NBA
NYC-native, ex-NBA assistant has South Sudan exceeding Olympics expectations before US clash: ‘Life is a movie’
Royal Ivey — born in Harlem and raised in Queens — has already exceeded expectations by first coaching upstart South Sudan onto the world stage in their first Olympics.
The Latest
Why a surplus of talent is making for some uncomfortable Team USA lineup choices
July 29, 2024 | 7:40amThe star-studded depth on the U.S. men's basketball squad is such that even a first-team All-NBA star has to sit.
Jaylen Brown hits back at Grant Hill over Olympics 'conspiracy theory' jab
July 28, 2024 | 6:11pmJaylen Brown still isn’t over Team USA’s decision to leave him off the Olympic roster.
Kevin Durant powers Team USA to Olympics-opening win over Nikola Jokic, Serbia
July 28, 2024 | 1:59pmTeam USA rolled to a victory in its Olympics opener against Serbia. And Kevin Durant made it look easy with 23 points.
USA basketball big men battling illnesses in Olympic concern
July 27, 2024 | 2:37pmTeam USA could start its Olympic campaign with both of its best big men at less than full strength.
What Noah Clowney's NBA Summer League breakout could mean for the Nets
July 27, 2024 | 8:20amNoah Clowney is still one of the youngest players in the NBA, but he has a chance to be one of the more improved as well.
Nets make surprise training camp location decision
July 26, 2024 | 5:58pmThe last time the Nets held camp there was back in 2021 when the Big Three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden had their initial camp together.
Knicks president working through Bruce Springsteen concert in viral Tom Cruise photo
July 26, 2024 | 2:10pmA photo of Knicks president Leon Rose at a Bruce Springsteen concert in London has gone viral.
NBA sued over matching rights clause with league preferring Amazon to TNT
July 26, 2024 | 1:25pmThe lawsuit comes after the NBA announced earlier this week that it would remain with Disney's ESPN/ABC, and enter into new deals with Amazon and Comcast's NBC starting in late...
Charles Barkley torches NBA over TV rights mess: 'Didn't want to piss' Amazon off
July 26, 2024 | 10:59am"Clearly the NBA has wanted to break up with us from the beginning," Barkley said.
Lakers teammate had a problem with Bronny James at Summer League: 'Tensions were visible'
July 26, 2024 | 8:32amThis year's NBA Summer League felt like Bronny James "on tour," according to one of his Lakers teammates.
Nets signing former lottery pick for possible guard depth
July 25, 2024 | 8:54pmThe Nets are taking a chance on a former lottery pick.
Knicks earn highest preseason win total since 1994 NBA Finals team
July 25, 2024 | 3:28pmOddsmakers have handed the Knicks their rosiest outlook in more than three decades.
NBA star heckled by fans upon Paris arrival after Olympic flip-flop
July 25, 2024 | 12:16pmJoel Embiid did not return to France as a conquering hero on Wednesday.
Warner Bros. Discovery to sue NBA after losing bid for broadcast rights: report
July 25, 2024 | 11:49amThe NBA on Wednesday rejected an offer from Warner's TNT sports division — ending four decades of partnership.
2024 Olympics men's basketball preview: Team USA hopes to stave off strong field
July 25, 2024 | 7:00amThe bar is incredibly high.
Stephen A. Smith blasts TNT after losing NBA broadcasting rights: 'Dropped the ball'
July 25, 2024 | 12:44amStephen A. Smith believes TNT “dropped the ball” in its attempt to keep the NBA on its airwaves after its current rights deal expires after this upcoming season.
Knicks hire new assistant coach after Tom Thibodeau extension
July 24, 2024 | 5:59pmThe 59-year-old New Jersey native has long been viewed as one of the best big man coaches in the NBA.
The Knicks didn't foul it up with Tom Thibodeau extension
July 24, 2024 | 5:44pmDon’t take my word for it. Listen to Jalen Brunson. Listen to Josh Har. Listen to this longtime NBA insider.
NBA says it's done with TNT as potential lawsuit looms
July 24, 2024 | 4:53pmThe NBA has fired its latest salvo in a brewing Cold War with its longtime partner in TNT.
Tom Thibodeau gets rewarded after Knicks' breakthrough success
July 24, 2024 | 1:40pmThe 66-year-old had just one season remaining on the five-year pact he signed in 2020.