The Jeremy Lin phenomenon captivated Knicks fans this season, but his agent is telling fans that it's no guarantee that Lin will be back in New York. Lin is a restricted free agent this summer, and while New York gave him the shot that made him a household name, he could potentially use his star status to land in a more appealing situation. Knicks coach Mike Woodson said that Lin would "definitely" be back with the Knicks, but is the coach's confidence in Lin's return misplaced?

Where will Jeremy Lin be playing next season?

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  65%
  For the Knicks
•  
  35%
  For another team

(Total votes: 39,888)

What would be the best move for Jeremy Lin?

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  58%
  Stay with the Knicks
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  42%
  Go to another team

(Total votes: 11,849)

Would the Knicks have advanced out of the first round if Jeremy Lin had played?

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  34%
  Yes
•  
  66%
  No

(Total votes: 15,613)

The Knicks' soap opera of a season ended Wednesday night with a seemingly inevitable loss to the Heat, which means it's time for the annual edition of "What do the Knicks do now?" Amare Stoudemire is on record as saying that Steve Nash would be a great fit on the team, which would leave no room for the somewhat-phenom that is Jeremy Lin. Amare himself is under scrutiny, as he and Carmelo Anthony haven't quite clicked yet. The team also has questions to answer at coach -- Mike Woodson seemed a good fit for New York, but the Knicks considered reaching out to former coach Phil Jackson. It doesn't look to be a boring offseason at Madison Square Garden.

Can Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire coexist on the Knicks?

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  41%
  Yes
•  
  59%
  No

(Total votes: 14,907)

Which duo would you rather have over the next three years?

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  64%
  Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash
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  36%
  Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin

(Total votes: 15,682)

How do you describe Mike Woodson in relation to the Knicks' search for a long-term head coach?

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  14%
  The best option
•  
  48%
  A good option
•  
  30%
  A decent option
•  
  7%
  Not a good option

(Total votes: 14,687)

Will Phil Jackson ever coach in the NBA again?

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  33%
  Yes
•  
  67%
  No

(Total votes: 15,343)

The Knicks are still in a hole against the Heat, but an 89-87 win in Game 4 has given New York fans some hope, as well as restored some dignity to the series. Carmelo Anthony's 41 points propelled the Knicks to their first postseason win since 2001, but the most interesting storyline going forward is Jeremy Lin's availability for Game 5. Lin's been out for a good long while, but he's participated in 3-on-3 games and could suit up for the Knicks going forward. Would they have a better chance with him at point guard?

Which team would win Game 5 of the Knicks-Heat series if Jeremy Lin is able to play?

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  30%
  Knicks
•  
  70%
  Heat

(Total votes: 56,830)

Which team would win a seven-game series if both were entirely healthy?

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  22%
  Knicks
•  
  78%
  Heat

(Total votes: 55,647)

Which team down 3-1 in its series has the best chance to come back and win?

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  43%
  Bulls (vs. 76ers)
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  21%
  Hawks (vs. Celtics)
•  
  10%
  Knicks (vs. Heat)
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  14%
  Magic (vs. Pacers)
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  12%
  Nuggets (vs. Lakers)

(Total votes: 96,550)

Amare Stoudemire isn't the first star to injure himself in these playoffs, but his injury may have been the most avoidable. Reacting poorly after a Game 2 loss to the Heat, Stoudemire punched a glass case containing a fire extinguisher, lacerating his hand and possibly knocking him out for the rest of the playoffs. Stoudemire said on Twitter that he wasn't proud of his actions, but do you attribute it more to his desire to win than selfishness?

What do you make of Amare Stoudemire injuring himself by punching a fire extinguisher case after a loss to the Heat?

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  51%
  Act of passion
•  
  49%
  Act of selfishness

(Total votes: 68,297)

Can the Knicks beat the Heat in an individual game without Amare Stoudemire?

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  34%
  Yes
•  
  66%
  No

(Total votes: 143,398)

When is Carmelo Anthony a more productive player?

•  
  28%
  With Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin
•  
  72%
  Without Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin

(Total votes: 69,296)

A bit of good news and a bit of bad news for the Knicks. The good news: Carmelo Anthony hit the tying and winning 3s as part of a 43-point performance against the Bulls. The bad news: Jeremy Lin is not sure he'll be back in time for the first round -- that is, if the Knicks make the playoffs at all. They're in a good position right now, but as we've seen with this team in the past, it doesn't take much to send it into a tailspin.

Which of these teams battling for the last two spots in the East will miss the playoffs?

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  17%
  Knicks (29-27)
•  
  22%
  76ers (29-27)
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  62%
  Bucks (28-28)

(Total votes: 56,742)

If the Knicks make the playoffs, can they make it out of the first round without Jeremy Lin?

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  44%
  Yes
•  
  56%
  No

(Total votes: 56,345)

Where does Carmelo Anthony rank among NBA players?

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  8%
  Top five
•  
  40%
  Top 10
•  
  39%
  Top 20
•  
  13%
  Not in the top 20

(Total votes: 83,538)

When are the Knicks at their best?

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  28%
  When Carmelo Anthony is playing without Jeremy Lin
•  
  37%
  When Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin are playing together
•  
  35%
  When Jeremy Lin is playing without Carmelo Anthony

(Total votes: 55,025)

On Tuesday, "First Take" debated the fate of the Knicks without Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire has been lost "indefinitely" with a bulging disk in his lower back, while Jeremy Lin is day to day with a sore right knee. The Knicks are just barely in the playoff picture right now, and despite a two-game winning streak, injuries could leave them on the outside looking in come playoff time. What's your take?

On Thursday, "First Take" debated the Knicks again, but this time after a resounding win over the Blazers. A blowout against a team in as much disarray as Portland may not be much to get excited about, but it's still better than, say, a big loss against that same team. The Knicks have a lot of talent, but was former coach Mike D'Antoni holding them back or propping them up? What's your take?

On Wednesday, "First Take" debated the suddenly-reeling Knicks. The team will no longer have to tune out Mike D'Antoni -- the embattled head coach resigned his position Wednesday afternoon. New York had lost eight of its last 10 games, leaving D'Antoni's future in flux. Some are blaming Carmelo Anthony, but Jeremy Lin hasn't been playing well as of late either. It's getting to the point where the playoffs look like a laughable proposition for the Knicks, and it's almost like "Linsanity" never happened at all. What's your take?

Remember when the Knicks were the best team in basketball? It was a few weeks ago, and it was pretty exciting. There was this really awesome guy, came out of nowhere, started leading a formerly directionless team to the playoffs? Yeah, uh ... about that. The Knicks lost to the Spurs on Wednesday night, making them 2-5 since Carmelo Anthony's return from injury. It's anyone's guess as to what the issue is, but we're sure Knicks fans aren't enjoying this latest run of futility.

What is most to blame for the Knicks' poor play as of late?

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  30%
  Teams figuring out Jeremy Lin
•  
  38%
  Carmelo Anthony disrupting the rhythm of the Knicks with Lin
•  
  26%
  Schedule became markedly tougher after Anthony returned
•  
  6%
  Something else

(Total votes: 60,146)

When are the Knicks a better team?

•  
  37%
  Jeremy Lin playing with Carmelo Anthony
•  
  63%
  Jeremy Lin playing without Carmelo Anthony

(Total votes: 61,249)

Will Jeremy Lin and Carmelo Anthony ever click?

•  
  55%
  Yes
•  
  45%
  No

(Total votes: 22,067)