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Knicks' Jeffries out 2 weeks with inflamed knee
New York Knicks backup center Jared Jeffries is out approximately two weeks due to inflammation of his right knee, the team announced before they faced the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Gallinari bests 'Melo, Knicks in 2OT win (AP)

Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night. Al Harrington, another former Knicks forward, scored 22 of his 24 points after halftime for the Nuggets, allowing them to withstand Anthony's attempt to...

Knicks add point guard Bibby, re-sign Jeffries
The New York Knicks re-signed veteran forward-center Jared Jeffries and signed free-agent point guard Mike Bibby, first-round pick Iman Shumpert and second-round pick Josh Harrellson, the team announced Sunday.

Knicks sign Bibby, Jeffries, two rookies
The New York Knicks signed veteran guard Mike Bibby, re-signed forward Jared Jeffries, and inked their two draft picks Sunday, finally giving themselves enough healthy bodies to hold a normal practice.

Knicks end 7-year playoff drought (AP)

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth since 2004 with a 123-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire. Shortly after Charlotte's home loss to Washington, the Knicks snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Cavaliers to secure their spot.

Mavericks respond to coach, rout Knicks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and Jason Terry 21 and the Dallas Mavericks proved themselves to their coach by beating the New York Knicks 127-109 Thursday night. Dallas had lost two of its past three games, with coach Rick Carlisle calling his Mavericks "soft" after they blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in New Orleans the night before.

Knicks add two forwards, waive Brewer
The New York Knicks brought back forward Jared Jeffries and claimed forward Derrick Brown off waivers Tuesday, adding some size for the stretch run.

Short stay: New York Knicks cut Corey Brewer in flurry of moves
The Knicks waived Corey Brewer and Kelenna Azubuike, picked up Derrick Brown and are expected to add Jared Jeffries.

Rockets waive seldom-used F Jeffries (AP)
The Houston Rockets have waived seldom-used forward Jared Jeffries' expiring contract, an expected move following a pair of trades made just before Thursday's deadline. The 6-foot-9 Jeffries, acquired from New York in the Tracy McGrady deal last February, is due to make about $6.9 million this season.

Down 16, Hornets rally by Rockets in OT (AP)

David West scored 29 points, Jarrett Jack added 23 points and seven assists and the New Orleans Hornets rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 110-105 in overtime Friday night. Emeka Okafor had 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won five straight over Houston.

Martin's 29 help Rockets beat Grizzlies (AP)
Kevin Martin scored 29 points, Aaron Brooks added 17 points and seven assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Luis Scola also scored 17 points for Houston and Trevor Ariza, Jordan Hill and Jared Jeffries added 12 points each. Jeffries, who grabbed 10 rebounds, scored nine of his points in the fourth to thwart a Memphis rally.

New Rockets pass physicals, join team (AP)
The practice almost felt like the start of a new season -- and era -- for the Houston Rockets. New acquisitions Kevin Martin, Jared Jeffries, Jordan Hill and Hilton Armstrong passed their physicals and watched their new team work out Friday, a day after Houston acquired the quartet in a three-team swap that sent Tracy McGrady to New York.

Miller, Jamison lead Wizards over Knicks (AP)

Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points -- including seven 3-pointers -- and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-96 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Miller, who missed 26 games due to injuries this season, had four 3-pointers late in the third quarter and early in the fourth as the Wizards took an 85-73 lead with 10:45 to...

New York Knicks forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable vs. Wizards
Forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable for the New York Knicks' game at Washington on Saturday.

Knicks' Jeffries, Harrington day to day (AP)
Forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable for the New York Knicks' game at Washington on Saturday. Jeffries missed the second half of the Knicks' 106-104 loss to Toronto on Thursday because of a hyperextended right knee. An MRI exam Friday confirmed a bone bruise, and the team said Jeffries would be listed as day-to-day.

New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries hyperextends right knee vs. Toronto Raptors
Jared Jeffries left the New York Knicks' game against the Toronto Raptors after hyperextending his right knee.

Lee's late layup lifts Knicks over 76ers (AP)

David Lee scored 24 points and hit the game-winning layup with 13.3 seconds remaining, Wilson Chandler added 18 points and the New York Knicks salvaged the finale of a three-game trip with a 93-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 17 points, Jared Jeffries added 15 and Danilo Gallinari 12 for the Knicks (16-22), who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Jazz earn first win at MSG since 2004 (AP)

Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 23 points, and the Utah Jazz won in New York for the first time in more than five years by beating the Knicks 95-93 on Monday night. Mehmet Okur had the go-ahead basket with 1:16 to play and finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Jazz, who opened a difficult four-game road trip by winning at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Feb.

