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Tyson Chandler makes All-Defensive Second Team

Tyson Chandler was the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, but didn’t make the All-Defensive First Team.

The Knicks center was voted to the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team by the league’s 30 head coaches. The Defensive Player of the Year voting is done by the media.

The All-Defensive First Team consisted of forwards LeBron James and Serge Ibaka, Orlando center Dwight Howard and guards...

Hempstead's Tu Holloway among first draft prospects to work out for the Knicks

Tu Holloway of the Xavier Musketeers celebrate the

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The Knicks will begin working out draft prospects tomorrow at their practice facility with Xavier point guard and Hempstead product Tu Holloway highlighting the first group.

Also working out tomorrow will be Syracuse point guard Scoop Jardine, Texas A&M forward Kris Middleton, Northwestern forward John Shurna, Temple center Michael Eric and Florida State center Bernard James.

The...

Knicks-Heat Game 5 video highlights

Forward LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat

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Watch highlights from Game 5 of the Knicks-Heat playoff series. Miami won the game, 106-94, and the series, 4-1.

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Which Knicks stay? Who goes? You decide!

New York Knicks , from left-right, Amar'e Stoudemire,

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After another disappointing playoff appearance, the Knicks have to decide whether the roster is built to contend for a championship, or if widespread changes need to be made. Who should the Knicks try to re-sign? Who should they attempt to trade? Is Mike Woodson the answer at head coach? Vote for each player or coach below....

Jeremy Lin may not play again this season

Jeremy Lin turns over the ball in the

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The Knicks would have to force a Game 5 in their series against the Heat for Jeremy Lin to have a chance of playing again this season.

But even if the Knicks get there, Lin isn't sure if he'll be able to play.

Lin said his surgically repaired left knee felt sore after playing 3-on-3 yesterday and all but ruled himself out of Game 4 Sunday.

“I’ll probably get one more day of contact...

Chris Bosh flies back to Miami for birth of his baby

The Knicks will be without three starters tonight if you include Jeremy Lin, who hasn't played in more than five weeks. But the Miami Heat could be missing one of its Big Three when the first round playoff series continues tonight The Garden.

Chris Bosh flew back to Miami for the birth of his child. It is unclear at this point if you will be back in New York in time to play in Game 3. They...

Tyson Chandler wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

Tyson Chandler helped bring a defensive mentality back to the Knicks and will be rewarded for that today.

Chandler will be named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and will receive the award at the Knicks practice facility. Chandler is the first Knicks’ player to win the award since its inception in 1983.

The Knicks finished 11th in the NBA in points allowed (94.7) and 10th in field...

Tyson Chandler, Baron Davis far from 100 percent, but will play in Game 2

Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks reacts

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Tyson Chandler was at Knicks’ shootaround, saying his fever is gone and he will play tonight in Game 2 against the Heat.

But it still remains to be seen what affects the flu will have on Chandler, who still looked tired and weak. In the Knicks 100-67 Game 1 loss, Chandler was scoreless with seven turnovers, including four offensive fouls.

“I was really just a zombie out there,” Chandler...

Knicks vs. Heat playoff schedule

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives

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Game 1: Saturday. April 28, Knicks at Miami, 3:30 p.m., ABC

Game 2: Monday, April 30, New York at Miami, 7 p.m., TNT

Game 3: Thursday, May 3, Miami at New York, 7 p.m., TNT

Game 4: Sunday, May 6, Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m., ABC

*Game 5: Wednesday, May 9, New York at Miami, TBD

*Game 6: Friday, May 11, Miami at New York, TBD

*Game 7: Sunday, May 13, New York...

Mike Woodson thinks Glen Grunwald's promotion could help his staying power

Glen Grunwald had the interim tag removed from his title yesterday. Mike Woodson could be next up for a promotion.

Woodson has led the Knicks to a 16-6 record since replacing Mike D’Antoni, and he has a longstanding personal relationship with Grunwald. They played together at Indiana University from 1977-80.

Grunwald, who will speak pregame tonight to the media, being named executive...

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