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Reactions To Mike Woodson’s Extension

May 25th, 2012 at 6:57pm CST by Daniel Seco

We reported earlier this evening that the Knicks had finalized a multiyear contract extension with head coach Mike Woodson. While the financial terms for the contract have yet to be announced, the length of the deal will keep Woodson in the Big Apple through the three years remaining on the contracts of Tyson Chandler, Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. We'll keep track of the latest reactions to the news of Woodson's extension here.

Howard Beck of The New York Times says Woodson should be praised for holding the Knicks accountable on defense but not on offense (via Twitter).
Woodson was the best candidate for the Knicks head coaching job and New York made the right choice by retaining him, writes ESPNNewYork.com's Jared Zwerling.
During the conference call announcing his extension, Woodson stated his excitement with owner James Dolan's decision to keep him around for a few more seasons. "I'm very, very excited about coming back and being the Knicks head coach. CAA is representing me now and I know expectations are very high."
Harvey Araton of The New York Times says the Knicks made the logical choice in electing to bring back Mike Woodson as the team's head coach.
Knicks GM Glen Grunwald said during the conference call that Woodson was given the first opportunity to win the job and impressed the organization during interviews. “We told Woody he would get the first crack at the job and he hit it out of the park.”
Frank Isola of the New York Daily News opines that while Woodson earned the job, the Knicks still should have given Phil Jackson a call (via Twitter).
Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops believes Phil Jackson would have been interested in at least talking about becoming the next head coach of the Knicks.

Knicks Sign Mike Woodson To Contract Extension

May 25th, 2012 at 4:56pm CST by Luke Adams

The Knicks and Mike Woodson have finalized a multiyear contract that will keep the coach in New York, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News (via Twitter). The Knicks have confirmed the deal in a press release.

Al Iannazzone of Newsday reported earlier this week that Woodson and the Knicks were nearing an agreement, while a number of subsequent reports suggested that an announcement from the team was expected later in the week. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the deal is for three years and could exceed $10MM.

Woodson took over as the Knicks interim head coach earlier this season, after the team parted ways with Mike D'Antoni. The former Hawks coach led New York to an 18-6 record to finish the regular season before the Knicks were eliminated by the Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

New York Rumors: Nash, Dragic, Woodson, Nets

May 24th, 2012 at 1:30pm CST by Luke Adams

It still doesn't feel entirely natural to group the Nets with the Knicks as the NBA's New York teams, but Brooklyn's new residents are a part of the Big Apple going forward, so let's round up the latest rumors on both clubs:

Jared Zwerling of ESPN New York tweets that he's hearing Steve Nash won't want to sign with the Knicks this summer. Whether or not that's true, this always seemed like a long-shot to me, since Nash will get offers that greatly exceed what New York could give him.
In a piece for ESPNNewYork.com, Zwerling compares Jeremy Lin to Goran Dragic, noting that the Rockets free agent could be an alternative to Lin for the Knicks.
Mike Woodson's new contract will be for three years and could be worth more than $10MM, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
There is mutual interest between Mirza Teletovic and the Nets, according to NetsDaily.com (via Twitter). Teletovic, a 26-year-old Bosnian power forward, led the Euroleague in scoring this season.

Knicks Notes: Chandler, Woodson, Jardine

May 23rd, 2012 at 1:05pm CST by Luke Adams

In a somewhat unusual development, Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler was nowhere to be found on the NBA's All-Defensive first team when voting results were released today. The Knicks center made the second team, joined by Luol Deng, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, and Kobe Bryant. Dwight Howard beat out Chandler at the center position for a spot on the first team, alongside Chris Paul, Tony Allen, LeBron James, and Serge Ibaka. Members of the media vote for awards, while the All-NBA teams are voted on by head coaches, which explains the Defensive Player of the Year's absence from the first team.

Let's round up a few more of today's Knicks updates….

The Knicks will announce a new contract for coach Mike Woodson no later than Thursday, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News. Woodson is expected to receive a three- or four-year contract, Isola adds.
New York could be targeting Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine with its second-round pick in next month's draft, says Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks are "desperate" to draft a guard for depth, according to Berman.
In past years, the Knicks could have dangled $3MM for a late first-round pick to make up for trading their own first-rounder. However, as Berman points out, the new CBA dictates that teams can't trade more than $3MM in deals in a single year, and the Knicks reached that limit as part of the Tyson Chandler blockbuster.

Coaching Rumors: Woodson, Del Negro, Magic

May 22nd, 2012 at 9:44am CST by Luke Adams

Another job on an NBA bench opened up yesterday, when Orlando officially fired long-time coach Stan Van Gundy. The Magic and the Bobcats are now the only two clubs searching for a new head coach, but there's no guarantee they won't be joined by another couple teams as the offseason progresses. Here are the latest updates on the NBA's coaching carousel:

After a report yesterday indicated that Mike Woodson and the Knicks were nearing an agreement, Marc Berman of the New York Post says the deal should be announced sometime "this week."
Clippers GM Neil Olshey hasn't committed one way or the other to bringing back Vinny Del Negro for next season, as Billy Witz of FOX Sports writes. However, a source tells Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld that he believes the Clips will explore other coaching options.
Van Gundy will be in demand, and the next team to hire him will be very lucky, writes Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel. Schmitz adds though that Van Gundy is leaning toward sitting out next season.
Charley Rosen of HoopsHype examines some potential candidates to replace Van Gundy in Orlando, noting that Nate McMillan could be the best fit for the Magic.

