Nate Robinson News: Pro Sports Daily

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March 4

Boston Globe

"Nate Robinson has yet to attempt a dunk since joining the Celtics. But Robinson is delivering on a promise to show how well-rounded his game is. Robinson scored 16 points in 20 minutes 24 seconds in the Celtics' 104-80 victory over Charlotte last night, and has a total of 43 points in 59 minutes in the last three games. If anyone was unfamiliar with Robinson's success in the NBA dunk contest - he won for the third time - they might be thinking his All-Star weekend notoriety was earned in the 3-point contest. Robinson converted three treys over a 57-second span covering the first two quarters, personally stretching the Celtics' lead from 4 points to 34-21. One night after a 14-point ..."

Nate Robinson full of energy

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March 4

Boston Herald

"Nate Robinson is 8-for-11 from beyond the arc in his past two games, but that only scratches the surface of what the former Knicks guard has brought to the Celtics. "Nate is pure energy, man," Kevin Garnett said after the Celtics' 104-80 win against Charlotte. "We hate to lose Eddie House, but not only is (Robinson) pure energy, he's good energy. He is almost like fresh air." He also, apparently, has a soulmate. "He never turns off," coach Doc Rivers said. "Now we have him and Kevin. I can't imagine them as roommates." Hard feelings Stephen Jackson had to be held back from going after Paul Pierce during a pause to shoot free hrows early in the third quarter."

Guard Nate Robinson draws on past experience

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March 3

Boston Herald

"It never takes much for Nate Robinson to find his zone. But in the process of altering the course of the Celtics [team stats]' 105-100 win against Detroit last night, the Celtics guard had a little help. Coach Doc Rivers repeatedly called a Knicks play down the stretch for Robinson, who scored 14 points and shot 4-for-5 from 3-point range. "He called me into his office (before Monday's practice) and told me," said Robinson. "Then he said I want you to teach the play. So there I am teaching it to KG (Kevin Garnett), Ray (Allen) and Paul (Pierce) which was kind of cool. That's something I can tell my kids. That made it easier for me. It made a big difference."

Nate Robinson helps C's nix Pistons

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March 3

Boston Herald

"They shouldn't be working this hard against mediocre competition. That the Celtics work hard, period, is not an issue. That players like Will Bynum, Jonas Jerebko and Austin Daye push this alleged championship-caliber unit to the limit demands an investigation. But at least this time they saved their best work for the right moment. At least the bench, with Nate Robinson showing why he was such a hot commodity last week, set the tone and energy last night in a 105-100 win against the Detroit Pistons. The new Celtic scored nine of his 14 points in the fourth quarter on three murderous treys, to go along with six points from Glen Davis over the first 2:22 before the starters took over. Doc ..."

Nate Robinson defensive about getting settled

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March 2

Boston Herald

"As a former football player, Nate Robinson is accustomed to learning extensive playbooks. But what has greeted the recently acquired guard in his first week with the Celtics has been a lot to digest. "I'm just trying to figure out this defensive playbook that's pretty crazy," Robinson said after completing his second full practice with the C's. "The offense is going to come easy, guys are helping me out with the spots. But they're helping me out a lot on defense. That's the main thing that I'm focused on right now." Robinson learned plenty about defense when he started at cornerback for the University of Washington as a freshman. But he dropped football as a sophomore to focus solely on ..."

Nate Robinson, Celtics squirm past slumping Knicks, 110-106

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February 24

Bergen Record

"It isn't easy wearing green for Nate Robinson after 4½ NBA seasons in Knicks' blue, orange and white. But if he wins, he's fine because, he said, "I've been a winner all my life" - despite never playing for a Knicks' team that won more than 33 games. Yet he's now 1-0 with the Celtics after his new team beat his old one Tuesday, 110-106, extending the Knicks' season-high losing streak to eight games, although his contribution was minimal: 2-for-7, four points and one assist in 16:18. Meanwhile, Tracy McGrady is 0-3 as a Knick. And despite playing facilitator (eight assists) more than scorer (3-for-8, six points) Tuesday and missing a three for a tie in the final 30 seconds, he said he made ..."

