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Sources: Knicks wrapping up Woodson's deal
The New York Knicks are in the final stages of negotiations with Mike Woodson and are expected to name Woodson their coach in the coming days, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPNNewYork.com.

Knicks to announce Woodson's new deal
The Knicks are expected to announce Mike Woodson's new contract as coach sometime this week, according to a source familiar with the situation.

AP source: Knicks, Woodson could agree this week (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks and coach Mike Woodson are completing a multiyear deal that could be announced this week, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.

Woodson 'absolutely' wants to return to Knicks
Mike Woodson took over a floundering Knicks team in mid March and led them to the playoffs. Now, he wants a chance to finish the job.

Woodson: Lin will be back with Knicks
Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson insisted Thursday that Jeremy Lin will "absolutely" be back in New York next year, though not necessarily a lock to start.

Heat apologize to Stoudemire over comment (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was ''extinguished from the game'' when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series.

Lin, Woodson futures head Knicks' offseason list (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Mike Woodson wants to return and he wants Jeremy Lin back with him.

Woodson: Knicks will 'absolutely' re-sign Lin
New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said restricted free agent Jeremy Lin will "absolutely" be back next season with the team.

Sources: Woodson to return as coach
Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson has been told by owner James Dolan in recent days the club plans to bring him back for next season, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Woodson denies contract talks with Knicks
The Knicks have reportedly talked to Mike Woodson about keeping him as coach.

Knicks' Woodson denies contract talks
Interim coach Mike Woodson says he is focused on trying to extend the New York Knicks' season and hasn't talked to team management about his future.

Report: Woodson may remain Knicks coach
The Knicks have reportedly talked to Mike Woodson about keeping him as coach.

Woodson focused on series, says no talks about job (Yahoo! Sports)
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Interim coach Mike Woodson says he is focused on trying to extend the New York Knicks' season and hasn't talked to team management about his future.

Knicks' Lin out Game 5, likely rest of series
New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Jeremy Lin will not play in Game 5 of the team's series against the Miami Heat.

Knicks coach says Lin won't return in this round (Yahoo! Sports)
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Interim coach Mike Woodson says Jeremy Lin will not play in the Knicks' first-round series against Miami, even if they avoid elimination Wednesday.

Knicks 'not counting on' Lin to play
Knicks coach Mike Woodson attempted to take pressure off point guard Jeremy Lin Monday, saying he was "not counting on him to play" in Game 5 against Miami.

Knicks not expecting Lin back for Game 5
New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson isn't planning on having Jeremy Lin back for Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Miami Heat.

Knicks coach not counting on Lin for Game 5 (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson says he is not counting on Jeremy Lin to return Wednesday in Game 5 against Miami.

Woodson: 'Melo needs to get in shape
With Carmelo Anthony facing his eighth first-round playoff exit in nine seasons Sunday, Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson issued a challenge to the star forward to come back in better shape next season.

Down 3-0, Knicks hope Stoudemire can play Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Interim coach Mike Woodson thinks Amare Stoudemire is going to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 against the Miami Heat.

Amare runs, dunks but calls himself 'doubtful'
Amare Stoudemire said he's doubtful to play on Sunday, even though interim coach Mike Woodson was more optimistic.

Chandler might sit out Game 1 with flu
Whether it was playoff gamesmanship or not, Knicks coach Mike Woodson said there was "a strong possibility" center Tyson Chandler could sit out Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Heat with the flu.

Melo likes Woodson as Knicks coach in 2013
Count Carmelo Anthony among those who want to see New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson back next year.

Woodson: Amare might return to Knicks Friday
Veteran New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire may return as early as Friday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to interim coach Mike Woodson.

Knight: Knicks should retain Woodson
Hall of Famer Bob Knight, who coached Mike Woodson at Indiana University, said Knicks owner James Dolan would be "an absolute idiot" if he didn't retain the interim coach beyond this season.

Knight: 'Idiotic' if Knicks do not retain Woodson
Bob Knight said the New York Knicks would be making an "idiotic" decision if they decided against bringing back his former Indiana University star, Mike Woodson, as their head coach next year.

