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. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:53:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Nets’ Cam Johnson tuning out trade rumors swirling around him https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/nets-cam-johnson-tuning-out-trade-rumors-swirling-around-him/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:53:49 -0500 2025-01-23T00:53:58-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/nets-cam-johnson-tuning-out-trade-rumors-swirling-around-him/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34658764 0 34658764 Cameron Johnson (left) and Trendon Watford did not play in the Nets' 108-84 blowout loss to the Suns on Jan. 22, 2025. Cam Johnson was sidelined again by his sprained right ankle, after jamming it again Tuesday while being guarded by Mikal Bridges during their loss to the Knicks. Kevin Durant opens up on Nets rebuild before helping Suns rout ex-team https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/ex-net-kevin-durant-helps-lead-suns-to-easy-blowout-win/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:23:59 -0500 2025-01-22T23:44:35-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/ex-net-kevin-durant-helps-lead-suns-to-easy-blowout-win/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34657005 0 34657005 Kevin Durant, who scored 24 points, drives past forward Tosan Evbuomwan during the Nets' 108-84 blowout loss to the Suns on Jan. 22, 2025. Day'Ron Sharpe, who scored eight points, shoots over Mason Plumlee during the Nets' blowout loss to the Suns. Devin Booker, who scored 32 points, shoots over Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) during the Nets' blowout loss to the Suns. Jordi Fernandez yells out instructions during the Nets' blowout loss to the Suns. Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips referees’ Jalen Brunson treatment: ‘Ridiculous’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/knicks-tom-thibodeau-rips-referees-jalen-brunson-treatment/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:02:42 -0500 2025-01-22T21:02:50-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/knicks-tom-thibodeau-rips-referees-jalen-brunson-treatment/ Mark Hale https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34655321 0 34655321 New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks to make a pass while driving past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 21, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2025 in New York City. Kevin Durant knows why his Nets experiment failed as Brooklyn picks up the pieces https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/kevin-durant-knows-why-his-nets-experiment-failed/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:59:07 -0500 2025-01-22T20:59:18-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/kevin-durant-knows-why-his-nets-experiment-failed/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34655945 0 34655945 Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards Nets center DeAndre Jordan (6), Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant sit on the bench in the 2nd quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) speaks with guard James Harden (13) in the first half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 Heat suspending Jimmy Butler again as roller coaster season takes latest turn https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/heat-suspending-jimmy-butler-again-in-sagas-latest-turn/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:53:09 -0500 2025-01-22T23:31:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/heat-suspending-jimmy-butler-again-in-sagas-latest-turn/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34652654 0 34652654 Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 21, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Russell Westbrook falls just short of a double-double after stat correction in NBA betting controversy https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/betting/russell-westbrook-falls-just-short-of-a-double-double-in-nba-betting-controversy/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:51:43 -0500 2025-01-22T20:30:36-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/betting/russell-westbrook-falls-just-short-of-a-double-double-in-nba-betting-controversy/ Erich Richter https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34645910 0 34645910 Nikola Jokic scored this basket unassisted according to the NBA statisticians. Nikola Jokic is passed the ball and was initially labeled an assist by Russell Westbrook. The pass appears to be deflected by Guerschon Yabusele Russell Westbrook dished it to Nikola Jokic and a stat correction had bettors in a tizzy. Unusual Jazz-Suns trade sparks Jimmy Butler rumors: ‘Presumed motivation’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/unusual-jazz-suns-trade-sparks-jimmy-butler-rumors/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:54:21 -0500 2025-01-22T11:54:29-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/unusual-jazz-suns-trade-sparks-jimmy-butler-rumors/ Jenna Lemoncelli https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34643319 0 34643319 Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 21, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on Jan. 21, 2025. Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) protects the basketball from Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on Jan. 17, 2025. Josh Hart denies ‘egos’ and ‘agendas’ comments were about specific Knick https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/josh-hart-denies-egos-and-agendas-comments-were-about-specific-knick/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:18:51 -0500 2025-01-22T04:19:00-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/josh-hart-denies-egos-and-agendas-comments-were-about-specific-knick/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34640216 0 34640216 Josh Hart, who scored seven points, to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists, drives on Tyrese Martin during the Knicks' 99-95 win over the Nets on Jan. 21, 2025. Nets’ Cam Thomas has started ‘on-court activities’ after suffering hamstring strain https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/nets-cam-thomas-has-started-on-court-activities/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:55:44 -0500 2025-01-22T03:55:54-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/nets-cam-thomas-has-started-on-court-activities/ Bridget Reilly https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34640015 0 34640015 Cam Thomas has been out of the Nets' lineup because of a left hamstring strain. Nets’ Nic Claxton has trouble slowing down Karl-Anthony Towns https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/nets-nic-claxton-has-trouble-slowing-down-karl-anthony-towns/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:12:34 -0500 2025-01-22T02:12:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/nets-nic-claxton-has-trouble-slowing-down-karl-anthony-towns/ Bridget Reilly https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34638891 0 34638891 Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 25 points, shoots over Nic Claxton during the Knicks' 99-95 win over the Nets on Jan. 21, 2025. Both sides got what they wanted with Knicks beating tanking Nets https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/both-sides-got-what-they-wanted-with-knicks-beating-tanking-nets/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:37:44 -0500 2025-01-22T01:37:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/both-sides-got-what-they-wanted-with-knicks-beating-tanking-nets/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34638105 0 34638105 newspress-collage-h060vsu2n-1737524135950 Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks put up a shot as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half. Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after he tweaks his leg during the second half. OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot during the first half. Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks getting tangled with Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets during a basketball game at The Barclays Center Sydney Sweeney takes in Knicks-Nets game courtside — and NBA fans lose their minds https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/sydney-sweeney-takes-in-knicks-nets-game-courtside/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:49:31 -0500 2025-01-22T11:19:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/sydney-sweeney-takes-in-knicks-nets-game-courtside/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34635679 0 34635679 Sydney Sweeney Actress Sydney Sweeney and an unidentified girl walk to their courtside seats during the first half. Actress Sydney Sweeney and an unidentified girl take photos as they sit court side during the first half. Sydney Sweeney attends a game between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets on January 21, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Sydney Sweeney attends the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on January 21, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Karl-Anthony Towns has big night as Knicks squeak out ugly win over Nets https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/karl-anthony-towns-has-big-night-as-knicks-squeak-out-win-over-nets/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:30:55 -0500 2025-01-22T00:18:52-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/karl-anthony-towns-has-big-night-as-knicks-squeak-out-win-over-nets/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34636237 0 34636237 Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 25 points, grabs one of his 16 rebounds during the Knicks' 99-95 win over the Nets on Jan. 21, 2025. OG Anunoby, who scored 20 points, slams home a dunk during the Knicks' win over the Nets. D'Angelo Russell, who scored 23 points, looks to make a move on Jalen Brunson during the Knicks' win over the Nets. Mikal Bridges, who scored 10 points, goes up for a finger-roll layup during the Knicks' win over the Nets. Picking the 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters, reserves https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/picking-the-2025-nba-all-star-game-starters-reserves/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:53:42 -0500 2025-01-21T20:53:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/picking-the-2025-nba-all-star-game-starters-reserves/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634631 0 34634631 01-12-25-milwaukee-bucks-96614155 Jayson Tatum looks on during the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on Jan. 20, 2025. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game against the New York Knicks on December 25, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards on January 16, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after the Kings scored against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Golden 1 Center on January 16, 2025 in Sacramento, California. Knicks vs. Nets odds, prediction: NBA picks, best bets Tuesday https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/betting/knicks-vs-nets-odds-prediction-nba-picks-best-bets-tuesday/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:30:00 -0500 2025-01-21T15:30:15-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/betting/knicks-vs-nets-odds-prediction-nba-picks-best-bets-tuesday/ Erich Richter https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34623562 0 34623562 user-expressly-acknowledges-agrees-downloading-97045881 It's starting to get ugly for the Nets. How Nets G League find Tosan Evbuomwan found his way to the NBA from his soccer-mad birthplace https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-tosan-evbuomwan-found-his-way-to-the-nets/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:40:00 -0500 2025-01-21T08:40:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-tosan-evbuomwan-found-his-way-to-the-nets/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34602850 0 34602850 12-shoots-ball-portland-trail-96721927 Tosan Evbuomwan #12 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 17, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tosan Evbuomwan #5 of the Long Island Nets shoots a three pointer basket against the Grand Rapids Gold on January 3, 2025 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tosan Evbuomwan #20 of the Princeton Tigers drives to the basket against Cedric Henderson Jr. #45 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Tosan Evbuomwan #18 of San Diego Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Rip City Remix on November 29, 2024 during the first half at Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon. Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against Tosan Evbuomwan #12 of the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at Ball Arena on January 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Nets sign ex-Celtics defensive ace Oshae Brissett to G-League team https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/nets-sign-ex-celtics-defensive-ace-oshae-brissett-to-g-league-team/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:15:11 -0500 2025-01-20T21:15:21-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/nets-sign-ex-celtics-defensive-ace-oshae-brissett-to-g-league-team/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34613528 0 34613528 Oshae Brissett Oshae Brissett Warriors dealt embarrassing 40-point loss by Celtics in worst home defeat in four decades https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/warriors-lose-by-40-points-to-celitcs-in-worst-home-defeat-in-four-decades/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:11:33 -0500 2025-01-21T10:41:36-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/warriors-lose-by-40-points-to-celitcs-in-worst-home-defeat-in-four-decades/ Field Level Media https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34615058 0 34615058 Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game on January 20, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors embraces Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics after the game on January 20, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Cam Payne provides big Knicks spark as Tom Thibodeau expands rotation https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/cam-payne-provides-spark-as-tom-thibodeau-expands-knicks-rotation/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:44:05 -0500 2025-01-20T20:44:14-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/cam-payne-provides-spark-as-tom-thibodeau-expands-knicks-rotation/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34614582 0 34614582 Cam Payne reacts during the Knicks-Hawks game on Jan. 20, 2025. Cam Payne reacts during the Knicks-Hawks game on Jan. 20, 2025. Josh Hart reacts during the Knicks-Hawks game on Jan. 20, 2025. Knicks’ Mikal Bridges hoping for ‘good energy’ in first Brooklyn return https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/knicks-mikal-bridges-hoping-for-good-energy-in-brooklyn-return/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:39:53 -0500 2025-01-20T20:40:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/knicks-mikal-bridges-hoping-for-good-energy-in-brooklyn-return/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34614828 0 34614828 Mikal Bridges posts up during the Knicks-Hawks game on Jan. 20, 2025. Mikal Bridges