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Marbury not interested in Knicks return
Stephon Marbury says he is not interested in returning to the NBA to play for the New York Knicks in the wake of Jeremy Lin's injury.

Marbury scores 41 as team wins 1st China title
Stephon Marbury led the Beijing Ducks to their first-ever Chinese championship Friday, scoring 41 points as the host team knocked off the defending title holders Guangdong Tigers 124-121.

Marbury denies hitting fans after playoff loss (Yahoo! Sports)
Former NBA star Stephon Marbury has denied hitting a fan after a testy playoff loss in a Chinese Basketball Association game. The 35-year-old Marbury and his Beijing Ducks teammates were trapped in their team van after their 102-100 road loss on Sunday to the Shanxi Brave Dragons, Marbury's original team when he joined the league in 2010.

Marbury denies hitting fan after China playoffs
Former NBA star Stephon Marbury has denied hitting a fan after a testy playoff loss in a Chinese Basketball Association game.

Marbury more popular than Lin in China?
While Jeremy Lin has become an NBA sensation, Knicks reject Stephon Marbury has been tearing it up on the other side of the world, dominating the Chinese league and developing his own cult following.

Source: Kobe to China not done; options open
Contrary to media reports in China, Kobe Bryant has not yet committed to sign with the Shanxi team that recently employed Stephon Marbury, according to a source close to the situation.

Source: Kobe to China not done; options open
Contrary to media reports in China, Kobe Bryant has not yet committed to sign with the Shanxi team that recently employed Stephon Marbury, according to a source close to the situation.

Marbury agrees to 3 more years in China (AP)
Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to three more years with a Chinese basketball team, whose owners will set up a company to produce and sell his line of athletic apparel and shoes, the team said Thursday. Marbury played 15 games last season with Shanxi Zhongyu of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Marbury agrees to 3 more years with Chinese team
A Chinese basketball team says former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to stay with them for up to three more years.

Stephon Marbury cites growing of brand for China move
Stephon Marbury has returned to basketball -- this time, playing in a parched, polluted city in China after making himself unwelcome in the NBA.

Marbury reaches deal to play in China (AP)
Stephon Marbury reached an agreement to play for a professional team in China. Shanxi announced it was bringing in the former NBA All-Star guard on Monday. In a release, the team said it expected Marbury to play his first game on Jan. 27 against Qingdao. Wang Xingjiang, head of the Shanxi team, called the signing of Marbury "a reward to our fans" to help a struggling team.

Stephon Marbury to join Shanxi of Chinese Basketball Association
Two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury will become the highest profile American to play in the Chinese Basketball Association after he agreed to join the league's Shanxi club.

Stephon Marbury booted out of front-row seat at MSG for New York Knicks home opener
Stephon Marbury didn't steal the show at the New York Knicks home opener. But he sure provided quite a sideshow.

Report: Marbury will sit out season
Stephon Marbury says he has "shut everything down" for the season to work on his businesses and will return to the NBA next season, according to a New York Post story.

Report: Stephon Marbury to sit out this season, eyes 2010-11 return to NBA
Stephon Marbury says he has "shut everything down" and has no plans to play this season, but expects to return to the NBA in 2010-11, according to a published report.

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With NBA interest fading, Marbury eyes Europe
Stephon Marbury told The New York Post last night he won't be returning to the Celtics and is eyeing Europe stronger than ever.

Stephon Marbury doesn't foresee returning to Boston Celtics
Stephon Marbury says he doesn't foresee a return to Boston after the team offered a veteran's-minimum deal that would've paid $1.3 million, according to The Boston Globe.

Marbury to free agents: Don't go to Knicks
Stephon Marbury, who becomes a free agent again today, believes star players should be cautious about signing with the Knicks because of Mike D'Antoni's offensive scheme and the way the organization treats people.

Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Injuries, Stephon Marbury joining the Celtics and Don Nelson going well ... Don Nelson on Fantasy owners are just some of the storylines facing Fantasy owners this week. Our Sergio Gonzalez helps to try to sort things out in his Weekly Fantasy Planner.




Waiver Wire: Starbury unleashed on owners
Stephon Marbury has been released from NBA jail. What does that mean for Fantasy owners? Our Sergio Gonzalez advises Fantasy owners on what to do with Starbury in his weekly edition of the Waiver Wire.




Report: Marbury says $1M back on buyout table
Banished New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury has again offered to return $1 million in salary to the team in an effort to renew talks toward a buyout, the New York Post has reported.

KG's OK with Marbury to Celts but nothing close
Kevin Garnett supports the idea of the Celtics getting Stephon Marbury, but it may not happen.

