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ESPN staffMay 16, 2025, 10:02 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The stars were out at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks looked to close out the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Some of the Knicks’ most loyal celebrity fans — including director … Read more
Randle, who finished with 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, became just the second player in Minnesota playoff history to record a triple-double, joining Kevin Garnett. By following up his 24-point, 11-assist performance in Game 2 with a similar output on Saturday, Randle also became the first player in franchise history with multiple 20-point, 10-assist … Read more
May 16, 2025, 10:49 PM ET NEW YORK — The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Boston Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby … Read more
When Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Knicks in July 2022, players like Ja Morant and Mikal Bridges recognized his talent but many NBA observers believed James Dolan had overpaid for a small guard who had yet to make an All-Star appearance. Time told a different story. Brunson has since become … Read more
The first thing to note is the fact that as things stand, the Celtics are on track to have the NBA’s highest payroll in 2025-26. And by quite some way, too. With almost $230 million in committed salary already, the Celtics are far beyond the second apron threshold already, and extremely far beyond the luxury … Read more
The Denver Nuggets staved off elimination with a 119-107 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, but their chances of winning Game 7 may have taken a big hit when power forward Aaron Gordon suffered a left hamstring strain late in the contest. His status is now in doubt for Game 7 on … Read more
Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM May 16, 2025, 08:36 PM ET Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status is in doubt for Sunday’s … Read more
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Thunder 61-58. Christian Braun: 15-4-3 with 3 steals, 3/4 from 3 Jamal Murray: 13 points, 5/10 FG, 1/2 from 3 Nikola Jokic: 12-7-3, 2 steals Aaron Gordon: 5 assists pic.x.com/I9wdDt3SXj – 9:52 PM
Getty Images The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have renewed their rivalry in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. New York is one win away from its first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000. The Knicks are up 3-2 in the series, but the Celtics are trying to rally and force a Game … Read more
Ohm YoungmisukMay 16, 2025, 07:21 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of … Read more
Tim Bontemps: He also said Kristaps Porzingis is playing, though it’s unclear if he will start again. Porzingis didn’t play in the second half of Game 5 after again struggling in the first half with his ongoing illness.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe Kristaps Porzingis is participating at #Celtics shootaround and … Read more
According to rival scouts and executives, the Lakers best’ assets (minus Reaves) are their 2031 first-round pick, second year wing Dalton Knecht and a bunch of expiring contracts. Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center. The free-agency options, like the in-season trade options, are considered to … Read more