New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony told reporters that he does not believe he will require surgery on his injured shoulder.
"I don't think so," Anthony replied when asked about his shoulder at a ribbon-cutting event for two refurbished courts he provided in Brooklyn.
"My shoulder feels much better," Anthony added. "For the past 4-to-5 weeks, I've let it rest. It's still not 100 percent yet."
Anthony first suffered the shoulder injury April 14 against the Indiana Pacers and said his shoulder "popped in and out" after Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett tugged on it during the first round of the playoffs.
Anthony, 29, averaged 28.7 points and 6.9 rebounds for the Knicks last season.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Nets pursuing Pierce, KG
The Brooklyn Nets, in their latest ambitious move, are trying to construct a trade with the Boston Celtics that would enable Brooklyn to land Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The Nets are trying to tempt the Celtics with a package headlined by three future first-round picks that would also potentially include Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace and Tornike Shengelia.
Sources told ESPN.com that no trade that would bring both Pierce and Garnett to the Nets could happen before July 10, the first date Pierce's 2013-14 salary could be included in the trade.
Yahoo! Sports reported the Nets' pursuit of Garnett and Pierce as a package. The New York Daily News reported earlier this week that the Nets were chasing Garnett, who has a no-trade clause in his contract. Sources told ESPN.com the Nets hatched the idea of trying to acquire both Boston stalwarts in the same deal because Pierce's inclusion is seen as the surest way to persuade Garnett to waive his no-trade clause.
Pierce has a team option for $15.3 million that the Celtics would have to pick up by week's end for such a deal to have any shot in July. Because Pierce is making nearly $17 million this season, Brooklyn needs the deal to wait until after the start of free agency and the lifting of the league's annual moratorium on transactions July 10, since the $15.3 million figure is used in the trade.
It's believed the Celtics would have reservations about taking on the final three years and $30 million owed to Wallace, given that the future first-round picks they would receive from the Nets likely would be nonlottery picks. Sources say the Nets are trying to expand the trade to take on either Jason Terry or Courtney Lee to make the deal more enticing for Boston.
The addition of Garnett and Pierce to the trio of Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez would appear to give the Nets one of the most formidable rosters in the NBA under rookie coach Jason Kidd.
Earlier this offseason, Boston denied the Nets permission to contact then-head coach Doc Rivers, who eventually left to coach the Los Angeles Clippers.
But the Celtics, now that Rivers has departed, are a team in transition that is said to be looking to accelerate the rebuilding process by chasing draft picks and creating cap space.
The Nets are trying to tempt the Celtics with a package headlined by three future first-round picks that would also potentially include Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace and Tornike Shengelia.
Sources told ESPN.com that no trade that would bring both Pierce and Garnett to the Nets could happen before July 10, the first date Pierce's 2013-14 salary could be included in the trade.
Yahoo! Sports reported the Nets' pursuit of Garnett and Pierce as a package. The New York Daily News reported earlier this week that the Nets were chasing Garnett, who has a no-trade clause in his contract. Sources told ESPN.com the Nets hatched the idea of trying to acquire both Boston stalwarts in the same deal because Pierce's inclusion is seen as the surest way to persuade Garnett to waive his no-trade clause.
Pierce has a team option for $15.3 million that the Celtics would have to pick up by week's end for such a deal to have any shot in July. Because Pierce is making nearly $17 million this season, Brooklyn needs the deal to wait until after the start of free agency and the lifting of the league's annual moratorium on transactions July 10, since the $15.3 million figure is used in the trade.
It's believed the Celtics would have reservations about taking on the final three years and $30 million owed to Wallace, given that the future first-round picks they would receive from the Nets likely would be nonlottery picks. Sources say the Nets are trying to expand the trade to take on either Jason Terry or Courtney Lee to make the deal more enticing for Boston.
The addition of Garnett and Pierce to the trio of Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez would appear to give the Nets one of the most formidable rosters in the NBA under rookie coach Jason Kidd.
Earlier this offseason, Boston denied the Nets permission to contact then-head coach Doc Rivers, who eventually left to coach the Los Angeles Clippers.
But the Celtics, now that Rivers has departed, are a team in transition that is said to be looking to accelerate the rebuilding process by chasing draft picks and creating cap space.
Lions sign DE Israel Idonije
The Detroit Lions have signed ex-Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije to a one-year contract and have released defensive end Freddie Bishop.
The team said Wednesday it isn't releasing terms of its contract with Idonije, a free agent.
Idonije had spent nine seasons with the Bears. He started 11 games last season and finished second on the team in sacks (7.5) behind Julius Peppers (11.5).
Idonije also made 48 tackles (29 solo) and had one forced fumble last season
The team said Wednesday it isn't releasing terms of its contract with Idonije, a free agent.
Idonije had spent nine seasons with the Bears. He started 11 games last season and finished second on the team in sacks (7.5) behind Julius Peppers (11.5).
Idonije also made 48 tackles (29 solo) and had one forced fumble last season
Browns cut arrested Ausar Walcott
Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Ausar Walcott was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder for allegedly punching a man outside a club in Northern New Jersey.
In light of the charges, the Browns announced the release of the player they had signed on May 13 as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia.
Authorities told The Bergen Record that Walcott punched Derrick Jones in the head just after The Palace Gentlemen's Club closed early Sunday morning.
Police say Jones, who is from New York City, is in critical condition. Walcott, 23, is held on $500,000 bail. He is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault and third-degree endangering an injured victim, said Salvatore Bellomo, a senior assistant prosecutor.
Walcott is one of 28 NFL players arrested since this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 3, according to a database kept by U-T San Diego.
In 45 games for Virginia, Walcott totaled 128 career tackles, 1.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
This isn't the first time Walcott has been arrested. In January 2011, he faced charges of assault and battery from a fight while he was at Virginia. Walcott was suspended from the team but was reinstated after charges were dropped.
Walcott is the second Browns rookie to be arrested. Seventh-round selection Armonty Bryant was charged with drunken driving in Oklahoma less than one week after the Browns picked the defensive end in April's draft. Bryant, also arrested on a felony drug charge in college, said Tuesday he has been working hard to stay clean.
In light of the charges, the Browns announced the release of the player they had signed on May 13 as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia.
Authorities told The Bergen Record that Walcott punched Derrick Jones in the head just after The Palace Gentlemen's Club closed early Sunday morning.
Police say Jones, who is from New York City, is in critical condition. Walcott, 23, is held on $500,000 bail. He is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault and third-degree endangering an injured victim, said Salvatore Bellomo, a senior assistant prosecutor.
Walcott is one of 28 NFL players arrested since this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 3, according to a database kept by U-T San Diego.
In 45 games for Virginia, Walcott totaled 128 career tackles, 1.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
This isn't the first time Walcott has been arrested. In January 2011, he faced charges of assault and battery from a fight while he was at Virginia. Walcott was suspended from the team but was reinstated after charges were dropped.
Walcott is the second Browns rookie to be arrested. Seventh-round selection Armonty Bryant was charged with drunken driving in Oklahoma less than one week after the Browns picked the defensive end in April's draft. Bryant, also arrested on a felony drug charge in college, said Tuesday he has been working hard to stay clean.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Knicks Madison Square Garden NBA Tickets
We continue our New York Knicks matchups in the Eastern Conference with the always-struggling Charlotte Bobcats. Even though the Bobcats had what could be considered the worst NBA regular season ever, Knicks fans shouldn’t be too quick to laugh at this team. If Knicks fans remember one of the worst losses of the season under Mike D’Antoni was to the Bobcats at home in a 118-110 terrible loss.
The night before the Cavs beat the Bobcats by 14 and the Heat beat them by a whopping 39 three nights before. It was a wake up call for the Knicks, but this year is a whole new ball game. The Bobcats unluckily missed out on the number one pick and Anthony Davis but did get workhorse Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Let’s see how these teams matchup.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Kenny Britt's workouts intensify for Tennessee Titans
Kenny Britt's rehab appears to be moving in a positive direction following three knee surgeries over the past 10 months.
"He is doing good. We have him on a great program ... and he has responded to it," Munchak said. "He is running hard and next week he'll start doing more things and running. But we are happy with where he's at."Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak said Sunday the team will increase the intensity of Britt's workouts in the next week, according to The Tennessean.
The wide receiver missed most of last season after tearing the anterior crucaite ligament and and medial collateral ligament in his right knee. He had a procedure on his left knee in June.
"He is progressing as well or better than we hoped," Munchak said. "Now it is just a matter of how quickly over the next two weeks when he starts doing more cutting and changing of direction, how he'll respond to that."
Though this qualifies as good news, Britt's immediate future remains muddled. He's currently on theTitans' physically unable to perform list, and Munchak said Britt could be on a "pitch count" early in the season. He also faces possible suspension for a DUI arrest in the offseason.
Antonio Bryant released by Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have released wide receiver Antonio Bryant, the team announced Sunday.
Bryant, who hasn't played in the NFL since the 2009 season, signed with the Seahawks last month, but he was slowed by a hamstring injury. He was kept out of practice Friday, but it's unclear if his health led to the release. After dumping Bryant, the Seahawks re-signed kicker Carson Wiggs.
The Seahawks also cut Mike Williams last month, leaving Sidney Rice -- who's coming off double shoulder operations and a rash of concussions -- as the No. 1 receiver alongside the eventual winner of a race between Edwards, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, Ben Obomanu, Kris Durham and Ricardo Lockette. The Green Bay Packers, they are not.The Seahawks house a surplus of receivers with question marks. They added Braylon Edwards to the mix in July, and it's possible his presence made Bryant expendable. It's also possible Bryant has nothing left in the tank.
Back to Bryant for a second. The release won't cost the Seahawks a thing. Brian McIntyre confirmed the old-as-the-trees pass-catcher didn't receive any guaranteed money. The Seahawks were burned on room and board, a few pairs of sneakers and the cost of two plane tickets, but that just sounds like a bad date. Pete Carroll and friends march on.
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