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NBA final weeks guide: Awards, playoff spots, draft drama
It’s the time of year when teams want to be peaking ahead of the race for a title. The Knicks are alarmingly not quite together, dealing with injuries while trying to lock up the East's No. 3 seed, a task that became a bit harder after Wednesday's 124-105 loss to the East-leading Cavaliers, which dropped them to an ominous 0-8 against the NBA's top three.
Ja Morant does gun celebration again before hitting Grizzlies game-winner
Ja Morant just couldn’t help himself. Roughly nine hours after the NBA issued him a warning for using a gun gesture as a celebration in a game on Tuesday, he did it again on Thursday night in the first quarter of a game against the Heat.
Anthony Edwards' ex hits back at $1 million child support claim
Anthony Edwards' ex addressed "lies" and "fake news" after rumors that the Minnesota Timberwolves star requested to pay 18 years of child support upfront for their daughter, Aubri Summer Edwards, who was born last October, according to The Shade Room.
Rockets' Dillon Brooks staring down 1-game suspension after kicking opponent
Dillon Brooks saw his night come to an early end. The Rockets guard picked up his 16th technical foul of the season — triggering an automatic one-game suspension — after he kicked Jazz guard Collin Sexton in what appeared to be the stomach or groin.
Nets' Ziaire Williams big improvement could boost future free agency
The only reason Ziaire Williams is with the Nets at all is because he came as a wing defender, but also as a salary dump who couldn’t shoot.Now that Williams has at least somewhat shored up that glaring Achilles’ heel, the free agent-to-be can’t help but think about what his improved shooting will mean when he hits the market this offseason.
Short-handed Knicks fade late in blowout loss to elite Cavaliers
After getting waxed by the Cavaliers in their previous matchup in February, the Knicks led by double digits in the first half Wednesday before being pummeled in the third quarter and letting go of the rope in a 124-105 defeat. They remained winless against the top three teams in the NBA — the Cavs, Thunder and Celtics — at 0-8.
Russell Westbrook’s disastrous final seconds cost Nuggets thrilling game
The Russell Westbrook experience never fails to live up to expectations. In the final seconds of double overtime with a one-point lead, Westbrook just about single-handedly lost the Nuggets a critical game against the Timberwolves with two embarrassing late-game gaffes.
Hawks fan suffers injury during in-game competition
A Hawks fan appeared to suffer an injury while taking part in a contest during a timeout during Tuesday night’s game against the Trail Blazers. The fan in question was taking part in a tic-tac-toe-themed competition at State Farm Arena and went to go up for a layup when he seemed to slip.
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson celebrates birthday in style
But with the Knicks down Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee soreness) for their 105-91 win over the depleted 76ers on Tuesday, Mitchell Robinson, on his 27th birthday, took the latest step toward normal with the playoffs nearing by collecting 14 points, seven offensive rebounds — which directly led to six second-chance points — and 14 total boards.
Mitchell Robinson's return brought Knicks back to their true identity
In the eyes of Josh Hart, one layer to the Knicks’ defensive surge — where they’ve been one of the league’s best teams at forcing turnovers, and, by extension, one of the league’s best units over the last month — revolves around personnel.