Knight: 'Idiotic' if Knicks do not retain Woodson
Bob Knight said the New York Knicks would be making an "idiotic" decision if they decided against bringing back his former Indiana University star, Mike Woodson, as their head coach next year.

Knight: 'Idiotic' if Knicks do not retain Woodson
Bob Knight said the New York Knicks would be making an "idiotic" decision if they decided against bringing back his former Indiana University star, Mike Woodson, as their head coach next year.

Johnson leads Hawks past banged-up Knicks
Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Willie Green carried the Hawks in the fourth quarter, leading Atlanta to a 100-90 victory over the Mike Woodson and the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Johnson, Green lead Hawks past New York 100-90 (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Willie Green carried the Hawks in the fourth quarter, leading Atlanta to a 100-90 victory over the Mike Woodson and the New York Knicks on Friday night. Green scored 15 of his 20 points in the final period, including a 3-pointer from the corner that stretched Atlanta's lead to 94-84.

Hawks' Green scores 15 in 4th quarter
Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Willie Green carried the Hawks in the fourth quarter, leading Atlanta to a 100-90 victory over the Mike Woodson and the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Bucks-Knicks Preview (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Knicks have a chance to pad their lead for the Eastern Conference's eighth and final playoff spot, but it probably won't be easy judging from their past results against Brandon Jennings and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Knicks have posted blowout wins in all four home games under interim coach Mike Woodson heading into Monday night's matchup against Jennings and a Bucks team...

Chandler, Knicks bounce back, rout Pistons
Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night.

Knicks bounce back with another rout of Pistons (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 17 points for the Knicks, who are 6-1 since Mike D'Antoni resigned.

Knicks get easy home win over Pistons
Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night.

Knicks rip Raptors, reach 4-0 under Woodson
Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night.

Knicks rout Raptors, 4-0 under Woodson (Yahoo! Sports)

Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler each scored 17 points for the Knicks, who bring a week's worth of momentum to Philadelphia on Wednesday night for a matchup with the...

Knicks pick up 4th straight blowout win
Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night.

Knicks win again under new head coach
Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-88 on Saturday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson.

Lin, Knicks improve to 3-0 under Woodson
Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-88 on Saturday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson.

Lin leads Knicks past Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)

Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-88 on Saturday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson. Lin also had seven rebounds and six assists. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire each scored 16 points and J.R. Smith added 11 for the Knicks, who won on the road for just the eighth time this season.

Knicks add assistant coaches Todd, Walker (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson completed his staff Saturday, adding Jim Todd and Darrell Walker as assistant coaches. The Knicks made the moves before their game at Indiana. Coach Mike D'Antoni resigned Wednesday and Woodson was promoted to the post. Also leaving were assistant coaches Dan D'Antoni, Mike's brother, and Phil Weber.

Intensity on 'D biggest change, so far
Knicks back to Linning ways under interim coach Mike Woodson, but will it last?

Knicks stay hot under Woodson, pound Pacers
Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night.

Knicks roll again, crush Pacers 115-100 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night. Reserves JR Smith (16 points) and Steve Novak (12) had big games again for the Knicks in the opener of a home-and-home series.

Chandler, Lin lead balanced Knicks effort
Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night.

Woodson: Lin to keep running point for Knicks
New New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson made one thing clear after shootaround on Friday morning: Jeremy Lin is still his starting point guard.

Woodson: Amare, Carmelo run Knicks' offense
Mike D'Antoni and his system are out, Mike Woodson is in and the New York Knicks' first practice with their interim head coach had the feel of training camp all over again.

Former Hawks coach Woodson joins Knicks staff
The New York Knicks have hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson as an assistant to Mike D'Antoni.

Knicks add Woodson as assistant (AP)
The New York Knicks have hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson as an assistant to Mike D'Antoni. Woodson led the Hawks to three playoff berths in his six seasons in Atlanta, but was let go after they were swept in embarrassing fashion by Orlando in the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals. He was a candidate for the Detroit job that instead went to Lawrence Frank, so now will try to help...

