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14:37 JJ Redick’s profanity-laced screams heard on TV broadcast during Lakers’ pivotal playoff moment

You didn’t even have to listen closely to hear Lakers coach JJ Redick losing his mind on the sidelines during Game 2.

08:59 Luka Doncic leads Lakers to 1-1 tie with Timberwolves

Luka Doncic scored 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter and added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.

08:01 Pacers take 2-0 series lead as balanced attack holds off late Bucks charge in Game 2 win

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points, with Tyrese Haliburton scoring 21 in a chippy, physical game Indiana never trailed in.

05:40 The 'Lucense' Payton Pritchard is the 'sixth man of the year' of the NBA: the Galician past of the best substitute

Payton Pritchard surpasses Malik Beasley (Detroit Pistons) in the votes in the votes (Detroit Pistons)

05:16 Knicks’ Game 3 task: Getting away from Jalen Brunson one man show

The Knicks invested a lot to provide Jalen Brunson with needed scoring help. But that supporting cast can’t, well, support if it never gets the ball.

05:13 Pistons winning one important battle over Knicks in first two playoff games

The Pistons outmuscled the Knicks through two games of this first-round series, which is tied 1-1 heading to Detroit.

03:49 Ernie Johnson corrects Shaq’s surprise praise of Karl-Anthony Towns after brutal Knicks Game 2

Shaquille O’Neal seemed to really like what Karl-Anthony Towns did in Game 2 for the Knicks on Monday night.

02:10 The Knicks need Josh Hart to bring enough juice to go around

Josh Hart had flashes of his old snarling self in Games 1 and 2. But he needs to do more going forward.

00:00 Caesars Sportsbook promo code POSTNEWSBG1 for NBA playoffs: Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 2 odds, prediction

The Lakers looked, moved, and played like one of the oldest teams in the NBA on Saturday night in an embarrassing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

22:26 NBA players reveal who they think the most overrated player in league is

NBA players have voiced who they think the most overrated player in the league is.

22:25 NBA punishes Anthony Edwards for vulgar comment to Lakers fans

His response to some heckling fans drew the ire of the NBA.

21:09 Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA’ set in hilarious bathroom emergency: ‘He can’t hold it’

O’Neal jumped up from his chair and darted across the set with no regard for the show.

21:02 LeBron James thrown into bizarre feud with rapper Kevin Gates over how wife Savannah ‘looks at’ him

LeBron James and Kevin Gates feuding wasn’t on many people’s bingo card for 2025.

20:22 Jason Kidd ‘resented’ Nico Harrison, Mavericks front office after stunning Luka Doncic trade

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is the latest person in Dallas to be irritated with general manager Nico Harrison.

18:10 Mike Francesa shreds Tom Thibodeau after Knicks’ playoff loss to Pistons: ‘This is not an offense’

The Knicks’ problems don’t start in Game 2 against the Pistons, according to New York sports radio legend Mike Francesa.

22/04 ‘Inside the NBA’ kills off NBA playoff hero Billy Ray Bates — but there’s one major problem

Some questions are best left unasked, especially on national television.

22/04 Suni Lee returns to MSG for NBA playoffs — but it backfires on Knicks

Suni Lee was sitting courtside on celebrity row for Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, but things did not go as hoped.

22/04 The unquestioned part of Jalen Brunson’s Knicks playoff burden

Those are some big numbers and front-row luminaries Brunson has already put himself alongside.

22/04 The Nets have the cap space and extra picks to upgrade this summer — that doesn’t mean they will

It remains to be seen which road general manager Sean Marks and team owner Joe Tsai decide to drive down.

22/04 OG Anunoby didn’t even come close to replicating his Knicks masterpiece in Game 2 dud

The version of OG Anunoby who took the court in the Knicks’ Game 2 loss didn’t appear to be as assertive as they need him to be.

22/04 Kawhi Leonard scores 39 as Clippers even series vs. Nuggets

Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 105-102 on Monday to level their Western Conference first-round playoff series at one win apiece.

22/04 Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Pistons: Dennis Schröder hit the clutch shots

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Pistons on Monday.

22/04 Karl-Anthony Towns invisible in fourth quarter of Knicks’ Game 2 loss

Karl-Anthony Towns pulled a Houdini when the Knicks needed him the most. Towns, after a strong Game 1, disappeared late in the Knicks’ 100-94 Game 2 loss Monday night at Madison Square Garden, whic…

22/04 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau fumes at referees over ‘huge’ free throw discrepancy

Tom Thibodeau was asked about Jalen Brunson’s 37-point effort when he switched gears and sounded off on the way the game was called.

22/04 Knicks’ ‘problematic’ rebounding was a microcosm of their Game 2 disaster

The Pistons slightly edged the Knicks on the glass in Game 1. Game 2 was a different story.

22/04 Jalen Brunson needs to figure out how to get Knicks’ offense working again

The Knicks offense has not looked nearly as sharp as it’s looked for much of the season, certainly that stretch when they played their best.

22/04 Pistons’ Cade Cunningham awakens to carve up Knicks, OG Anunoby for monster Game 2

This was the Cade Cunningham that had many suggesting he was the best player in the series.

22/04 Knicks’ furious rally falls just short as heartbreaking Game 2 loss to Pistons evens series

Two days after the Knicks used a fourth-quarter comeback to strike first in their series against the Pistons, they couldn’t replicate the same magic.

22/04 Jonas Brothers, Timothée Chalamet take in Knicks-Pistons Game 2

Game 2 of the Knicks’ postseason run brought out all the familiar faces.

22/04 Where Nets will be picking in NBA draft after tie-breaker frenzy heading into lottery

The Nets rebuild starts with the June draft at Barclays Center, their home arena. And four of their league-high five picks are finally set.

22/04 Exclusive | Tim Hardaway Jr. ‘going to try my best’ to carry on father’s playoff lineage of slaying Knicks

The younger Tim Hardaway has at least thought about the lineage before visiting the Garden as a playoff opponent. 