Exploding onto scene

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February 24

Boston Globe

"The last time Nate Robinson returned to action following a long absence, he scored 41 points for the Knicks in an overtime victory at Atlanta. That Jan. 1 contest might have marked a rebirth for Robinson, but it turned out not to be. Robinson's relatively unspectacular debut with the Celtics in a 110-106 win over the Knicks last night was a new beginning, though. His numbers were unimpressive - 4 points on 2-for-7 shooting in 16 minutes 18 seconds of playing time. But Robinson did bring a new dimension to the Celtics, injecting athleticism and quickness into the lineup at times in the game when the team often hits lulls. With Robinson, the Celtics also have added an explosive dynamic in ..."

Nate Robinson shows what he's got

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February 24

Boston Herald

columnist Ron Borges

"Little Big Man got his first Garden standing ovation with 49.1 seconds left in the first quarter of the Celtics' 110-106 win against the New York Knicks last night. He's hoping he earns the next one. The first was a dry run for Nate Robinson, the newly acquired 5-foot-9 point guard and three-time NBA dunk champion who a week ago was wearing the colors of the team he was now pressing all over the parquet during just over a 16-minute appearance in unfamiliar green and white. Freed from the doghouse in which he'd been imprisoned by Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni by a trade-deadline deal that sent him to the Celts for Eddie House (who got his own standing ovation for services rendered), Robinson ..."

Ex-Knicks Nate shows beans in debut

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February 24

New York Post

"Nate Robinson got a standing ovation when he checked in late in the first quarter, but the Boston crowd got introduced quickly to the erratic nature of the former Knick sparkplug's game. Robinson coughed up the ball on his first two plays. He was not much of a factor in the Celtics' 110-106 victory last night in his Boston debut, scoring just 4 points on 2-of-7 shooting. But he's out of the losing culture in New York. "I landed in Boston, this is definitely a plus," Robinson said. "I'm happy. There's a big smile on my face." Nearly 45 reporters jammed into an interview room for Robinson's introductory press conference at the new Boston Garden."

For Nate Robinson, move from New York Knicks to Boston Celtics and Doc Rivers a slam dunk

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February 24

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson tried his politically correct best not to say anything disparaging about Mike D'Antoni, his former Knicks coach. But on Robinson's first day in Celtics green, Lil' Him indirectly knocked D'Antoni while praising Boston's Doc Rivers. "Doc, he's honest, he's straightforward, and as a player that's what you like, for a coach to always be honest with you and explain exactly what he wants you to do," said Robinson, who scored four points in 16 minutes last night against his former teammates. "And he's all about winning." D'Antoni and Robinson had a famous falling out this season that included the guard being benched for 14 straight games in December. When the streak of DNP's ended ..."

Robinson here in nick of time

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February 23

Boston Globe

"The irony is not lost on Nate Robinson. Tonight at TD Garden he will make his Celtics debut against his former team, the Knicks. Robinson spent the past 4 1/2 seasons trying to cement an image and fill a role with the Knicks, but while there were thrilling highlights there also were tumultuous moments. Tonight will be the beginning of a new opportunity for the three-time slam dunk champion, acquired at the trade deadline to give the Celtics a boost off the bench. "This is a great opportunity to grow as a player and mature as a player and be around some great vets that know the game,'' Robinson said before the Boston premiere of the HBO documentary "Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals'' at ..."

Nate the ex-mate awaits in Boston

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February 23

New York Post

"Al Harrington and David Lee expect Nate Robinson to go all-out in his first crack at the Knicks. The Knicks visit the Celtics tonight (7:30; MSG, ESPN 1050 AM), and that means it'll be Robinson vs. the Knicks for the first time. Five years ago, Robinson became a Knick. Five days ago, he was traded away in a deal for Eddie House. Robinson hasn't played since the trade because of flu-like symptoms, but he's expected to be ready to play tonight. "We know he's going to come out with something to prove with all the stuff he's been going through with Coach," Harrington said. Added Lee, smiling, "He's definitely going to go hard at us, I know that." Lee may have been grinning when talking about ..."