Celtics OK with possibly adding Marbury (AP)
The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury's reputation. They're also aware they may need more depth to win another title. So if general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers decide the banished New York Knicks guard can help them, the Celtics players sound willing to go along with it. "He's been a great talent in this league for a long time," All-Star Ray Allen said Sunday.

Just a fan? Marbury pays to see Knicks in L.A.
Stephon Marbury, in town to attend to his residence there and conduct some business, bought a ticket for the Knicks-Lakers game and had a baseline, courtside seat near film director Spike Lee.

Marbury: European negotiations a hoax
While banished from the Knicks, Stephon Marbury was pursued relentlessly by a pair of alleged Swiss bankers claiming to have connections to Real Madrid. Marbury, after discovering their intricate plot was a hoax, was considering turning over information to law-enforcement officials about the contact.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479582069" height="1" width="1"/

Marbury: Waive me or play me
Banned Stephon Marbury said Wednesday he is no longer willing to negotiate a buyout and either wants to be released or be told to rejoin the team to play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/475232694" height="1" width="1"/

Walsh says he's not punishing Marbury
Donnie Walsh won't say how long Stephon Marbury will be gone before he's gone for good. The New York Knicks president has ordered Marbury not to attend practices or games while they are working toward a buyout, but said Tuesday it wasn't a punishment. Walsh just felt the point guard shouldn't be around the team while both sides are seeking a way to get him off of it.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/473109201" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks' Walsh: Marbury's exile not a punishment
Knicks president Donnie Walsh said that Stephon Marbury's banishment is not a punishment.

Walsh: Marbury banishment not discipline (AP)
Donnie Walsh won't say how long Stephon Marbury will be gone before he's gone for good. The New York Knicks president has ordered Marbury not to attend practices or games while they are working toward a buyout, but said Tuesday it wasn't a punishment. Walsh just felt the point guard shouldn't be around the team while both sides are seeking a way to get him off of it.

Marbury might be of some use after all
Stephon Marbury isn't doing much for the Knicks, but he's untradeable. Charley Rosen has an idea: Donate the guard to charity!img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/471496786" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Marbury lashes out at teammates, coach
With his career in New York seemingly finished, Knicks guard Stephon Marbury lashed out at teammates and coach Mike D'Antoni a day before he was to meet with team president Donnie Walsh about a possible buyout.

Marbury told to stay away, issue 'not resolved'
Stephon Marbury's future with the New York Knicks was "not resolved" Monday during a meeting with team president Donnie Walsh, according to the players' association attorney representing him. Marbury arrived at the team's practice facility at 2:25 p.m. and met with Walsh for about 20 minutes. His representative, Hal Biagas, walked out of the building shortly after 3 p.m. and into the car where Marbury was waiting. "(We'll) try to keep this in house and so no comment at this time," Biagas said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/471826318" height="1" width="1"/

Marbury lashes out at teammates, D'Antoni
With his career in New York seemingly finished, Knicks guard Stephon Marbury lashed out at teammates and coach Mike D'Antoni a day before he was to meet with team president Donnie Walsh about a possible buyout, the New York Post reported in Monday's edition. Walsh suspended Marbury for Saturday's game against Golden State because the Knicks said Marbury refused to play Wednesday night in a loss at Detroit.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/471217008" height="1" width="1"/

Walsh hopes for quick solution to Marbury mess
New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Stephon Marbury's situation has "spiraled down," but provided no solution Saturday for how the team will part ways with the disgruntled point guard. Walsh suspended Marbury for the game against Golden State because the Knicks said Marbury refused to play Wednesday night in a loss at Detroit. The Knicks also docked his pay from that night, with the penalties costing Marbury nearly $400,000.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/469872976" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks' Walsh offers no solution for Marbury mess
New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Stephon Marbury's situation has "spiraled down," but provided no solution Saturday for how the team will part ways with the disgruntled point guard.

Knicks suspend Marbury 1 game (AP)
Stephon Marbury was suspended one game without pay and docked additional salary Friday by the New York Knicks, who say he refused to play in Wednesday's 110-96 loss at Detroit. Marbury disputed the Knicks' allegation, telling the New York Post that coach Mike D'Antoni never gave the order. "If you say I got to play, I'm going to play," Marbury said.

Knicks suspend Marbury for one game
The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary Friday after claiming he refused.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/468425032" height="1" width="1"/

Richardson: Marbury left Knicks players out to dry
Fellow Knicks guard Quentin Richardson made it clear after Wednesday's loss that he's had enough of Stephon Marbury.

Report: Marbury to be released or sent home
Stephon Marbury will soon either be ordered to stay home indefinitely or be released by the New York Knicks, a source told the New York Daily News.

