Tag Archive: Amare Stoudemire

Amar’e out for another 6 weeks

Having re-injured his surgically repaired left knee, Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire is expected to miss between 6 to 8 weeks. The left knee of course is the same one that caused him to miss the entire 2005 season after having micro-fracture surgery. When Stoudemire injured the knee this pre-season the initial prognostication was that he …

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Knicks C Tyson Chandler “day-to-day” with knee injury

After taking a nasty spill in yesterday’s preseason game against the Nets, Knicks defensive backbone Tyson Chandler is said to be day-to-day with what is described as a “bone bruise” on his knee. While not ideal, Knicks fans are likely relieved that it isn’t anything more serious or structurally damaged, as from the original real-time …

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Amar’e Stoudemire latest to work with Hakeem Olajuwon this offseason

In 2009 it was Kobe Bryant; in 2010 it was Dwight Howard; last year it was LeBron James. It seems that every year a star player works with Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon to learn his fabled low-post moves. This year is no different, as embattled New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire is said …

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Stoudemire fined for “gay slur”

Amar’e Stoudemire has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for a abusive tweet sent to a fan via direct message. The tweet (below) was in response to the fan heckling Stoudemire over his performance during last season. Stoudemire apologised to the fan, however not before a screen shot of the message went viral. He also …

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Phil Jackson not likely for Knicks?

Knicks fans think he will be their savior. Reports say the Knicks are likely to offer him $50million, but according to ESPN.com, Phil Jackson is not a fan of Carmelo Anthony’s game, One league source who has spoken to Jackson in recent months said the retired legend “told me he doesn’t like Carmelo Anthony’s game …

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JR Smith “joking” about tweets, Lin staying

Immediately following the New York Knicks departure from the NBA Playoffs, JR Smith took to twitter and was subject of Knicks fans displeasure. Smith, who shot 3/15 in the loss, received most of the blame from the Knicks faithful and responded in kind, @jkny21 Jim Bo @TheRealJRSmith , u were awful tonight, I highly doubt …

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Heat apologise for PA Announcers “Extinguished” comment

With 4:48 remaining in the 4th quarter in yesterdays Miami Heat – New York Knicks game, Amar’e Stoudemire picked up his 6th and final foul. The Heat’s PA announcer, quite sharply, announced that Stoudemire had been “extinguished from the game” an obvious jab at his famous run in with a fire extinguisher. Some labelled it …

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