Nate Robinson will make his Celtic debut tonight

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February 23

Boston Herald

"Nate Robinson garnered a lot of attention playing the first four-plus seasons of his career for the Knicks. And not all of it was positive. Robinson believes there are a lot of misconceptions about his game and attitude. That's why the point guard is eager for a fresh start with the Celtics, in a situation where winning is the most important thing. "It's weird when you play basketball," Robinson said last night at the Garden before a screening of an HBO documentary on the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rivalry. "Every basketball player is different so everybody is going to think different things. At the end of the day, God can judge me. I know my heart and I know how bad I want to help my team ..."

Nate Robinson improves

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February 22

Boston Herald

"Nate Robinson won't be on the floor with his full team until tomorrow's shootaround. But at least the new guard made it onto the floor yesterday. Traded to the Celtics from New York on Thursday (with Marcus Landry for Eddie House, Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens), Robinson has been fighting flu-like symptoms, which prevented him from joining the club out west. But he's obviously getting better. "I talked to him today," coach Doc Rivers said before yesterday's 114-105 loss to the Nuggets. "He's working out. He's at our practice facility as we speak - him and Marcus." The Celts will not practice today, but Robinson will get a tutorial in preparation for tomorrow's matchup with the Knicks at the ..."

Illness sits Nate Robinson

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February 20

Boston Herald

"Nate Robinson is feeling better about his basketball prospects now that he's gone from New York to the Celtics. But he's still not feeling well enough to play. Robinson is suffering from flu-like symptoms and won't join the Celts on this trip west. As it stands now, his first game with the club will likely be Tuesday when the Knicks visit TD Garden. The 5-foot-9 guard went to Boston yesterday to get his physical as part of the trade process. Everything was fine, except he felt ill. "He would love to play (last night) if he could," said coach Doc Rivers before the Celts met the Trail Blazers. "He was in the hospital and all that - IV's, dehydrated." Robinson was still looking for a way ..."

Robinson comes over from the Knicks

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February 19

Boston Globe

"The last time Ray Allen saw Eddie House was on the team bus. There wasn't any big send-off. For weeks, their names had been thrown around in trade rumors, and the unspoken rule was to continue to leave things unspoken. Days before the All-Star break, Allen saw Glen Davis in the team hotel in New Orleans. Davis's name, like several others, also had been mentioned in a possible trade, and Allen had no clue whether it was official or not. There was an awkwardness to the exchange. "I didn't say anything to him,'' Allen said. "But I was like, 'Is everything all right?' He said, 'Yeah, everything's cool. I'm just about to go see some family.' '' In Davis's case, it was a false alarm. In House's ..."

Doc Rivers likes what he's heard so far

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February 19

Boston Herald

"Doc Rivers has so far been Nate Robinson's coach only over the phone. But he liked what he heard in the conversation. "Yeah, he was sucking up for minutes," joked Rivers. Actually the newest Celtic was trying to fit in on the fly. There is a chance he won't join the team in Portland today (Rivers mentioned the process of getting physicals), but the first impressions were good. "It went very well," Rivers said before the Celts took on the Lakers. "He asked a lot of good questions about defense and his role and all that stuff. I can't wait to get him and get to work with him." But the coach doesn't want the new guy thinking too much. He wants him doing what he's already shown. Robinson will ..."

Score one for Celtics

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February 19

Boston Herald

"The Celtics attempted to land something bigger this week. Using Ray Allen and his expiring max contract as the lure, they looked into dealing for a wide array of stars, including Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix), Carlos Boozer (Utah), Michael Beasley (Miami), Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia), Monta Ellis (Golden State) and Caron Butler (Washington before being traded to Dallas). But Allen remains a Celtic. And though Nate Robinson, the 5-foot-9 former Knick and reigning NBA dunk champion who now will back up point guard Rajon Rondo, doesn't have the marquee appeal of the above group, he does fill an important need. Unlike Eddie House, who the C's traded to New York yesterday along with J.R. Giddens ..."

