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Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.[read more]
Sources: Jazz-Kessler stalled despite $140M offer
A gulf remains between restricted free agent center Walker Kessler and the Jazz after Utah put an offer worth roughly $140 million over five years on the table, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Dolan says second apron not an option for Knicks
On the heels of the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, owner James Dolan told WFAN radio Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.[read more]
Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.[read more]
☀️ Like father, like son: Booker picks new number
The Phoenix Suns star wore No. 1 since being drafted in 2015 and during his lone college season at Kentucky.[read more]
Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday.[read more]
Childhood MJ fan Splitter preaches Bulls future
New Bulls coach Tiago Splitter acknowledged the team has a lot of work to do to get back to the glory days of the Michael Jordan dynasty he remembers so fondly.[read more]
Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M
The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 1998.[read more]
Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium...
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.[read more]
LeBron watch, the No. 11 pick and everything we kn...
From a lottery pick to the trade market, here's what we know about the Warriors' offseason plans.[read more]