"Amar'e Stoudemire will miss a total of four games as he grieves his brother's tragic death in Florida, not joining the team until Monday's practice, according to coach Mike D'Antoni.

Tonight, Stoudemire could also miss out on being named as a reserve to the All-Star Game in his hometown of Orlando. Stoudemire finds himself in a battle.

Because of his so-so start and the Knicks' sub-.500 record, Stoudemire could be snubbed if Chris Bosh, Kevin Garnett and Joakim Noah get the big-men nods. Coaches handed in their ballots Monday, and the roster will be announced tonight on TNT."