Phil can't mail Knicks job in from afar

The specter of Phil Jackson — iconic coach, spiritual guru and the latest boldface name to draw the attention of the owner James L. Dolan — loomed over the proceedings as the Knicks escaped with a 123-110 victory to boost their push for a playoff spot.

While the Knicks await Phil Jackson's final answer about possibly joining their front office, Mike Woodson and Carmelo Anthony are not consumed by the pending news. Their short-term focus remains on what has become a more manageable situation 

Question: What do Phil Jackson and the Dalai Lama talk about when they get together? Answer: "Tibetan stuff." That's what Phil told TMZ…

031014_charles_barkley_launch News flash, the Knicks are bad. How Bad? So bad that not even the brilliant mind of Phil Jackson can save them at least that's what Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley tells TMZ Sports.

The specter of Phil Jackson — iconic coach, spiritual guru and the latest boldface name to draw the attention of the owner James L. Dolan — loomed over the proceedings as the Knicks escaped with a 123-110 victory to boost their push for a playoff spot.