Time for Knicks to get tougher with Marbury
Stephon Marbury has once again refused to work. Mike Vaccaro says we can't get away with it and neither should Marbury.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467435918" height="1" width="1"/

Richardson: 'I don't consider him my teammate'
Quentin Richardson lashed out at Stephon Marbury following Wednesday night's 110-96 loss to the Pistons at The Palace in which the Knicks were reduced to seven bodies following Wilson Chandler's third-quarter ejection.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467765076" height="1" width="1"/

Marbury differs with D'Antoni on refusal to play
Stephon Marbury dressed but refused to play Friday even after Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni offered him 30 to 35 minutes.

D'Antoni: Marbury suits up but refuses to play
A fuming New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni charged that Stephon Marbury refused to play Friday night when he needed him following two blockbuster trades, called for his release and predicted a playoff berth with the new roster.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/462123114" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics, others may be interested in Marbury
NBA Player's Association attorney Hal Biagas is expected to resume Stephon Marbury buyout talks with Knicks president Donnie Walsh Wednesday or Thursday, with a possibility of a formal proposal coming by week's end, according to a person familiar with the situation.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/457716707" height="1" width="1"/

Marbury: Being in limbo is 'humbling'
Stephon Marbury confirmed Friday's New York Post report that he and Knicks president Donnie Walsh met on Thursday, but that doesn't mean anything has been rectified.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453993779" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Knicks, Marbury discuss breakup details
Exiled Stephon Marbury was summoned Thursday morning to a 45-minute meeting with Knicks president Donnie Walsh at the team's Westchester headquarters, and the sides held preliminary discussions about a buyout, two sources told The New York Post.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453014220" height="1" width="1"/

Marbury scraps plan to practice with alma mater
Knicks guard Stephon Marbury backed off Friday on a plan to practice with his old high school team while he's not getting playing time with New York.

Marbury backs off plans to practice with prep team
Knicks guard Stephon Marbury backed off Friday on a plan to practice with his old high school team while he's not getting playing time with New York. Marbury had expressed interest Thursday in practicing with his alma mater, Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, to stay in shape while he's stuck on the bench for the Knicks. "I'm not going to do it," Marbury said Friday. "I spoke to the Players' Association and they said it wouldn't be a good idea.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/445754297" height="1" width="1"/

D'Antoni's stance on Marbury about respect
Mike D'Antoni won't reverse his decision to banish Stephon Marbury, feeling he would lose respect from the rest of the team, according to a source debriefed on the situation.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/445100833" height="1" width="1"/

To get off bench, Marbury may have to budge
The Knicks are paying Stephon Marbury, but they're not playing him. Charley Rosen says it won't be an easy issue to resolve.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443483154" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats coach Brown back in New York (AP)
Larry Brown sat down in a familiar spot in Madison Square Garden's interview room and was quickly asked how he'd solve the Knicks' problems. Problem is, the Charlotte Bobcats' coach couldn't do that three seasons ago when he was roaming New York's sidelines and had no interest in trying Wednesday night, attempting to wave off the first question he got about Stephon Marbury.

NBA union willing to help Marbury in stalemate
If Stephon Marbury elects to seek the National Basketball Players Association's help to end his roster quagmire with the Knicks, the union's chief said he's ready to help.

Bobcats coach Brown returns to New York (AP)
Bring back Larry Brown? Stephon Marbury won't go that far. He disliked playing for his old coach, but at least he got into games, a much better situation than he now faces with the New York Knicks. "He's really tough on his point guards, as we all know, but looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown," Marbury said after mostly watching practice Tuesday.

Knicks: No plans to trade, waive, buy out Marbury
The Knicks have no plans to do anything with Stephon Marbury, except pay him his $21.9 million salary and give him a great seat to watch all their games.

Marbury inactive again, Walsh plans discussion
Stephon Marbury was inactive again Sunday, and Knicks president Donnie Walsh plans to speak with coach Mike D'Antoni and his point guard this week in hopes of clearing up an uncomfortable roster situation. Marbury is so far out of the plans that D'Antoni tabbed Jerome James instead of Marbury to replace the injured Eddy Curry on the active list against Milwaukee, even though the 7-foot-1, 285-pound James played in just two games last season and would seem a horrible fit for an uptempo system.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/440494521" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks' Walsh will meet with D'Antoni, Marbury
Stephon Marbury was inactive again Sunday, and Knicks president Donnie Walsh plans to speak with coach Mike D'Antoni and his point guard this week in hopes of clearing up an uncomfortable roster situation.

