Knicks Team Report
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:10:32 PDT)

Generally at this point in the season, a team out of the playoff race faces thoughts of tanking for a better lottery position. The Knicks don't have that problem this season.

It is a reality that still makes the Knicks' hierarchy cringe: Their first-round pick belongs to the Jazz and is not lottery protected. Want to really see the color disappear from their faces? Tell them that pick was given away in 2004 in a trade for Stephon Marbury.

Yeah, it's been that kind of decade in New York.

The pick, which was part of a larger package that brought Marbury to the Knicks that season, was initially given to the Suns. But only a month later, the Suns sent that pick along with Tom Gugliotta to the Jazz for Keon Clark and Ben Handgloten in a salary dump.

Six years later,...

Knicks win second straight on road, beat 76ers
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:20:19 PDT)
Toney Douglas is making a strong case to remain in the starting lineup. The rookie guard from Florida State had a solid all-around effort for the second consecutive game, and the New York Knicks won both of them. Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, Douglas added 20 and the Knicks won their second straight on the road by rallying past the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, 94-84 on Monday night.

Knicks turning to rookie point guard?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:01:31 PDT)
Last summer, the New York Knicks were deep into negotiations to sign point guard Ramon Sessions but a deal...

Walker scores 23, Chandler adds 22 as Knicks snap Mavs' winning streak, 128-94
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:50:57 PST)
A big win for the New York Knicks was just a little sweeter against the Dallas Mavericks.

Knicks end Mavericks' 13-game win streak, 128-94
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:23:35 PST)
The Dallas Mavericks had the most lopsided victory in franchise history when they beat the New York Knicks by 50 points in the teams' last meeting nearly two months ago. This time, it was the Knicks' turn for a rout. Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and New York snapped the Mavericks' 13-game winning streak with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night.

Grizzlies build huge lead, hold off Knicks
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:16:40 PST)
A 29-point lead was just enough for the Memphis Grizzlies to claim their third straight victory. But the New York Knicks sure made it interesting down the stretch, cutting the advantage to five in the final minute before falling 119-112 on Friday night. Memphis held its 29-point lead with 3:19 left in the third quarter.

Suicide lines: Tyreke's triple-double; Ray and Rondo; Happy Hairston
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:15:24 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your witty breakfast item.

D'Antoni not planning to change Knicks staff
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:21 PST)
After a 97-87 loss to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night, the New York Knicks have guaranteed their ninth...

BDL review: 'Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks'
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:00 PST)
There's a lot of smiling in the early stages of "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York...

Phenomenal Swag: Nike's LeBron low "Rumor Pack"
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:45:19 PST)
Phenomenal Swag searches high and low across the Internet for NBA-related goods you never knew you needed.

Knicks planning for Hawks' Joe Johnson
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:02:31 PST)
The New York Knicks are obviously going to do everything it can to convince LeBron James to leave the Cleveland...

McGrady skips Knicks' game because of soreness
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:32 PST)
Tracy McGrady is sitting out the Knicks' game against Atlanta because of soreness. McGrady had played all nine games since New York acquired him from Houston at last month's trade deadline, but decided to rest Monday night in the Knicks' third game in four nights. McGrady is still trying to get in shape after playing only limited minutes in six games in December after returning from...

Knicks' Lee headed to Nets?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:25:05 PST)
New York Knicks forward David Lee is an unrestricted free agent this summer. And he sounds like he wouldn't...

Knicks set NBA record by missing all 18 3-pointers
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:46:42 PST)
The New York Knicks have set an NBA record for 3-point futility by missing all 18 attempts in their 113-93 loss to the New Jersey Nets. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Knicks took the most 3s without making one. Research by STATS, LLC dating to the 1986-87 season found the previous most attempts without a make was 16 by Washington against Boston on Nov.

Collison makes strong impression on Paul
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:47:00 PST)
Rookie point guard Darren Collison hopes to keep the Hornets in the playoff hunt until Chris Paul returns.

Even the Knicks don't think they're getting LeBron James
(Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:07 PST)
Breaking news: the New York Knicks want to sign LeBron James to a lucrative contract to play basketball for them...

Suicide lines: Darko to start; Shaq wants back; Curry might play
(Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:55:39 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your huevos con chorizo.