[Updates Below] We've been there for every minute of this agonizing playoff series between the Knicks and Miami Heat—watched every Carmelo Anthony shot attempt, read about every fire extinguisher incident, listened to every absurdly confidant quote. And now we're exactly where we were last season, with a Game 4 elimination match at MSG. Amare Stoudemire is starting, bandaged hand and all—but will it make any difference? We'll be here to update the post through every high and low this afternoon. more ›

In the wake of two bad losses to the Miami Heat and Fire Extinguishergate, the Knicks are not exactly in great shape heading into Game 3 at the Garden tonight. But even with no Iman Shumpert, Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, the team is still hopeful they can end their playoff win drought...somehow: “It’s a big challenge but we’ve been facing challenges all year,’’ Carmelo Anthony said after yesterday’s practice. “We all got to do it. I’m not going to do it myself. We just got to believe we can go out there and win the game. “They did what they had to do on their court. Now it’s our turn.” more ›

Well, that's one way to start a playoff series: the Knicks got utterly destroyed in game one of their playoff series against the Miami Heat yesterday afternoon. After a well-played first quarter, the game was never close again—the 100-67 final score doesn't even give you an idea of how pathetic it was. So all that confidence was definitely not justified. NY Times reporter Michael Powell has an idea of how they can win game two though: "Sign Ewing, page Oakley at car wash, ask Starks if he is still limber..." more ›

Why is Stoudemire in particular so confident in the team? He thinks they have more depth than Miami: depth. “Our bench has been phenomenal for us all season long," he told the Post. "We’re a much better defensive team than we were before. We have so many threats offensively to match their offensive threats. So it’s pretty much even as far as our startling lineup and I think our second unit is a little bit stronger.’’ more ›

Who knew that the Knicks, battered and with an interim coach, could put on a thrilling Easter show against the dominating Chicago Bulls? Although New York was leading for the first half, Chicago regained its footing in the second. Still, the Knicks pushed Derrick Rose and the rest of the Bulls to overtime, thanks to Carmelo Anthony's efforts. And then Anthony had a three-pointer in final seconds of OT—finishing the game with 43 points—to seal the 100-99 victory. more ›

While Geraldo Rivera was busy being a hypocrite, Knicks stars Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire both wore hoodies to honor Trayvon Martin. Stoudemire wore a gray hooded sweatshirt during pregame warmups last night, and told reporters: “We got to set better examples for our community, especially as a watchman. You got to be a leader of the community, and set better examples.’’ more ›

Here's the breakdown of the last month and a half for the Knicks: the team was 7-1 without star Carmelo Anthony last month, and have now lost 8 of 10 since he's returned from a groin injury. As has been stated again and again the last few weeks, you can't blame the team's dysfunction solely on Melo—but then again, a definite rift has formed according to the Times: "The Knicks are not a unified team. On one side is Anthony. On the other is everyone else." more ›

It was one game, but for all the doubters out there, they have vindication. Jeremy Lin burst onto the scene 16 days ago with a 25-point explosion against the Nets. That game was notable because it was the only until Monday where Lin played with both Amar'e and Carmelo. Monday he played his second game with them and the 100-92 loss to the Nets was not encouraging. more ›

Despite the fact that Jeremy Lin didn't have quite as Linsational a game as his previous four, he still was the decisive leader in the Linckerbockers comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. As Goodwin Sports' Nate Jones put it, "Lin didn't have a great game statistically, but it's amazing how the Knicks now play as a TEAM with him on the floor." The big question is: how will the Knicks and Lin play once Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire are back in the lineup? more ›

Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is currently on a whirlwind promotional tour adventure into the heart of China with fellow NBA star, BFF, and potential teammate Chris Paul. Anthony is ostensibly there to promote shoes, as part of the annual Jordan Brand Flight Tour, a four-city brand promotion that includes store appearances and training camps. But he seems like he's having a lot more fun chilling out with pandas and performing interpretive dances. Watch below: more ›

With the NBA currently in a lockout that is threatening to derail the entire 2011-2012 season, many players have begun discussing the possibility of playing overseas in the interim. Amare Stoudemire said he had already been approached by teams from Israel, China, Turkey, and Spain. But it seems another Knick has beaten Stat to China, and he loves hanging out with pandas. more ›

Amar'e Stoudemire, the nearly $100 million man, from being positive about attracting more talent, "Players are looking at the Knicks like, 'I want to play for that team,' so it shouldn't be as hard as it was at the start of the year." Stoudemire even thinks that coach Mike D'Antoni will be back! more ›

After putting up valiant efforts in Games 1 and 2 of their series against the Celtics, the Knicks fell flat at home and will have all summer to think about a sweep. Playing shorthanded—Chauncey Billups missed his third straight game and Amar'e Stoudemire wasn't at full strength—the Knicks fell behind and made a furious comeback to make the final score respectable. Kevin Garnett lit up the Knicks, scoring 26 points, and Rajon Rondo had 21. Carmelo Anthony led all scores with 32. Stoudemire had 19 on 5-of-20 shooting. Those two will be back next year, but will Donnie Walsh? That is of course assuming there is a next season. A labor dispute looms. more ›

Last night, Sir Elton John hosted Saturday Night Live, while also taking a turn as the musical guest with Leon Russell (who was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). He made jokes about being gay, being a new father, and his past troubles with alcoholism during his monologue ("So far the baby really takes after me; he screams and cries when he doesn't get his way, and he's had his ups and downs with the bottle.") and admitted his black suit was more subdued, but promised he'd be dressed "more fabulous" as the show wore on. The show also got some star-studded cameos—Tom Hanks was in a number of sketches, Jake Gyllenhaal was on Weekend Update, Carmelo Anthony dressed in drag, and Will Forte returned for an ESPN Classic segment. Click through to watch sketches, such as the Laser Cats Digital Short, Elton John dealing with a mean Queen Elizabeth, John and Leon Russell's performances and more. more ›

Indiana 106 Knicks 93: This would be a good one to remember before you renew your Knicks' season tickets next year. Carmelo Anthony scored 25 by shooting all the time and New York didn't play any defense, allowing the Pacers to shoot 57% from the field. Add it all up and a team 10 games under .500 killed the Knicks on their home court. Renew at your own risk—you've been warned. more ›

Carmelo Anthony was given several different types of introductions to the city yesterday, all of which left fans jubilant, salivating at the prospect of actual relevancy in the NBA for the first time since the '90s. He was formerly introduced at a press conference prior to last night's game, telling reporters how excited he was to be playing for the team, in the city he grew up in: "I think New York needed a moment like this. When they got Amare, it brought some excitement back to the city. Now, as Amare said, New York basketball is back. Will we win a championship this year? Who knows? That takes time. But this team is headed in the right direction...It's a dream come true for me, and I'm ready to rock." more ›