22/04 Jalen Brunson is in a Knicks playoff class of his own

Part of Jalen Brunson’s problem, at this point, is that he’s invariably going to be compared with himself.

21/04 Knicks vs. Pistons Game 2 live updates: NBA playoffs 2025 scores, news and highlights

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21/04 Lakers' star power may not be enough against tenacious Timberwolves

Outworked and outplayed by Minnesota in Game One, the Lakers know they must find some toughness if they are to bounce back in the first round of the NBA playoffs while the league hopes LA's biggest stars stick around long enough to boost viewing figures.

21/04 Knicks and Pistons meet for Game 2 tonight–Here’s how to watch for free

The Knicks have the chance to take a 2-0 series lead to Detroit.

21/04 The cold-blooded firing that drove Dirk Nowitzki away from Mavericks

The Luka Doncic trade was not a standalone instance of Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison betraying those in the organization.

21/04 Steve Kerr Wears Harvard Shirt in Response to Trump Funding Freeze: 'Stand Up to the Bully'

Steve Kerr donned a Harvard basketball shirt after President Trump announced a $2.2 billion funding freeze to the university.

21/04 Cooper Flagg makes 2025 NBA Draft decision

He averaged 19.2 points per game with 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists during his freshman season.

21/04 Why the Knicks can’t afford to let the Pistons resurrect themselves in Game 2

As the Knicks enter Game 2 on Monday, before the series shifts to Detroit, the Knicks need to avoid messing around and giving the Pistons new life.

21/04 LeBron James explodes for his wife: "Kings do not care about the opinions of the peasants"

LeBron James responds to rapper Kevin Gates after the sexist and macho comments he made about his wife, Savannah James

21/04 NBA Legend Phil Jackson Criticizes NBA for 'Sacred' Easter Sunday Games

NBA Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson is no fan of games played on Easter Sunday - or any other day of sacred Christian worship.

21/04 NBA, Playoff: Cleveland and Golden Status were stronger

We bring to your attention the results and reviews of past duels at the National Basketball Association.

21/04 Stephen Curry pours in 31 to propel Warriors past Rockets

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points and Jimmy Butler III added 25 as the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday in Game 1 of this Western Conference first-round series.

21/04 Jalen Brunson selected as finalist for NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year

It was fitting that Jalen Brunson came through in the clutch in Saturday night’s playoff opener, a day before he was named as one of three finalists for the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year

21/04 Phil Jackson criticizes NBA for Easter Sunday scheduling decision in rare post

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson doesn’t seem to be a fan of games being played on Easter. 

21/04 Ja Morant sends defiant message to Grizzlies after ugly Game 1 loss to Thunder

Ja Morant’s message, after the Grizzlies lost in historic fashion to open up their first-round playoff series against the Thunder, was straightforward. Memphis’ 51-point loss Sunday in Oklahoma Cit…

21/04 Knicks’ Cameron Payne leaned into playoff experience to deliver late-game heroics

Experience at this time of year matters. The muscle memory of performing on the playoff stage is helpful. Look no further than Cam Payne for proof. He wasn’t even expected to be a major part of the…

21/04 ESPN’s Jay Bilas roasted for LeBron James ‘complainer’ comment during Lakers game

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas made a controversial comment regarding LeBron James’ interactions with referees.

21/04 Josh Hart’s bounce-back put his fingerprints all over Knicks’ Game 1 comeback

After being a nonfactor for much of the game, Josh Hart’s fingerprints were all over the comeback.

21/04 Knicks greatly feel Miles McBride’s impact — even without scoring

The Knicks are adamant that Miles McBride’s Game 1 impact goes beyond the boxscore.

21/04 Jayson Tatum stays in game after crashing to court on flagrant foul as Celtics rout Magic in Game 1

Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff…

21/04 Pistons stopper laments Jalen Brunson foul calls as Knicks look to take commanding lead: ‘Selling’

Ausar Thompson, the man charged with Detroit’s most difficult defensive assignment of guarding the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, was far from discouraged after watching the film of Game 1.

20/04 Thunder obliterate Grizzlies by 51 points in record-breaking NBA playoff romp

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history…

20/04 Warriors vs. Rockets prediction: NBA Playoff picks, odds, best bets

Perhaps the most intriguing NBA playoff series is the final one of the opening weekend. 

20/04 Dwight Howard makes wild Celtics-Magic NBA playoff prediction

Dwight Howard is putting the Boston Celtics on upset watch.

20/04 Alex Rodriguez takes in Timberwolves’ NBA playoff win over Lakers with girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro

With a sea of disappointed fans surrounding him, Alex Rodriguez appeared to be enjoying himself while sitting next to his girlfriend Saturday night.

20/04 Anthony Edwards taunts Luka Doncic after hitting big shot in Timberwolves’ playoff win over Lakers

Anthony Edwards might’ve just given Luka Doncic all the extra motivation he needed for the rest of the series with his taunt in Game 1 on Saturday.

20/04 Jeff Van Gundy refuses to give ball to Nikola Jokic during tussle in wild playoff scene

Few defenders have found ways to slow down Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during a career that has already featured three MVP awards and could add another in a few weeks.

20/04 BetMGM bonus code POSTBET: Magic vs. Celtics NBA playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction

Paolo Banchero, the Magic’s leading scorer, has struggled against Boston’s strong defensive unit over the past two seasons.

20/04 Magic Johnson trashes Lakers after alarming playoff loss to Timberwolves

The Lakers got dominated on their home floor Saturday night in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Timberwolves, and Magic Johnson isn’t happy about it.

20/04 Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, stuns in custom Knicks look for thrilling playoff win

The girlfriend of Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns dressed to impress Saturday for the team’s Game 1 win over the Pistons in the first round of their playoff series at Madison Square Garden.