Bobcats blow lead, outlast Knicks in 2OT (AP)

D.J. Augustin made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left in the second overtime and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing an 18-point, fourth-quarter lead for a 102-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Stunned after New York's comeback, the Bobcats persevered to win an ugly game between teams coming off blowout losses in their openers.

Wizards snap 6-game skid, beat Knicks (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 28 points and Washington used a big late run to beat the New York Knicks 96-89 on Friday night, ending the Wizards' six-game slide. The Knicks led by 87-81 with 4:33 to play before Jamison hit a layup, Mike James hit a 3-pointer and Nick Young a jumper to spur a 15-0 run and give the Wizards their first lead since early in the third quarter.

Knicks snap 6-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored seven of his 19 points in the final 4 minutes, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-89 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak and improve to 2-0 against former coach Larry Brown. The Knicks recovered from blowing a 17-point lead and stayed perfect against Brown, who was fired after a miserable 23-59 record in 2005-06 season and is in his first...

Knicks' Jeffries out up to 2 months with broken leg
Knicks forward Jared Jeffries fractured his left fibula at practice Thursday and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks.

Knicks' Jeffries fractures leg in scrimmage
New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries fractured his left fibula at practice Thursday and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. The 6-foot-11 seventh-year pro pulled up in the backcourt during a scrimmage and was immediately waved off the court by coach Mike D'Antoni. Jeffries' lower leg was wrapped in an ice pack as he sat out the rest of practice until some light shooting at the end. Jeffries said he jumped and when he landed felt his muscle tighten up, describing it as "more than a cramp.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/409808771" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks F Jeffries leaves scrimmage (AP)
New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries left an intrasquad scrimmage Thursday because of an apparent strain to his left shin. The 6-foot-11 seventh-year pro pulled up in the backcourt and was immediately waved off the court by coach Mike D'Antoni. Jeffries' lower leg was wrapped in an ice pack as he sat out the rest of practice until some light shooting at the end.

Nets top Knicks, move closer to playoffs (AP)

Vince Carter scored 27 points, Richard Jefferson added 26 and the New Jersey Nets moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 106-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. New Jersey beat its cross-Hudson rivals for the first time this season after three losses.

Hawks hold off Knicks 99-93 (AP)

Mike Bibby set up a go-ahead, alley-oop dunk by Josh Smith with 1:12 left, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a shaky start to the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 99-93 on Friday night. Bibby, playing his second home game since his trade to Atlanta, had his second straight double-double with 11 points and 10 assists.

Knicks enjoy rarity: Back-to-back wins (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 105-93 Tuesday night to give them consecutive victories for only the third time this season. Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson added 14 points apiece for the Knicks, who will go for their first three-game winning streak of the season Wednesday at New Jersey.

Kings overcome injuries, beat Knicks (AP)

No Ron Artest, no Kevin Martin, no Mike Bibby. And somehow, no contest. John Salmons scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings shook off more bad injury news Wednesday night to beat the New York Knicks 107-97, snapping a four-game losing streak. Artest had elbow surgery earlier in the day, leaving the Kings without perhaps their three best players.

Magic top Knicks, end 4-game home skid (AP)

The home court has been anything but an advantage for the Orlando Magic this season, so they welcomed a visit from the last-place New York Knicks. The Magic, who had lost four straight at home, beat the Knicks in every phase of the game in the second half Wednesday night to roll to a 110-96 victory behind 26 points from Hedo Turkoglu and 25 from Rashard Lewis.

Short-handed Knicks beat Nets 100-93 (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 29 points, Zach Randolph added 25, and the New York Knicks overcame the absences of two starters to beat the New Jersey Nets 100-93 on Wednesday night. With point guard Stephon Marbury and center Eddy Curry unavailable, reserves Fred Jones and David Lee stepped into the lineup and both finished in double figures, helping New York beat its cross-river rival for only the second...

Martin's 43 gets Kings by Knicks in 2OT (AP)

Kevin Martin scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 123-118 double-overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. After failing to put away the Knicks in regulation, the Kings finally did in the second overtime. They opened the five-minute overtime with a 9-2 run, with Martin's 3-pointer giving them a 116-109 lead with 1:34 left.

Jared Jeffries, G/F - NY
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Nets' Kidd scores 10 in preseason debut (AP)

Jason Kidd made his preseason debut, and the New Jersey Nets looked sharp with their starting five finally on the floor in a 102-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Richard Jefferson added 15 for the Nets, who pulled away for good late in the first half en route to their second easy victory over the Knicks this month.