Schmeelk: Knicks Fact Or Fiction
The Knicks' first week of training camp has been relatively peaceful, but a few narratives have come up that should be addressed. What better way than to play a little "Fact or Fiction"?
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The Knicks' first week of training camp has been relatively peaceful, but a few narratives have come up that should be addressed. What better way than to play a little "Fact or Fiction"?
For months, it appeared the Houston Rockets were the team most likely to acquire Carmelo Anthony's service.
In the latest episode of the "City Game" podcast, Steve Lichtenstein discuss interviews Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, Quincy Acy and Sarah Kustok at Nets media day. And John Schmeelk breaks down Knicks media day.
On media day Monday, there were no questions for players about whether they hate the offense they are running. There were no questions about how the team president was undermining the head coach.
Team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry are embarking on a proper rebuild.
Carmelo Anthony was the Knicks' leading scorer, the one who made things easier for his teammates.
The Carmelo Anthony era in New York is at an end. There's only one way to judge it: a failure. There's plenty of blame to lay at the feet of both the Knicks organization and Carmelo Anthony. What was supposed to be the addition of a transcendent player turned into merely a continuation of Knicks failures.
The Knicks completed their trade with Oklahoma City on Monday morning, sending the All-Star forward to the Thunder for center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and Chicago's 2018 second-round draft pick.
The return is disappointing. The assets they get back have a decent chance of making nearly no positive long-term impact if Kanter and McDermott leave in free agency next summer and the draft pick doesn't work out.
In the latest episode of the "City Game" podcast, hosts John Schmeelk and Steve Lichtenstein discuss Saturday's trade that sent Carmelo Anthony from the Knicks to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
New York will receive power forward Enes Kanter and small forward Doug McDermott in addition to a future draft pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Carmelo Anthony wants you to help him help Hurricane Maria's victims in Puerto Rico.
Knicks president Steve Mills, general manager Scott Perry and coach Jeff Hornacek held a news conference Friday, three days before the team reports for training camp.
The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly could be Carmelo's new NBA team if a "Hail Mary" attempt to get him to the Houston Rockets falls through.
Basketball Twitter went into a tizzy this week when ESPN continued to publish its NBA Rank feature and Carmelo Anthony wound up at No. 64, dropping from 31 last year.
The Yankees hit six home runs in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Nationals, their fourth straight victory overall.
Tommy DeVito is going from New Jersey to New England, after the quarterback was awarded to the Patriots off waivers Wednesday afternoon.
The U.S. Open 2025 is serving up more than just tennis, with luxury food items on the menu. And of course, the return of the Honey Deuce.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night.
Tommy DeVito, known to NY Giants' fans as "Tommy Cutlets," appears to be the latest NFL quarterback in search of a new team.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
According to a high-ranking police source, shots were fired after a robbery and the victim got caught in the crossfire.
For public school students in New York, this year may feel different than any other due to a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
The Legal Aid Society said this is the seventh wrongful arrest using facial recognition technology they've seen over the last five years.
A Long Island family is heartbroken over the apparent theft of their dog right off their front lawn. They've spent hours calling vets, shelters and even fire departments, but no one has seen him.
According to the poll by Tulchin Research, if all candidates remain in the race, Mamdani still has the lead.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
Paramus is suing the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, N.J., for staying open Sundays, in violation of Bergen County's blue laws.
One person was killed and two others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Thousands of Paterson, New Jersey customers have been under a boil water advisory for 18 days following three separate water main breaks.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A Long Island family is heartbroken over the apparent theft of their dog right off their front lawn. They've spent hours calling vets, shelters and even fire departments, but no one has seen him.
Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
Metro-North faced delays on the New Haven and Harlem lines, and LIRR service was partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
For public school students in New York, this year may feel different than any other due to a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
According to the poll by Tulchin Research, if all candidates remain in the race, Mamdani still has the lead.
The Penn Station redevelopment project in NYC is set to start construction in 2027, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday.
"Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has fallen into disrepair," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Ardit Billa's death has renewed calls from advocates who say it's time for the Rikers Island jail complex to permanently close.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
The Yankees hit six home runs in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Nationals, their fourth straight victory overall.
Tommy DeVito is going from New Jersey to New England, after the quarterback was awarded to the Patriots off waivers Wednesday afternoon.
The U.S. Open 2025 is serving up more than just tennis, with luxury food items on the menu. And of course, the return of the Honey Deuce.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
A civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs has been dismissed. The sexual battery suit was filed in New York in February.
Two children were killed and 17 others, mostly kids, were injured in a shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The children had gathered for Mass at a Catholic school. Lana Zak reports.
A 69-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was shot in the face while walking with her friend in East Harlem. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Students in Jericho became the first kids to head back to classrooms on Long Island on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn father says he was wrongfully arrested because the NYPD used facial recognition technology. Advocates are now calling for a ban on the technology in the city. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