Players miss Eddie House, welcome Nate Robinson

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February 19

Boston Herald

"The Celtics were in a mood to welcome both Nate Robinson and the trade deadline yesterday. As Ray Allen put it, "There's been a lot of players in carts the last couple of weeks. A lot of us were being shopped." Allen was smiling as he spoke, but he and the rest of the remaining Celts are happy that they'll almost certainly be here the rest of the year - notwithstanding the unlikelihood of a buyout. Robinson and Marcus Landry were acquired for Eddie House, Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens, and Allen wanted to pay homage to the former. "First of all, I'm sad to see Eddie go," he said. "He was a brother of ours. We won a championship together, so we'll be forever connected. He's a good dude, an ..."

Knicks, Celtics making Nate deal after all

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February 18

New York Post

"The Knicks will formally announce today they have traded Nate Robinson to the Celtics for Eddie House and J.R. Giddens and possibly either a first- or second-round draft pick. A source from the Robinson camp told The Post on Wednesday afternoon a deal to the Celtics was "close'' but complicated. "I was talking with my agent and there's a strong possibility that I'll be traded [Thursday] to New York," House said, according to ESPN.com. "At the end of the day, you can't control it. It's out of my hands -- it's never been in my hands. Wherever I go, if I go to New York, I'll play two months, try to play real strong basketball, get some wins with those guys, and make a good account for me for ..."

Knicks, Celtics have tentative agreement

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February 18

ESPN.com

"Multiple sources say the Knicks have reached a tentative agreement on a deal with Boston sending Nate Robinson and a second player to the Celtics for Eddie House, J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker. The identity of the second New York player was not immediately clear."

Robinson deal in works

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February 18

Boston Globe

"According to several NBA sources, the Celtics and Knicks were working into the night on a trade that would send guard Eddie House to New York for guard Nate Robinson. House, whose pinpoint shooting helped the Celtics to the NBA title two years ago, reported to practice yesterday at UCLA's Student Activities Center but said before the workout that he expected to be a Knick by the time the trade deadline arrived at 3 p.m. today. "There's a strong possibility I'll be traded to New York tomorrow,'' he said. "I'm here at practice today."

Expecting House swap

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February 18

Boston Herald

"Eddie House, speaking during yesterday's practice at UCLA, confirmed what was reported Tuesday night at bostonherald.com: He's heading to New York for Nate Robinson. The Celtics guard added that he could have remained at the team hotel, but reported for practice in the event that the trade didn't go through. As of last night, both sides were attempting to hammer out details, with one consideration being Robinson's status as a base-year compensation player. As a result, only half of his $4 million contract can be used for matching purposes. House earns approximately $3.8 million. Robinson would also become a richer man as a result of this trade. According to a league source, he will make an ..."

Moves show Knicks still focused on future

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February 18

New York Post

columnist George Willis

"Donnie Walsh wasn't at his usual seat during pregame warm-ups before last night's 115-109 loss to the Bulls at the Garden. No doubt the Knicks GM was in his office working on a blockbuster deal before today's trade deadline. Was Tracy McGrady about to be a Knick? Was Nate Robinson headed to Boston? When Walsh appeared as the game began, you figured a deal had been struck. Then the announcement was passed along press row: Darko Milicic for Timberwolves forward Brian Cardinal. Huh? OK, so Milicic for Cardinal wasn't the headline-grabber everyone was expecting the Knicks to open with yesterday. Yet, by the time you read this, the Knicks might well have undergone a mini-makeover. Robinson ..."

Nate Robinson on way to Boston Celtics, Darko to Minnesota T-Wolves

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February 18

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson's locker inside Madison Square Garden was vacant except for a name plate, a small Vaseline jar and a pair of socks. It was a quiet exit for the loudest, and perhaps most annoying player, to ever wear a Knicks uniform. The fans may have loved the diminutive, ultra-athletic Robinson, but Mike D'Antoni had little use for the Lil' Him. Now the three-time Slam Dunk champion is off to an organization that has a history of winning more meaningful championships. A deal would send Robinson to the Boston Celtics was close to being finalized last night. The Knicks will receive two yet-to-be determined players in return, both of whom have expiring contracts. The Daily News first ..."

