Sam Smith: The Knicks know now after a year they cannot win with Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire. But now with a point guard under D'Antoni's pick and roll friendly system, they have the perfect opportunity to become one of the big stories for the rest of the season: Trade Anthony and Tyson Chandler for Dwight Howard... continue reading. >> Also: Ask Sam mailbag

Chicago's Luol Deng will join teammate Derrick Rose in Orlando for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game after being named as an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve. In 21 games this season, Deng has posted averages of 16.0 points, a career-high 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in a team-high 38.0 minutes per game... continue reading. | Sam Smith: Deng finally makes his mark

"Luol is a very determined player," writes Pippen of Deng, named an NBA All-Star on Thursday. "If you’re going to battle, he’s the kind of player you want in your corner. He’s never satisfied and he’s going to keep working. He won’t give up until he achieves his goals and I love that he’s set such high standards to achieve success at the highest level." >> Read Pippen's column on Deng

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