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. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce, signs with Arizona https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/lebron-james-youngest-son-bryce-signs-with-arizona/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:21:01 -0400 2025-04-19T04:21:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/lebron-james-youngest-son-bryce-signs-with-arizona/ Reuters https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35670081 0 35670081 Bryce played at Sierra Canyon in the Los Angeles area. James will join the Arizona Wildcats in the fall. The four-time NBA Finals MVP award-winner and his family attended a ceremony honoring LeBron James' historic achievement of becoming NBA's all-time leading scorer on Feb. 09, 2023. Steve Kerr compares Jimmy Butler to four-time Warriors NBA champion Andre Iguodala https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/steve-kerr-compares-jimmy-butler-to-andre-iguodala-ahead-of-playoffs/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:23:32 -0400 2025-04-19T01:24:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/steve-kerr-compares-jimmy-butler-to-andre-iguodala-ahead-of-playoffs/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668725 0 35668725 Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr patting forward Jimmy Butler on the back during a basketball game against Chicago Bulls Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors celebrating a basket against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada Golden State Warriors forward, Jimmy Butler III, playing basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA play-in tournament game, 2025 Knicks, Pistons both forged with the same ‘Bad Boys’ DNA: Isiah Thomas https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-pistons-forged-with-same-bad-boys-dna-isiah-thomas/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:56:29 -0400 2025-04-19T00:56:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-pistons-forged-with-same-bad-boys-dna-isiah-thomas/ Jared Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668964 0 35668964 Isiah Thomas is pictured during the Nets' game against the Suns at Barclays Center in January 2024. Isaiah Stewart contests a shot during the Pistons' game against the Pelicans on March 23. Karl-Anthony Towns dunks during the Knicks' game against the Clippers on March 26. Ja Morant, Grizzlies eliminate Mavericks to take Western Conference No. 8 seed https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/grizzlies-eliminate-mavericks-take-western-conference-eighth-seed/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:30:53 -0400 2025-04-19T00:31:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/grizzlies-eliminate-mavericks-take-western-conference-eighth-seed/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669297 0 35669297 Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket for a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) embraces Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) after defeating the Mavericks at FedExForum. Heat make NBA history as they knock off Hawks in play-in round https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/heat-make-nba-history-as-they-knock-off-hawks-in-play-in-round/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:23:29 -0400 2025-04-19T00:23:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/heat-make-nba-history-as-they-knock-off-hawks-in-play-in-round/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668948 0 35668948 newspress-collage-1yhw0gnsf-1745034033020 Davion Mitchell starred in overtime for the Heat. Tyler Herro had consecutive 30-point games in the Play-In. The Post’s Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff predictions https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-knicks-pistons-first-round-playoff-predictions/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:09:39 -0400 2025-04-18T23:09:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-knicks-pistons-first-round-playoff-predictions/ Post Staff Report https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668780 0 35668780 New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (#11) being fouled by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (#0) in the 4th quarter of a game at Madison Square Garden. Cade Cunningham is one of the stars on the Pistons. Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy have similar reason for predicting Knicks survive tough Pistons test https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-have-similar-reason-for-predicting-knicks-in-first-round/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:43:16 -0400 2025-04-18T22:43:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-have-similar-reason-for-predicting-knicks-in-first-round/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667233 0 35667233 Reggie Miller (l.) and Kevin Harlan (r.) are pictured during a January 2025 game. Stan Van Gundy is pictured during a May 2023 broadcast. Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during the Knicks' game against the Pistons on April 10. Jalen Brunson attempts a free throw during the Knicks' game against the Cavaliers on April 11. Miles McBride attempts a shot during the Knicks' game against the Nets on April 13. 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Knicks gave Jalen Brunson the keys despite all his critics — now they need that to pay off https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/knicks-gave-jalen-brunson-the-keys-now-they-need-that-to-pay-off/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:58:57 -0400 2025-04-18T19:59:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/knicks-gave-jalen-brunson-the-keys-now-they-need-that-to-pay-off/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667056 0 35667056 04/11/25 New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden Jalen Brunson addresses reporters during a press conference April 15. Jalen Brunson reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks' loss to the Celtics on April 8. Jalen Brunson attempts a shot during the Knicks' game against the Celtics on April 8. Luka Doncic says Nico Harrison is ‘just sad’ for way he’s talked about shock Lakers-Mavericks trade https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/luka-doncic-says-nico-harrisons-media-sit-down-was-just-sad/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:25:47 -0400 2025-04-18T19:25:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/luka-doncic-says-nico-harrisons-media-sit-down-was-just-sad/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35666784 0 35666784 Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers, reacting after scoring a basket against the Houston Rockets during a game at Crypto.com Arena Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison in a suit, watching the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic in yellow Lakers jersey, looking to pass the ball during a game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.Com Arena Postseason hero Larry Johnson relives his iconic 4-point play, makes plea for current Knicks https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/postseason-hero-larry-johnson-makes-his-plea-for-current-knicks/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:48:11 -0400 2025-04-18T18:48:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/postseason-hero-larry-johnson-makes-his-plea-for-current-knicks/ Steve Serby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35666361 0 35666361 Larry Johnson reacts after the Knicks won Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in 1999. Larry Johnson attempts a 3-pointer late in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference Finals. Larry Johnson attempts a shot during Game 4 of the Knicks' playoff series against the Pacers in 1994. Larry Johnson (l.) and John Starks (r.) are pictured during the Knicks' playoff game against the Pacers in May 2024. Jeff Van Gundy (l.) coaches Larry Johnson during a March 1997 Knicks game. Larry Johnson is pictured in April 2012. Larry Johnson (l.) and UNLV lost to Duke in the 1991 Final Four. Larry Johnson is pictured during the Knicks' game against the Pistons in January 2014. Josh Hart makes plea for Anne Hathaway, Suni Lee to be at Knicks playoff games — for OG Anunoby https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/josh-hart-wants-anne-hathaway-suni-lee-to-be-at-knicks-playoff-games/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:29:24 -0400 2025-04-18T18:29:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/josh-hart-wants-anne-hathaway-suni-lee-to-be-at-knicks-playoff-games/ Camden Markel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35666097 0 35666097 Josh Hart joked on the Roommates Show that Anne Hathaway or Suni Lee need to be in attendance at the Knicks' playoff games for OG Anunoby's sake. OG Anunoby Actress Anne Hathaway at a Knicks game in 2023. Two-time gold medalist Team USA gymnast Suni Lee sits court-side at the Knicks game against the Suns April 6. 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