He’s only played half a season and one playoff series as a member of the New York Knicks, but All-Star scoring forward Carmelo Anthony(notes) has already jutted to the top of the heap when it comes to team leadership. At least on record, assuming he follows through

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony(notes) isn’t planning as if the NBA season is going to be called off any second now. Instead, Anthony is worried about whether he and his teammates will be ready when the new collective bargaining agreement is signed and players need to get back on the court and play

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The New York Knicks finally have a defense. Maybe not the kind that can stop Ray Allen or Dwight Howard, but now that the team has hired former Hawks coach Mike Woodson as an assistant, head coach Mike D’Antoni can deflect accusations that he ignores the defensive side of the floor.

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Updated Aug 29, 2011 2:43 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson on Monday as an assistant to Mike D’Antoni. Though frequently considered a defensive specialist, Woodson made clear during a conference call that he can help D’Antoni in many roles. ”I’m just a coach that’s looking for an opportunity

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Updated:  August 29, 2011, 5:21 pm ET The New York Knicks hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson as assistant coach to Mike D’Antoni on Monday. Woodson guided Atlanta to three playoff appearances in six seasons with the Hawks, but was fired after the club was routed by Orlando is getting swept out of their 2010 Eastern Conference semifinal

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