20/04 Israel’s Ben Saraf sets sights on NBA Draft

At just 19, Saraf has shown immense promise during his standout season with Ulm in the German Bundesliga, drawing attention from several NBA teams.

20/04 What channel transmits Warriors vs Rockets live and what time Stephen Curry plays for the NBA 2025 playoffs?

Confirmed streaming schedules and platforms to see Game 1 between Warriors vs Rockets live today for the NBA via ESPN. After overcoming the play-in, Golden State will have a hard pitfall on the road.

20/04 Kings star DeMar DeRozan allegedly gets in altercation at sushi restaurant

Police are looking into an incident involving Kings star forward DeMar DeRozan.

20/04 Mitchell Robinson comes through for Knicks off the bench in Game 1: ‘Helps inspire the team’

On Saturday night, he showed his value. 

20/04 Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Pistons: Jalen Brunson recovers from slow start for huge game

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 123-112 Game 1 win over the Pistons on Saturday.

20/04 OG Anunoby’s critical defense helps Knicks keep Pistons’ Cade Cunningham in check

By the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, Anunoby showed the primary reason the Knicks gave him the biggest contract in franchise history.

20/04 Karl-Anthony Towns does a little bit of everything in first Knicks playoff game

Towns did what he needed to do in Saturday’s 123-112 Game 1 win against the Pistons. 

20/04 In five minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks flipped a switch — and showed what they’re capable of

For those 5 minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks looked like the blueprint version of the team Leon Rose assembled and Tom Thibodeau envisioned.

20/04 Pistons still have ‘all-time high’ confidence despite Game 1 loss

As soon as the final horn sounded Saturday night on the Knicks’ 123-112 win, Pistons forward and Long Island native Tobias Harris went over to his team’s bench and went down the line, offering word…

20/04 Cam Payne provides surprise spark Knicks needed in huge Game 1 win

Prediction? Pain. Cam Payne.  But really, nobody could have predicted this. Not even Clubber Lang.  Payne wasn’t even expected to be a big part of the Knicks’ playoff rotation, if part of…

20/04 Russell Wilson, Ciara, Tracy Morgan among stars in stacked celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1 win

In typical Madison Square Garden fashion, some of the world’s biggest stars and celebrities were spotted on the sidelines.

20/04 Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma records historically bad Game 1 without a single counting stat

Kyle Kuzma did a whole lot of nothing for the Bucks to open up their 2025 postseason.

20/04 Knicks ride insane fourth-quarter run with help from unexpected hero to take thrilling Game 1 over Pistons

It was a back-and-forth Game 1 at Madison Square Garden, but the Knicks used one furious rally to take a 1-0 series lead.

20/04 Klay Thompson gives revealing answer about decision to sign with Mavericks: ‘You can’t do that to me’

Klay Thompson doesn’t want to play the what if game at the conclusion of the Mavericks season.

20/04 This is Karl-Anthony Towns’ chance to become a Knicks forever name

Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t carry the same burdens as the two giants who’ve led the Knicks previously during their dances with glory and prosperity.

19/04 Knicks vs. Pistons Game 1 live updates: NBA playoffs score, highlights and news

Another postseason for the Knicks has begun. Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest NBA playoffs’ scores, news and highlights.

19/04 Ex-Warriors part-owner sounds off on Steve Kerr’s Harvard support take

Former Golden State Warriors part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya sounded off on Steve Kerr in a scathing post Friday.

19/04 This is how the NBA Playoffs 2025 in the United States are played: Calendar of matches by conference and unmissable dates

The NBA 2025 playoffs begin on April 19 with exciting clashes in the first round. Iconic teams such as Bucks, Lakers and Celtics seek to advance in the competition.

19/04 The Knicks’ playoff reality that should silence the Tom Thibodeau minutes critics

All those criticisms. All those predictions of broken bones or strained ligaments. And yet … the Knicks entered Game 1 at virtually 100 percent.

19/04 Where do you see the NBA 2025 playoffs today?: TV channels and free streaming options in the United States

The NBA 2025 playoffs have started and the emotion is at their highest point. The Boston Celtics seek to defend their title against new rivals such as Lakers and Thunder.

19/04 Knicks face Pistons in first round of NBA playoffs—Watch Game 1 for free

It’s time for the NBA post-season.

19/04 Spurs' Gregg Popovich Taken Away in Ambulance After Fainting at Restaurant

Gregg Popovich, who has been on leave since suffering a stroke in November, fainted at a San Antonio restaurant Tuesday night.

19/04 Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Knicks vs. Pistons NBA playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction

Cade Cunningham torched the Knicks in the regular season. Will it translate to the postseason?

19/04 Ja Morant ‘couldn’t feel’ injured ankle in gutty performance to lead Grizzlies to playoffs

Two-time All-Star Ja Morant promised a sprained right ankle wouldn’t keep him out of Memphis’ play-in game against Dallas.

19/04 Playoff time for Cade Cunningham in the NBA: "This season is only the beginning of the new identity of the Pistons"

In a conversation with Slam, the star base spoke about its expectations for the future and how this is only the beginning of a new era for the Pistons, with the team about to play the first round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks

19/04 2025 NBA Finals odds: Thunder, Celtics favorites to take home Larry O’Brien Trophy

The NBA Playoffs are officially here.

19/04 Bucks vs. Pacers prediction: NBA Playoff picks, odds, best bets

Handicapping the first NBA playoff game inevitably involves some guesswork, given the stakes and magnitude will certainly impact the outcome. 

19/04 NBA playoff games today: Schedule, start times, TV for Saturday

Get ready for a full slate of playoff games Saturday. The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off with four games. Here's what to know.

19/04 Santi Aldama's incredible mate 360

The Canary scored 11 points and captured 4 rebounds in his team's victory against the MAVs

19/04 NBA playoffs 2025 predictions: the winner, key players and dark horses

Our writers made their predictions with the NBA postseason tipping off in proper on Saturday afternoon

19/04 LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce, signs with Arizona

Bryce James is the second and youngest son of LeBron James.