D'Antoni curses Garden chant for Marbury
Mike D'Antoni had no time to enjoy his first victory as Knicks coach, because he was on the defensive Thursday after TV cameras caught him in a cursing fit while fans were chanting for banished Stephon Marbury to be put into the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437989363" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks place Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Marbury, a former All-Star reportedly scheduled to earn $21.9 million this season, did not play in the Knicks' 120-115 season-opening win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and Marbury met Friday and Marbury asked the coach if he was going to play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438557866" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks put former All-Star Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Big 3 return, but Celts lose to Knicks (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 19 points and Zach Randolph added 15 to lead the New York Knicks to a 104-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in a preseason game on Friday night. It was the first game back at the TD Banknorth Garden for the Celtics (4-2) since beating the Los Angeles Lakers in last year's NBA finals to claim their 17th title.

In New York, or elsewhere, Marbury ready to play
Stephon Marbury doesn't care. He says the New York Knicks can get rid of him.

D'Antoni: I've got no problems with Marbury
Stephon Marbury is still here and perhaps might be for a while longer. Zach Randolph is still here and apparently was never close to going anywhere. The New York Knicks will open training camp next week with mostly the same roster that was an embarrassment on and off the court while going 23-59 last season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/404187950" height="1" width="1"/

D'Antoni believes same Knicks can win (AP)
Stephon Marbury is still here and perhaps will be for a while longer. Zach Randolph is still here and apparently was never close to going anywhere. The New York Knicks will open training camp next week with mostly the same roster that was an embarrassment on and off the court while going 23-59 last season.

Knicks bring in Houston, keep Marbury for now
Not only will Stephon Marbury be at New York Knicks training camp next Tuesday in Saratoga, but so will Allan Houston. Again.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/401806082" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Knicks to waive Marbury by end of week
The Knicks are preparing to put Stephon Marbury on waivers by the end of the week, several sources with knowledge of the situation told Newsday.

Goodbye Marbury? Knicks to sign guard Roberson
The Knicks will sign guard Anthony Roberson later Wednesday, which further indicates that Stephon Marbury is a goner.

Roberson deal could be end for Marbury
The New York Knicks have agreed in principle on a two-year contract to sign free-agent guard Anthony Roberson, with the deal likely to expediate the departure of Stephon Marbury, The New York Post has learned.

Knicks add another option at point, sign Duhon
The New York Knicks have signed Chris Duhon, giving them another option at point guard if they part ways with Stephon Marbury.

Marbury says he's prepping for D'Antoni's offense
Stephon Marbury attended Mike D'Antoni's introductory news conference at the Garden on Tuesday, but what remains to be seen is how Marbury fits in D'Antoni's plans.

Knicks may be willing to keep Marbury
In his first meeting with new Knicks president Donnie Walsh, Stephon Marbury got no indication he's being shown the same exit door as Isiah Thomas, who will be removed officially as head coach in an announcement that could come today.

Knicks need OT to end 7-game home skid (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, including the go-ahead jumper with about 2 1/2 minutes left in overtime, and the New York Knicks ended their longest home losing streak in nearly 45 years by beating the Miami Heat 103-96 on Wednesday night. The Heat erased a six-point deficit in the final 1:30 of regulation by hitting three 3-pointers, including Ricky Davis' tying shot with 6.4 seconds left.

James scores 50 in Cavs' win vs. Knicks (AP)

LeBron James had 50 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in one of the most spectacular performances in the NBA this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 119-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. James shot 16-of-30 from the field, including 7-of-13 from 3-point range, in his second 50-point game this season.

Marbury returns to MSG, wants to remain a Knick
Stephon Marbury showed up at Madison Square Garden and said he wanted to stay a Knick.

Isiah uses best spin move, avoids Marbury topic
It took Isiah Thomas only 2 minutes and 9 seconds to run away from the media Tuesday as he faced another round of questioning centered on his feud with Stephon Marbury.

Isiah refuses to discuss Marbury issue
Isiah Thomas refused to clear up the mysteries regarding Stephon Marbury's status with the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Then again, it's hard to provide much detail in 2 minutes, 9 seconds. That's how long it took the coach to cut short his latest remarks to the media, fed up with talking about a player who may not even wear a Knicks uniform again. Thomas also abruptly ended two sessions the previous day when the topic of Marbury came up.

Isiah tells Marbury to stay away from Knicks
Stephon Marbury has been instructed by Isiah Thomas not to attend Knicks home games — another indication of the continuing feud between the former pals, The New York Post has learned.

Isiah says Knicks miss Marbury this season
Isiah Thomas thinks the Knicks' season would have been much different if Stephon Marbury had been around. And yet, Thomas seems ready to move on without his point guard next season. A day after finally seeming to confirm that Marbury won't play again this season, Thomas said Wednesday the Knicks will go into 2008-09 needing a third guard to play with Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson.

