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Q&A with Kobe Bryant: On the state of the Lakers, Zion, ‘load management’ and more – The Athletic
When the Lakers legend talks hoops, people listen. On Tuesday in NYC, Kobe answered questions from a panel and audience on numerous topics → Read More
Isola: LeBron James' pending free agency decision will come down to how Spurs handle Kawhi Leonard
LeBron James is always thinking one step ahead. Every move and action is calculated. Which brings us to LeBron's pending free agency. He has until midnight on Friday evening to opt into the final year of his contract or become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. → Read More
Isola: Smart money says Kawhi Leonard lands with Lakers, but Celtics or Sixers could offer more
Kawhi Leonard has made the San Antonio Spurs more dysfunctional than the Knicks. At least for now. → Read More
Isola: Steph Curry is two games away from capping off dominating postseason, as he continues to add to growing legacy
The kid from Akron – no, not that kid, the other kid – is two victories from winning a third NBA championship. → Read More
Isola: J.R. Smith changes story two days after gaffe dooms Cavs in Game One of NBA Finals
J.R. Smith revised his story regarding his last second gaffe that will live in NBA Finals infamy. → Read More
Stephen Curry and Warriors are becoming the team NBA fans love to hate
First, Stephen Curry gave us the shimmy and then followed it with a slur. The All-American kid from next door isn't so innocent anymore. → Read More
ISOLA: James Dolan, Steve Mills, Scott Perry must give new Knicks coach David Fizdale room to coach or history will repeat itself
David Fizdale has a tough job ahead of him. → Read More
David Fizdale hiring could spark another round of Knicks-Heat hate
David Fizdale and Erik Spoelstra have a long history dating back to Fizdale’s days as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat. → Read More
Isola: David Fizdale can get his first win as Knicks coach by flying to Europe to visit Kristaps Porzingis
David Fizdale's first victory as Knicks head coach will come very soon. → Read More
Carmelo Anthony could be leaving Thunder after just one season
Carmelo Anthony could be one and done in Oklahoma City. → Read More
Knicks’ search for show or they don't know what they're doing
There are two ways of looking at the Knicks’ extensive — I prefer excessive — head-coaching search. → Read More
Kawhi Leonard’s potential Spurs split should interest Knicks
The Summer of Kawhi has a head start on the Summer of LeBron. → Read More
James Dolan reminding everyone why Knicks remain so dysfunctional
James Dolan unplugged — not on stage mind you — is still the best James Dolan. → Read More
Knicks officially reach out to both Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson
The Knicks have contacted the representatives of both Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, the Daily News has learned. → Read More
Knicks would be wise to get Porzingis' input on coach in meeting
Kristaps Porzingis is expected to attend player exit meetings on Saturday. → Read More
Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy obvious picks for Knicks' next coach
While 16 teams prepare for the postseason, the Knicks are preparing for what they do often but not necessarily well; search for a new coach. → Read More
Hornacek never had a chance with roster Knicks brass gave him
The clock will strike midnight for Jeff Hornacek and the Knicks at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday in Cleveland. → Read More
LeBron James reminds Knicks why he’s the ‘King’
Every time LeBron visits the Garden it is an event just like when Jordan and Kobe would come to town. → Read More
King James hasn't passed Michael Jordan yet, but he's close
The LeBron James that arrives at Madison Square Garden on Monday isn’t the same LeBron James from three or five years ago. → Read More
Dwyane Wade on Knicks signing LeBron James: 'Good luck'
The billboard near Madison Square Garden courting LeBron James says “King of New York? Prove it.” → Read More