19/04 Steve Kerr compares Jimmy Butler to four-time Warriors NBA champion Andre Iguodala

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some high praise for Jimmy Butler on the eve of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

19/04 Knicks, Pistons both forged with the same ‘Bad Boys’ DNA: Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas thinks these Knicks and Pistons are cut from the same cloth.

19/04 Thunder enlightens Oklahoma as basketball brings wind of change

Hoop dreams have transformed a moribund downtown into something more vibrant

19/04 Ja Morant, Grizzlies eliminate Mavericks to take Western Conference No. 8 seed

Memphis secured the Western Conference’s eighth seed and will open against top-seeded Oklahoma City in a best-of-seven series beginning Sunday on the Thunder’s home court.

19/04 Heat make NBA history as they knock off Hawks in play-in round

The Miami Heat are the kings of the play-in.

19/04 The Post’s Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff predictions

The Post’s basketball writers make predictions for the Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff series.

19/04 Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy have similar reason for predicting Knicks survive tough Pistons test

Reggie Miller is picking the Knicks to take their first-round playoff series against the Pistons, but his prediction came with a stern warning.

19/04 Knicks gave Jalen Brunson the keys despite all his critics — now they need that to pay off

It was only last season when Jalen Brunson was being questioned as a true, winning superstar.

19/04 Luka Doncic says Nico Harrison is ‘just sad’ for way he’s talked about shock Lakers-Mavericks trade

It appears that Luka Doncic still holds a grudge against Mavericks president of basketball operations Nico Harrison.

19/04 Postseason hero Larry Johnson relives his iconic 4-point play, makes plea for current Knicks

As the playoffs get set to tip off Saturday, Knicks postseason hero Larry Johnson takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

19/04 The total secret payments from Kamala Harris to Lebron James, others

New Kamala Harris campaign disclosures reveal that the extent of payments made to entities connected with celebrities who endorsed the vice president was prevalent.

19/04 Josh Hart makes plea for Anne Hathaway, Suni Lee to be at Knicks playoff games — for OG Anunoby

The Knicks, particularly OG Anunoby, will fare much better in the playoff series against the Pistons if Suni Lee or Anne Hathaway are in attendance at the Garden — at least that’s what Josh Hart se…

18/04 Mavericks vs. Grizzlies prediction: NBA play-in tournament picks, odds, best bets

Why we’re picking the underdog in the Western Conference’s battle for the No. 8 seed.

18/04 Knicks have a fresh chance to reignite the Garden faithful

At 0-0, it isn’t just that everything is possible, it’s that anything is possible.

18/04 Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Timberwolves vs. Lakers NBA playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction

The Lakers are small home favorites for Game 1 on Saturday.

18/04 Jalen Brunson makes strong Tom Thibodeau statement with noise growing about Knicks’ job security

Few are bigger supporters of Tom Thibodeau than Knicks star Jalen Brunson.

18/04 Spurs’ Gregg Popovich taken away in ambulance after scary restaurant incident

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich “fainted” in a San Antonio restaurant Tuesday night and was taken away in an ambulance, according to TMZ Sports.

18/04 Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Suns owner Mat Ishbia — with a caveat

Stating someone is “on the verge of being recognized as the worst owner” will certainly warrant an apology of some sort.

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18/04 Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Nuggets vs. Clippers NBA playoffs first-round series odds, picks, preview

These teams split their season series, 2-2, but there’s one major thing working in the Clippers’ favor now.

18/04 Jalen Green leaving social media for playoffs, sends warning about ‘my girl’

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green sent a message to the public before going dark on social media for the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

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18/04 Israeli PG Ben Saraf declares for NBA draft

Projected first-round pick Ben Saraf of Israel announced Friday he is entering the 2025 NBA Draft.

18/04 Pistons star Malik Beasley: Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns is ‘least of my worries’ ahead of playoff showdown

Malik Beasley is no scaredy KAT.

18/04 Breaking down Knicks-Pistons matchups in 10 key categories

It is said that you can throw out head-to-head records from the regular season once the playoffs begin, but the Knicks especially need to prove that adage is accurate if they hope to achieve their …

18/04 3 Suns Expected to be on the Move this Offseason

With the disappointing season that unfolded in Phoenix, changes will be necessary. We have already seen the first domino from this franchise, with head coach Mike Budenholzer being relieved of coaching the team after one season.

18/04 What Piston’s J.B. Bickerstaff pinpointed as season turnaround moment

One year after finishing with an NBA-worst 14 wins, the Pistons went 44-38 to mark one of the biggest turnarounds in league history.

18/04 Suns’ Mat Ishbia fires back at Stephen A. Smith for ‘worst owner’ comments: ‘Wrong and disrespectful’

Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a message for Stephen A. Smith.

18/04 Lakers’ Jeanie Buss reveals how a leak would’ve prevented the Luka Doncic trade from ever happening

Jeanie Buss said that secrecy was the main reason why the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade went through.

18/04 Bucks' Damian Lillard is off blood-thinning medication and cleared for full basketball activity

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is off blood-thinning medication and has been cleared for full basketball activity, a major step forward in his return from the deep vein thrombosis that has kept him out for the last month. The Bucks still aren’t indicating exactly when the seven-time all-NBA performer might play again, though ...

18/04 Mitchell Robinson ready to do Knicks’ ‘dirty’ work vs. Pistons

Mitchell Robinson didn’t shy away or mince words. He knows exactly what’s in store for the Knicks’ first-round series against the Pistons. 

18/04 Mikal Bridges could be Knicks’ X factor — but not for defense on Cade Cunningham

The Knicks traded for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in part to help take the load off Jalen Brunson after he scored 40-plus points in five playoff games last year.

