1. Who Would Win a Battle of LA and New York Hybrid NBA Teams?

    Which of the NBA 's two-team cities would field the superior team, Los Angeles or New York? The league has seen its high-end basketball talent migrate to the two biggest media markets at an unprecedented rate...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 630 reads 9 comments

  2. The Barclays Home-Court Advantage: Will Brooklyn Fans Actually Impact Games?

    The state-of-the-art Barclays Center is the crown jewel of the new-look Brooklyn Nets franchise. However, what really makes an arena a great home court are the fans that fill it...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 2,404 reads 8 comments

  3. Why David Stern Must Step Down as NBA Commissioner After 2012-13

    If David Stern is truly committed to the betterment of the NBA, he has to take a dose of humility and step down as league commissioner following the 2012-13 season. This is not a commentary on Stern's tenure as a whole...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 1,069 reads 2 comments

  4. Why Jeremy Lin's Desire to Finish Career with Knicks Is Completely Irrelevant

    Jeremy Lin may have wanted to stay in New York for the rest of his career, but that wish ultimately means nothing in the context of his summer free agency saga...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 4,167 reads 84 comments

  5. What Last Year's Player Grades Tell Us About Returning New York Knicks

    In order to get a sense of what the New York Knicks will be in 2012-13, we have to go back and look at who is left over from last season's squad. The good news for New York is that the Knicks come into this season with some continuity...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 749 reads 2 comments

  6. Winners and Losers from Week 2 of the NY Knicks' Preseason

    With two preseason games in the books, we're starting to get a sense of what the New York Knicks will be this season. So far, the new-look Knicks have had their ups and downs...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 7 months ago 4,336 reads 31 comments

  7. New York Knicks: Breaking Down Potential Pick-and-Roll Combinations in 2012-13

    Mike D'Antoni may be gone, but the pick-and-roll will still play a significant role in New York next season. In the past couple years, it seemed at times that the pick-and-roll was the only play the Knicks ran...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 3,727 reads 4 comments

  8. NY Knicks' Winners and Losers from Week 1 of Training Camp

    One week of training camp is in the books, and we're starting to get a better sense of what this New York Knicks team is made of. After a disappointing 2011-12 season, the Knicks went into free agency and loaded up on veterans...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 6,628 reads 8 comments

  9. NY Knicks Rumors: Breaking Down All the Latest Pre-Training Camp Gossip

    The New York Knicks might not be back on the court yet, but that's never stopped media speculation from blowing up...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 3,600 reads 2 comments

  10. Blueprint for Blowing Up the New York Knicks If 2012-13 Is Another Failure

    The Knicks are poised for a postseason run in 2012-13, but don't be surprised to see some major changes in New York if things go south next season. In the midst of an offseason of optimism, there is plenty of reason to hope for the Knicks right now...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 3,512 reads 10 comments

  11. 5 Teams That Could Give New York Knicks Fits in the 2012-13 Season

    The New York Knicks have improved markedly this offseason, but there are still teams out there that will cause problems for New York. Coming into the NBA 2012-13 season, the Knicks have a much deeper, tougher roster than they've had in recent years...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 1,570 reads 23 comments

  12. NY Knicks: Why J.R. Smith's Comments Are on Target about Knicks' Current State

    J.R. Smith is not often considered a voice of reason, but he made a lot of sense in his recent comments about the Knicks . When Smith is in the news, it usually has to do with his most recent episode of outlandish behavior...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 8,312 reads 12 comments

  13. NY Knicks: 5 Reasons Mike Woodson's Job Is Secure Through Next Season

    There are many questions surrounding the New York Knicks as we head into training camp, but Mike Woodson's job security is not one of them. On March 14, Mike D'Antoni resigned, and Woodson was named the interim head coach...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 1,263 reads 6 comments

  14. The New York Knicks' Top 5 Training Camp Storylines

    There's a lot of hype surrounding the New York Knicks this season, and we'll finally get our first glimpse of them at training camp...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 8 months ago 6,966 reads 12 comments

  15. NY Knicks: 5 Things Amar'e Stoudemire Must Prove to Fans

    After one of the most tumultuous years of his life, Amar'e Stoudemire enters the 2012-13 season with his superstar status under heavy scrutiny...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 1,535 reads 16 comments

  16. Can Carmelo Anthony Become an All-Time New York Knicks Great Without a Title?

    There's no question Carmelo Anthony is the best player New York Knick fans have seen in ages, but will he be an all-time Knicks great if he doesn't get a ring? You might not think so, given the expectations surrounding Anthony...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 3,159 reads 30 comments

  17. Pinning Too Much Hope on Iman Shumpert's Return Is Dangerous for NY Knicks

    Knicks fans have a plenty of reasons to get excited about Iman Shumpert , but he is not going to be a major difference-maker for New York in the 2012-13 season. Shumpert displayed boatloads of potential in his rookie campaign...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 1,984 reads 22 comments

  18. Ranking Proposed NY Knicks Jerseys with Each NBA Team's Current Uniforms

    Now that we've gotten a glimpse of the New York Knicks ' new jerseys, the question is: How do they compare to the other uniforms around the league? New York has always had a classic feel about its uniforms, and that counts for something...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 6,039 reads 17 comments

  19. New York Knicks: 5 Players Who Must Become Team Leaders

    If the Knicks want their talent to gel into a successful team, these five guys will have to step up and lead. Last year's team, for all its talent and preseason expectations, was a chaotic bunch...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 3,799 reads 32 comments

  20. 1 Surprising Name Who Will Make a Big Impact for the New York Knicks in 2012-13

    If the Knicks are going to make a run in the upcoming season, Ronnie Brewer will play a bigger role than you might expect. Looking at New York's roster, it doesn't appear that the six-year pro should be getting much run...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 3,460 reads 12 comments

  21. New York Knicks Will Excel If Amar'e Stoudemire Becomes Sixth Man

    He may have come to New York as a star, but the Knicks will play their best basketball if Amar'e Stoudemire plays as a sixth man with star power. STAT has seldom played off the bench in the pros...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 4,083 reads 52 comments

  22. 5 New York Knicks Who Won't Be Happy with Roles and Minutes Next Season

    The Knicks will trot out an improved team next season, but some guys are going to be frustrated about their roles on the team. That's what happens when you put together a deep roster of veteran players...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 5,081 reads 17 comments

  23. 7 Reasons New York Knicks Can Win the NBA Championship

    Though they may have had a modest offseason, the Knicks have positioned themselves well to gun for an NBA title next season. Last season was defined by the team's sky-high potential and the dysfunction that derailed it...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 9 months ago 10,866 reads 99 comments

  24. Jamaican Olympic Track and Field Team: Usain Bolt and Co. Will Crush 4x100 Relay

    With two gold medals already in hand, there is no doubt Usain Bolt will lead the Jamaican track and field team to another in the 4x100-meter relay...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 10 months ago 2,268 reads 0 comments

  25. Ashton Eaton on Pace to Be the Best Decathlete Since Daley Thompson

    Given his decathlon dominance at his young age, Ashton Eaton is poised to become the best decathlete in a of a quarter century, since Daley Thompson. Eaton has certainly had a pretty good six-week stretch...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 10 months ago 249 reads 0 comments