Nate Robinson News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 2

New York Post

"Now the Knicks will really need the surging Danilo Gallinari to continue his rise. The Knicks' chances of closing in on their franchise record for worst start increased yesterday when coach Mike D'Antoni said bench sparkplug Nate Robinson will miss up to two weeks with a severely sprained right ankle. Robinson, who left the Garden Saturday night on crutches, could be out longer as he undergoes X-rays today to see if he has a fracture. The winless Knicks are not deep or built to withstand an injury to a key player, though he began the season shooting just 28.6 percent. The Knicks take an 0-3 record into tonight's game against New Orleans. Their worst-ever start came in 1985-86 at 0-8. They ..."

New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni's lineup changes give Nate Robinson shot at starting spot

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October 16

New York Daily News

"Mike D'Antoni is planning on a "radically" different Knicks starting lineup for tonight's preseason game against the Nets, which prompts the question: Is Eddy Curry playing? Apparently, the changes aren't that radical because Curry, the oft-injured center who allegedly is working out on his own and away from his teammates, isn't scheduled to make his debut for another few weeks, if not months. So instead of seeing the Knicks' biggest player with the starters, their smallest player has earned a preseason promotion. Nate Robinson, who has been one of the Knicks' better players through four exhibition games, is starting tonight at the Garden, but not necessarily after tonight. "I'm going to ..."

Nate Robinson looking to cut his technical fouls in half

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October 12

New York Daily News

"Caught driving without a license in the Bronx during this past offseason, a well-known, pint-sized basketball player with a couple of dunking titles to his credit identified himself to a New York City police officer as if he were doing a TV commercial: "I'm Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks." Several months later, all Robinson wants to do is lower his profile with the authorities on the basketball court. Robinson is looking to cut his technical fouls in half this season, after ranking sixth among all NBA players last season with 12. "I don't need those T's," Robinson said. "I'm trying to stay cool with these guys. My goal is to get only five or six." The NBA has been using replacement ..."

Knicks hope Nate Robinson finds a way to mature with new contract

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October 8

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson's motor, like his mouth, never stops running. It's what coaches love and hate about him. "He's got to channel his energy in a positive way," Mike D'Antoni says. "If he does that, he could be as good as anyone in the league. It's a challenge for him and for us but I thought he made improvements last year." Robinson, aka Lil' Him, is forever walking the fine line between being energetic and annoying. Every year the Knicks claim that Robinson is maturing and within a few weeks he is jawing with officials, taunting the opposition or celebrating a basket he has scored in the final seconds of a 20-point Knicks loss. "He's going to do a better job of keeping his mind right and ..."

D'Antoni puts trust in Nate

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October 8

New York Post

"Mike D'Antoni believes Nate Robinson could still turn into an All-Star and a winning player -- not just a freakishly athletic sixth-man stat machine with oncourt behavior issues. There is the good Nate and the bad Nate. "That's why he's on a one-year contract," the Knicks coach said. "That's why we won 32 games. As soon as we get it, as soon as he gets it, we'll get in the playoffs." Robinson has looked superior during training camp. The Knicks, who play in Boston tomorrow, would own the league's least-talented NBA roster had he not re-signed days before camp. If another team had signed Robinson to an offer sheet for multiple years, he would be an ex-Knick. The Knicks weren't matching. ..."

Lee, Krypto-Nate stick with Knicks

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September 25

New York Post

"Credit Donnie Walsh for this one. The Knicks president got his men -- David Lee and Nate Robinson -- for one-year deals, at fair market value and with his 2010 cap space untouched. Lee joined Robinson in the fold yesterday by agreeing to a one-year, $7.5 million deal. There is an incentive clause for $500,000 if the Knicks make the playoffs, which likely is not happening. Lee will sign the contract today -- three days before the Knicks open training camp and avoiding the ugly specter of a holdout. On Wednesday, Robinson, their other restricted free agent, also reached a verbal agreement with the Knicks on a one-year deal for more than the $2.9 million qualifier, believed to be in excess of ..."

Knicks, Nate near deal; Lee a holdout?

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September 24

New York Post

"While Knicks guard Nate Robinson is close to signing a one-year deal for more than the $2.9 million qualifying offer, the real story is David Lee's situation, which is a lot less certain just four days before training camp opens in Saratoga. According to a source, Robinson could ink a one-year contract after agreeing to major portions of a incentive-laden deal. A source with intimate knowledge of the situation said the deal still must be finalized but could be signed today or tomorrow. Knicks officials are confident they also will ink Lee to a one-year deal before Monday's camp. But his agent, Mark Bartelstein, stopped short of saying that, raising the specter of a holdout. Robinson had ..."

Knicks close to inking David Lee and Nate Robinson to one-year deals

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September 22

New York Daily News

"The Knicks are working toward finalizing one-year contracts for David Lee and Nate Robinson. "I don't want to say that we're close but we're trying to get something done," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Monday. Lee and Robinson are restricted free agents who both have the option of signing offer sheets with other clubs. The Knicks would have seven days to match the offers. Instead, they figure to sign one-year contracts with the Knicks, which would make them unrestricted free agents next July 1."

Knicks president Donnie Walsh thinks David Lee, Nate Robinson will re-sign

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September 2

New York Daily News

"Knicks president Donnie Walsh is confident that both David Lee and Nate Robinson will re-sign with the club before training camp opens later this month. "Things are moving along," Walsh said Tuesday. "Nothing is imminent, but the talks have been good." Lee and Robinson are restricted free agents, and Walsh has said repeatedly that he wants to retain both players. Lee had hoped to get a long-term contract worth between $10 million and $12 million annually, either with the Knicks or another team. Instead, he'll likely have to settle for a one-year contract with the Knicks worth approximately $7 million. Robinson's one-year contract could be worth as much as $5 million. Those deals would ..."

