http://www.mail.com/organizations/3610-nba-atlantic-division.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3610-nba-atlantic-division.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2100700-knicks-unsure-stoudemires-role.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job. He also could remain a reserve who plays restricted minutes. Searching for ways to improve next season, the New York Knicks could use a reliable second scorer and dependable low-post option. They have no way of knowin... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:37:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2100700-knicks-unsure-stoudemires-role.html 2013-05-21T18:37:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2100220-colangelo-raptors-gm-president.html TORONTO (AP) — Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager. The Raptors announced Tuesday that while Colangelo's contract as team president is being extended, a new general manager will be hired within the next 30 days. The changes were announced by Tim Leiweke, who is the incoming CEO of team o... Tue, 21 May 2013 17:49:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2100220-colangelo-raptors-gm-president.html 2013-05-21T17:49:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2095774-pacers-knock-knicks-with-106-99-win-game-6.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade. Roy Hibbert's block of Carmelo Anthony's dunk attempt midway through the fourth quarter spurred an 11-2 run that rallied the Pacers to a 106-99 victory in Game 6 of their second-round series, sending th... Sun, 19 May 2013 04:26:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2095774-pacers-knock-knicks-with-106-99-win-game-6.html 2013-05-19T04:26:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2095128-pacers-hill-cleared-to-play-game-6-vs-knicks.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Hill missed Game 5 on Thursday night in New York because of a concussion. The Pacers released a statement about 1½ hours before the scheduled tipoff saying Hill passed the NBA's retu... Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2095128-pacers-hill-cleared-to-play-game-6-vs-knicks.html 2013-05-18T23:15:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2092244-anthony-28-knicks-beat-pacers-to-stay-alive.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony made two jumpers to open the game, knowing it wouldn't stay that easy. The defenses in this series are too good, so the difference is something else. "It's just a matter of who wants it more," Anthony said. On Thursday night, that was the Knicks. Anthony scored 28 points and New York avoided elimination in the Eastern Confe... Fri, 17 May 2013 07:46:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2092244-anthony-28-knicks-beat-pacers-to-stay-alive.html 2013-05-17T07:46:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2088668-knicks-try-to-stay-alive-thursday-pacers.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Pablo Prigioni could return to the starting lineup. Jason Kidd will remain in the rotation. Whichever players are on the court for the New York Knicks when they try to save their season Thursday night, coach Mike Woodson just wants them to shoot with confidence. "All you can do is continue to shoot and you shoot the next one, you'v... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2088668-knicks-try-to-stay-alive-thursday-pacers.html 2013-05-15T21:50:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2086168-pacers-rout-knicks-93-82-to-take-3-1-series-lead.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony tried to keep the New York Knicks in the game, even as his teammates missed shots all around him. Once Anthony stopped making them, the Indiana Pacers had pushed the Knicks to the brink of elimination. Anthony missed all four of his field goals in the fourth quarter and fouled out. Paul George had six points, four rebou... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:45:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2086168-pacers-rout-knicks-93-82-to-take-3-1-series-lead.html 2013-05-15T07:45:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports. The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in t... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html 2013-05-15T07:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2084970-knicks-shumpert-misses-shootaround-with-bad-knee.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The left knee of Knicks guard Iman Shumpert doesn't appear to be getting any better and it could keep him out of Tuesday night's game at Indiana. Coach Mike Woodson told reporters that the team was bringing in a doctor to examine Shumpert's sore knee, the same one that required surgery last May after he tore a ligament during the playo... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2084970-knicks-shumpert-misses-shootaround-with-bad-knee.html 2013-05-14T17:45:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079736-pacers-protect-court-beat-knicks-82-71.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers kept everything in front of them Saturday night. The Pacers didn't let the Knicks get away from them on fast breaks, didn't let the Knicks get good 3-point looks and didn't even give New York a chance to challenge late. Instead, Roy Hibbert, Paul George and Indiana showed what it can do when it plays its game. ... Sun, 12 May 2013 04:20:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079736-pacers-protect-court-beat-knicks-82-71.html 2013-05-12T04:20:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079568-knicks-jr-smith-plays-through-illness-vs-pacers.