Somehow, as the Knicks hope and pray that Amare Stoudemire is the answer to their prayers, Eddy Curry is a still a Knick. And now, for the umpteenth time, he's injured. Curry was hurt during Sunday practice and got an MRI, which confirmed he strained his right hamstring. And there's suggestion that he wasn't conditioned... perhaps because he was allowed to take care of that himself.
Eddy Curry Injures Hamstring, Denies Lebrontervention
Another Arrest Warrant Issued For Eddy Curry
A judge in Chicago issued an arrest warrant for Knicks center Eddy Curry—for the second time! According to the Chicago Sun-Times, "Cook County Circuit Judge Alexander White ordered Curry’s arrest on Monday, after learning Curry failed to sign an agreement to pay the balance of a $660,000 legal settlement reached after he was sued for allegedly having sex with an underage girl. The case stems from a 2001 relationship the two had when she was 14 and Curry was 18." Other reports suggest that Curry, who is still owed over $11 million by the Knicks, is in financial trouble: He was ordered to pay $75,000/month on a defaulted personal loan and, last year, a bank issued a motion to foreclose on his $3.7 million home.
Making The Call: Curry's Future As A Knick
Eddy Curry has got to be kidding. When asked by the New York Post if he would take a buyout on his contract for 2010-2011 he replied, “definitely not”. Curry wants to be paid the entire $11.2 million owed to him or be waived if the Knicks no longer have a use for him and allowed to play for another team.
Last Night's Action: Two Big Points
Rangers 5 Atlanta 2: New York stormed out to a 3-0 lead and never looked back. Vinny Prospal scored tow goals and added an assisted on the other goal in the first period. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots as he rebounded nicely from his debacle the other night against New Jersey.
Making The Call: Despite Knicks Moves, Patience Required
If you are a Knicks fan, Wednesday was the best day you have had in a long time. By getting rid of Jared Jeffries and Jordan Hill, the Knicks have probably cleared enough cap room to sign two max-contract free agents this summer. But there are a few important caveats.
Making The Call: The Knicks' Lost Decade
Nine years ago Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell took the floor with the New York Knicks in the All-Star Game. Tonight, David Lee will become the first Knick since Houston and Sprewell to make an All-Star appearance. In those intervening nine years, the franchise has plunged to the depths of the NBA and become a laughingstock. Let’s look back at all the “fun”.
Making The Call: A Failure To Communicate
Despite last night’s stumble in Houston, the Knicks are playing pretty good basketball these days and they have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs in a diminished Eastern Conference. With David Lee playing like an All-Star, Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari continuing to develop, the Knicks aren’t that far from becoming respectable again. But there is one disturbing trend that has become clear this year, the coach has a problem with his communication skills.
Making The Call: He Was Part Of The Answer
They are a lot of issues that Allen Iverson brings to the table. He sulked his way out of Memphis and he has never been a great distributor of the basketball. But, he is still a great scorer and a great defender and for a team lacking both of those attributes, the Knicks were foolish not to sign him.
Making The Call: LeBron Isn't Coming (Unless)
You know that the Yankees are thrilled to be in the World Series, but the Knicks should be equally thrilled that the Yankees made it. The World Series is distracting attention from their miserable start. Last night may have included a great fourth quarter comeback, but the fact remains that the Knicks allowed Philadelphia to shoot an astounding 61% from the field. Even the most optimistic Knicks’ fan has to realize the bitter truth- LeBron isn’t going to come to this team unless something radical changes.
