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Knicks take small steps forward as Lebron slips away

Landing Lebron would have been akin to hitting a big fly out of the park but, remember, there’s more than one way to round the bases. Donnie Walsh’s Plan B is certainly less spectacular than his Plan A but there’s no doubt the addition of Amare Stoudemire, the trade (however painful to accept) of David Lee and the soon-to-be announced addition of a serviceable point guard in Raymond Felton make the Knicks a better team.
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This is a low: Knicks season on the sofa week 19 review

The Sports Bloke reacts to the New York Knicks’ record-setting humiliating defeat to the New Jersey Nets and their performances against Cleveland, Detroit and Toronto in the 19th week of the 2009/10 NBA season. Continue reading

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Season on the sofa: NBA All Star 2010 game diary

According to legend, everything’s bigger in Texas – even the NBA All Star game. Which is why, after foregoing sleep for the last two nights in exchange for a thoroughly underwhelming Dunk Contest and a high scoring but tedious Rookie/Sophomore game, the Sports Bloke has re-charged his batteries for the third and final night of the All Star weekend. What better way of covering this glorified exhibition game/annual spectacular (delete as appropriate) than with a special All Star season on the sofa diary of the game not quite live and direct from the UK. Continue reading

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Barely worth their place in the NBA: New York Knicks season on the sofa week two review

Knicks fans, fasten your metaphorical crash helmet because, on the evidence of the four games over the last seven days, this season is shaping up to be a true test of faith and loyalty. This season is going to hurt and, most of the time, it is going to be embarassing.
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What we’ve learned from the first week of the NBA season

After just three nights of action, it might be a little too early for experts to draw too many conclusions pertaining to the new NBA season. Fortunately, the Sports Bloke isn’t an expert and is more than happy to pontificate on the games he’s watched so far. Continue reading

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NBA season on the sofa: opening night live blog

As the 2009/10 NBA season tips off, the Sports Bloke presents an opening night live blog from his hoops lair in London, England. Continue reading

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Expectations in check for the Knicks’ Seinfeld season

I was thinking about what I could look forward to from the New York Knicks in the upcoming NBA season when I realised a Seinfeld connection. For the Knicks, the 2009/10 season is, on the surface, a “season about nothing”. But as a fan, I need reasons to look forward to watching my team. It’s not been easy, but here are five reasons to look forward to watching the Knicks this year. Continue reading

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Donnie Walsh will repay faith of Knicks fans

The moves Donnie Walsh has made since taking over the New York Knicks has left the troubled ball club with more salary cap flexibility than any other NBA team as the league gears up for the 2010 A-list free agent sweepstakes. The Sports Bloke examines why Walsh’s patience and common sense will ultimately lead to a new day for the Knicks. Continue reading

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