Carmelo got a chance to see MSG being torn up and rebuilt from up close, and he likes what he sees so far. Good thing, too, since it’s going to cost the organization (and New York Knicks fans) a fortune to rebuild the World’s Most Famous Arena. From the NY Post : “Carmelo Anthony says if the Knicks work half as hard as the construction crews rebuilding Madison Square Garden, the team will breeze through next season.

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TOULOUSE, France — Toronto’s Andy Rautins scored 18 points in a losing cause Wednesday as Canada’s men’s basketball team dropped an 86-69 decision to France in exhibition play. Rautins, a guard with the New York Knicks, is the son of Canadian coach Leo Rautins. Toronto’s Jevohn Shepherd added 15 points, while Vancouver’s Levon Kendall grabbed 13 rebounds for the 23rd-ranked Canadians.

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By: SportsDirect New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire is staying in the United States. Days after toying with the idea of playing in Europe during the ongoing NBA lockout, Stoudemire confirmed Sunday on his Twitter account that he will not join a team overseas during the down time. “Europe teams are calling, I think I’m going (to) stay here in the states,” he wrote.

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