Latest NBA News, Scores & Trade Rumors | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 18:40:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Mavericks thought Jalen Brunson was ‘chubby’ in pre-draft scouting report, Mark Cuban reveals https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/mavericks-thought-jalen-brunson-was-chubby-in-draft-scouting-report/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:40:17 -0400 2024-08-31T14:40:31-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/mavericks-thought-jalen-brunson-was-chubby-in-draft-scouting-report/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33221777 0 Jalen Brunson laughs as Mark Cuban describes the discussion around drafting a "chubby" version of the Knicks star on the "Roommates Show." Jalen Brunson had Mark Cuban on his podcast. Mark Cuban explains the draft process of a "chubby" Jalen Brunson on the "Roommates Show." Jalen Brunson (1) guards Villanova's D'Vaunted Smith-Rivera during the first half. The advantages the Nets could have in the summer of 2025 to fast-track their rebuild https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/what-nets-cap-space-edge-could-mean-for-2025-nba-free-agency/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-08-31T09:00:31-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/what-nets-cap-space-edge-could-mean-for-2025-nba-free-agency/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33220287 0 sean-marks-crop Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson reacting on his back after being fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry during an NBA game Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans driving the ball against Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball first-round playoff game Knicks forward Julius Randle chats with young fans while sitting courtside during a Liberty-Fever game at Barclays Center. Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat driving to the basket while Dennis Smith Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets defends during a basketball game Knicks’ Miles McBride hits crazy shot to win West Virginia student tuition on ‘Pat McAfee Show’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/knicks-miles-mcbride-hits-shot-to-win-west-virginia-student-tuition/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:04:50 -0400 2024-08-30T22:05:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/knicks-miles-mcbride-hits-shot-to-win-west-virginia-student-tuition/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33218624 0 Miles "Deuce" McBride hit a shot that cause West Virginia fans and students to explode. Miles "Deuce" McBride embraces a student, who will now have their tuition paid for. Miles "Deuce" McBride had two 20-point scoring games during the playoffs. Jalen Brunson confronts Mark Cuban over parting parents ‘jab’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/jalen-brunson-confronts-mark-cuban-over-parting-parents-jab/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:48:12 -0400 2024-08-30T20:38:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/jalen-brunson-confronts-mark-cuban-over-parting-parents-jab/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33213007 0 Jalen Brunson had some lingering distaste over Mark Cuban's take. Cuban apologized to Brunson for invoking his parents when talking about the Knicks star's free agency process. Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets defends against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks NBA insider Chris Haynes leaving TNT for free agency after five years https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/nba-insider-chris-haynes-leaving-tnt-for-free-agency/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:45:26 -0400 2024-08-29T14:45:35-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/nba-insider-chris-haynes-leaving-tnt-for-free-agency/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33205200 0 TNT Sports NBA reporter Chris Haynes is a looming free agent. Steph Curry gets $62.6 million Warriors contract extension — for one year https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/steph-curry-gets-62-6-million-warriors-contract-extension-for-one-year/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:22:46 -0400 2024-08-29T14:22:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/steph-curry-gets-62-6-million-warriors-contract-extension-for-one-year/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33204954 0 Stephen Curry scored 60 points in the last two games of the Olympics this summer. Stephen Curry won his first Olympic gold medal earlier this month. Stephen Curry is entering season 16 with the Golden State Warriors, who drafted him in 2009. Shaq will have free agency bonanza if TNT loses NBA for good https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/shaq-will-have-free-agency-bonanza-if-tnt-loses-nba-for-good/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:15:04 -0400 2024-08-29T10:15:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/shaq-will-have-free-agency-bonanza-if-tnt-loses-nba-for-good/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33198771 0 Shaquille O'Neal speaks before Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dre, Idris Elba, Shaquille O'Neal, Snoop Dogg, and Yung Blud posing backstage at the UK Launch of 'Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop' at Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace. Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on stage at the Turner Upfront 2015 event in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Where a potentially special Knicks season could go wrong https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/where-2024-25-knicks-season-could-go-wrong-4-things-to-watch/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:29:18 -0400 2024-08-29T08:29:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/where-2024-25-knicks-season-could-go-wrong-4-things-to-watch/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33201904 0 DSC_8209.JPG New York Knicks new player Mikal Bridges speaking to the media at the Knicks training facility in Tarrytown, New York New York Knicks forward Julius Randle #30 reacts on the court during the fourth quarter. The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards 113-109. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives down court as OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks defends in the second half. The New York Knicks defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round at the Wells Fargo Center, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. Ariel Hukporti of United passes against Will Magnay of the JackJumpers during game four of the NBL Championship Grand Final Series between Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United at MyState Bank Arena, on March 28, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. MSG-YES venture launching Gotham Sports App before NBA, NHL seasons https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/msg-yes-venture-launching-gotham-sports-app-before-nba-nhl-seasons/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2024-08-28T17:00:07-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/msg-yes-venture-launching-gotham-sports-app-before-nba-nhl-seasons/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33192716 0 Knicks captain Jalen Brunson. Yankees captain Aaron Judge. YES Network and MSG Network have partnered to create Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment. Malika Andrews marries fellow ESPN reporter after meeting at Knicks game https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/malika-andrews-marries-fellow-espn-reporter-after-meeting-at-knicks-game/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:42:31 -0400 2024-08-28T09:11:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/malika-andrews-marries-fellow-espn-reporter-after-meeting-at-knicks-game/ Jenna Lemoncelli https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33192062 0 ESPN host Malika Andrews and ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin got married in the Bay Area on August 24, 2024. (L-R) Dave McMenamin, DJ D Sharp and Malika Andrews at their wedding reception on August 24, 2024. Why Carmelo Anthony turned down opportunity to retire with Knicks https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/why-carmelo-anthony-declined-opportunity-to-retire-with-knicks/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:46:32 -0400 2024-08-28T00:46:42-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/why-carmelo-anthony-declined-opportunity-to-retire-with-knicks/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33191040 0 Carmelo Anthony, who attended the U.S. men's basketball team's games at the Olympics, explained why he didn't resign with the Knicks on his podcast. Carmelo Anthony LeBron James has decided if Bronny can call him ‘Dad’ with Lakers https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/lebron-james-has-decided-if-bronny-can-call-him-dad-with-lakers/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:21:43 -0400 2024-08-27T20:21:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/lebron-james-has-decided-if-bronny-can-call-him-dad-with-lakers/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33190011 0 LeBron opened up about what Bronny can and can't call him on the court with the Lakers. LeBron James during a Lakers-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in February. Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to scoring on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joy of working with Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek helped trainer push through addiction battle https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/working-with-knicks-rookie-tyler-kolek-helped-trainer-push-through-addiction-battle/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:09:56 -0400 2024-08-27T19:10:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/working-with-knicks-rookie-tyler-kolek-helped-trainer-push-through-addiction-battle/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33189544 0 Tyler Kolek (right) with trainer Nick Correia (center). Tyler Kolek with his trainer Nick Correia Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek Knicks being picked to finish second in East comes with unfamiliar expectations https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/knicks-being-picked-to-finish-second-in-east-comes-with-unfamiliar-expectations/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:28:31 -0400 2024-08-25T23:28:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/knicks-being-picked-to-finish-second-in-east-comes-with-unfamiliar-expectations/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33173355 0 newspress-collage-pyafl0inp-1724630614935 Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is the franchise's first head coach to lead the team to three playoff trips since Jeff Van Gundy, who stepped down in 2001. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) finished fifth in MVP voting last season. Julius Randle played 46 games before being sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury last January. Josh Hart had arguably one of the best role player seasons in Knicks history last year. The Knicks traded for Nets star Mikal Bridges this summer. Steve Nash gives look into failed Nets coach stint, what shocked him most https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/steve-nash-gives-look-into-failed-nets-coach-stint-what-shocked-him-most/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:03:54 -0400 2024-08-25T22:04:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/steve-nash-gives-look-into-failed-nets-coach-stint-what-shocked-him-most/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33173067 0 Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to a call on the sideline during the second quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 31, 2022 in New York City. Kyrie Irving #11 talks to Head Coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 27, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game at FedExForum on October 24, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. Former NFL football running back Emmitt Smith, left, sits with former NBA basketball players Dirk Nowitzki, second from left, and Steve Nash, second from right, and businessman Patrick Dumont, right, during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Magic Johnson blasts Anthony Edwards over dig at NBA players’ skills in the 90s https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/magic-johnson-blasts-anthony-edwards-over-dig-at-nba-players-skills-in-the-90s/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:48:32 -0400 2024-08-25T20:48:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/magic-johnson-blasts-anthony-edwards-over-dig-at-nba-players-skills-in-the-90s/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33173424 0 magic-johnson-anthony-edwards.jpg Magic Johnson responded to Anthony Edwards' claims about the skills of the players in the 90s. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards Bojan Bogdanovic appears on track for Nets camp after foot, wrist surgery https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/bojan-bogdanovic-appears-on-track-for-nets-camp-after-surgeries/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 02:53:55 -0400 2024-08-25T02:54:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/bojan-bogdanovic-appears-on-track-for-nets-camp-after-surgeries/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33170058 0 Bojan Bogdanovic NBA files for dismissal of Warner Bros. Discovery’s broadcast rights lawsuit https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/nba-files-for-dismissal-of-warner-bros-discovery-broadcast-rights-lawsuit/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:12:00 -0400 2024-08-24T17:12:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/nba-files-for-dismissal-of-warner-bros-discovery-broadcast-rights-lawsuit/ Ryan Dunleavy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33168582 0 nba-tnt-lawsuit.jpg The NBA logo is seen outside an NBA fan store in New York on July 8, 2024. The NBA announced 11-year global media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and Amazon on Wednesday worth a reported $76 billion and running from the 2025-26 through 2035-36 season. From left: Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley. Inside the formula Jordi Fernandez is employing to guide the Nets through their rebuild https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/inside-jordi-fernandezs-formula-to-guide-nets-through-rebuild/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:20:00 -0400 2024-08-24T08:20:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/sports/inside-jordi-fernandezs-formula-to-guide-nets-through-rebuild/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33164909 0 fernandez-lead Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (C) drives past the Atlanta Hawks defense in the first half at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, USA, Saturday, March 02, 2024. Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) stops Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) from making a shot during the second half when the Brooklyn Nets played the Detroit Pistons Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of Team Canada gives his team instructions during the Men's Quarterfinal match between Team France and Team Canada on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) grabs a loose ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) gives chase during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Boston. Steph Curry surprises with DNC video supporting Kamala Harris https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/steph-curry-surprises-with-dnc-video-supporting-kamala-harris/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:33:41 -0400 2024-08-23T11:33:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/steph-curry-surprises-with-dnc-video-supporting-kamala-harris/ Matt Ehalt https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33158905 0 Steph Curry during the DNC on Aug. 22, 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris gives her keynote address on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. A clip from the DNC showed Kamala Harris meeting with Team USA and Curry (4). Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr both spoke on Harris' behalf during the DNC.