18/04 How Deni Avdija quietly became Portland’s most reliable star

Freed from a supporting role, Deni Avdija found his rhythm—and emerged as the Blazers’ most reliable force on both ends of the court.

18/04 Breaking down the top 10 storylines heading into 2025 NBA playoffs

The NBA Finals and draft won’t be held until June, but that doesn’t mean the league will be lacking in drama until then.

18/04 Cade Cunningham has all the ingredients to join pantheon of Garden villains

Just as important: Not every player who tortures and torches the Knicks is automatically a villain. Ah, but when a player lands at the intersection of Great and Grating?

17/04 Izan Almansa decides to appear at the NBA Draft

He tried last year but in the end he withdrew his name

17/04 Playoffs begin after chaotic season of shock player, personnel moves

The NBA Playoffs tip off on Saturday after a dramatic 2024-25 season of twists and turns, with shock firings, a record team sale and the Luka Doncic trade heard around the world.

17/04 Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Knicks vs. Pistons series odds, picks, preview

The New York Knicks are massive favorites over the upstart Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

17/04 ESPN reporter hints at drama between ‘turned off’ Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks in Luka Doncic fallout

The fallout from Mavericks GM Nico Harrison’s decision to trade away superstar Luka Doncic has created a rift with franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki.

17/04 Zion Williamson’s stalker drama has Pelicans ownership fuming with trade possible

Williamson was at the center of headlines earlier this month when a woman was accused of stalking a rival love interest connected to the Pelicans star.

17/04 Kings, GM Monte McNair split over decision-making tension

The final whistle had barely sounded on the Kings’ season and their general manage was out the door. Sacramento and its general manager mutually parted ways after a season-ending 120-106 loss…

17/04 How the Knicks and the playoff rival Pistons helped build each other

To get past the first round, the Knicks or Pistons must kill what they helped create.

17/04 The NBA recognizes four arbitration errors at the end of Warriors-Grizzlies

17/04 NBA notes officiating errors late in Warriors-Grizzlies game

The NBA acknowledged on Wednesday a number of officiating errors late in the Golden State Warriors' 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzles in a Western Conference play-in game on Tuesday night in San Francisco.

17/04 Mavericks advance in play-in tournament with win over Kings

Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points, helping the Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.

17/04 Embattled Aussie fashion label under fire for lavish move

An Aussie fashion label has come under fire for a second time.

17/04 Heat hammer Bulls behind Tyler Herro’s 38 points to reach playoffs

Tyler Herro scored 38 points, and the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.

17/04 Knicks need Josh Hart to step up from 3-point land in postseason

The addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges this year, along with Anunoby being healthy, should only result in Hart, who shot 33.3 percent from deep in the regular season, being left open …

17/04 Knicks must follow Karl-Anthony Towns’ mantra against pesky Pistons — or else

It is the Pistons’ ferocity and fearlessness that has made them the pet pick of some despite the Knicks being heavy favorites in the series.

17/04 Josh Hart has faith Knicks fans will ‘find a way’ to invade Detroit despite ticket safeguards

Josh Hart has faith in resourceful Knicks fans procuring tickets next week in Detroit despite restrictions that could keep New Yorkers from invading Little Caesars Arena for their first-round NBA p…

16/04 Why the Nets are prioritizing keeping Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe — and what it may cost

The rebuilding Nets are not in a position to let the little young talent they already have walk out the door for nothing.

16/04 Mavericks CEO makes insane trade comparison to justify Luka Doncic fiasco

Mavericks CEO Rick Welts raised eyebrows with comments he made about the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade during an invite-only media roundtable Tuesday.

16/04 Michael Rapaport Rips NBA Coach Steve Kerr's 'Bulls**t' Harvard Comments: 'It’s a Jew Hate Anti-Israel Issue'

Actor-comedian Michael Rapaport ripped NBA coach Steve Kerr for his comments praising Harvard University for defying President Trump's rules concerning civil rights and DEI policies.

16/04 Caesars Sportsbook promo code POSTNEWSBG1: Bulls vs. Heat play-in tournament odds, predictions

Heat Culture really comes out during the playoffs.

16/04 Kevin Durant blasts Stephen A. Smith for not watching NBA games: ‘Trying to run for President’

It only took a few weeks for Stephen A. Smith to start beefing with a new NBA superstar.

16/04 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worries fans with wheelchair appearance at Jackie Robinson Day

The NBA’s second all-time leading scorer surprised some fans by appearing at a Jackie Robinson Day tribute at Dodger Stadium in a wheelchair.

16/04 Mavericks’ Miriam Adelson is the NBA’s most dangerous owner

She helped bankroll Trump, backs Israel’s war in Gaza and traded away Luka Dončić. Dallas fans are furious – and they’re not alone

16/04 Mavericks GM: 'No regrets' on trading away Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison didn't back down on his decision to trade star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, a move that sparked outrage among the team's fanbase.

16/04 NBA play-in tournament: Curry and Warriors hold off Grizzlies for No 7 seed

The Orlando Magic cruised to a 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the first game of the NBA play-in tournament

16/04 Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry combine for 75 points to lead Warriors into playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the sev…

16/04 Trae Young ejected after trolling refs in Hawks’ lopsided play-in loss to Magic

Trae Young’s night ended early.

16/04 Kyle Guy's new life, the shooter who retired with 26 years when he sounded for Real Madrid

The University of Virginia has announced the hiring of the former Joventut and Tenerife as an assistant coach of the mythical Steve Alford

16/04 Knicks’ two-center lineup drawing praise from Tom Thibodeau

Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns played 47 minutes alongside each other in a two-big alignment with some success.

16/04 How Jalen Brunson is approaching playoffs after ‘roller coaster’ season

Brunson finished the regular season averaging 26.0 points and a career-best 7.3 assists. He was even better in the four games against the Pistons, averaging 28.3 points and 7.8 assists.