Thomas won't commit to Marbury for next season
Isiah Thomas wouldn't commit to Stephon Marbury returning to the Knicks next season.

Report: Ankle surgery ends Marbury's season
It's definite. Stephon Marbury is out for the season.

Report: Knicks' Marbury out for rest of season
After undergoing ankle surgery that turned out to be more complicated that initially thought, New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury will miss the rest of the season according to a published report.

Knicks' Marbury has successful surgery on ankle
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury had surgery Tuesday to remove bone spurs from his left ankle and is out indefinitely. Marbury said last week he would try to return this season. He had the same surgery when he played in Phoenix and was sidelined for most of the offseason. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Hamilton. The Knicks - who have made it clear the surgery was Marbury's choice - said it was successful.

Knicks guard Marbury has surgery on left ankle
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury had surgery Tuesday to remove bone spurs from his left ankle and is out indefinitely.

Marbury has surgery on left ankle (AP)
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury had surgery Tuesday to remove bone spurs from his left ankle and is out indefinitely. Marbury said last week he would try to return this season. He had the same surgery when he played in Phoenix and was sidelined for most of the offseason. The procedure was performed by Dr.

Marbury set for ankle surgery on Tuesday
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury will have surgery on his left ankle and is out indefinitely. Marbury decided to have surgery after an MRI on Thursday during a second visit with Dr. William Hamilton, a specialist who earlier this week found that Marbury had inflammation around a chronically fractured bone spur. The surgery is expected to be on Tuesday. Marbury said Wednesday he would try to return this season, even if the Knicks are well out of the playoff race.

Marbury to have surgery on bone spur in left ankle
New York Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury will have surgery on his left ankle and is out indefinitely.

Marbury says he needs surgery, not MRI, on ankle
Stephon Marbury was set for an MRI that could determine if he'll need surgery on his left ankle.

Knicks' Marbury seems sure he needs surgery
Stephon Marbury was set for an MRI that could determine if he'll need surgery on his left ankle. It seemed like a waste of time to Marbury. The Knicks point guard sounded convinced the procedure would be necessary, even as the team held out hope that may not be the case. "I'm going to hear from them what I already know, what we've seen," Marbury said Wednesday before the Knicks' game against the New Jersey Nets. "I have a bone spur with a fracture in it. X-Ray shows that.

Marbury to miss more time, could have surgery
Stephon Marbury will miss at least two more games and could require surgery on his left ankle.

Marbury to miss at least two more games
Stephon Marbury will miss at least two more games and could require surgery on his left ankle. Marbury went after practice Monday to see specialist Dr. William Hamilton, who found inflammation around a chronically fractured bone spur. Hamilton recommended Marbury wear a walking boot for three days before being evaluated with an MRI exam.

Marbury misses another game, out with sore ankle
Point guard Stephon Marbury missed the Knicks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night because of a sore left ankle.

Marbury, Crawford back in uniform for Knicks
Stephon Marbury was back in uniform for the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing most of the past month following the death of his father. Marbury missed 10 of 13 games since Donald Marbury died during the Knicks' loss to Phoenix on Dec. 2. Stephon Marbury tried to come back right after the funeral, but left after two games, and has played just once since. He returned to practice late last week but was not in uniform for Sunday's loss to Chicago.

Knicks' Crawford, Marbury not playing (AP)
Jamal Crawford missed the Knicks' game against Chicago on Sunday because of a bruised right hand, leaving New York without its normal starting backcourt. Stephon Marbury was back with the team after missing most of the month following the death of his father, but wasn't in uniform and it isn't known when he will rejoin the lineup.

Marbury back but still not playing
Jamal Crawford missed the Knicks' game against Chicago on Sunday because of a bruised right hand, leaving New York without its normal starting backcourt. Stephon Marbury was back with the team after missing most of the month following the death of his father, but wasn't in uniform and it isn't known when he will rejoin the lineup. Crawford, who leads the Knicks with 19.2 points per game, was hurt Friday during practice when he banged his hand into a teammate's knee.

Date of Marbury's return to Knicks still uncertain
After saying repeatedly he expects Stephon Marbury to return to the Knicks this season, Isiah Thomas waffled yesterday.

Isiah on Marbury's return to Knicks: 'I don't know'
Isiah Thomas' confidence in Stephon Marbury's return to the Knicks this season appears to be waning.

Knicks say they'll fight grievance filed by Marbury
Coach Isiah Thomas revealed Wednesday that the Knicks are fighting the grievance filed by Stephon Marbury.

Report: Marbury expected to return against Magic
Stephon Marbury is expected to rejoin the Knicks when they play in Orlando on Wednesday, according to New York Post.