Knicks' Revolving Door Is Starting to Spin Faster

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February 18

New York Times

"The night began with a survey of lockers, specifically the empty ones. Nate Robinson's was devoid of personal belongings, save for a jar of Vaseline. Darko Milicic still had a name plate, but little else to attest to his Knick existence. By late Wednesday night, the name plate was gone, too. More lockers could be vacated soon. Milicic was traded to Minnesota, and the Knicks reached an agreement in principle to send Robinson to Boston. But the most critical deal remained on the table as the Knicks approached Thursday's 3 p.m. trading deadline."

Knicks, Celtics making deal for Nate Robinson

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February 18

New York Post

"The Knicks have agreed in principle to trade Nate Robinson to the Celtics in a deal involving Eddie House, a team source confirms. A source from the Robinson camp told The Post in the afternoon a deal to the Celtics was "close'' but its complications were evident. The Knicks would acquire House, J.R. Giddens and a first-round pick. Giddens was included to make the salary numbers work. The Lakers could have become involved if the Celtics and Knicks couldn't complete the deal mathematically. "I was talking with my agent and there's a strong possibility that I'll be traded [Thursday] to New York," House said, according to ESPN.com. "At the end of the day, you can't control it. It's out of my ..."

Knicks could be shipping Nate to Boston

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February 17

New York Post

"Nate Robinson was suspiciously absent from the Knicks last night here, home with flu-like symptoms -- but he might be absent, period. Coming off his third slam-dunk title, Robinson again is being shopped, with the trade deadline approaching tomorrow and the Boston trade rumors resurfacing again yesterday. The Knicks deem Robinson purely as a shooting guard, and his departure would open up more playing time for rookie Toney Douglas. Since the Knicks have no plans to re-sign him, they hope a playoff-bound team such as the Celtics will pounce. The Knicks and Celtics started talking trade in December, when Robinson was banished. Robinson can veto any deal, but Boston could be one he does not. ..."

Nate could be headed for Knicks exit

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February 17

New York Post

"Nate Robinson was suspiciously absent from the Knicks last night here, home with flu-like symptoms -- but he might be absent, period. Coming off his third slam-dunk title, Robinson again is being shopped, with the trade deadline approaching tomorrow and the Boston trade rumors resurfacing again yesterday. The Knicks deem Robinson purely as a shooting guard, and his departure would open up more playing time for rookie Toney Douglas. Since the Knicks have no plans to re-sign him, they hope a playoff-bound team such as the Celtics will pounce."

Knicks working on deal to ship Nate Robinson to Atlantic Division rival Boston Celtics

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February 17

New York Daily News

"The Knicks have been looking to relocate Nate Robinson since December and they may have found a taker in the Boston Celtics. According to a league source, the Knicks and their Atlantic Division rival are working on a deal that would send Robinson, the back-up guard and three-time Slam Dunk champion, to Boston. Since Robinson is entering the last year of his contract the Knicks will only take back expiring contracts. Eddie House, who played for Mike D'Antoni in Phoenix, has an expiring contract as does Tony Allen and Brian Scalabrine. The Knicks have been trying to trade Robinson since December when D'Antoni benched the energetic yet erratic guard for 14 games. The Knicks were in talks with ..."

Sources: Green to land Knicks' Nate Robinson

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February 17

Boston Herald

"According to multiple sources, the Celtics and Knicks are close to a deal that would bring guard Nate Robinson to the Celts, possibly in exchange for Eddie House. A league source, as well as a Knicks source, said yesterday that both sides still have interest in the deal that has been discussed in the past month. Two sources in Sacramento, where the Celts played the Kings last night, verified the interest from both sides. The Celts have narrowed their positional need to a backup point guard who can defend. They have until tomorrow's trade deadline to fill that need. The Knicks, who are trying to slash their payroll for this summer's free agent market, are only interested in players with ..."

