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Chris Copeland | Forward

Team: New York Knicks
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/17/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 225
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Appearing on ESPN radio, Mike Woodson reiterated Chris Copeland will remain a part of the rotation.
Copeland was a spark off the pine on Thursday with 13 points (three 3-pointers) to go along with two steals in just 19 minutes, and we wouldn't be surprised if the rookie saw 20-25 minutes on Saturday. His ability to stretch the floor is something the Knicks need, and he's clearly helping the team where it needs assistance. May 17 - 1:33 PM
Source: Tommy Beer on Twitter

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Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

The Knicks may be prohibited from offering Chris Copeland more than $3 million annually in free agency, according to the New York Post.

The Post believes the Knicks will extend him a qualifying offer and have the opportunity to match any offer he receives, but the Knicks would have to use one of their exceptions to retain him since the team doesn't have his Bird Rights. Copeland will certainly draw interest and is a near lock to make more than the league minimum he did this season, but it's too early to speculate on what type of offers he'll draw.
Source: New York Post
May 17 - 9:23 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland provided a spark off the bench for the Knicks on Thursday with 13 points, four boards, one assist, two steals and three 3-pointers in 19 minutes.

He has been put into the rotation after not playing at all in the last three games of the Boston series. Copeland has been an asset for the Knicks vs. the Pacers and it's not a shock after his huge April in the regular season that included 15.0 points per game. That said, it still does seem silly that he received two first-place votes for Rookie of the Year.
May 16 - 11:14 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Mike Woodson will use Chris Copeland "early" in Thursday's Game 5, and he will play more minutes than he has been in the series so far.

Copeland saw 12 minutes in Game 4, the most action he's seen in the second round, but we'd expect him to have a larger role in a must-win Game 5. The Knicks are desperate for offensive help on the perimeter, and Copeland is capable of stretching the floor.
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter
May 16 - 10:46 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland and Steve Novak could see some more minutes in Game 4 vs. the Pacers.

Copeland and Novak didn't see any time until garbage minutes in Game 3, and even if they return to a regular role in the rotation, neither is going to be a prominent factor against a very physical Indiana team.
Related: Steve Novak
Source: New York Post
May 13 - 7:59 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland said his shoulder is still not 100 percent.

Copeland didn't play Friday night after coach Mike Woodson said he might replace the injured Steve Novak (back spasms) in the rotation. It was the third straight DNP-CD for Copeland, who says he's fine and ready to play. Novak remains out indefinitely, so there could be minutes for Copeland in the second round if he's healthy.
Source: New York Post
May 4 - 12:27 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland revealed that his shoulder is still not fully healthy.

Copeland picked up a DNP-Coach's Decision in Sunday's Game 4 loss, and it's possible Mike Woodson is shying away from him because he's not at full strength. No matter the reason, Copeland is unlikely to be a fantasy factor with J.R. Smith due back from his suspension for Game 5.
Related: J.R. Smith
Source: New York Post
Apr 29 - 9:03 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland, who had his shoulder pop out of place in the regular season finale, admitted that the injury was bothering him during Saturday's Game 1 win over the Celtics.

It was noticeable. Copeland was wearing a special undershirt to protect the shoulder and had it taped underneath, admitted that he could use some rest. "Could be better, but no excuses," he said. "Rest will help." Assuming Pablo Prigioni (ankle) is ready for Game 2, Copeland will return to a reserve role.
Source: New York Post
Apr 21 - 8:58 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 1 against the Celtics.

Copeland is starting for Pablo Prigioni, who was inactive with an ankle injury. Despite the bump in status, Copeland is unlikely to exceed 20 minutes and remains an extremely limited fantasy option.
Related: Pablo Prigioni
Source: Ian Begley on Twitter
Apr 20 - 1:33 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland is expected to start in Saturday's game against Boston.

He's wearing a starter's jersey in practice and all signs point to him being in the starting five. Copeland had a minor shoulder injury in the regular-season finale, but there have been no reports of him still dealing with the ailment. While he was spectacular in the last week of the season, Copeland is unlikely to get more than 20 minutes per game in the postseason.
Source: Knicks PR on Twitter
Apr 19 - 1:31 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland scored a career-high 33 points and became the first Knicks rookie to score 30 points in back-to-back games since Bill Cartwright, but also suffered a shoulder injury in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.

Copeland added three boards, one assist, a steal, two blocks and a 3-pointer on the night, and is simply on fire for a depleted Knicks team. Most of the big men are hurt and now Copeland's shoulder injury sounds like it could be a problem on Saturday. "It don't feel too great right now," he said of his shoulder. "I'm sure tomorrow won't be any better but I'll be fine by Saturday." Copeland should be a fairly popular pick in fantasy playoff leagues, but it remains to be seen if the Knicks will be able to get by the Celtics. They kick things off with Game 1 on Saturday in New York.
Apr 18 - 12:24 AM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland was the focal point of New York's offense in Monday's loss the Bobcats, scoring a career-high 32 points with seven boards, two assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in 47 minutes.

He's coming off a 20-point game on Sunday and this was his sixth game with at least 20 points this year. Copeland made a huge splash in the preseason with a 34-point gem on October 20 and he was in a similar situation tonight with the Knicks resting their core players. He's a must-own player.
Apr 15 - 9:20 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland scored 20 points in his 34 minutes of action vs. the Pacers on Sunday, shooting 8-of-12 from the field with three boards, one steal and two 3-pointers.

The Knicks clinched the two seed today and Mike Woodson said that he'll be resting his core players the rest of the way. Assuming the Copeland isn't a core player, he's one of those "run, don't walk" players to add in fantasy leagues for the last three days of the season. This was his fifth 20-point game and he could add two more on Monday and Wednesday.
Apr 14 - 6:41 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland started at center against the Bulls on Thursday and shot 4-of-14 from the field for 14 points with five boards, two assists, one steal, two blocks and three 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

The shooting line stinks, but the threes and defense have to make any fantasy owner that started him tonight feel pretty good. Copeland is far from your prototypical center at 6'8", but he's the best option they have now with Tyson Chandler (neck) and Kenyon Martin (ankle) dealing with injuries. The Knicks may also rest their veterans and Copeland does have four 20-point games to his credit this season, so it's not crazy to think he'll have mid-round value the rest of the way.
Apr 11 - 11:22 PM
Chris Copeland - F - Knicks

Chris Copeland will draw the start at center on Thursday against the Bulls.

Copeland is not a center, but the Knicks are without Tyson Chandler (neck) and Kenyon Martin (ankle), so the rookie will see big minutes at a variety of positions on Thursday. He's coming off of a game with 17 points and nine boards (including four triples) on Tuesday, so those in daily leagues can definitely use Copeland on a night with just two games. It doesn't hurt that Chandler and Martin are also out for Friday as well.
Related: Kenyon Martin, Tyson Chandler
Source: Frank Isola on Twitter
Apr 11 - 12:11 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Raymond Felton
2Pablo Prigioni
SG1Jason Kidd
2J.R. Smith
3James White
SF1Iman Shumpert
2Steve Novak
3Quentin Richardson
PF1Carmelo Anthony
2Amare Stoudemire
3Chris Copeland
4Kenyon Martin
C1Tyson Chandler
2Marcus Camby
3Earl Barron