Atlantic Rumors: Woodson, Thorn, Nets, Morrison

May 21st, 2012 at 9:41pm CST by Chuck Myron

The Celtics took a 3-2 lead in their series with the Sixers tonight with a 101-85 victory in Game 5. There's plenty happening off the court for Atlantic Division teams as well, so let's dive in:

The Knicks and interim coach Mike Woodson are nearing agreement on a long-term deal, writes Newsday's Al Iannazzone. The deal could become official in the next couple days.
Sixers president Rod Thorn has no intention of retiring, as Tom Moore of phillyBurbs.com writes, denying a report to the contrary Sunday by the Philadelphia Inquirer that said coach Doug Collins would take over for Thorn, with assistant coach Michael Curry replacing Collins.
The Nets held a minicamp for free agents who didn't play in the NBA this past season, headlined by 2006 No. 3 overall pick Adam Morrison, as Colin Stephenson of The Star-Ledger and Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv note. Morrison and others at the camp, like Al Thornton, Hilton Armstrong and Julian Wright could wind up on Brooklyn's summer league team and audition for an invitation to join the Nets in training camp.
Deron Williams, who was at Nets facilities this weekend as the team worked out draft prospects, was present again during today's free agent minicamp, fueling speculation he'll re-sign with the team, as Zagoria chronicles.

Knicks Plan To Bring Back Mike Woodson

May 9th, 2012 at 8:28am CST by Luke Adams

The Knicks aren't in good shape in the first round series against the Heat, plagued by injuries and down 3-1 heading into tonight's game in Miami. But despite the team's seemingly imminent playoff exit, interim coach Mike Woodson has been informed by owner James Dolan that the Knicks intend to bring him back for next season, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.

A New York Daily News report this week suggested that the two sides had started discussing a contract extension for Woodson, though the Knicks' head coach adamently denied that to local media yesterday. According to Berman, the team will announce a new contract for its coach sometime after the season.

Although there had been plenty of speculation that the Knicks would pursue 11-time champion Phil Jackson for the permanent job, Berman hears from multiple sources that the club never contacted the former Bulls and Lakers coach.

Odds & Ends: Woodson, Van Gundy, Jazz, Perkins

May 8th, 2012 at 10:38pm CST by Daniel Seco

With an exciting night of NBA playoff madness still underway, we take a break from the action to catch up on the latest news and happenings from around the league.

Mike Woodson has done more than enough to get a shot at coaching the Knicks for an entire season, writes Neil Best of Newsday (subscribers only).
Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today says Stan Van Gundy would like to return to the Magic next season but realizes that decision is not entirely up to him.
The Jazz could have a busy offseason ahead of them as they look to add depth at the point guard and power forward positions, reports HoopsWorld's Derek Page.
The Oklahoman's Darnell Mayberry thinks Kendrick Perkins' health is a big question mark as the Thunder look ahead to the second round of the playoffs.
The Plain Dealer's Mike Pettica has the latest updates on the Cavs' plans for the upcoming NBA draft.
Mavs center Brendan Haywood discusses in a radio interview why adding Deron Williams to the roster would pay huge dividends for the team in the immediate future.
The signing of Shane Battier has proven to be fruitful for the Heat especially considering the defense he has been playing against Carmelo Anthony, writes Kevin Armstrong of the New York Daily News.

Knicks Initiate Extension Talks With Woodson?

May 8th, 2012 at 4:03pm CST by Luke Adams

4:03pm: According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks' Game Four win over Miami helped solidify Woodson's chances of returning for next season. Berman hears from a source that there's "nothing going on" between the Knicks and Jackson.

11:59am: Woodson denied having talked to the Knicks about an extension, according to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv (via Twitter).

8:24am: The Knicks appear headed for a first-round exit from the postseason, but according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, the team has seen enough from Mike Woodson to believe he's the right man for the head coach position. Isola reports that the Knicks are in preliminary talks with Woodson about removing the interim label and making him the club's coach for the forseeable future.

Woodson has been publicly endorsed by Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire, as well as by new permanent general manager Glen Grunwald. However, there has been speculation the Knicks would pursue a high-profile candidate such as Phil Jackson or John Calipari. Still, Jackson reportedly "isn't enthralled" with the Knicks' roster and Calipari and his staff recently signed multiyear extensions to remain at Kentucky.

After taking over for Mike D'Antoni as Knicks' head coach, Woodson led the team to an 18-6 record to close out the regular season.

Knicks Notes: Lin, Stoudemire, Woodson

May 7th, 2012 at 3:11pm CST by Luke Adams

Amare Stoudemire looked great in his return to the New York lineup yesterday, but another Knicks' starter, Jeremy Lin, may not make it back before the end of the first round. Coach Mike Woodson told reporters, including Marc Berman of the New York Post, that Lin isn't in great shape and that he's not counting on the point guard to return for Game Five. Here are few more of the latest Knicks items:

Even if Lin doesn't return this season, Iman Shumpert is confident his teammate will be back in New York next season, as Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com writes. "Oh yeah, oh yeah," Shumpert said. "We all miss him. But if he's not able to come back this year, next year I'll be back with him, so we'll all be back together again."
In his latest column for Bulls.com, Sam Smith tries to find potential trade partners for the Knicks and Stoudemire. Meanwhile, Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post says Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony showed in Game Four that they can thrive playing alongside one another in New York.
TNT's David Aldridge gives his opinion on 10 up-in-the-air offseason situations, including the Knicks' head coaching job. According to Aldridge, the Knicks should give Woodson a contract extension rather than pursuing Phil Jackson.