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. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:02:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 Day’Ron Sharpe takes next step in case for more Nets minutes: ‘Lot more comfortable’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/17/dayron-sharpe-takes-next-step-in-case-for-more-nets-minutes/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:36:27 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/17/dayron-sharpe-takes-next-step-in-case-for-more-nets-minutes/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29156590 0 Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe battles Filip Petrusev of the 76ers for a rebound on Monday at Barclays Center. Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) looks on at training camp Nets can’t overcome staggering sloppiness in preseason loss to 76ers https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/nets-cant-overcome-staggering-sloppiness-in-preseason-loss-to-76ers/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:55:42 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/nets-cant-overcome-staggering-sloppiness-in-preseason-loss-to-76ers/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29156303 0 Cam Thomas (r.) scored 18 points against the 76ers, but the Nets committed 27 turnovers. Nic Claxton dunks for two points in the Nets' loss to the 76ers on Monday. De'Anthony Melton dunks during the 76ers' preseason victory against the Nets on Monday. Knicks’ changes make attracting stars to NYC a ‘realistic thing’: Bob Myers https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/knicks-changes-make-attracting-stars-to-nyc-realistic/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:11:58 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/knicks-changes-make-attracting-stars-to-nyc-realistic/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29155285 0 Bob Myers, pictured in 2020, said the city has changed, and now people want to play in New York City. Leon Rose hasn't acquired a star for the Knicks yet. Ex-NBAer Josh Jackson accused of rape in NYC hotel and sending women to threaten alleged victim https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/former-nba-first-round-pick-josh-jackson-accused-of-rape-in-nyc/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:18:44 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/former-nba-first-round-pick-josh-jackson-accused-of-rape-in-nyc/ Matt Ehalt https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29148676 0 Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Raptors slam Knicks lawsuit as ‘public relations stunt,’ push for dismissal https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/raptors-call-for-knicks-baseless-lawsuit-to-be-dismissed/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:24:54 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/raptors-call-for-knicks-baseless-lawsuit-to-be-dismissed/ Zach Braziller, Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29146312 0 Ike Azotam Darko Rajakovic Spencer Dinwiddie is already proving to be a good fit in different Nets role https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/spencer-dinwiddie-already-proving-to-be-a-good-fit-in-this-nets-role/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:28:26 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/spencer-dinwiddie-already-proving-to-be-a-good-fit-in-this-nets-role/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29143181 0 Dinwiddie running on court Jacque Vaughn coaches against Maccabi Ra'anana Dinwiddie shooting free throw Dinwiddie SHOOTING 3-POINTER Tom Thibodeau still fine-tuning Knicks’ preseason rotation https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/tom-thibodeau-still-fine-tuning-knicks-rotation-in-preseason/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:24:11 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/tom-thibodeau-still-fine-tuning-knicks-rotation-in-preseason/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29140406 0 Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during a preseason game against the Boston Celtics. RJ Barrett is entering his fifth season with the Knicks. Donte DiVincenzo signed with the Knicks this past offseason. Liberty stay alive in WNBA Finals with Game 3 win vs. Aces: ‘Back to our identity’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/liberty-stay-alive-in-wnba-finals-with-game-3-win-vs-aces/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:26:39 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/liberty-stay-alive-in-wnba-finals-with-game-3-win-vs-aces/ Bridget Reilly https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29139269 0 Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 27 points to take Game 3 from the Aces. Aces guard Chelsea Gray (l.) exited with an injury and didn't return in Game 3. Sabrina Ionescu added nine points and 11 assists as the Liberty won Game 3 at Barclays Center. Breanna Stewart had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Liberty in their Game 3 victory. Sabrina Ionescu hit three 3-pointers in the Liberty's Game 3 victory on Sunday. Rudy Gobert backs Evan Fournier in ‘disrespectful’ Knicks saga https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/rudy-gobert-backs-evan-fournier-in-disrespectful-knicks-saga/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:33:56 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/rudy-gobert-backs-evan-fournier-in-disrespectful-knicks-saga/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29137308 0 Evan Fournier (13) isn't expected to be in the Knicks rotation this season. Rudy Gobert is backing countryman and international teammate Evan Fournier in his "unfortunate" situation in New York. Evan Fournier (13) and Rudy Gobert (27) won a silver medal for France at the 2021 Olympics, but were eliminated in group play of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Tom Thibodeau’s joking response to Jeff Van Gundy’s new job: ‘Disgusting’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/tom-thibodeaus-joking-response-to-jeff-van-gundys-new-job/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:26:02 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/tom-thibodeaus-joking-response-to-jeff-van-gundys-new-job/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29134728 0 Tom Thibodeau, who was an assistant under Jeff Van Gundy in the past, said he's glad the former ESPN and ABC NBA analyst was hired by the Celtics as a "senior consultant." Jeff Van Gundy, who was laid off by ESPN and ABC, is now working as a “senior consultant” with the Celtics. Julius Randle looks to make a move on Anthony Edwards during the Knicks' 121-112 preseason loss to the Timberwolves. Josh Hart shows how vital he is in Knicks’ preseason loss https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/josh-hart-shows-how-vital-he-is-in-knicks-preseason-loss/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:34:37 