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Showing posts with label JR Smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JR Smith. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Knicks' Smith Suspended

New York Knicks G J.R. Smith has been suspended one game for striking Glen Rice Jr. of the Washington Wizards in the groin Tuesday. Smith will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Knicks' Smith to Indiana?

The New York Knicks had recent conversations with the Indiana Pacers about a trade that would send G J.R. Smith to the Pacers in exchange for Chris Copeland.  The Knicks are looking to clear cap space for the upcoming off season and Copeland has an expiring deal.  Smith on the other hand has a player option that he can exercise limiting the franchise's cap space.  Despite the recent conversations, the Knicks aren't looking to make a deal until December 15th when more pieces can be added if necessary.


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Knicks' Smith to wear mask

New York Knicks G J.R. Smith suffered a small fracture in his left cheekbone against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Sunday's game and will have to wear a protective mask for the immediate future.  Smith is still expected to play Wednesday evening against the Sacramento Kings.


Monday, January 13, 2014

Knicks' Anthony talks Smith

We're almost at the NBA's mid point and the New York Knicks are still dominating the NBA's new cycle.  With the recent antics/fine of G J.R. Smith, many wondered if the NBA veteran would ever mature.  Recently Knicks F Carmelo Anthony indicated that Smith has gotten the message.

“We have numerous talks,’’ Anthony said. “Me and J.R. talk sometimes all day and night. Certain situations, you have to open your eyes and look yourself in the mirror and say, ‘It’s time to change myself. Everyone else is giving me chances and everybody else wants me to change. If I’m not changing myself, it’s irrelevant.....I think this is a situation that opened his eyes up. He looked at himself in the mirror, hopefully, and said he wants to change, he’s got to change.  It’s up to him now.”


Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Smith on the trading block?

Reports are showing that the New York Knicks have made it known that G J.R. Smith is available for trade to any team that is interested.  


Sunday, December 1, 2013

Knee Injury hindering Smith?

The New York Knicks have lost 9 of 10 games since G J.R. Smith returned from his 5 game suspension.  Despite not being the only reason for the losses, Smith recently admitted that he's still being bothered by his left knee that was surgically repaired (torn meniscus) during the NBA's off-season.  

“It’s taking time,’’ Smith said. “I’m not one to make excuses. I got to play better. If it was hurting so bad, I shouldn’t be playing.’’


Friday, November 15, 2013

Smith fined

New York Knicks G J.R. Smith has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using “hostile and inappropriate language” in a tweet.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

JR Smith Featured in Episode of ‘My Ink’ (VIDEO)

Friday, September 6, 2013

Breaking News.....Smith to be suspended

The NBA will suspend New York Knicks G J.R. Smith for violating the league's substance abuse policy.  The suspension is expected to be 5 games in length.


Friday, August 9, 2013

J.R. Smith talks Nets, Motivation

New York Knicks G J.R. Smith made his first public comments recently since the Knicks were eliminated out of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers.  

“It’s an unbelievable move for J-Kidd [Nets coach Jason Kidd] to have a team like that to start off his first year,’’ Smith said. “They have a great chance to compete for a title. But we’re still the marquee team in New York. A lot of people are counting us out just like last year . We have a lot to prove. We’ll come out with a lot of edge and hopefully put it to positive use on the court.’’

“My motivation is because how bad I played last year [in the playoffs],’’ Smith said. “I’ve seen moves the other teams made. It didn’t affect us unless I don’t play well. If I don’t play well, unfortunately we don’t win. If I play well, we won’t have to worry about anyone else.’’








Sunday, July 28, 2013

J.R. Smith has been paid

In a strange but true story, New York Knicks G J.R. Smith has already been paid half of his new 3 year contract.  The contract is valued at $18 million $9 of which Smith just received.




Monday, July 15, 2013

Knicks' Smith undergoes surgery

The New York Knicks have just announced that G J.R. Smith had patella tendon surgery and arthroscopy for a tear in the lateral meniscus of his left knee.  Smith's recovery time is expected to be 12-16 weeks.




Thursday, July 4, 2013

Knicks close to re-signing Smith

The New York Knicks are closing to re-signing G J.R. Smith in what will likely be a 3 or 4 year deal.  Smith, 27, averaged 18.2 points per game while coming off of the bench last season for the Knicks.




Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Smith a hot commodity

With the potential of J.R. Smith's impending free agency teams have already begun lining up for his services.  Two franchises who have great interest in Smith are the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks.



Monday, May 20, 2013

Smith to re-sign with Knicks?

Despite not being able to officially sign a new contract until July 7th, reports are indicating that the New York Knicks and G J.R. Smith are close to verbally agreeing on a new 4 year deal.




Saturday, April 27, 2013

Breaking News....Smith Suspended

New York Knicks G J.R. Smith has been suspended for Game 4 of their series with the Boston Celtics.  Smith elbowed Celtics G Jason Terry on his chin during the 4th quarter of Game 3.


Monday, March 18, 2013

Knicks Smith warns team of an early exit

Knicks guard J.R. Smith has done his best to lead the team with stars Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire out with injury.  The Knicks are currently 0-4 on their West Coast Trip and have played .500 basketball since mid December.  After the Knicks fell to the Clippers yesterday, Smith shared his thoughts with the media.  

“I’m fine [physically],’’ Smith said. “It’s just starting to take a toll on me mentally. Losing like this, knowing the type of team we were at the beginning of the year, we have to keep fighting through it.”

“I believe we can [get back to that],’’ Smith said. “We don’t have a choice. Either keep playing like this and have an early exit in the playoffs or start fighting. We need some help. We have to help each other on the offensive and defensive end. We can’t rely on our offense.”


Friday, March 15, 2013

Smith questions Knicks' Heart

The Knicks have been in a free fall as of late and no one can quite explain why.  Injuries to Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire have played the biggest role but guard J.R. Smith thinks that the problem is far worse than injuries and he stated the following recently.

"We got to check out our heart right now," he said. "We either got to compete or pack up and go home. It's just that simple."

"I don't mind losing," Smith said. "But if we just go out there and get demolished, that's a problem, especially when you're supposed to be considered one of the best teams in your division and your conference. It's just not a good look for us."



Thursday, January 10, 2013

JR Smith Dunks, Gets Fouled By Ian Mahinmi - Knicks @ Pacers 1/10/2013