16/04 Spotlight couldn’t be brighter on Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges as Knicks enter playoffs

Legacies are written in the spring.

15/04 Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard Status Revealed for 1st Round Clash with Indiana Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have been without star guard Damian Lillard since March 18. After sitting several games with what was termed a calf strain, he was suddenly announced out indefinitely with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a type of blood clot, in that same right calf.

15/04 NBA Play-In Tournament 2025: How to watch for free, how it works, schedule

Four NBA Playoff spots are still up for grabs.

15/04 BetMGM bonus code POSTBET: Hawks vs. Magic odds, prediction

The Magic favored against the Hawks in Tuesday night’s play-in tournament opener.

15/04 Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak sounds alarm on potential ‘locker room’ issue before Pistons series

The Knicks, seeded third, are heavy favorites in the first round against the No. 6 Pistons.

15/04 Hailey Van Lith kisses NBA boyfriend Jalen Suggs in sweet 2025 WNBA Draft scene

Hailey Van Lith sealed her big night Monday at the 2025 WNBA Draft with a kiss from her biggest supporter.

15/04 Alperen Şengün crowned the rank of All-Star in the NBA with the average "double-double"

American Basketball League (NBA) Houston Rockets wearing the national player Alperen Şengün, this season dazzled the performance.

15/04 2025 NBA Awards final odds: Where votes stand at season’s end

NBA Awards voting has become polarizing, political and pricey.

15/04 The trade aftermaths, coaching hot seats and legendary last stands that will define the NBA playoffs

Few players in the postseason enter with more pressure.

15/04 The biggest questions that will dictate Knicks-Pistons playoff series

Tom Thibodeau finished his final regular-season news conference Sunday reminding us that, just like the Knicks players, this isn’t our first rodeo. 

15/04 Too many fans calling for Tom Thibodeau’s job despite Knicks’ success

Who ever said logic prevailed in sports? 

15/04 Paige Bueckers, the new female basketball icon: chosen nº1 of the Draft WNBA by the Dallas Wings

The Dallas franchise confirmed all the forecasts that placed in charge of their promotion to Bueckers, another promise in capital letters for a WNBA that does not stop growing

15/04 Cam Johnson knows his Nets future is uncertain after career year

As a veteran coming off a career year — but mired on a rebuilding team — he knows the business enough to figure he’ll come up in trade talks. 

15/04 Suns’ tear down expected to ‘start with Kevin Durant’ after Mike Budenholzer firing

Mike Budenholzer’s firing is just a snowflake of the blizzard that is about to hit Phoenix this offseason — and only one of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant is expected to survive the storm.

15/04 Nets have two clear choices in how to approach critical offseason

The rebuilding Nets have spent years — none more painful than this one — accruing assets. What would it take for the front office to cash them in this summer? 

15/04 Breaking down the upstart Pistons’ sudden rise ahead of Knicks’ first-round clash

The most improved team in the NBA this season awaits the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.

14/04 NBA sees sport's growth lagging behind potential in Europe

The basketball business in Europe is far from living up to its potential, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told Reuters, as the league explores launching a new operation in the continent to take advantage of the sport's skyrocketing popularity.

14/04 Doncic ends with LeBron and Curry's hegemony: 77, NBA's favorite shirt

His is the best selling of the 2024-25 season

14/04 Assures its streak of matches in a row ... Playing six seconds!

Mikal Bridges finished the regular season with 556 games in a row

14/04 Hawks' Risacher enters play-in as the last man standing from French players to top last 2 NBA drafts

Atlanta Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher is the lone survivor of the influx of French players who have dominated the top of the last two NBA drafts.

14/04 What do the cheapest Lakers-Timberwolves NBA playoff tickets cost?

The high-stakes series gets underway on Saturday, April 19 at the Crypto.com Arena.

14/04 When Knicks will open NBA playoffs series vs. Pistons

The No. 3 Knicks and the No. 6 Pistons haven’t faced off in a series since 1992.

14/04 Suns fire Mike Budenholzer after one train wreck of a season

The Suns fired their coach for the third straight season.

14/04 Pelicans fire top executive David Griffin after another lost season

Drafting Zion Williamson proved to be a career-killer for David Griffin.

14/04 How much are the cheapest tickets for Knicks-Pistons NBA playoffs at MSG?

Game one goes down at the Garden on Saturday, April 19.

14/04 Longevity is not just LeBron's thing: Chris Paul makes history in the NBA

In his season 20, he has not only played the 82 games of the regular league but has done it as a starter!

14/04 Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Warriors headed to play-in tournament as No. 7 seed in the West

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nobody had to remind Draymond Green of Golden State's struggles in the NBA play-in tournament, because those results are still plenty fresh. Yet this time, Green is thrilled the Warriors have the added advantage of Jimmy Butler on their side to help them try to reach the first-round playoffs. “Man, we’ve got a lot of really goo...

14/04 Pistons restrict out-of-state ticket sales for playoff games against Knicks

The Pistons placed geographical restrictions on who can purchase tickets to their home playoff games, but said the tactic is not an attempt to keep Knicks supporters away from Little Caesars Arena,…

14/04 Nets fittingly lost when it mattered to alter NBA draft pick plans

After a year that saw them pull out wins when their fans rooted for them to tank, the Nets lost when a victory would’ve actually helped them in the draft.

14/04 Nets finish sixth-worst in NBA with Cooper Flagg lottery odds, draft haul prefacing rebuild

In front of team owner Joe Tsai, the Nets finished with the league’s sixth-worst record (26-56) — and thus the sixth-best odds in the lottery that will be the foundation of their rebuild.

14/04 After the regular season, a record that no one has achieved in the NBA in 1979 was achieved by Curry at the age of 37.

In the last game of the regular season, Curry still gave all his presence. Today, the Warriors vs. the Clippers are a playoff match. The superstar players on both sides have also shown strong strength. Harden scored 39 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, showing his dominance in 12 points in overtime. Leonard also scored 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, which can be said to

14/04 Cade Cunningham anticipates first round ‘war’ between Pistons and Knicks

Cade Cunningham envisions a tough battle in his Pistons playoff series against the Knicks.