Knicks add Woodson to coaching staff
The New York Knicks hired former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson on Monday as an assistant to Mike D'Antoni.

Timberwolves interview Woodson amid layoffs
While the Minnesota Timberwolves continued the process of hiring arguably their most important employee, they told some on the business side of their operations that their services won't be needed during the NBA lockout.

Report: Pistons set to interview Woodson again
Former Hawks coach Mike Woodson will interview for the Pistons job for a second time.

Report: Pistons to interview Woodson
Former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson will interview for the Detroit Pistons' job for a second time.

Atlanta Hawks re-sign backup center Jason Collins
Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew.

Hawks re-sign backup C Collins (AP)
Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew. The Hawks re-signed Collins on Thursday. Collins appeared in only 24 games last season, scoring 16 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while averaging only 4.7 minutes.

Hawks fire coach Woodson after 6 seasons (AP)
Mike Woodson is out as coach of the Atlanta Hawks after the team was swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Orlando Magic. General manager Rick Sund said Friday the team will not offer Woodson a new contract. He coached the Hawks for six seasons, and they improved their record every year after managing just 13 wins in his debut.

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Hawks part ways with coach Woodson
Mike Woodson is out as coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks dismiss coach Mike Woodson after 6 seasons
The Atlanta Hawks have let coach Mike Woodson go after leading the team to their third straight playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks face uncertain future after being blown out of playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks may have reached their ceiling after five straight seasons of steady improvement, at least with star player Joe Johnson and coach Mike Woodson around.

Coach Mike Woodson says no contract talks with Atlanta Hawks
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season.

Hawks: No talks with Woodson yet (AP)
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season. The most persistent report is that Woodson could wind up as Philadelphia's coach, which is based on Larry Brown leaving Charlotte to become the 76ers' general manager.

Stoudemire, Hill get Suns by Hawks 88-80 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points for his ninth straight game over 20 to lead the Phoenix Suns to an 88-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Grant Hill added 16 points for the Suns, who used a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away. Josh Smith led Atlanta with 21 points and Joe Johnson scored 19 points.

Horford's 25 and 19 get Hawks by Pacers (AP)

Atlanta coach Mike Woodson wanted to see more consistency from his team Saturday night. He'll settle for another road victory. The Hawks relied on their rugged inside tandem of Al Horford and Josh Smith to overwhelm sluggish Indiana, 110-98. Horford finished with 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds.

Hawks ride big 3rd to sixth straight win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 16 points, Marvin Williams added 15 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Al Horford and Joe Johnson each finished with 12 points as Hawks coach Mike Woodson rested his starters in the fourth quarter. Atlanta improved to 12-2 at home, best in the Eastern Conference.

Hawks announce deals with Bibby, Pachulia
The Atlanta Hawks are hustling to keep pace with the Eastern Conference's elite teams. The Hawks, who traded for guard Jamal Crawford last month, on Monday announced they have re-signed unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. The Hawks finished the 2008-09 regular season as the No. 4 team in the conference. Coach Mike Woodson said moves made by Eastern Conference powers Boston, Orlando and Cleveland put pressure on the Hawks to also be active this offseason.

Hawks announce deals for Bibby, Pachulia (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced new deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. Hawks coach Mike Woodson said the two are returning to "finish what we started" after leading the team to two straight playoff appearances. Terms of the deals, first reported last week, were not announced Monday.

Magic roll to 11th straight home win (AP)

The second half of a home-and-home series was over by halftime. The Orlando Magic won their 11th straight home game and put on their most devastating offensive show of the season in routing the Atlanta Hawks 121-87 on Friday night. The Magic starters, led by Hedo Turkoglu's 21 points, were a combined 24-of-39 from the field, including 10-of-13 from 3-point range.

Hawks reach milestone, beat Nuggets (AP)

Mike Woodson couldn't remember another homestand in his 26 years as an NBA player and coach as long as the eight-game stretch his Atlanta Hawks just completed. Thanks to their successful stay in Atlanta, the Hawks gave their coach reason for another history lesson. Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 109-91 on Monday night to close out the homestand with a...