Nate becomes first 3-time Slam Dunk champ

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February 14

New York Daily News

"If only an NBA season consisted of 82 slam dunk competitions instead of actual games, Nate Robinson would be a superstar and out of Mike D'Antoni's doghouse for good. Robinson may be struggling with the Knicks but here at All-Star Weekend, Lil' Him is still the king. Robinson became the first three-time slam dunk champion Saturday night, beating a weak field in a competition that failed to measure up to last year's showdown in Phoenix between Robinson and Orlando's Dwight Howard. Robinson beat Toronto rookie DeMar Derozan in the final and did something Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant never did. "No more titles," Robinson said. "I'm finished. It's the last ..."

Nate Robinson on dunking

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February 10

Bergen Record

"Nate Robinson was healthy enough to play Tuesday despite missing Monday's practice with a groin strain. But he expects to decide today whether he'll be healthy enough to defend his second All-Star slam-dunk title Saturday in Dallas. "To me the season's more important than dunking," he said. "We're trying to make the playoffs, so I wouldn't go there and do it if I'm not 100 percent or I don't feel comfortable." Walsh on deadline With the NBA trade deadline eight days from today, Knicks president Donnie Walsh said if he makes any kind of move, it likely would involve one or more of his expiring-contract players for another team's - a furniture-rearranging deal, in essence, to protect this ..."

Knicks' defending dunk champion Nate Robinson may skip All-Star Weekend due to injury

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February 10

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson may not get to become the NBA's first three-time slam dunk champion. Robinson is considering pulling out of Saturday's featured event at All-Star Weekend in Dallas due to a strained left groin. The veteran guard was expected to make his decision following Tuesday night's 118-114 loss to Sacramento. The Knicks don't play again until Tuesday in Chicago. "If he was hurt and it would hurt him to go into the dunk contest I would want to know that," said Knicks president Donnie Walsh. "But normally it's a big honor to be invited. He's a defending champion. So I'd like to see him be able to go. But I also want to use him for the rest of the year. I think (him not wanting to hurt ..."

Knicks end experiment, remove Nate Robinson as starting point guard and restore Chris Duhon

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February 9

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson has a better chance of winning his slam-dunk crown than he has of starting again at point guard for the Knicks. After the Knicks lost twice over the weekend with Robinson elevated to a starting role, he is going back to the bench Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings at the Garden. "I think Nate is better as an off guard," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said Monday after practice in Greenburgh. "He understands that. I think the team functions a little bit better with a true point." Robinson, who will back up Wilson Chandler, did not make himself available to the media after practice. He sat out with a groin strain but is expected to be OK to play against the Kings in the team's ..."

It's true: Robinson will start for Knicks on Friday

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February 5

New York Post

"Expect to see Nate Robinson starting tomorrow night when the Knicks play the Bucks at Madison Square Garden. "It looks like Nate probably will start as the point guard," Mike D'Antoni said after practice today. "We'll go with the way we finished up the game [last night], which I thought was good, good energy and then we'll see what the rotation will look like, but that seems to be the plan right now." Robinson helped spark the Knicks' turnaround in their win over Washington at the Garden last night. He, like several teammates, has been in and out of D'Antoni's rotation this season. "I've just gotta be ready," Robinson said. "Just continue to play my game. The basic thing of basketball is ..."

Robinson Is Set to Start

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February 5

New York Times

"Nate Robinson will start at point guard for the Knicks on Friday, completing a stunning turnaround. Coach Mike D'Antoni made the announcement Thursday, a day after Robinson sparked a comeback victory over the Washington Wizards. Robinson scored 23 points and started the second half in place of Chris Duhon, who will go to the bench. Robinson was benched for 14 games in December, after falling out of favor with D'Antoni. Since returning to the rotation, he has frequently outplayed Duhon, who was D'Antoni's favored point guard for the last two seasons. Robinson is more of a scorer than a true point guard and has often been criticized for his impulsiveness and showboating. D'Antoni generally ..."

Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni benches Chris Duhon in favor of Nate Robinson

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February 4

New York Daily News

"Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is changing point guards, benching starter Chris Duhon and elevating Nate Robinson to the starting job for Friday night's game against the Bucks. D'Antoni made the announcement after practice Thursday in Greenburgh, saying that the Knicks need Robinson's energy and production. Then he told Robinson, who hasn't started since last season. "Whether I start or come off the bench, I'll play my same game," said Robinson, who was benched for 14 straight games in December and has been a reserve since. "I'll contribute to the team the best I know how.""

Nate Robinson nets 23 points, plays entire second half to lead New York Knicks over Wizards

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February 4

New York Daily News

"If Mike D'Antoni had his way, Nate Robinson would be on the next flight out of town, if not sooner. And if there were room for two more, D'Antoni would gladly hand Larry Hughes and Al Harrington one-way tickets. But with the Knicks' season teetering on irrelevance, D'Antoni's stubborn side gave way to his practical side. And in a stunning turn of events, it was one of D'Antoni's favorites - point guard Chris Duhon - who was exiled, perhaps for good. D'Antoni revamped his rotation (a long overdue move), and the newest lineup featuring Robinson, Harrington and Hughes rallied to defeat the Washington Wizards, 107-85, Wednesday night at the Garden. "When you lose three in a row and you're ..."

After Knicks beat Wizards, D'Antoni plans to start Nate instead of Duhon

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February 4

New York Post

"Stop the presses. In the wake of last night's 107-85 Nate Robinson-inspired Garden rout of the Wizards, Mike D'Antoni dropped a bomb during his postgame press conference, saying he is ready to pull the plug on Chris Duhon as the team's starting point guard. Robinson, who started the second half in place of the slumping Duhon, lit up the Wizards to ignite a rally from a four-point deficit at intermission that broke a three-game losing streak and moved them four games behind in the loss column for eighth place in the East. Robinson was a buzz-saw, finishing with 23 points in 35 minutes, hitting 10 of 15 shots, mostly runners and layups. Duhon did not play in the second half, finishing ..."

Knicks' Robinson and Chandler both listed as questionable for tonight

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January 26

New York Post

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"Things may not get better very soon. When the Knicks return to the scene of the Dallas crime tonight, they may be without staring shooting guard Wilson Chandler, who sat out yesterday's practice with a pulled groin, and backup point guard Nate Robinson, who likely will miss his second straight game."

Nate Robinson suffers strained hamstring against Lakers

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January 23

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson was unavailable for the second half of Friday night's game against the Lakers after suffering a strained right hamstring, and was replaced by Larry Hughes. Robinson played 10 minutes in the first half, and although he made just one of five shots, he did record four assists and three rebounds. His status for tomorrow's matinee against Dallas is unknown - Robinson said after the game he was hopeful he can play - and if the injury persists there is a possibility he won't be able to defend his Slam Dunk contest title at All-Star Weekend Feb.12-14."

Nate Robinson mum on trade talk

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January 21

Bergen Record

"Nate Robinson didn't want to talk about reports that the Celtics made the Knicks an offer for the explosive guard. "I just want to talk about Friday," Robinson said after practice Wednesday. "If you want to talk about Friday, we can do that. Anything else, I have nothing to say." OK, Nate. Do you expect to be here Friday to play Kobe Bryant and the Lakers? "Let's talk about Friday," said Robinson, who can veto any trade. "We got to stop Kobe from trying to score 61. That's the deal." That ended any talk about a trade, as reported by The Daily News, but it probably won't stop Robinson's name from appearing in discussions. Robinson has an expiring contract, and if the Knicks can package him ..."

Trade rumors irking New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson

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January 21

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson would rather talk about trying to stop Kobe Bryant Friday night at the Garden than give his views on joining forces with Kevin Garnett in Boston in the coming weeks. The subject of an Internet trade rumor that had the Celtics making an offer for him, the Knicks' backup guard got testy with the media after practice yesterday in Greenburgh. "We've got to stop Kobe from trying to score 61 again - that's our deal right there," Robinson said, referring to Bryant's record-setting performance at the Garden last season. "We've got to hope that he comes in and misses every shot. But some nights, some guys can't miss." While Robinson refused to talk about the trade rumor, team ..."