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/josh-hart-shows-how-vital-he-is-in-knicks-preseason-loss/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29134091 0 Josh Hart goes up for a layup during the Knicks' 121-112 loss to the Timberwolves. Evan Fournier, whose future with the Knicks is unclear, scored 15 points in extended time in the preseason loss. Jacque Vaughn looking when to use Ben Simmons-Spencer Dinwiddie combo https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/jacque-vaughn-looking-at-ben-simmons-spencer-dinwiddie-combo/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 21:21:55 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/jacque-vaughn-looking-at-ben-simmons-spencer-dinwiddie-combo/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29133618 0 Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons Cam Johnson progressing but Nets are still being ‘extremely cautious’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/cam-johnson-progressing-but-nets-are-still-being-cautious/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:46:34 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/cam-johnson-progressing-but-nets-are-still-being-cautious/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29133206 0 Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Dennis Smith Jr. Cameron Johnson #2 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 22, 2023 Jeff Van Gundy joining Celtics as senior consultant after ESPN exit https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/jeff-van-gundy-joining-celtics-as-senior-consultant-after-espn-lay-off/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:07:09 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/jeff-van-gundy-joining-celtics-as-senior-consultant-after-espn-lay-off/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29128980 0 Jeff Van Gundy is now serving as a consultant for the Boston Celtics. Jeff Van Gundy Karl-Anthony Towns, Tom Thibodeau ‘squashed’ Timberwolves beef ‘years ago’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/karl-anthony-towns-tom-thibodeau-squashed-timberwolves-beef/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:44 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/karl-anthony-towns-tom-thibodeau-squashed-timberwolves-beef/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29129209 0 Karl-Anthony Towns slams home two of his 17 points as Mitchell Robinson looks on during the Knicks' 121-112 preseason loss to the Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns, pictured earlier this preseason, and the Timberwolves play the Knicks on Saturday at the Garden. Tom Thibodeau won 97 games across three seasons with the Timberwolves. Victor Wembanyama puts NBA on notice with jaw-dropping preseason highlights https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/spurs-victor-wembanyama-puts-nba-on-notice-with-absurd-preseason/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:06:27 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/spurs-victor-wembanyama-puts-nba-on-notice-with-absurd-preseason/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29127708 0 Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points for the Spurs in their second preseason game Friday. Victor Wembanyama blocks a shot from the Heat's Dru Smith during the Spurs' preseason game Friday. LeBron James dubs Travis Kelce new king of Ohio amid Taylor Swift romance https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/taylor-swift-makes-chiefs-travis-kelce-new-king-of-ohio-lebron-james/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:45:55 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/taylor-swift-makes-chiefs-travis-kelce-new-king-of-ohio-lebron-james/ Jared Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29127429 0 Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Taylor Swift (R.) celebrates during the Chiefs-Broncos game on Oct. 12, 2023. LeBron James (L.) speaks on "Thursday Night Football in The Shop." Rookie Noah Clowney has a lot to learn about the NBA, and the Nets have a lot of ways to teach him https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/noah-clowney-has-a-lot-to-learn-about-the-nba-and-the-nets-know-it/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 08:20:00 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/noah-clowney-has-a-lot-to-learn-about-the-nba-and-the-nets-know-it/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29119310 0 clowney-lead Nets' Noah Clowney, left, and Maccabi Ra'anana's Yoav Berman jostle for a rebound during a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in New York. Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets goes to the basket during the game during the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2023 at the The Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dunks against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) during the first half of game 4 of the first round of the playoffs at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn,NY. Saturday, April 22, 2023. Noah Clowney #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles past Olivier Nkamhoua #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 15, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn reacts on the sideline during the second half when the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Maccabi Ra'anana 135-103 Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets and Goda Bitadze #35 of the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Immanuel Quickley not worried about extension as Knicks deadline looms https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/immanuel-quickley-not-worried-about-extension-as-knicks-deadline-looms/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:51:10 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/immanuel-quickley-not-worried-about-extension-as-knicks-deadline-looms/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29125412 0 Immanuel Quickley and the Knicks have until Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. to agree to terms on a contract extension. Immanuel Quickley logged 23 minutes in the Knicks' preseason opener against the Celtics. Tom Thibodeau praises Karl-Anthony Towns as Knicks trade rumors swirl: ‘As gifted as they come’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/tom-thibodeau-praises-karl-anthony-towns-as-gifted-as-they-come/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:51:21 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/tom-thibodeau-praises-karl-anthony-towns-as-gifted-as-they-come/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29123518 0 Tom Thibodeau speaks at a press conference during media day at the MSG Training Center. Minnesota Timberwolves' forward Karl-Anthony Towns #32 tries to score past Dallas Mavericks' center Dereck Lively #2 during the NBA Preseason game Karl-Anthony Towns was coached by Tom Thibodeau from 2016-2019.