This article goes into a bit more detail regarding what MANY of us have said about the way we are not doing much to help Novak. I bolded some key parts to me.
I'm particularly concerned by: Woodson's lack of play calling for Novak, Melo's increase in ISO affecting ball movement (this is on Woody) and coach's "mean" demeanor towards Novak affecting his game.

With the Miami Heat's arrival in New York on Sunday, one of the biggest questions is this: Can Steve Novak get it going from downtown?

In the New York Knicks' two previous wins over the Heat, Novak shot 5-for-8 and 4-for-9 from 3-point territory. Overall, the Knicks hit 19 and then 18 long balls in each of those games.

Those high numbers represent what was working so well for the Knicks during their 18-5 start: They were moving the ball fluidly and capitalizing from beyond the arc. During that stretch, they were averaging 20.4 assists and only 10.6 turnovers per game (No. 1 in the NBA), while shooting 41 percent from downtown (second best). In fact, in those two Heat games, the Knicks had 27 assists and 12 turnovers, and then 20 assists and seven turnovers.

But during their recent 4-5 record, they've only been averaging 16.2 assists and 12.6 turnovers per game, and their highest 3-point mark was a paltry 36 percent. And Novak? Only two games with at least three 3s. While the Knicks have had offensive balance in the box score during that stretch, they've been mostly scoring off the dribble, unassisted.

Steve Novak Christopher Trotman/Getty ImagesCan the Knicks free up Steve Novak against the Heat at the Garden on Sunday?
That's mostly been the case because opponents have specifically looked to contain the Knicks' early season venom: Passes to 3-point shots initiated by Tyson Chandler's rolls to the basket. Instead of Mike Woodson adjusting to include more motion half-court sets and weak-side plays, he's been calling for additional one-on-ones, especially through Anthony.

"Novak is good, but it's too much isolation," one veteran NBA scout said. "The Knicks do nothing off picks to help Novak."

Another NBA scout agreed, and said, "I think it may just be a product of Felton and the offense's lack of recent effectiveness in general. When things are clicking, [Novak] gets great looks."

The first scout also says Novak has lacked confidence off the dribble, which he's needed to do more of because defenders have been shadow guarding him better. They know how big of a momentum changer he can be. While Novak worked on one-and-two-dribble moves last offseason, the scout said Woodson's coaching personality has appeared to rattle the sharpshooter.

"Mike berates too much like Bobby Knight," he said.

Through Novak's struggles, some have wondered why Chris Copeland hasn't played. While they're both weak defenders, Copeland can not only shoot from distance, but he's also a versatile scorer. He proved himself in the preseason and in limited starts this season, but a source close to the Knicks said the reason for his bench time is beyond the court.

"Very political," he said. "Do the money math and his age," referring to Copeland's lower salary and the 28-year-old rookie's status.

Most importantly, beyond the player debate, it's really the flaws in the Knicks' offensive system that have been affecting Novak's shooting lately. The Heat game presents a big opportunity for Woodson to make some changes to get Novakaine off to a lethal streak, starting on Sunday.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/37578/more-motion-ball-movement-will-help-novak

Just a quick observation about Jared's recent articles. He seems to be quoting a particularly negative unnamed scout a lot. In his last article, Knicks second unit scares no one, he quoted the scout as saying Woodson was political, stubborn, might get the axe, and that Woodson should play more guys. An unnamed scout also popped up in Jared's article about Sheed being out. He managed to take some shots at Woodson there also. There are definitely some issues with the Knicks and areas Woodson could improve on but this unnamed scout that is in all of Jared's recent articles appears to have some issues with Woodson.

Might be a bitter scout or a fabricated one at that.

But the lack of ball movement and increase in ISO's we have all seen with our eyes. The lack of picks and plays for Novak as well.

novak had his opportunities but he is missing makeable shots.

Nova sucks period

this thread should be locked