Knicks may waive fine for Marbury
Stephon Marbury, away from the Knicks indefinitely, has filed a grievance with the league over his $195,000 fine for missing a game last month in Phoenix after an argument with Isiah Thomas, The Post has learned.

Report: Marbury appealing Knicks' $195K fine
Stephon Marbury has reportedly filed a grievance with the NBA over a $195,000 fine assessed by the New York Knicks when he left the team on a road trip, allegedly without permission.

Marbury misses practice, unlikely to play Friday
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury did not practice Thursday and is not expected to travel to Friday's game at Charlotte.

Dunleavy's 36 lift Pacers over Knicks (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 22 of his career-high 36 points in the third quarter, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 119-92 Monday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 22 points, two days after sustaining a mild concussion in a victory at Miami. The Pacers, the highest-scoring team in the Eastern Conference, ran away from the Knicks after the game was tied at 64 midway through the third quarter.

Knicks G Marbury, Pacers F O'Neal return (AP)
Stephon Marbury was back with the Knicks on Monday night against Indiana, while Jermaine O'Neal started for the Pacers two days after sustaining a mild concussion. Marbury missed four straight and five of the last seven games following the Dec. 2 death of his father, Donald. He returned to practice Sunday but didn't reclaim his starting spot.

Marbury back with Knicks after leave of absence
Stephon Marbury was back with the Knicks on Monday night against Indiana, while Jermaine O'Neal started for the Pacers two days after sustaining a mild concussion.

Marbury returns to Knicks practice
Knicks guard Stephon Marbury returned to practice Sunday after missing a week while mourning the death of his father. Marbury plans to play Monday when the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers. He had missed four straight games after briefly trying to return following the Dec. 2 death of his father, Donald. Looking noticeably thinner, Marbury said he started working out again a few days ago. He has appeared in just two of the past seven games.

Knicks G Marbury plans to play Monday (AP)
Knicks guard Stephon Marbury returned to practice Sunday after missing a week while mourning the death of his father. Marbury plans to play Monday when the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers. He had missed four straight games after briefly trying to return following the Dec. 2 death of his father, Donald. Looking noticeably thinner, Marbury said he started working out again a few days ago.

Marbury back at practice after week-long absence
Knicks guard Stephon Marbury returned to practice Sunday after missing a week while mourning the death of his father.

Marbury out again, could miss more
Stephon Marbury missed his second straight game Wednesday night when the Knicks hosted Seattle, and the point guard may not play again this week. Marbury is still struggling following the Dec. 2 death of his father, Donald. Marbury played in the first two games following the funeral, but left the team last Sunday and hasn't returned.

Marbury misses game vs. Sonics, may sit longer
Stephon Marbury missed his second straight game Wednesday night when the Knicks hosted Seattle, and the point guard may not play again this week.

Too much, too soon: Marbury will sit out tonight
Grieving over the death of his father, Stephon Marbury is not expected to play Monday night when the New York Knicks host the Mavs.

Grieving Marbury not playing versus Mavs (AP)
Stephon Marbury missed the Knicks' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, and the team has said he can take as much time as he needs following the death of his father. Marbury's father, Donald, died on Dec. 2 after being taken from Madison Square Garden to a hospital because of chest pains.

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Marbury decides to play Friday night vs. 76ers
Stephon Marbury participated in the New York Knicks' shootaround Friday, a day after his father's funeral, and was expected to play against the Philadelphia 76ers

Marbury only plays 1st half in loss (AP)

Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Andre Iguodala each scored 15 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 101-90 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jamal Crawford scored New York's first 16 points in the fourth and finished with 28 points. David Lee had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Mourners remember Marbury's father
A standing-room-only crowd packed the funeral for Stephon Marbury's father on Thursday, including famous basketball players and residents who considered "Mr. Don" Marbury the mayor of their close-knit, hardscrabble Brooklyn neighborhood. "Everyone knew him and loved him," said James Jones, 40, a construction worker who grew up playing ball with the Marbury family. "His mannerisms drew you to him." "He loved the kids. The place where we played, we called 'The Garden.

Standing-room only at funeral of Marbury's father
It was a standing-room-only funeral for Stephon Marbury's father, Donald

Knicks, Brooklyn mourn Marbury's father (AP)
A standing-room-only crowd packed the funeral for Stephon Marbury's father on Thursday, including famous basketball players and residents who considered "Mr. Don" Marbury the mayor of their close-knit, hardscrabble Brooklyn neighborhood. "Everyone knew him and loved him," said James Jones, 40, a construction worker who grew up playing ball with the Marbury family.