14/04 After madness, so there are the playoffs and the play-in at the West Conference

The clippers won a vibrant clash to get directly in the postseason

13/04 Mikal Bridges extends iron-man streak with loophole as Knicks rest starters in season-finale win over Nets

The Knicks guard started the season finale and logged just six seconds before purposefully fouling a Nets player and darting to the bench.

13/04 Stan Van Gundy takes candid dig at ‘front-running’ Knicks fans

Stan Van Gundy is no stranger to being brutally honest.

13/04 WATCH: Isiah Thomas Objects to LeBron James Warming Up Shirtless

Isiah Thomas had strong words during an on-court interview as he watched LeBron James warming up shirtless before a game Friday.

13/04 Clippers vs. Warriors odds, predictions: NBA picks, best bets Sunday

Check out Doug Kezirian’s best bet for Sunday’s clash between the Clippers and Lakers.

13/04 LeBron put an end to an unthinkable 20 -year -old series!

Okay, we don't have to say much about the king. It is and will be one of the leading ones who have ever caught the orange, by making popes from his early days in the NBA. And to find these first days, we have to look at the distant 2003, when some of us were either newborn or even ... ideas! The Games ...

13/04 Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans

Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.

13/04 Knicks vow they’re not looking past Nets in season finale

Knicks say their mind is only on the Nets in their season finale and then they will turn their focus to the playoffs.

13/04 Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 23 points for the Lakers, who also clinched the Pacific Division title for only the second time in ...

13/04 Nets’ rebuild now enters into hands of NBA Draft Lottery

Brooklyn’s season mercifully ends on Sunday.

12/04 2025 NBA awards predictions: Razor thin race for MVP

With the NBA regular season ending Sunday, The Post’s NBA writers pick their award winners.

12/04 Stan Van Gundy opens up on the harsh playoff reality facing Knicks

TNT commentator and former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy, the brother of ex-Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, takes a timeout for some playoffs Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

12/04 Celtics star Jaylen Brown sits versus Charlotte and will be ineligible for postseason awards

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown missed Friday’s game against Charlotte due to a sore right knee, making him ineligible for postseason awards because he'll fail to reach the league's threshold for number of games played. With one regular-season game remaining, Brown has played in 63 and will fall short of the 65 that league set up two...

12/04 Tom Thibodeau faces rest vs. rhythm decision in Knicks’ season finale

The Knicks will hold a hearty rest vs. rhythm debate ahead of Sunday’s season finale in Brooklyn.

12/04 Knicks enter playoff date with upstart Pistons with everything to lose — and they can’t forget it

The last home game was a perfect microcosm for where these Knicks are now after 81 games. 

12/04 Nets lose blowout to Timberwolves with end of season finally in sight

This tanking campaign is mercifully almost over, with just the finale Sunday against the Knicks.

12/04 Isiah Thomas lambasts LeBron James for warming up shirtless: ‘Where are we at?’

Add this to the ever-growing list of older generation NBA players criticizing modern stars.

12/04 Knicks clinch No. 3 seed but still blow 23-point lead in meaningless loss to resting Cavaliers

Get ready for the Pistons.

12/04 Milwaukee Bucks: Charles Barkley Assesses the Bucks’ Playoff Outlook After 6-Game Win Streak

The Milwaukee Bucks are not going to have home-court advantage this postseason, but the team is striding towards the playoffs on a six-game win streak.

12/04 From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season

As Deni Avdija shines with the Trail Blazers, Israeli fans are waking up early, cheering late, and embracing every moment.

11/04 Ja Morant’s new grenade celebration draws ire of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith

Ja Morant’s hand grenade celebration didn’t sit well with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith during the Grizzles-Timberwolves game Thursday.

11/04 Source: Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray ‘preferential treatment’

Denver Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray “preferential treatment,” an NBA source told Hoops Wire.

11/04 CNBC's Official MLB Team Valuations 2025: Here's how the 30 franchises stack up

The average Major League Baseball team is worth $2.62 billion, according to CNBC's official MLB valuations.

11/04 Knicks’ PJ Tucker relishes extremely rare playing time: ‘Like riding a bike’

He didn’t know what to expect. 

11/04 Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard reportedly squash beef following Hall of Fame induction

It appears that there might be a truce in the battle for NBA’s Superman.

11/04 Knicks iron man Mikal Bridges on cusp of completing another 82-game season

Mikal Bridges played in his 554th straight regular-season game Thursday, a mark that would seem unfathomable in today’s era of load management.

11/04 Nets torched by Trae Young in lopsided loss to Hawks that helps lottery odds

The Nets got ripped apart 133-109 and cut up by Trae Young’s AND1 mixtape before a sellout crowd of 17,926 at Barclays Center.

11/04 Knicks fail to lock up No. 3 seed in loss to pesky Pistons

The Knicks had a chance to clinch the No. 3 seed and essentially lock in Detroit as a first-round foe. Instead, they were beaten by the Pistons.

10/04 Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade will cost them an insane amount of money

The financial repercussions for the Luka Doncic trade are expected to be quite dire for the Mavericks.

10/04 Caesars Sportsbook promo code POSTBETDYW: Knicks vs. Pistons odds, prediction 

The other Thompson twin ain’t too bad either.

10/04 Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas

Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.

10/04 Dirk Nowitzki and Taylor Rooks reenact controversial Ja Morant celebrations

Dirk Nowitzki and journalist Taylor Rooks were caught in the act poking fun at Ja Morant.

