Author: Mike Kurylo

[ESPN.com - New York Knicks] Melo still can’t cope with playoff-free ’14 (Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:15:51 EDT) NEW YORK — Following what could have been his final game of the season and perhaps even last as a New York Knick on Sunday, Carmelo Anthony still seemed like he was in a state of shock about not making the playoffs.The Knicks were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday night. However, Anthony said missing the postseason for the first time in his career hadn’t really set in … yet.Getting ready for summer vacation this early is a more agonizing feeling …continue reading

[New York Newsday] Hands-off approach by Knicks president Phil Jackson is about to end (Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:13:00 EDT) Phil Jackson has been hands-off since becoming the Knicks' president last month. That will change very soon. [New York Times] Faried Helps Nuggets Rally Past Jazz 101-94 (Sun, 13 Apr 2014 05:51:40 GMT) Kenneth Faried joined the 20/20 club just 48 hours after sinking his first winning basket. [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks’ Playoff Hopes End as Hawks Cruise Past Heat (Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:35:01 GMT) After three straight postseason appearances, the Knicks will be done after the …continue reading

[New York Times] A Look at the NBA Playoff Picture (Sat, 12 Apr 2014 07:45:27 GMT) A look at where things stand in the NBA playoff picture, with five days remaining in the regular season: [New York Times] Warriors Clinch Playoff Spot in Win Over Lakers (Sat, 12 Apr 2014 05:51:34 GMT) Stephen Curry realizes a playoff berth is still a precious commodity for the Golden State Warriors, who have spent the majority of their existence watching the postseason from their collective couches in the Bay Area. [New York Times] Golden State Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth (Sat, 12 Apr 2014 …continue reading

[ESPN.com - New York Knicks] Opening Tip: Who to fault for this season? (Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:31 EDT) With the New York Knicks’ playoff chances fading with just four games remaining, it’s hard not to think about what went wrong and how the ‘Bockers got into this position in the first place. The Knicks started the season with high expectations and now they could be playing out the final four games of their season with no postseason and no picks for this coming draft. So with that in mind, who do you place the onus on for this disastrous …continue reading

[New York Times] A Look at the NBA Playoff Picture (Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:15:22 GMT) A look at where things stand in the NBA playoff picture, with seven days remaining in the regular season: [New York Times] Thunder Hold Off Clippers for 107-101 Victory (Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:39:23 GMT) Russell Westbrook scored 30 points in his return to the lineup, Kevin Durant added 27, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Los Angeles Clippers 107-101 Wednesday night in a possible playoff preview. [New York Times] Wright’s 3 Gives Blazers 100-99 Win Over Kings (Thu, 10 Apr 2014 …continue reading

[New York Post] LeBron would be ‘surprised’ if Calipari jumped to NBA (Wed, 09 Apr 2014 04:25:04 -0400) MIAMI — While rumors swirled around Kentucky coach John Calipari potentially jumping to the NBA following Monday's national championship game loss to Connecticut, Calipari confidante LeBron James doesn't think his… [New York Times] A Look at the NBA Playoff Picture (Wed, 09 Apr 2014 07:16:07 GMT) A look at where things stand in the NBA playoff picture, with eight days remaining in the regular season: [New York Times] Sports Briefing: Pistons Upend Hawks (Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:22:23 GMT) Rodney Stuckey scored …continue reading