Marbury, Curry uncertain for Nets game
The Knicks still won't rule out Stephon Marbury for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, and now the status of Eddy Curry is in question after he sprained his ankle. Curry sprained his left ankle while running during the morning shootaround. The Knicks probably won't know if their starting center will be available until shortly before the game. Marbury also wasn't at shootaround, three days after his father died during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix.

Marbury's status unknown; Curry injures ankle
The Knicks still won't rule out Stephon Marbury for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, and now the status of Eddy Curry is in question after he sprained his ankle.

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...

Knicks unsure who will start if Marbury is absent
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death.

Knicks unsure of starter at point guard (AP)
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death. Don Marbury Sr. died Sunday night during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Brooklyn, and the Knicks prepared Tuesday to play without their usual starter.

Marbury deserved better than this
Shouldn't somebody have told Stephon Marbury his dad was dying before the game was over? Peter Vecsey is disgusted by the Knicks.

Father of Knicks PG Marbury dies (AP)
Don Marbury, the father of Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury, died Sunday night during the team's home loss to the Phoenix Suns. Team spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz said no other information was immediately available, other than that Don Marbury wasn't at Madison Square Garden when he died. Stephon Marbury was escorted out the arena by security shortly after the game.

Marbury continued playing unaware of dad's death
Stephon Marbury played the second half of New York's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night unaware his father had been taken to a hospital, where he died before the game ended.

Marbury didn't know father had died
Stephon Marbury played the second half of New York's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night unaware his father had been taken to a hospital, where he died before the game ended. Don Marbury was taken from Madison Square Garden to St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center during halftime, reportedly because of chest pains, but a family member advised a Knicks official not to inform Stephon Marbury at the time. Stephon Marbury learned of his father's death from a family friend minutes after the game.

Marbury played unaware of father's death (AP)
Stephon Marbury played the second half of New York's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night unaware his father had been taken to a hospital, where he died before the game ended. Don Marbury was taken from Madison Square Garden to St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center during halftime, reportedly because of chest pains, but a family member advised a Knicks official not to inform Stephon Marbury at the...

Marbury, Randolph power Knicks over Jazz (AP)

Isiah Thomas rattled off a list of all the things Stephon Marbury did right. Hard to believe it's only two weeks since Thomas didn't think his point guard was worthy of starting. Marbury continued his turnaround with a season-high 28 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 113-109 on Monday night.

Knicks fans hound Marbury, Thomas
Knicks fans were in a foul mood during a 26-point loss to Golden State. Dime Smack says Stephon Marbury was target of boo-birds.

Marbury to start Tuesday night
Stephon Marbury was set to rejoin the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game. Marbury said he was told by coach Isiah Thomas at the beginning of the morning shootaround that he would start against the Golden State Warriors. Marbury was a reserve for three games, and the Knicks lost all of them to extend their losing streak to six.

Marbury set for Knicks' starting lineup vs. Warriors
Stephon Marbury will be back in the starting lineup for the New York Knicks when they face Golden State tonight.

Knicks' Marbury back in starting lineup (AP)
Stephon Marbury was set to rejoin the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game. Marbury said he was told by coach Isiah Thomas at the beginning of the morning shootaround that he would start against the Golden State Warriors.

Knicks lose seventh straight, draw boos (AP)

Baron Davis would have been too good no matter who the Knicks started at point guard. Davis had 31 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors ruined Stephon Marbury's return to the lineup Tuesday night with a 108-82 victory, sending New York to its seventh straight loss. Stephen Jackson added 23 points for the resurgent Warriors, who have won three straight after an 0-6...

Thomas isn't concerned about job status
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week - on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job. He instead pointed out Monday that the Knicks have been close in many of their losses, and his only worry is finding ways to get them over the hump.

Thomas focused on Knicks, not off-court turmoil
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week -- on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job

Knicks' Thomas not worried about his job (AP)
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week -- on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job. He instead pointed out Monday that the Knicks have been close in many of their losses, and his only worry is finding ways to get them over the hump.

Who'd be dumb enough to trade for Marbury?
Moving Stephon Marbury would rid the Knicks of one headache. There's just one problem, Peter Vecsey says — who'd want him?

Marbury demoted, will come off bench vs. Kings
Stephon Marbury joked about his new reserve role before the New York Knicks' game against Sacramento on Friday night.

Marbury to come off bench against Kings
Stephon Marbury joked about his new reserve role before the New York Knicks' game against Sacramento on Friday night. "I guess I'll be competing with Manu Ginobli and Jason Terry for Sixth Man of Year," Marbury said. "This is just another chapter and I have to make an adjustment. I'm not going to cry about it." Marbury, back for his second game after skipping out on the team in Phoenix following a clash with coach Isiah Thomas, wasn't in the starting lineup.

