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» Monday, June 3 2013

Stoudemire shot an impressive 54.1% (145-of-268) on two-pointers from 20 feet or further over the past six seasons, according to Stats LLC—easily the best mark in the league over that span. In fact, no other player has shot even 50% from that range over the same period. (By comparison, teammate and NBA scoring champ Carmelo Anthony had the 42nd-best percentage, and had shot 42.7% from the same range.) And Stoudemire has already shown an ability to hit threes from particular spots. He's shot a respectable 35.4% (12-of-34) for his career when launching triples from the corners, according to NBA.com. A closer look at his shot charts reveals that Stoudemire's attempts from the wing and the top of the key—where he's connected on just 20.2% (18 for 89) of his tries—have weighed down his career average. Wall Street Journal

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire 

It isn't unprecedented for a player of Stoudemire's caliber to move to the three-point line. Jack Sikma—a seven time All-Star who, like Stoudemire, is 6-foot-11—underwent such a transformation at 32 while playing for Milwaukee. Threes accounted for 26% of Sikma's attempts in 1988, a huge increase from 1987, when they made up just 1.3% of his attempts. He went on to shoot a team-best 38% from behind the arc in 1988, better than the league average of 32.3%. "If you can knock down a 20-footer for two [points], why not step back to 23 feet and get three?" said Sikma, now a Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach. "As a big man, you can do some serious damage as far as mismatches and spacing if you show you can shoot from that far out." Wall Street Journal

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Jack Sikma 
 

» Sunday, June 2 2013

At this point, Lawal has three workouts confirmed -- with the Magic, Pacers and Raptors -- and he's expecting about five more, including the Knicks. The team's director of European scouting, Kevin Wilson, has watched Lawal play in person, Curtin said. Wilson, who is well respected throughout the NBA, helped discover Pablo Prigioni and Chris Copeland. ESPN.com

Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Gani Lawal 
 

» Saturday, June 1 2013

Former Miami point guard Shane Larkin won’t work out for the Knicks, his agent told SNY.tv. “Currently, Shane’s not scheduled to work out for the Knicks,” agent Steve McCaskill told SNY.tv. “And we don’t have any intentions of scheduling one. We don’t feel like he’s going to be on the board when they select.” The Knicks have the No. 24 pick in the June 27 NBA Draft and could be in the market for a young point guard to back up Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd, especially if Pablo Prigioni doesn’t return to the team. ZagsBlog.com

New York Knicks, Draft, Workouts, Shane Larkin 

A.J. Matthews, the 7-foot center out of Division III Farmingdale State on Long Island, is fast becoming the underdog story of the NBA Draft. He will be heading up to Westchester to work out for the Knicks next week, according to a league source. Matthews, the Brooklyn product who was not even invited to the Chicago pre-draft camp, impressed at the combine hosted at Nets headquarters in New Jersey last week. According to a source, Matthews has lined up about a half-dozen team workouts as clubs are intrigued by his 7-foot-3 wingspan and gaudy numbers. Matthews averaged 22.4 points, 16.3 rebounds and 3.75 blocks his senior year. The Knicks are in dire need of a rebounder and he has caught the eye of assistant general manager Allan Houston. Though the Knicks don’t have a second-round pick, they are expected to purchase one. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Draft, Workouts, AJ Matthews 
 

» Friday, May 31 2013
 

» Thursday, May 30 2013

Jason Kidd said his plan right now is to return for his 20th NBA season and be back with the Knicks. But Kidd said there still is plenty to consider before he makes up his mind. "I am thinking about it,'' Kidd said Thursday night. "I have to make a decision. We'll see what happens. Right now I plan on coming back, but the next couple of days or week or so I'm going to think about it and see if I should keep playing or if I should try something different.'' Newsday

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd 

If Kidd doesn't return, he said he could look into coaching or working in television, among other possibilities. There has been speculation that he might seek a buyout and play for another team. But he said he wants to remain a Knick and that money won't be a factor in his decision. "If I play, I plan on playing for the Knicks,'' Kidd said. "I don't plan on playing anywhere else. It's never been about money. The game is about winning. It's not about money. If I decide I'm going to leave, money is not going to hold me up.'' Newsday

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd 
 
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