in Canada, coaching the nearby London Lightning of the NBL, and had stopped by to visit his former teammates, Knicks coach Mike Woodson and assistant Darrell Walker. New York Post

 

» Wednesday, March 20 2013

 

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