Tag Archives: KNICKS

J.R. Smith Unties Shawn Marion’s Shoe (Video)

I’m not sure if we should file this under “Genius JR” or “Idiot JR” but it’s pretty entertaining.

Video: JR Smith Tells Reporters He Didn’t Know The Score

Smith thought the Knicks were down by 2. Which explains his decision to shoot, but doesn’t make the shot any less absurd.

JR Smith got his ankles broken by a pass

This is only funny since we won.

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It looks at first as if Smith just tripped, but this angle on the replay shows that Smith got outfoxed by Manu.

BREAKING: Knicks Release Chris Smith, Sign Jeremy Tyler (Updated)

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The Reign of Nepotism has come to an end. I reported yesterday that the Knicks were considering waiving Chris Smith, and indeed, the organization has officially decided to set J.R. Smith’s brother free to live amongst the wolves in the forest. The Knicks are now closing in on a deal with Jeremy Tyler, who has flown to New York to hammer out a contract. It will be interesting to see whether Tyler gets minutes (he should, and you have to assume he will, but you never know with Coach Woodson’s rotations). It also remains to be seen what will become of Cole Aldrich, the young center who has ridden the bench all season. If Tyler is being brought up to sit on the bench with Aldrich, well, that makes no sense. If Tyler is being brought up to play over Aldrich, it might make sense to release Aldrich to sign a guard. Either way, the Knicks cannot afford to waste roster spots on guys who do not play. They seem to be acknowledging this by releasing Smith.

UPDATE: The Knicks have signed Tyler.

-Tommy Rothman

With Jeremy Tyler on the Way, Chris Smith’s Days Could Be Numbered

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There have been reports that big man Jeremy Tyler— who had 21 points and 15 rebounds the other night in the D-League— could be called up by the Knicks as soon as Thursday, when the Knicks take on the Spurs. ESPN’s Ian Begley is now reporting that the Knicks are giving serious consideration to cutting point guard Chris Smith (J.R.’s brother) in order to make room on the roster for Tyler. It is widely believed that Smith is on the roster for reasons other than his playing ability, so this should come as good news for Knicks fans. It is interesting that they would take a stand and finally stop wasting their final roster spot on somebody who never plays, but desperate times call for desperate— but in this case, sensible— measures. 

-Tommy Rothman