Iman Shumpert Could be On the Way Out with Knicks, Nuggets Talking Trade

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It has long been rumored that the relationship between Iman Shumpert and the Knicks Organization is tenuous. According to ESPN and the Daily News, the string might be about to break, with the Knicks and Nuggets discussing a trade centered around Shumpert and Denver’s          Kenneth Faried.

The Knicks are pretty deep on the wing and are desperate for a rebounder with an inside presence like Faried, so this deal is interesting to think about. Faried averaged 11.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal in just 28 minutes per game last season in his second year out of Morehead State University. Nicknamed “The Manimal,” Faried is known for his unlimited energy on the court.

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However, Shumpert is a good young player who is improving on offense and very solid on defense, and the Knicks might be making a mistake in letting him go. Furthermore, it is rumored that Denver is also seeking draft pick compensation from the Knicks in this deal, and given our severe lack of draft picks over the next few years, the Knicks should be wary of including whatever remains of their draft pick flexibility going forward.

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We’ll see what happens, but one thing that remains clear is that James Dolan is not happy with what he’s seen from his team so far.

UPDATE: Denver, extremely reluctant to part with Faried, has rejected the idea. It appears that Shumpert won’t be headed to Denver, but it is clear that the Knicks are very, very open to trading him.

-Tommy Rothman

Poll: Who is Most to Blame for the Knicks’ Struggles?

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The star? The suspended second scorer? The coach? Someone else? Nobody? Tell us who is most to blame and let us know WHY!

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BREAKING: Tyson Chandler out 4-6 Weeks

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The Knicks have announced that All-Star Center Tyson Chandler has a small non-displaced fracture of his right fibula and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

This is obviously a huge blow to the team. Chandler is the team’s anchor on defense, and when he is not on the floor, opposing offenses are much more efficient. In addition, Tyson’s absence will be felt greatly on the boards and even on offense to some extent, as he is the main screener in pick-and-roll plays. You can take the it-could-be-worse approach, considering that Chandler will only miss about a month, but as we know, setbacks happen.

So what do the Knicks do now? Cole Aldrich will be activated immediately, of course. Kenyon Martin and Amar’e Stoudemire will have to step up and take bigger roles on the team, if their bodies are up to it. Chris Smith’s roster spot is in serious jeopardy as the team will almost certainly need to sign a big man. This doesn’t seem like a season-ender for the Knicks— at least, not if Tyson is actually only out for 4-6 weeks. But other guys— including Carmelo Anthony— need to step it up. If the Knicks continue to turn the ball over and miss open shots, they are in trouble.

Can the Knicks find a way to stop getting killed on the boards like they were after Chandler’s first-quarter exit last night? Can the defense tighten up? Can the team get back on track, or at least tread water until Chandler returns? We’ll see…

-Tommy Rothman

After Beating the Knicks, Timberwolves Players Warned by NBA to Stop Flopping

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The NBA has issued warnings to Kevin Love and Corey Brewer regarding “flops” committed in last night’s game vs. the Knicks. Further violations will result in a fine. Video of the flop committed by an alleged superstar who has never played in a playoff game can be seen here. The refs made a few questionable calls last night, and the NBA’s efforts to make things right won’t change the fact that the Knicks lost. Furthermore, a small fine is unlikely to stop Kevin Love from doing whatever he can to draw a whistle. Remember, these guys are making millions… -Tommy Rothman

Carmelo Anthony Wants to Retire as a Knick

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“They pulled all the strings to get me here, and I wanted to be here, you know. And I want to retire in New York, let’s be quite frank. I think a lot of people jumped the gun when I said I wanted to be a free agent. And yeah, I want people to come to play in New York. I want them to want to play in New York. I want New York to be that place where guys want to come play in New York.”

 

— Carmelo Anthony, in an interview Thursday with TNT.