10/04 Just today, Curry broke out again, setting the record for No. 1 in NBA history in 79 years

The NBA regular season continues, and the Warriors are at home today to meet the challenges of the Spurs. The Spurs lacked Wenban Yama and Fox, and the team had no hope of the playoffs. They thought it would be a suspense match, but in the end the Spurs were lagging behind in a big score, and scored a 38-23 attack wave in the final quarter. In the last moment, Barnes even made a difficult three-po

10/04 Which Knicks have the most at stake in these upcoming playoffs

Despite that “we win and lose as a team” cliché, blame and responsibility are never evenly distributed.

10/04 Does Tom Thibodeau really run his players into the ground? The data says ... not exactly

The Knicks coach has long been accused of overworking his starters – a rep that resurfaced when Mikal Bridges spoke out. But a closer look at the data complicates that narrative

10/04 Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas

Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.

10/04 LeBron James already has his own Ken

LeBron James has become the first male athlete to have his own Ken after Mattel Inc. presented on Wednesday the doll that starts the series ...

10/04 Nets bench players getting shots to show they can be part of rebuild

Tuesday was a late-season example of the foundation that the Nets have been working toward building.

10/04 ‘It’s time to move on’: Tearful Dončić drops 45 in first game at Dallas since trade

Luka Dončić entered the court with the Los Angeles Lakers for his first game back in Dallas to cheers in an arena that was his longtime professional home

10/04 Dallas makes Doncic cry on Luka's Revenge Day, who wipes his sorrows with 45 points

Luka Doncch returns to Dallas and destroys the Mavericks with 45 points

10/04 Luka Doncic goes on 45-point heater in Dallas return — and helps Lakers clinch top-six playoff spot

Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas started off with tears. It ended with a lot of smiles.

10/04 Tom Thibodeau giving key Knicks rest days down closing stretch

For the past two games, the Knicks were as deep and healthy as they had been all season. Tom Thibodeau wants to make sure that stays the case.

10/04 Lakers star Luka Doncic fights back tears before emotional first game back in Dallas

The emotions were flowing on Wednesday night in Dallas, chiefly from Luka Dončić.

10/04 Jason Kidd makes surprise Luka Dončić-Babe Ruth comparison months after shocking trade

Jason Kidd might have his teams mixed up in the Yankees-Red Sox trade for Babe Ruth back in 1919.

10/04 Doncic receives in tears a tribute of the Mavericks on his return to Dallas

The Slovenian Luka Doncic could not contain the tears on Wednesday when the American Airlines Center de Dallas dedicated a sense of video tribute to receive him for the first ...

10/04 Knicks see near-miss versus Celtics as ‘something we can build off’

How different might the Knicks postseason outlook appear if Jayson Tatum was fouled before his game-tying 3 was released?

09/04 Paul Pierce trashes Nuggets players after shocking Mike Malone firing: ‘Get they feelings hurt’

Ex-Nuggets coach Mike Malone hurt some feelings in the locker room, and Paul Pierce is blaming the players for being too sensitive and getting him fired.

09/04 The NBA removes Doncic the technique for which she was expelled in Oklahoma

The referee thought that the comments of the Lakers base were addressed to him instead of a spectator

09/04 Lakers' Luka Doncic expects emotional evening in his return to Dallas

The eyes of the basketball world will be on Dallas on Wednesday night when Luka Doncic visits for the first time since the Mavericks and Lakers pulled off a blockbuster trade on Feb. 2 to send the superstar guard to Los Angeles.

09/04 Luka Dončić calls Mavericks’ work ethic jabs ‘sad’ ahead of return with Lakers

The rumors and comments about Luka Dončić’s conditioning still don’t sit well with the superstar.

09/04 Tracy Morgan returns to MSG for Knicks game three weeks after vomiting courtside

Tracy Morgan blew kisses when he was captured sitting on celebrity row at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks-Celtics game on Tuesday.

09/04 Barbie Announces Creation of LeBron James's Own 'Kenbassador' Doll

Barbie has announced the creation of a new doll in the likeness of NBA star LeBron James, the first of Mattel's new "Kenbassador" doll series.

09/04 Luka Doncic’s Lakers teammates question fouls after ejection: ‘Seems personal’

“It was a weird couple of minutes after that, starting with the ejection,” LeBron James said.

09/04 LeBron for Doncic's elimination: "Luke knew that, it was ..." (vid)

Incredible and yet true, the referees gave two technical penalties to Slovenian superstar, 07:40 for the end of the match and scoring 108-107 in favor of the Lakers team, forcing him to watch the match from the locker room. LeBron James spoke with the media after the defeat by Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, some ...

09/04 LeBron James is getting his own Barbie doll

Sending LeBron James home during during the NBA playoffs is never easy — but you can now bring him into yours this postseason.

09/04 The behind-the-scenes drama that led to shocking Nuggets firings of coach Michael Malone, GM Calvin Booth

The coach and GM were not on the same page.

09/04 Accused stalker romantically linked to NBA star Zion Williamson assaults rival at his home in violent scene: cops

An accused stalker romantically linked to the New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson allegedly assaulted a love rival — and egged the NBA star’s house, according to a report. Ahkee…

09/04 Kristaps Porzingis gives Knicks bitter reminder of what they’re missing

It was everything the Garden envisioned — but in green and white.

09/04 Nets’ NBA draft options coming into focus as lottery draws near

The college basketball season ended on Monday. Next month the Nets rebuild starts in earnest, with the lottery — and clarity on just where they’ll be drafting. The Nets have five picks in June’s NB…

09/04 Knicks’ latest loss to Celtics has silver lining — but it might be a hollow consolation

With some luck, we’ll find out for real soon enough. 

09/04 Luka Doncic ejected from Lakers-Thunder game — for apparently chirping with fan: ‘Weird couple of minutes’

An eager referee handed Luka Doncic a second technical foul during Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, which ended the star’s night early after official JT Orr thought the Lakers star mouthed…

09/04 Ja Morant uses new grenade celebration after finger-gun controversy

Ja Morant got in some hot water last week with the NBA over his recent finger gun celebrations.