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The Knicks aren't ruling Tyson Chandler out yet for tomorrow - but he certainly sounds again like he's not playing. Asked about the Celtics declaring Kevin Garnett out for two weeks, he agreed that's a good approach - but hopes he's not sidelined that long. "I absolutely have to make sure I’m right," Chandler said. "I hope not that long. I don’t foresee it being that long. I felt like I was close yesterday. But like the trainers talked about I’ve got to be able to move around and feel good. Yesterday I felt like I was close. I’m like, 'Close is good enough for me, let’s try it.' But obviously I’m not good." Sulia

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Howard Beck: No updates from Knicksville today (they're off), but heard last night that Tyson Chandler is a possibility for Tues game in Boston. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Tyson Chandler and Kurt Thomas are expected to undergo MRIs on their respective injuries when the Knicks return home Tuesday. Chandler bruised his left knee in Wednesday's loss at Denver, but his strained neck is more of a concern right now. He sat out Monday night's game against the Jazz because of that and will undergo tests Tuesday. "It's bothering him," Mike Woodson said before the Knicks tried to salvage the five-game trip and get their first win. "We've got to probably get him examined when we get back. We'll play that by ear as we head back up the road. I'm sure he'll be examined when we get home." Chandler's neck has been an issue on and off throughout the season, and the Knicks want to know the cause. Newsday

New York Knicks, Kurt Thomas, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Woodson said he also expected the team to be without Tyson Chandler for Sunday’s game. Chandler, out with a bruised left knee, did not practice Saturday. Woodson said Chandler was also dealing with neck stiffness, which has bothered him all season. New York Times

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

He was evaluated by the team’s doctor, Lisa Callahan, who had flown to Los Angeles with Anthony to oversee his recovery. Anthony was expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Clippers, and Coach Mike Woodson did not indicate when he expected Anthony to return. The Knicks will have one more game on their Western trip, playing the Utah Jazz on Monday. Woodson said he also expected the team to be without Tyson Chandler for Sunday’s game. Chandler, out with a bruised left knee, did not practice Saturday. Woodson said Chandler was also dealing with neck stiffness, which has bothered him all season. “We have to get these guys in uniform ready to play,” Woodson said, explaining that he was setting a game plan for the Clippers that did not include Anthony and Chandler. New York Times

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Tyson Chandler usually is one of the most accessible Knicks, willing to discuss almost anything. But he didn't want to talk about his injured left knee. Chandler shook his head as he walked past reporters after the Knicks' 105-90 loss in Portland on Thursday night. He eventually stopped but said little, and he isn't sure he will be able to play Sunday afternoon against the Clippers. "Maybe," he said. "We'll see." Newsday

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

The Knicks said that Anthony and Tyson Chandler (left knee contusion) are both questionable for Sunday afternoon's game at 3:30 p.m. There is no status yet on Kenyon Martin, who suffered a knee bone contusion in the Knicks' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. "When a key guy goes down that's a big piece, a major piece to your puzzle, sure you've got to worry," coach Mike Woodson said Thursday on ESPN New York 98.7 FM radio. "There's no doubt I'm worried. There's no doubt that I'm worried about Carmelo. But I'm worried about our team as a whole with how we're playing. Coming out of that Utah game at home, these past two games have been a nightmare for all of us." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Kenyon Martin, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Marc Berman: Tyson Chandler very brief after game. "I feel a lot better.'' Wouldn't commit to Sunday. Twitter @NYPost_Berman

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Howard Beck: Tyson Chandler's status still up in the air for tonight. Will depend on how he feels in pregame. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Chris Herring: Chandler said he doesn't want the knee examined. Says he'll play tomorrow if he can get up and down the floor Twitter

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

During TNT's broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder-New York Knicks game Thursday night, the NBA will run a public service announcement featuring Knicks center Tyson Chandler to promote wildlife conservation. This ad will focus on elephants being killed for ivory. The PSA will run through the rest of the regular season and throughout the playoffs. USA Today Sports

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

I think there were five Knicks on the court last night who actually payed with or against your dad... Curry: Yeah, there were five on the court. Rasheed Wallace was the sixth on their team but he wasn't there. So Kurt Thomas, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony I think, Tyson Chandler and other player I can't remember. The Big Lead

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Nate Taylor: Tyson Chandler was asked who is the best trash-talker in the NBA. He waited about 10 seconds before saying Kevin Garnett. Twitter @ByNateTaylor

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Garnett 

But you get Mark’s thought process on letting Tyson Chandler go and sort of breaking up the team, right? Yeah, honestly, I understand the business side of it, and if you look at the new [collective bargaining agreement], the luxury tax is brutal. If you look at teams now trying to find the mix of right players, they are trying to find a couple of stars, and the rest might be minimum [salary] guys. Grantland

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Knicks center Tyson Chandler called ESPN analyst Jay Williams' assertion that members of the 2002-03 Chicago Bulls smoked marijuana prior to games "ridiculous" on Monday evening. Chandler and Williams played together on the 2002-03 Bulls. "I don't know why he would say something like that. I think that's ridiculous that he would come out and say something. I don't remember that to be honest with you. And it's unfortunate that he would make that kind of statement about our game," Chandler said at the team's charity bowling event to support Madison Square Garden's Garden of Dreams Foundation. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Jay Williams 

Woodson said Tyson Chandler (neck) is probable for tonight’s game against the Magic at the Garden, but Rasheed Wallace (left foot) didn’t practice with his return date unclear. “I don’t know if he and [Marcus] Camby will be back before the All-Star break. If not, we can handle our business up until All-Star break, and use that as time to rest and give them a little more time, get healthy,’’ Woodson said. “When they come back, I want them to be healthy for the stretch run.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Rasheed Wallace, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Steve Kyler: Eastern Conference reserves are Jrue Holiday, Paul George, Kyrie Irving, Luol Deng, Chris Bosh, Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah Twitter @stevekylerNBA

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Tim Bontemps: A league source has told The Post that Knicks center Tyson Chandler has made the All-Star team. Twitter @TimBontemps

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

As New York Knicks coach, D'Antoni issued a clear stance in organizational discussions on a possible pursuit of Howard: He wasn't a fan. He told Knicks front-office staff stories about how the elders of USA Basketball preferred Tyson Chandler to Howard, and that the Knicks would be wise to adopt that thinking, a source with knowledge of the conversations told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

There would be seven new All-Stars next month in Houston if the 16 NBA players polled by HoopsHype had their say. Cavs guard Kyrie Irving, Knicks center Tyson Chandler, Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Pacers forward Paul George and Rockets guard James Harden received tremendous support in the voting while Sixers guard Jrue Holiday and Bulls center Joakim Noah squeaked in for the last spots. All-Star veterans like Tim Duncan, Chris Bosh or Paul Pierce also made the list while the usual snubees - Atlanta's Josh Smith, Milwaukee's Monta Ellis, Memphis' Rudy Gay - were left out. HoopsHype

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