Marbury adds 13 off bench in loss
Stephon Marbury rejoined the New York Knicks, but Chris Kaman had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to an 84-81 victory Wednesday night. Marbury came off the bench to score nine of his 13 points in the first half. He went 4-of-12 from the field, missed a couple of critical shots in the closing minutes, but made a layup to close the gap to 82-81 with 7 seconds left. Corey Maggette made a pair of free throws to cap the scoring.

Marbury plays, Knicks lose to Clippers (AP)

Stephon Marbury rejoined the New York Knicks, but Chris Kaman had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to an 84-81 victory Wednesday night. Marbury came off the bench to score nine of his 13 points in the first half. He went 4-of-12 from the field, missed a couple of critical shots in the closing minutes, but made a layup to close the gap to 82-81 with 7 seconds left.

A marriage made with misery
Isiah Thomas and Stephon Marbury have made a mess of the Knicks. Mike Vaccaro wonders why anyone's surprised.

Knicks fine Marbury $180K for missing game
The New York Knicks fined Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 for skipping Tuesday night's game at Phoenix. The Knicks sent the guard a letter informing him of the fine, according to a person with knowledge of the penalty who spoke to The Associated Press. He requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss it. The Knicks would not confirm the fine. The team plays Wednesday night in Los Angeles against the Clippers. It isn't known if Marbury will attend that game.

Knicks fine Marbury $180K for no-show (AP)
The New York Knicks fined Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 for skipping Tuesday night's game at Phoenix. The Knicks sent the guard a letter informing him of the fine, according to a person with knowledge of the penalty who spoke to The Associated Press. He requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss it.

Knicks' core rots even more
The Knicks have a knack for disappointing their fans. The Stephon Marbury saga is just the latest example, says Mike Vaccaro.

Marbury jetting back to Knicks after fine
According to an e-mail to The New York Post from Stephon Marbury this morning, the Knicks' AWOL point guard is on his way to Los Angeles to join the Knicks for tonight's game against the Clippers.

Stoudemire leads Suns by depleted Knicks (AP)

Stephon Marbury went missing, two other starters were out. No way the New York Knicks would be able to stay with the Phoenix Suns. But Tuesday night's game was not an embarrassment, just a 113-102 victory for Phoenix. "Even with your full team and your best team, it's still hard to come into this building and play against this team and get a win," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Suns 113, Knicks 102
Amare Stoudemire had his best night since his arthroscopic knee surgery six weeks ago with 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the severely depleted New York Knicks 113-102 on Tuesday night. The Knicks were without three starters, including Stephon Marbury, who abruptly left the team earlier in the day and reportedly returned to New York as the Knicks opened a four-game road trip. Phoenix had four starters with at least 21 points.

Marbury leaves Knicks, goes back home
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury contacted The Post late this afternoon and in two text messages said he got permission from Isiah Thomas to leave the team in Phoenix this morning.

Marbury skips shootaround in Phoenix
Stephon Marbury missed the New York Knicks shootaround Tuesday, and coach Isiah Thomas said he was uncertain whether the guard would show up for Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. "That is an in-house matter, and we'll continue to keep it in-house," Thomas said when asked why Marbury went missing. "However, he is welcome back, and we want him as a member of this team.

Marbury doesn't show for Knicks practice (AP)
Stephon Marbury missed the New York Knicks shootaround Tuesday, and coach Isiah Thomas said he was uncertain whether the guard would show up for Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. "That is an in-house matter, and we'll continue to keep it in-house," Thomas said when asked why Marbury went missing.

Knicks Mar-buried
Stephon Marbury didn't have a stellar final minute vs. Miami. Dime Smack noted a wild pass, a defensive lapse and a wild shot.

Randolph shines in debut, Knicks win (AP)

New York coach Isiah Thomas said his mind never left basketball during his three weeks in a courtroom facing sexual harassment accusations. Maybe that's because he knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph. New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks' 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play.

Thomas: 'My head never left basketball' (AP)

New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said Wednesday his mind "never left basketball" throughout a three-week trial where he was found guilty of sexually harassing a former Knicks executive. "Honestly, my head never left basketball. This is what I've done. This is what I do and this is what I think about the majority of the time," Thomas on the Knicks second day of training camp.

Stephon Marbury, G - NY
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Marbury backs off his defense of Vick (AP)
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury backed off his defense of Michael Vick, according to newspaper reports Friday. "What Michael Vick did was wrong, and he has admitted his guilt," Marbury said in a statement released by the Knicks to New York newspapers. "He should be punished. However, he should be given a second chance, as others have received for more serious crimes." Marbury had made...