via NBA Hoot Kelly Dwyer at Ball Don’t Lie continued his ranking of the top players at all five positions with an analysis of the small forward spot. Dwyer placed Raymond Felton at number 23 last week. 20. Wilson Chandler I don’t think anyone could ever accuse me of being Chandler’s biggest fan. I think [...]

Amar’e on Isiah: Much has been made of Isiah Thomas’s influence on bringing in free agents. How much did you talk with him during this process? Well, no one could talk to us until the free agency period began. I mean after that. Between the day free agency started and the day that you signed, [...]

Via Ken Berger, “Carmelo Anthony’s desire to play in New York is so strong, sources say, that those close to the three-time All-Star have scoffed at the efforts of executives touting themselves as being able to deliver him.” As I’ve written, it is critical for the team and fans to temper their expectations of Carmelo. [...]

Peter Struck writes on the wealthiest athlete of them all. In light of Isiah Part Deux, Basketbawful has compiled a list of other possibile occurrences. Mike Kurylo adds to the debate over Carmelo’s worth. I posted my own thoughts yesterday. Chris Sheridan reports that James Dolan must decides whether to pick up an option for [...]

The sad and sorry epic of Isiah Thomas has continued with news of Thomas being named a part-time consultant by James Dolan and Donnie Walsh. As Marc Berman reported, Thomas will continue to coach the FIU team. Dolan’s infatuation with Thomas is annoying, but this seems like a harmless role, and nothing more than putting [...]

Another impressive storm today, but there’s no chance of rain for much of this week. Photo: grefft. Justin Terranova runs down the old versus new Knicks, and puts the new Knicks over the Knicks of old. Most of it makes sense, but he sides with Al Harrington and Nate Robinson over Anthony Randolph and Kelenna [...]

After last night’s impressive storm and tornado warning, it’ll be sunny and scorching (102º). There’s a chance of rain tomorrow, but with temperatures topping out in the low 90s. Photo: Tristan Legros Jeff Fox runs down the top ten college players to watch for. If all goes to plan, the Knicks will miss out on [...]