Lichtenstein: Extend King? Now? Let's Get Real, Nets Still Have Series To Win
Give me $330 million to spend on contracts and I can piece together a pretty good team, too. And why knight King before the Bulls are slain?
Give me $330 million to spend on contracts and I can piece together a pretty good team, too. And why knight King before the Bulls are slain?
The Celtics return to the TD Garden on Friday night for their first game since the Boston Marathon bombings.
Brook Lopez led the Nets with 22 points, but it wasn't enough as the Nets lost 79-76 to the Bulls in Game 3. The Bulls are now up 2-1 in the series.
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson is in the starting lineup for Thursday night's playoff game against the Chicago Bulls despite a nagging left foot injury.
The Celtics are hoping the home crowd can turn the tide in their series against the Knicks.
King's deal was set to expire at the end of the 2012-13 NBA season. The Nets have greatly improved under King's watch and were able to lock down the number four seed after a 49-33 regular season.
Hall of Famer Earl Monroe was one of the key players on the legendary 1973 Knicks team. His new book, "Earl The Pearl: My Story," tells his incredible journey from the streets of Philadelphia to NBA immortality.
Joakim Noah feels like he's running on needles and Joe Johnson can probably sympathize.
"He's good. He's good to go," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said of Garnett during a conference call with reporters. "He'll practice tomorrow, and he'll play on Friday."
Reports that Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire could make his return to action soon are establishing expectations he may not be able to fulfill.
"It's sore, but there's no excuse," the Nets guard said Wednesday. "I have to find a way to get through it."
It's been awhile since we've seen this sort of thing, so I'll explain...
Pockets of empty seats at the Barclays Center. A healthy contingent of fans clad in the opponent's colors. Was there supposed to be a playoff game in Brooklyn last night?
The response from the Knicks is basically: Go ahead. "They're going to come back but we've got to worry about ourselves," Carmelo Anthony said.
"Now they probably feel like they've got their back against the wall and that's how we've got to play," Deron Williams said.
Photos of the Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA playoffs Round 1 series.
Williams scored 22 points, Lopez had 21 and the Nets ripped apart the Bulls' vaunted defense with a spectacular second quarter, when they made 16 of 20 shots.
The Knicks took the first step to knocking the Celtics out of the playoffs by holding Boston to three baskets and eight points in the final period.
The Knicks will begin their most important playoff run in more than a decade on Saturday against the team that has been the class of the Eastern Conference since 2007.
Brett Yormark says the doors at Barclays Center will open early for ticket-holders Saturday as security around the city remains tight in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Check out the cheerleaders and dancers from the final week of the NBA season.
Carmelo Anthony won the scoring title without playing, and the Atlanta Hawks lost their chance to move up in the East standings.
In fact, I think it's exactly what the Knicks need in order to challenge the Heat for the title.
Stephen Curry looks to set an NBA record and help the Golden State Warriors build some momentum heading into the playoffs.
The veteran forward has re-retired from the NBA, the Knicks announced on Wednesday.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
An innocent man is free after spending eight years in prison for a murder the Brooklyn district attorney says he didn't commit.
Daniel Penny returned to court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
A wake is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
Fort Lee community members are calling for transparency in the investigation into the death of Victoria Lee, who was shot and killed by police officers in July.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
A wake is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
A Suffolk County community that was isolated by a road collapse in August's devastating storms and floods finally has relief.
Suffolk County Police have a new tool in their fight against the fentanyl epidemic: Five TruNarc devices that can quickly identify hundreds of illegal drugs in one simple test.
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Woody Johnson repeatedly looped in ethics personnel when wealthy people from both sides of the Atlantic sought favors.
A federal intelligence bulletin, authored by FBI, DHS and NCTC, warns of potential violent extremism in response to the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run shot to give the Brewers a victory over the Mets that evened their NL Wild Card Series.
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1.
Teenager Mitja Ilenic and Santiago Rodríguez led NYCFC to a victory over FC Cincinnati.
The indefatigable Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Brewers in an NL Wild Card Series opener.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
When a woman collapsed during a half-marathon in New Jersey over the weekend, an emergency room physician who also happened to be running in the race sprang into action – then he went back to cross the finish line. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to the man, who says he doesn't consider himself a hero.
A woman was stabbed to death in a store on the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
We continue our Hispanic History Month coverage with a small business you may have seen on street corners across New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian tells us more about an iconic family-owned business in the Bronx that brings flavored ice to all five boroughs.
We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and a huge part of the Hispanic culture, as many know, is music. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado brings us a story exploring how some folks are working to keep the salsa genre alive and thriving.
The International Longshoremen's Association, the union representing striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports, reached a tentative deal Thursday to suspend its strike until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract.