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New York Knicks stories: 89 news summaries

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 Thomas Lands 
 College Coaching Gig 

Former Knicks coach signs 5-year contract

Apr 14, 09 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Isiah Thomas will coach men’s basketball at Florida International University, the Miami Herald reports, with the Hall of Fame player signing a 5-year contract. “Coming back to the college game has always been a dream of mine,” said Thomas, 47, fired last year after a disastrous stint... More »

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Florida • basketball • coach • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • college basketball • Florida International

(Newser) - Police have arrested a suspect in the killings of former Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry’s ex-girlfriend Nova Henry and their baby daughter Ava. Chicago authorities aren’t yet identifying the man, but Nova’s mother tells Chicago Breaking News that it’s one of Nova’s ex-boyfriends. “I... More »

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NBA • Chicago • murder • Eddy Curry • New York Knicks

Murdered Baby Was Knick
Star's Daughter

Curry's 3-year-old son has named mother's killer, family says

Jan 29, 09 4:17 AM CST
(Newser) - The baby murdered in a grisly attack witnessed by the son of New York Knicks player Eddy Curry turns out to be Curry's daughter, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. Curry and his former girlfriend, who was also murdered, had long argued about the paternity of the baby, which was finally determined... More »

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NBA • murder • Eddy Curry • New York Knicks • Edward Curry

 Knick Star's
 Son Sees 
 Mom Murdered 

Curry's former girlfriend, baby daughter shot dead in Chicago home

Jan 25, 09 5:51 AM CST
(Newser) - The toddler son of New York Knicks center Edward Curry likely witnessed the murder of his mother and baby sister in their Chicago home, authorities revealed yesterday. The 3-year-old boy was found unharmed by his grandmother near the bodies of his sister and mom, a former girlfriend of Curry's. Police... More »

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basketball • Chicago • crime • murder • New York Knicks • Edward Curry

Ex-Driver Sues Knicks Star for Gay Harassment

Man says Curry also used racial slurs, pointed gun at him

Jan 13, 09 9:00 AM CST
(Newser) - New York Knicks center Eddy Curry is being sued for soliciting sex from his former driver, the New York Post reports. David Kuchinsky says the married star approached him in the nude several times with comments like “look at me, Dave, look.” Kuchinsky also says Curry forced him... More »

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sexual harassment • lawsuit • Eddy Curry • New York Knicks • chauffeur • racial slurs • guns

 OD or No, 
 Isiah Was 
 Miserable 

Former Knicks coach denies overdose landed him in hospital

Oct 26, 08 12:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - The whole story surrounding Isiah Thomas' reported sleeping-pill overdose remains murky, but the factors that might be bringing him down aren't hard to spot, writes the New York Post. Thomas went from a lifetime in the spotlight to being sequestered in a back office with fans' chants of "fire ... More »

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overdose • coach • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • police logs • Lunesta

Thomas Caught in Sleeping Pill OD Denial

NBA star claims daughter in distress; cops say he's 'lying'

Oct 25, 08 5:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Despite police and media reports to the contrary, Isiah Thomas is denying claims he was hospitalized yesterday for overdosing on sleeping pills, the New York Post reports. The NBA great says his teenage daughter was treated after a school “incident,” but an employee there said the school “... More »

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New York • overdose • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • sleeping pills • Lunesta

Isiah Thomas Hospitalized After Apparent OD

Sleeping pills are reported cause for former New York Knicks coach

Oct 24, 08 3:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was hospitalized early this morning after apparently overdosing on sleeping pills, numerous news outlets in the New York area are reporting. Police in suburban Harrison were called to the Basketball Hall of Famer's home after midnight, the Journal News of Westchester reported. "He's fine,... More »

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overdose • Madison Square Garden • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • sleeping pills • Lunesta

LeBron's In a New York
(or New Jersey) State of Mind

Cavs star knows Knicks, Nets ready to court him

Jul 1, 08 10:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James knows how much Knicks fans would love to see him suit up in Madison Square Garden come 2010 or 2011, but the Cleveland star isn't committing to anything yet, writes ESPN. What he is saying might have New York coach Mike D'Antoni worried, though: LeBron's favorite borough is... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • New Jersey Nets • New York Knicks • free agent