Hawks pleased with progress, bring back Woodson
The Atlanta Hawks announced Friday that they have re-signed head coach Mike Woodson to a new contract.

Hawks offer coach Woodson two-year extension
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson has been offered a two-year extension, a person close to the negotiations said Thursday.

Woodson offered 2-year deal to remain Hawks coach
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson has been offered a two-year extension, a person close to the negotiations said Thursday. The person familiar with the situation requested anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing. Woodson's contract will expire at the end of June. New Hawks general manager Rick Sund would not confirm the offer to Woodson on Thursday night. "I'm not commenting on anything until we have news," Sund said.

Hawks GM Knight to step down in July (AP)
Billy Knight will resign as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks in July, despite leading the team to its first playoff appearance in nine years. Knight said Wednesday it was time to "take a break" following a season when his authority appeared to be weakened by unsuccessful lobbying with owners to fire coach Mike Woodson.

Hawks' Woodson's future still in doubt (AP)
After a stirring run through the playoffs, one that actually got the fans of Atlanta excited about their NBA team, the Hawks headed into the offseason Monday with one major issue hanging over the team: Will Mike Woodson return as coach now that his squad is actually showing signs of hope? The Hawks pushed the heavily-favored Boston Celtics to seven games in the opening round of the playoffs before...

Hawks' Williams isn't sure he'll play in Game 7
Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. Williams sprained his left knee in the Hawks' win Friday night, leading the team with 18 points. He took part in a walkthrough Saturday at Philips Arena before the team departed for Boston, but his knee was heavily taped and had ice on it. He said the trainers listed him as doubtful for Sunday's game. Coach Mike Woodson was more hopeful.

Hawks in for challenge against Celtics (AP)

Mike Woodson showed up at practice with a shaved head Friday. Anything to loosen up a team that faces a monumental challenge in the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks are on the wrong side of what looks to be one of the biggest mismatches in NBA postseason history. After fortuitously making it this far with a record that's eight games under .500, they'll face the 66-win Boston Celtics.

Hawks coach Woodson to shave head for playoffs
Mike Woodson figures an occasion like this should be marked with an extreme gesture.

Johnson's 34 lift Hawks over Magic 98-90 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 on Saturday night. Josh Smith finished with 19 points for the Hawks, who took their sixth straight home victory against Orlando. Atlanta moved 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey, which lost to Philadelphia 91-87, for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Report: Hawks GM wanted to fire coach after trade
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach.

Report: Hawks GM wanted to fire coach after Bibby trade
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Atlanta Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site Friday that Hawks general manager Billy Knight wanted to fire Woodson after Knight traded for point guard Mike Bibby on Feb. 16.

Report: Knight wanted to fire Woodson (AP)
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Atlanta Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site Friday that Hawks general manager Billy Knight wanted to fire Woodson after Knight traded for point guard Mike Bibby on Feb.

Hawks suspend C Pachulia for 1 game (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks suspended backup center Zaza Pachulia for Wednesday's game at Denver for conduct detrimental to the team. General manager Billy Knight announced the suspension Tuesday, but team did not describe the nature of his transgression. Pachulia, however, had a run-in with coach Mike Woodson during Monday's 111-109 overtime loss to Portland at Philips Arena.

Smith leads Hawks over Grizzlies 86-78 (AP)

Mike Woodson was appalled at how poorly the Atlanta Hawks played in the third quarter of their previous game. So, the coach of the NBA's youngest team tinkered with his halftime routine. Less time sitting, more time moving. "We got them out of the locker room a little bit earlier than we have in the past," Woodson said.

Billups' late FT gets Pistons by Hawks (AP)

The Detroit Pistons expected Jason Maxiell to provide an undersized post presence off the bench. They didn't know that Jarvis Hayes was going to do the same thing. Maxiell and Hayes combined for 23 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to help the Pistons rally for a 92-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night.