The Knicks, Nets and a crosstown friendship nearly two decades in the making
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
NBA midseason debate: Are the Thunder in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league’s biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
Knicks win by 54, largest margin in club history
The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak Wednesday night with the most lopsided victory in franchise history, beating the Nets 120-66.
Points league rankings: Who steps up after Jimmy Butler’s injury?
Updated rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury shaking things up.
Dubs don’t envision Butler trade despite ACL tear
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler’s contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.
Bucks’ Porter (oblique) won’t play ‘anytime soon’
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday’s game against the Thunder with a strained oblique and “won’t be able to play anytime soon,” coach Doc Rivers said.
Spurs-Rockets delayed after rim bent in pregame
The start of Tuesday night’s Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
Rockets’ Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a “severely sprained ankle,” coach Ime Udoka said.
NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP
The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.
