New York Knicks

New York Knicks

Mind Sight: Is Metta World Peace Delusional? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Last year, he changed his name from Ron Artest to Metta World Peace. The word “metta” is a Buddhist term meaning “kindness toward all.” “World peace” is self-explanatory. And yet his actions over his career have been anything but kind or peaceful. He has been suspended 10 times in 10 seasons, the latest being the seven-day suspension handed out to him by the NBA for his elbow to the temple of James Harden that knocked Harden down.

NBA union seeks arbitration over Bird rights issue (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) The NBA players’ association said Tuesday it is seeking an arbitrator’s ruling in hopes that Jeremy Lin and three other players maintain valuable rights in free agency.

Cavs hoping to host future NBA All-Star game (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND (AP) With his downtown casino open, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wants to get the NBA’s high rollers into town.

Coach Rick Carlisle agrees to new deal with Mavs (The Associated Press)

DALLAS (AP) The coach who led the Dallas Mavericks to their only NBA championship is staying put.

Cavaliers’ Irving selected NBA’s top rookie (The Associated Press)

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Once Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland’s fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen.

Cavs guard Irving earns rookie honor (AFP)

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, the top overall selection in last year’s NBA draft, was named the league’s Rookie of the Year on Tuesday.

Should Jeremy Lin Stay In New York? Yes, But *Not* With The Knicks (Forbes)

Now that one of the more remarkable NBA debut seasons in recent memory has come to a close, New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin is facing a major decision: Should he re-sign with the Knicks, who have given him less than a resounding vote of confidence, or should he [...]