(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works. "I will adapt what I do. Now I like to play fast, move the ball... More »

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NBA • basketball • Mike D'Antoni • New York Knicks

D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Coaching Offer

Former Suns boss will take over for fired
Isiah Thomas

May 10, 08 11:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Knicks released a statement last night saying they had agreed in principle with D'Antoni and that a... More »

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NBA • basketball • Mike D'Antoni • New York Knicks • Robert Sarver

Suns Allow Coach D'Antoni to Talk to Other Teams

Phoenix wants to keep coach with team

May 5, 08 11:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks apparently the leading suitors. General manager Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that D'Antoni can speak with other NBA teams about coaching vacancies but indicated he still wants to... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Chicago Bulls • Mike D'Antoni • New York Knicks

With Van Gundy Out, Knicks May Tap Jackson

Former player in a 'one-horse race' to coach troubled team

Apr 21, 08 8:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Knick Mark Jackson may be the logical frontrunner to step into Isiah Thomas' old shoes, despite Jackson's lack of coaching experience. Jeff Van Gundy has suggested that the hiring process is a "one-horse race," effectively taking himself out of consideration. The other potential candidate, Scott Skiles, seems... More »

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NBA • Chicago Bulls • Jeff Van Gundy • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • coaching hires • Donnie Walsh • Mark Jackson

 Knicks Fire
 Coach Thomas 

Patience finally runs out on woeful 'rebuilding' process at Madison Square Garden

Apr 18, 08 5:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Isiah Thomas was fired today as head coach of the New York Knicks, the Times reports. Team president Donnie Walsh said that Thomas will remain as an adviser, although he’ll have no direct responsibilities. The Knicks were 56-108 in his two seasons at coach; they've made little headway since... More »

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NBA • basketball • James Dolan • Madison Square Garden • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • Donnie Walsh

Dunleavy Leads Pacers Past Knicks in Zeke's Possible Finale

Crawford scores 25 points in first half

Apr 16, 08 9:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat New York 132-123 on Wednesday night, sending the Knicks to a franchise record-tying 59th loss in what might have been Isiah Thomas' last game as coach. New Knicks president Donnie Walsh hasn't promised Thomas he'll keep... More »

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NBA • basketball • Indiana Pacers • New York Knicks • Mike Dunleavy

With Big 3 Resting,
Rondo Leads Boston 

Young point guard scores 23 in victory

Apr 14, 08 10:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin... More »

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NBA • basketball • Boston Celtics • New York Knicks • Rajon Rondo

Knicks Top Bobcats to Win 3rd Straight

With a week left in the season Zeke says New York is finally a 'team'

Apr 9, 08 10:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Too late to save their season, and probably too late to save Isiah Thomas' job, the New York Knicks are playing their best basketball. Fred Jones made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:47 left and scored 15 points, and the Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night to... More »

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NBA • basketball • Charlotte Bobcats • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas

Knicks Give Isiah Good Night in Detroit

NY halts Pistons' win streak as home team honors all-time greats

Apr 8, 08 11:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Wilson Chandler scored all of his 19 points in the first half, and the New York Knicks built a huge lead and beat the Detroit Pistons 98-94 in a game that didn't mean much for either team. With a week left in the regular season, the lottery-bound Knicks have as... More »

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NBA • basketball • Detroit Pistons • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas

Ewing, Olajuwon Head
Hoops Hall Class

 Riley, Vitale, Dantley among others honored

Apr 7, 08 9:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Dick Vitale cried when he heard he was selected to basketball’s Hall of Fame. The former NBA coach turned college basketball analyst joins Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley, among others, in the Class of 2008. "I can't run, can't jump, can't shoot, but just have had... More »

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NBA • Pat Riley • basketball • NCAA basketball • Miami Heat • Houston Rockets • Hall of Fame • New York Knicks • Dick Vitale • Patrick Ewing • Hakeem Olajuwon

 Knicks Beat Magic,
 End Five-Game Skid 

Rookie Chandler shines in first home game of Walsh Era

Apr 6, 08 10:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rookie Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 23 points, Zach Randolph added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Fred Jones and David Lee added 13 points apiece for the Knicks, who... More »

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NBA • basketball • Orlando Magic • Zach Randolph • Fred Jones • New York Knicks • David Lee • Wilson Chandler

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