
(Tuesday, February 20, 2018 12:03:59 AM)
The new format for the All-Star Game seemed to work, with the players actually contesting shots on some possessions. But another concept for the game is lurking.

(Monday, February 19, 2018 6:33:23 AM)
With a new format and bigger cash prizes, defensive effort seemed to be up while scoring was way down.

(Tuesday, February 20, 2018 4:12:46 AM)
Mr. Carter and a partner founded the Mavericks in 1980 and built the team into a model franchise that quickly became a contender.

(Monday, February 19, 2018 3:42:35 PM)
The Fox News host mocked Mr. James and said basketball stars should not express political opinions. “We will definitely not shut up and dribble,” Mr. James responded.
(Monday, February 19, 2018 7:31:36 PM)
The Knicks return from the All-Star break to a Tuesday night practice in Tarrytown on familiar turf — playing for next season. Carrying an eight-game losing streak and 23-36 record, Jeff Hornacek’s crew is headed for its fifth straight season missing the playoffs. This will be the fourth straight year the Knicks have been out…
(Monday, February 19, 2018 6:32:08 PM)
An athletic small forward is being added to the Knicks’ roster for an audition. The 6-foot-7 Troy Williams, bought out by the Rockets to make room for Joe Johnson, will sign a 10-day contract with the Knicks to fill their open roster spot, according to his agent, Stephen Pina. Williams, who spent most of his…
(Monday, February 19, 2018 5:49:48 PM)
So how are the Knicks doing in the post-triangle era? Sometimes it’s not only antiquated systems causing defeats but lack of roster talent. The Steve Mills/Scott Perry pick-and-roll Knicks are in the dumpster coming out of the All-Star break just like Phil Jackson’s Knicks always were at this time. Here’s the All-Star break report card…
(Monday, February 19, 2018 2:08:13 PM)
LOS ANGELES — They are trying to read the tea leaves in Los Angeles regarding LeBron James’ imminent future. The L.A. columnists wrote love poems to James over All-Star Weekend, that he must don himself in purple and gold this summer. King James didn’t mute any of the California Dreaming after his MVP performance in…

(Monday, February 19, 2018 5:59:38 PM)
Troy Williams was waived by the Rockets last week to make room for Joe Johnson.

(Monday, February 19, 2018 9:22:40 AM)
It started out well enough for the Knicks, but what else is new?

(Monday, February 19, 2018 10:40:43 PM)
The Knicks agreed with former Houston Rockets small forward Troy Williams on a 10-day contract.