The New York Knicks are rebuilding. Their plan is to trade Carmelo Anthony and assemble a young roster around centerpiece Kristaps Porzingis. New York should take a cue from the crosstown Brooklyn Nets, who have quietly made some nice moves over the past year in a slow climb towards respectability. Bring up the Nets toContinue reading “When it Comes to Rebuilding, the Knicks Should Look to the Nets”
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The Derrick Rose Trade: Business As Usual At the Garden
Do not be fooled by the name: Derrick Rose is no longer a very good NBA player. The 2010-11 MVP is the latest on a long list of former all-stars acquired by the Knicks on the downside of their careers. (Think Antonio McDyess, Penny Hardaway, Steve Francis, Tracy McGrady and Amar’e Stoudemire.) Like the others,Continue reading “The Derrick Rose Trade: Business As Usual At the Garden”
Artest Just the Latest Athlete to Change His Name
by Paul Knepper Ron Artest has reportedly filed court documents to change his name to “Metta World Peace.” The enigmatic Lakers forward is just the latest in a long line of ballplayers who have officially or unofficially adopted a new name for any number of reasons. The first person to come to mind after hearing aboutContinue reading “Artest Just the Latest Athlete to Change His Name”