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Knicks guard J.R. Smith played against the Pacers in Game 3 on Saturday night after being iffy to go because of an illness. Smith, the NBA's top sixth man, entered the game late in the first quarter and missed his first two shots -- both came up short. Coach Mike Woodson said during his pregame availability that Smith would warm up bef... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079568-knicks-jr-smith-plays-through-illness-vs-pacers.html 2013-05-12T00:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2075278-parity-abounds-nba-conference-semifinals.html Parity has struck the NBA playoffs, where the conference semifinals are all fit to be tied. The four current series are all knotted at one game apiece — the first time that's happened in the second round of the NBA playoffs since the league went to its current format more than a quarter-century ago. For favorites like Miami, New York, San Antonio and Okla... Fri, 10 May 2013 03:16:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2075278-parity-abounds-nba-conference-semifinals.html 2013-05-10T03:16:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2072714-knicks-anthony-plans-to-attacking-indiana.html NEW YORK (AP) — Nobody ever really stops Carmelo Anthony. Not in his mind, anyway. Anthony believes he can solve any defense and rarely gives credit when he doesn't. His response after a poor night is always some variation of the same quote: "I just missed shots I normally make." So no matter how he played in New York during the first two games, he was br... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2072714-knicks-anthony-plans-to-attacking-indiana.html 2013-05-08T22:18:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070142-knicks-use-huge-to-series-with-pacers.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony's shooting woes vanished as quickly as Indiana's lead. Once the NBA's scoring leader got in a rhythm, not even one of the league's best defenses could knock him out of it. Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, and the Knicks beat the Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the East... Wed, 08 May 2013 07:14:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2070142-knicks-use-huge-to-series-with-pacers.html 2013-05-08T07:14:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067238-knicks-planning-lineup-change-vs-bigger-pacers.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks will not concede they have a "big" problem — yet. They know the Indiana Pacers have a size advantage, realize that Carmelo Anthony is going to get beat up banging against a bulkier body, and understand that a change to a lineup with a conventional power forward may become necessary. Not now, ... Mon, 06 May 2013 23:19:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067238-knicks-planning-lineup-change-vs-bigger-pacers.html 2013-05-06T23:19:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064890-pacers-beat-knicks-102-95-game-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Every time Carmelo Anthony attacked the rim, a big body seemed to be waiting. David West, Roy Hibbert and the rest of the Pacers are classic Eastern Conference bruisers, and the New York Knicks are countering with something closer to small ball. "It'll be, to me, a contrast in styles most of the series," Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. ... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:14:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064890-pacers-beat-knicks-102-95-game-1.html 2013-05-06T07:14:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html NEW YORK (AP) — After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach. The Nets announced Sunday that P.J. Carlesimo wouldn't return, hours after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Carlesimo helped the Nets finish 49-33 after replacing the fired Avery Johns... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:16:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html 2013-05-05T18:16:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother. The first Game 7 in Brooklyn belonged not to the Nets, but to the guy who played here in high school. "I'll remember this for the rest of my life," Noah said. Injured, ill and ju... Sun, 05 May 2013 04:05:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html 2013-05-05T04:05:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062512-celtics-comeback-fades-88-80-loss-to-knicks.html BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett made his way off the court toward Boston's locker room looking straight down the entire way, not lifting his head or even a hand to the fans crowding him and reaching for a high-five or to congratulate him. There was nothing to celebrate. The Celtics' season was over, ending in an 88-80 loss to New York that clinched the first-... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:51:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062512-celtics-comeback-fades-88-80-loss-to-knicks.html 2013-05-04T06:51:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062266-knicks-hold-to-beat-celtics-88-80-advance.html BOSTON (AP) — Twelve years without advancing in the playoffs. Two failed attempts to close out the Boston Celtics. Nineteen consecutive missed 3-pointers. Carmelo Anthony brought all the slumps to a stop. Anthony made a pullup jumper and then sank his first 3-pointer in 20 tries to help the New York Knicks turn back Boston's comeback attempt on Friday nig... Sat, 04 May 2013 03:51:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062266-knicks-hold-to-beat-celtics-88-80-advance.html 2013-05-04T03:51:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — Time for the Nets' biggest game in Brooklyn. The Nets have brought their first-round series against Chicago to a Game 7, a victory away from equaling the largest playoff comeback in NBA history. And they've brought it back home, where Barclays Center has to be more than a beautiful, $1 billion building. They are countin... Fri, 03 May 2013 22:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html 2013-05-03T22:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets wiped out their deficit. Now, they will try and finish off an improbable comeback. The Nets are one win away from overcoming a 3-1 series hole after beating Chicago 95-92 Thursday night to force a seventh game. Then again, the way Gerald Wallace sees it, they never should have been in that predicament. ... Fri, 03 May 2013 07:40:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html 2013-05-03T07:40:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2058920-knicks-to-win-road-to-avoid-game-7.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics are looking across town for inspiration as they attempt to become the first NBA team to rally from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series. Needing to win four straight games to stay alive in the playoffs, Celtics coach Doc Rivers talked to his team about the Red Sox and their comeback against the New York Yankees in the 20... Thu, 02 May 2013 22:17:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2058920-knicks-to-win-road-to-avoid-game-7.html 2013-05-02T22:17:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2059480-woodson-wants-knicks-focused-court-closets.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Call it bad fashion sense or poor playoff etiquette. New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson sure didn't like his players' decision to wear black to Game 5 of their playoff series against Boston on Wednesday night, which they expected to be the Celtics' "funeral." Only the Celtics are still alive after winning 92-86,... Thu, 02 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2059480-woodson-wants-knicks-focused-court-closets.html 2013-05-02T21:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057612-celtics-stay-alive-beat-knicks-to-force-game-6.html NEW YORK (AP) — The 11-0 deficit in Game 5 was wiped away. The 3-0 deficit in the series might be next. The Boston Celtics are two victories from NBA history, and from extending the Knicks' postseason futility in a most improbable manner. Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Celtics stayed alive in the playoffs, cutting New York's lead to 3... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:23:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057612-celtics-stay-alive-beat-knicks-to-force-game-6.html 2013-05-02T07:23:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054084-celtics-players-happy-teammate-collins.html WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Celtics coach Doc Rivers wishes Jason Collins had gotten more rebounds. Jeff Green liked the screens his former teammate set. Jason Terry would love to have Collins' toughness in the playoffs. And they're all happy for Collins after he came out as gay. None of the Celtics expressed concern Tuesday about having been on the same team a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:56:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054084-celtics-players-happy-teammate-collins.html 2013-04-30T20:56:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls had a chance to put away the Brooklyn Nets. Instead, they stumbled. Their first-round series shifts back to Chicago for Game 6 on Thursday, and the Bulls look like a team that could be in trouble even though they lead 3-2. That's because Kirk Hinrich was sidelined by a calf injury. Joakim Noah still seems limited by a foot... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:19:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html 2013-04-30T19:19:16Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets were not ready for it to be over. Not the series. Certainly not their first season in Brooklyn. "We didn't want it to end. Nobody in this locker room wants it to end. Nobody is ready to go home," backup center Andray Blatche said. "We still feel like we have the opportunity and chance to make it to the second round." ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:31:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T07:31:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — Flourishing instead of fading in the fourth quarter, the Nets extended their first season in Brooklyn. They need one more victory to set up the biggest game here yet. Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Nets beat Chicago 110-91 on Monday night, cutting the Bulls' lead to 3-2 in ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:15:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T03:15:15Z