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Knicks routed as struggles against quality foes continue
The road trip ended the same way it began: With the Knicks getting overwhelmed by a high-level opponent.
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Knicks guard struggles in return to starting lineup from injury
Grimes was back in the starting lineup Monday night against the Timberwolves after watching wins over the Wizards and Hornets.
Stephen A. Smith explodes in angry Mark Jackson defense: 'Full of s--t'
For Smith, the reporting around Jackson's Knicks analyst job that ended before it began was yet another insult his longtime friend would have to endure.
Which scorching team you should bet on in Knicks-T'Wolves
The Timberwolves and Knicks are both off to strong starts and clash Monday in Minnesota.
LeBron's feud with hated rival decides game in final seconds
LeBron James had the last laugh in the last second against Dillon Brooks.
Nets guard sidelined by lower-back sprain
Dennis Smith Jr. became the latest Net to miss time when he was forced to sit out Sunday with a lower-back sprain. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said he was unsure...
With first NFL Black Friday game on tap, Amazon readies its play for the NBA
Amazon hopes its Black Friday game evolves into a tradition as much a part of Americana as the Thanksgiving Day games.
Knicks center's league-best offensive rebounding providing edge
Mitchell Robinson is the best offensive rebounder right now in the NBA.
Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo bringing Villanova bond to thriving Knicks backcourt
Donte DiVincenzo was the quieter of the roommates at Villanova, content to play his video games in silence. Jalen Brunson preferred chatting and blasting his music, whether it was Taylor Swift...
Shorthanded Nets trounced by 76ers behind Joel Embiid's 32 points
The Nets and 76ers look considerably different than they did a year ago, but one thing hasn’t changed: the Nets can’t find a way to beat Philadelphia.
Draymond Green gets 'SNL' treatment over choking suspension
Draymond Green latest NBA imbroglio is now in parody territory.
Knicks star solid in first game back from 'terrible' migraines
After returning from an absence due to a migraine, RJ Barrett said he was rocked by the illness and the pain was “not anything I’d wish on anybody.”
Jacque Vaughn sees Nets star get jersey retired
The Nets had Friday night off, so several staff members — including head coach Jacque Vaughn — traveled down the New Jersey Turnpike to watch Mikal Bridges have his jersey...
Surging Knicks throttle Hornets thanks to dynamic Villanova duo
The Villanova championship backcourt of Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo started together Saturday night and took turns dominating the Hornets.
Shorthanded Nets face their biggest test of the season against 76ers
The Nets have been sorely tested through their first dozen games. But Sunday’s matinee at Barclays Center could be their biggest test — literally and figuratively.
'More like myself': Knicks star bouncing back after surgery, terrible start
After six games of strong play, it’s clear Randle wasn’t blowing smoke.
Give the NBA In-Season Tournament a chance
I’ve been watching. I’m intrigued. Are you? Are the masses?
Thunder star abandons $6 million mansion formerly owned by 'crypto king' after unexpected visitor, threats
A Canadian mansion went from blockchains to blocks, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants out.
NBA star rips 'unacceptable' In-Season Tournament court as players' injury concerns mount
Jaylen Brown spoke out against a court he felt was too slippery on Friday night, becoming the latest NBA player to call out sleek-looking and perhaps just sleek playing surfaces.
NBA legend defends Draymond Green's headlock on Rudy Gobert: 'Would have choked him out too'
Green has since been suspended five games by the NBA, but the four-time NBA champion O’Neal didn’t seem to mind Green swooping in to aid his teammates.
What’s keeping the Nets from reaching their defensive ceiling
The Nets should have a top-10 defense. But they’re not. Not even close. So what gives?