Arrest Made For Murder of Eddy Curry's Ex And Her Baby
Chicago police have made an arrest in the murder of Nova Henry, the mother of Knicks center Eddy Curry's son, and her 10-month-old daughter, both killed last month. While police have not identified the arrestee, it was previously reported that Henry had a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Frederick Goings after he had choked her and threatened to shoot one of her relatives. Henry's mother told reporters, "I always had a feeling it was him. He told me that was what he was going to do. I never thought he would." The Chicago Sun-Times had broken news a few weeks back that sealed court paternity tests showed that Curry was not only the father of Henry's three-old-son Noah who witnessed the shooting, but also of Ava, the infant who was murdered. But in (another) strange twist in this case—not to mention an incredibly tumultuous period for Curry—the paper seems to have gone back to only alluding to one shared child between the two, despite no clear indication of a retraction.
Curry Asked Knicks to Spot Him $8 Mil As Kids Got Costly
As Eddy Curry was in Chicago preparing to attend a private viewing of girlfriend Nova Henry and 9-month-old daughter Ava, back in New York, information from inside the Knicks organization was leaked that signals Curry has been having tougher times than most were aware of. A source tells the News that last year Curry unsuccessfully attempted to get an $8 million advance from the team on the remaining $22 million he will be paid for the last two years of his contract. Curry's child support payments more than doubled last year after the birth of Ava, his second child with Henry. Curry also has four children with his wife Patrice. A person close to Curry told the News, "He's been irresponsible with his money. He's a nice guy with a big heart and people have taken advantage of him. (As an 18-year-old pro), he started buying cars, jewelry and anything else you can think of." A Knicks spokesman had no comment on why Curry would not be attending the funeral for Henry and Ava, later in the day today.
Eddy Curry Was the Father of Murdered Infant
New reports coming out of Chicago indicate that Knicks center Eddy Curry is entrenched even deeper into the tragic double murder of his ex-girlfriend Nova Henry and her 10-month-old infant Ava. The Chicago Sun-Times reported last night that DNA tests had determined that Curry was Ava's father. A spokesman for the Henry family told the press, “The family never had a doubt of who the father is.”
Curry Heads to Chicago to See Son
Days after his three-year-old son Noah most likely witnessed his mother's and baby sister's murders, Knicks player Eddy Curry was getting ready to fly to Chicago last night and will likely take a leave of absence. Curry's ex-girlfriend Nova Henry and her 9-month-old daughter Ava were both shot many times in their Chicago home. When her daughter didn't arrive for an appointment, Henry's mother went to the house and found little Noah "sleeping on a chair with blood on his hands and feet"; police also suspect Noah may have witnessed the murders. Knicks president Donnie Walsh said he spoke to Curry and that the team "told him to take all the time he needs. We support him." Curry's teammate Quentin Richardson told the Post, "It's crazy. For any person, one of those things he's been through the last few months"—referring to a lawsuit against Curry—"it's a lot to deal with."
Curry 'Really Upset' After Son Witnessed Mom's Murder
Knicks injured center Eddy Curry's 3-year-old son Noah remains in the care of his maternal grandmother two days after the murders of his infant sister Ava and his mother Nova Henry, Curry's ex-girlfriend. A source tells the News that "the [boy] was found in a pool of blood" in what the paper calls "every parent's nightmare." Curry was told of the murders after Saturday's Knicks loss in Philadelphia. Though his lawyer said the player considered going to Chicago, he is expected to be supporting the team on their bench tonight against Houston. After a season of injuries and conditioning problems, he is not expected back any time soon. One former coach of his told the News, "Eddy has zero mental toughness. He doesn't love the game and he hasn't taken pride in his conditioning."
Mother of Eddy Curry's Son Murdered Along with Infant
Curry is married and his four children with his wife, Patrice. Despite claims by Nova Henry that the now deceased infant was his, Curry has continually denied paternity. However, a close source to Henry told the Chicago Tribune that he is an active part of 3-year-old boy's life.