Nate, Knicks To Talk

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August 25

New York Post

"Free agent Nate Robinson and Knicks president Donnie Walsh will meet tomorrow to discuss Robinson's status with the team in the wake of his arrest by the NYPD last week for driving without a valid license. It is expected one of his agents, either Aaron or Eric Goodwin, will be present and perhaps a resolution can be reached on his status. The Knicks have a one-year qualifying offer on the table for $2.9 million and they can not pull it back. It is believed that Robinson does not have other options."

Knicks Frowning At Nate's Arrest

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August 20

New York Post

"Nate Robinson's arrest in The Bronx yesterday for driving without a valid license -- and revelations of his reckless driving record -- underscored why the Knicks have been apathetic in re-signing their restricted free agent. If not for the one-year, $2.9 million qualifying offer they issued Robinson before July 1 as procedure to keep him restricted, the arrest that included his immature tweet postings during the incident could have been the end to his Knicks career. The Knicks had seen enough recklessness and immaturity from Robinson on the court to realize he wasn't a player worthy of a long-term deal. Antagonizing referees and opponents, he recorded 12 technicals last season, among ..."

Knick is Whistled for a Foul

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August 20

New York Post

"Pint-sized New York Knicks player Nate Robinson came up short last night in The Bronx, where cops busted the slam-dunk expert for driving with a suspended license, authorities said. The arrest was the latest in a long list of motor-vehicle-related troubles for the 25-year-old Robinson. And it could imperil his efforts to sign a new contract with the Knicks -- who already were only mildly interested in re-signing the restricted free-agent guard for a one-year deal. Robinson -- whose license was suspended in June for the fifth time -- was driving himself and newly drafted New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams when cops stopped him in The Bronx in the late afternoon. According to a ..."

Knicks guard Nate Robinson arrested in Bronx for driving without license

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August 19

New York Daily News

"Ally-whoops! Pint-size Knicks star Nate Robinson was slam-dunked in the Bronx Tuesday for driving without a license. The high-octane guard, whose driver's license has been suspended since June for an outstanding summons, was booked Tuesday night at the 52nd Precinct stationhouse. He held a magazine to shield his face as he hopped into a waiting car after receiving a summons. The 25-year-old hardwood stud, generously listed by the Knicks at 5-feet-9, was pulled over about 5:40 p.m. on the Grand Concourse in Bedford Park while driving around in a 2006 Infiniti with Washington State license plates. Cops stopped Robinson because he was not wearing his seat belt, a police source said. When ..."

Knicks Star Nate Robinson Arrested

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August 19

New York Post

"New York Knicks player Nate Robinson came up short tonight in The Bronx, where cops have busted the pint-size slam-dunk expert for driving without a license, The Post has learned. The arrest was the latest in a long list of motor-vehicle-related troubles for Robinson and could imperil the restricted free agent guard's efforts to sign a new contract with the Knicks, who already were only mildly interested in re-signing him for just a one-year deal. Robinson -- whose license was suspended in June for the fifth time -- was driving a vehicle that also was carrying newly drafted New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams when cops stopped him in The Bronx in the late afternoon. Robinson, 25, ..."

Robinson Closer to a Deal With the Knicks

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July 27

New York Times

"The Knicks and the sparkplug guard Nate Robinson are nearing an agreement on a one-year contract that will pay Robinson $5 million to $6 million, a person close to the negotiations confirmed Sunday. The deal would allow the Knicks to add Robinson, a restricted free agent, without dipping into their payroll for 2010, said the person, who requested anonymity because the negotiations were not complete. The Knicks are attempting to maintain enough wiggle room to land one or two of the potential star free agents expected to be in the 2010 class. The Knicks would have Robinson as a usable asset; they could keep him, trade him, re-sign him or use him in a sign-and-trade next summer. A one-year ..."

Agent confident Nate Robinson will stay with Knicks

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July 23

New York Daily News

"The agent for Knicks guard Nate Robinson said Wednesday he is confident the two sides will eventually work out a deal that will keep the guard in New York for at least one more season. "We don't have a deal yet but we're negotiating to get a deal done with the Knicks," Aaron Goodwin said. "Nate wants to stay in New York." Goodwin refused to discuss terms of a possible deal, but according to a Knicks source, Robinson is expected to sign a one-year contract worth between $4 million and $5 million, or at least $1 million more than his qualifying offer. Goodwin has had talks with European clubs about Robinson, but the agent denied that he's used those conversations as leverage with the ..."

Nate Robinson May Play in Greece for $5M

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July 15

New York Post

"Eric Goodwin, agent for Nate Robinson, said the Knicks' 5-foot-7½ guard is considering an offer to play for the Greek team Olympiacos. Robinson's preference, however, is to stay in New York and the NBA, but he hasn't come close to signing an offer sheet anywhere. The Greek team may be willing to pay Robinson $5 million a year. Oddly, Knick president Donnie Walsh said yesterday he spoke to Robinson's agents, and that they never mentioned the Greek offer, which is telling. "We will consider any team interested in Nate's services," Goodwin told The Post. "We have heard from the Greek team. They are very interested." The Knicks had been hoping that Robinson, a restricted free agent, would ..."