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Date: Team: Pos:
Iman Shumpert - G/F - Knicks

Iman Shumpert says he's going to work on improving his point guard skills this summer.

Shumpert played some point guard during his rookie year but was used off the ball more this season. However, with Jason Kidd possibly retiring and Pablo Prigioni an unrestricted free agent, Shumpert could be asked to spell Raymond Felton next season. Shumpert also said he wants to work on his midrange game, which could go a long way to increasing his fantasy value next season.
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter
May 23 - 4:09 PM
Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks

Amare Stoudemire was not happy with his role this season and wants to play a bigger part next season.

After GM Glen Grunwald said STAT could be on a minutes cap, it appears as if Stoudemire is preparing himself to play as much as he can. "You know Amar’e, he’s going to work as hard as he can during the offseason," said Happy Walters, Stoudemire’s agent. "It was a tough year, but Amar’e is already looking forward to next season. He’ll be ready." It's unclear what kind of role he'll have next season since Mike Woodson won't commit to him as a starter.
Source: New York Daily News
May 23 - 9:15 AM
Pablo Prigioni - G - Knicks

Pablo Prigioni disputed a report that his wife wanted to return to Europe next season.

The New York post reported that Prigioni's wife wanted to return to Europe, but Prigioni disputed that in an interview with Argentine radio. Prigioni is expected to seek a deal in the one-year, $2 million range and could find himself playing outside of New York next season.
Source: New York Post
May 23 - 8:37 AM
J.R. Smith - G/F - Knicks

J.R. Smith played through the postseason with a swollen left knee "that contained fluid buildup," a source told the New York Post.

According to the source, Smith is "likely" to have his knee drained at some point during the next two weeks. While this would certainly help to explain Smith's struggles in the playoffs, we're not buying into the idea that the knee was solely responsible for his shortcomings. He's expected to be fine well in advance of training camp, but it's unknown where he'll be. He has until June 25 to exercise his player option for next year, or he'll be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Source: New York Post
May 23 - 8:23 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

An MRI revealed that Carmelo Anthony has a small labral tear in his left shoulder.

The plan for Anthony will be to let the injury heal on its own for three or four weeks, then if there is no improvement, surgery will become an option. Melo's shooting numbers were awful in the postseason, making just 29.8 percent from the field. There's no correlation to his shoulder causing this issue, but it does make some sense since he was visibly bothered by the issue over the past month. Regardless of the treatment, Anthony should be ready for the 2013-14 opener.
Source: Frank Isola on Twitter
May 22 - 8:46 PM
Pablo Prigioni - G - Knicks

Pablo Prigioni confirmed that he'd like to remain in the NBA next season, but his future with the Knicks is unclear.

"If I can choose, I prefer to play in the United States and stay in the NBA,’’ Prigioni said on Argentine radio. The Knicks would have to use part of their $3.1 million mid-level exception to pay Prigioni, and there's a very real possibility he'll sign elsewhere. The Spurs are rumored to have some interest.
Related: Spurs
Source: New York Post
May 22 - 1:07 PM
Marcus Camby - F/C - Knicks

Marcus Camby admitted to being "frustrated" with his playing time this season.

"The team was playing well and the coach was comfortable with the rotation he had," GM Glen Grunwald said. "The coach had success with Tyson [Chandler] and Kenyon [Martin], and he decided to keep going with that." Camby appeared in just 24 games this season and battled through plantar fasciitis all year.
Source: ESPN New York
May 22 - 10:18 AM
James White - G/F - Knicks

James White's agent said it's "unlikely" his client will return to the Knicks.

We'll file that under "obvious." White was glued to the bench for the majority of the season and it's not clear how he lasted with the team for the entire year. White's $1 million option is expected to be declined, and it's possible he'll go back overseas if he can't garner an offer in the NBA.
Source: ESPN New York
May 22 - 8:15 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) will undergo an MRI exam.

Previously scheduled for Tuesday, the Knicks have clarified the date of the MRI to be "some time soon." Melo wants to rule out any potential structural damage, so the MRI is the first step in doing that. Previously, Anthony has described the shoulder as "stable," but the MRI will give us a much better idea of exactly what he's dealing with and what kind of recovery he'll face.
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter
May 21 - 11:19 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Mike Woodson wants Tyson Chandler to bulk up during the offseason as well as develop a low post game.

After Chandler took a side swipe at the coaching staff during his exit interview, Woodson fired back with his own critiques of the center's game. Chandler was not himself down the stretch, and he'll need to return to previous form for the Knicks to meet expectations.
Source: Jonah Ballow on Twitter
May 21 - 11:17 AM
Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks

GM Glen Grunwald said Amare Stoudemire could have a minutes restriction next season.

It's way too early to determine what the restrictions might be, but the Knicks are focused on keeping STAT healthy and on the court. It appears as if STAT could be headed for another season as a role player with Mike Woodson saying he hasn't made a decision on whether or not he'll start, and Amare planned to talk with Woodson about his role for next year during the offseason. As usual, it's shaping up to be an interesting offseason for the Knicks.
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter
May 21 - 11:09 AM
Jason Kidd - G - Knicks

Jason Kidd "indicated" to GM Glen Grunwald that he planned to return next season.

Kidd is under contract for two more years and is undecided on his retirement, and although it's not clear what the veteran point guard will ultimately decide, it wouldn't surprise us either way. If Kidd does retire, the Knicks will be in the market for a point guard once again.
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter
May 21 - 10:55 AM
Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks

Amar'e Stoudemire (knee) was not fully healthy during the playoffs.

As expected. Considering STAT sat out for more than two months after a second knee surgery this season and returned to a very limited role in the playoffs, we never expected him to be fully healthy this year. He'll have the offseason to rest and rehab, but there's a very real chance he becomes the highest-paid role player in recent history given his health woes and contract situation.
Source: New York Post
May 21 - 8:28 AM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler took a subtle jab at the Knicks coaching staff at his exit interview, saying he would "like for us to develop some consistency with the offensive game plan."

"Right now, we're a jump-shooting team. I would like us to have a free-flowing offense that we all can be comfortable with," Chandler said. "Everybody to a man is going to have to come back better, including the coaches," he added. Chandler was not himself prior to the Knicks season ending, but it's clear he seems some obvious areas where the team can improve on the offensive end.
Source: New York Post
May 21 - 8:26 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony said it's "too early" to think about whether or not he'll opt out of his contract after the 2013/14 season.

Anthony can opt out and become an unrestricted free agent, but the expectation is that if he does do that, it will be in order for him to sign a long-term deal with the Knicks. "I'm going to be here for many years," Carmelo said. "I can't even think about that right now. That would be selfish on my part to even sit back and think about the situation like that."
Source: New York Post
May 21 - 8:24 AM

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