Newsday's Top Editor is Back
After rumors that Newsday's top editors were fired after a dispute with management—Cablevision bought the Long Island newspaper from the Tribune Company last year—uh, Newsday reports that its top editor John Mancini has returned. Marcini and editors Deborah Henley and Debby Krenek were not in the office last Thursday and Friday, fueling the speculation that Cablevision was unhappy over coverage of the sexual harassment lawsuit against Knicks player Eddy Curry. Cablevision is, infamously, the owner of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden. Mancini told his newsroom that there was a "difference of opinion with ownership over the editorial policy of Newsday. That has been settled" and added, "No one outside the newsroom influences... our news coverage in any way... Our only concern is that we get it right. Let's do our jobs and tell the story straight."
Eddy Might Sue But is Mum on Whether He 'Curried Favors'
A day after his former limo driver filed a head-turning sexual harassment suit and made allegations that he was insulted with racial slurs, a lawyer for Knicks center Eddy Curry says he is is considering a defamation suit in response. Curry told the Chicago Tribune, "He calls me racist and my best friend on the planet is white. He calls me an anti-Semite and my agent is Jewish. I really don't understand how anybody could look at this and think it's remotely true." In today's Times, Knicks teammates rush to defend Curry, calling the allegations, "the complete opposite of his character" and former Coach Isiah Thomas's assessment that he's "a nice man." But Deadspin calls Curry "dodgy" in avoiding the homosexual accusations thrown at him, suggesting he might have "sexual identity issues." In a case of strange timing, the day that the suit was revealed happened to coincide with USA airing the repeat of the Law & Order: SVU episode "Lowdown," where the show tackled the hidden world of the "Down-low" community.
Soiled Towels, Back Pay: Driver Sues Knicks' Eddy Curry
The former limousine driver for Knicks big man Eddy Curry is suing his old boss—for sexual harassment. According to the Post, David Kuchinsky accuses Curry of repeatedly coming onto him, telling him things like, "Look at me, Dave, look" and, "Come and touch it, Dave," all while the 6'11" center was nude. Curry said last night, "This is absolutely false... I can't even believe it."
Don't Expect Any NBA Playoff Games Around Here
We know the Knicks will be different, but will they be any better? Then again, how could they be any worse? The coach is new, the players are the same, but there is a different vibe to the team that ended last year at 23-59. Eddy Curry isn’t a part of the rotation and Stephon Marbury will be coming off the bench. Chris Duhon has been brought in to run the point and Jared Jeffries will be at center when he is healthy again. The new coach has brought a new attitude and a fast-paced offense to MSG and it should make for some more entertaining basketball.
Last Night's Action: Nate Was Great, But....
Last Night's Action: Asserting Superiority
Last Night's Action: Another Fun Night In Knickland
The Knicks clinched a losing record for the season with their 100-88 defeat Monday, but what happened off the court was much more interesting. Stephon Marbury, the pariah point guard who was reportedly banned from MSG, was supposed to show up tonight. At the morning shootaround Isiah told reporters, “We expect him here tonight,” when discussing Marbury. And, true to form, Marbury made his coach look bad again by not showing up at all.
Last Night's Action: No Rest for the Weary
Last Night's Action: Close Is Not Good Enough
Knicks Tell Marbury To Stay Away
Is it surprising to anyone that the two signature deals of Isiah Thomas’ tenure as GM have ended in ruins? Eddy Curry has been banished to the end of the bench on most nights, but Isiah has gone even further with Stephon Marbury and barred him from the Garden.
Last Night's Action: Another Great Weekend
Five different Rangers scored goals and ten different Rangers had points in the win. Brandon Dubinsky showed his versatility when he pulled Sean Avery away from a fight, only to step into the action on his own. Dubinsky fought to a draw which was about the only thing the Rangers didn’t win Sunday.
Last Night's Action: A Knick Comeback?
The only question after the win is what is going on with Eddy Curry? Curry played the first 9:29 of the game and then sat on the bench for the remainder of the game. Isiah gave up a ton to get the guy and now he won’t play him?
Last Night's Action: Collapse!
Montreal didn’t score in OT, but Saku Koivu converted in the shootout and Montreal sent the Rangers to their worst loss of the season.