Trade Nate? Knicks see no reason

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January 21

New York Post

"Nate Robinson was in no mood to discuss trade rumors out of Boston, no interest in talking about anything other than the Knicks' game tomorrow night against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Perhaps that's a sign of the maturity that has him playing some of the best basketball of his career, and playing his way into the good graces -- and rotation -- of coach Mike D'Antoni. Team president Donnie Walsh continues to insist he never received a trade demand from Robinson's camp, and never has shopped the volatile guard who, according to one Internet report out of Boston, has drawn interest from the Celtics. "I'm not commenting on rumors, and that's what they are," Walsh said yesterday. "I'm marking ..."

Doc Rivers has no knowledge of a Nate Robinson deal

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January 21

Boston Herald

"In light of rumors regarding the Celtics' interest in Knicks guard Nate Robinson, C's coach Doc Rivers said today that he has no knowledge of any such deal. "I've been amazed that when a name pops up how much it can catch on with people,"said Rivers. "I just want to get the team that we actually have here together." Earlier today, a league source close to both sides of the situation shot down the rumors that the Celtics have renewed talks with the Knicks concerning their disgruntled veteran guard. "Don't waste your time," said the source. "The Knicks are looking for quite a bit for him." The source said that both sides did have discussions earlier this season but that nothing came of that. ..."

Report: Boston Celtics make offer to New York Knicks for Nate Robinson

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January 20

New York Daily News

"With Chris Duhon mired in a slump and Larry Hughes in Mike D'Antoni's doghouse, Nate Robinson is the best playmaker the Knicks have these days. So why would the Knicks trade Robinson to the Celtics? The Celtics have made an offer to the Knicks for Robinson, according to a reporter for Yahoo! Sports who appeared Tuesday on a Boston radio station. The reporter did not say what the Celtics offered. According to a person with ties to Doc Rivers, the Celtics coach wouldn't mind getting the chance to coach Robinson, even if he's high-maintenance. "Doc thinks he can connect with anybody," said the source. As much as he's a Garden favorite, Robinson has often been a headache for D'Antoni and was ..."

Robinson ignites Knicks in victory

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January 19

New York Post

"Believe it or not, Nate Robinson was reluctant about accepting the NBA's invitation to defend his title in the Slam-Dunk contest All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Been there, done that, winning it two times in his three appearances. The 5-foot-7½ Robinson loves the recognition but wants to be known for bigger things -- like winning competitions that actually count. Which Robinson did on MLK Day at the Garden. Hours after it was announced he'd be in Dallas dunking again, Robinson rallied the Knicks after a sickly third quarter and helped the Knicks avoid the humiliation of being swept in a home-and-home to the injury-ravaged Pistons. In his most vibrant performance since his historic 41-point New ..."

Nate Robinson scores 27 off bench as New York Knicks beat Detroit Pistons

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January 19

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson's popularity among the fans is unquestioned. To them, especially those ages 16 and under, Robinson is the lovable short guy who dunks. To his head coach, Robinson is the athletic scorer off the bench who will drive you mad on those nights when he's running his mouth and turning the ball over too much. "It depends on my blood pressure," Mike D'Antoni said of coaching Robinson following the Knicks' 99-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons Monday at the Garden in the Martin Luther King Day matinee. "I don't want to pop an artery. But he gives us something we need, and that's athleticism." There is a reason why D'Antoni sat Robinson for 14 games last month. And then there are days ..."

Robinson Leads Knicks, and That Scares D'Antoni

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January 19

New York Times

"There are many stunning things Nate Robinson can do on a basketball court, but the idea that he is fast becoming the Knicks' primary decision maker was enough to send a shudder through Coach Mike D'Antoni. Robinson's athleticism makes him a favorite of fans like the artist Dan Dunn, but Mike D'Antoni has benched him at times this season. Robinson had just had 27 points and 4 assists in 33 minutes Monday to lead the Knicks to a 99-91 victory against the injured and inept-shooting Detroit Pistons. D'Antoni was asked if Robinson would receive more time as the point guard. "Well, as much as my blood pressure will stay," D'Antoni said only half joking. "I don't want to pop an artery or ..."