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Lichtenstein: Will Horror Of Paul George Injury Scare NBA From World Stage?

This one freak play on Friday could very well kill international basketball as we know it. I hope I'm wrong.

Aug 4, 2014

The A-List: 20 Players With New York Star Power

As far as professional sports is concerned, New York is the biggest stage in the country and arguably on the planet. Stars tend to want to play here, even despite the pressure that comes with the territory.

Jul 31, 2014

Lichtenstein: Plumlee Showing Nets, Team USA That He's Ready To Make Leap

Even if Plumlee gets cut, as expected, prior to the World Cup, this experience -- playing with and against many of the league's top players every day -- can only enhance his value to the Nets.

Jul 30, 2014

Civil Rights 50 Years Later: Jason Collins Breaks Down Wall For Gay Athletes

Over two weeks, WCBS 880′s Wayne Cabot is taking a look at the law and its impact on the decades that follow.

Jul 24, 2014

Andrei Kirilenko: Former Nets Coach Jason Kidd 'Couldn't Handle' The Pressure

"The pressure is huge," Kirilenko told the newspaper (translated from Russian). "And Kidd couldn't handle it … or maybe he didn't want to."

Jul 21, 2014

Yankees Again Ranked No. 4 On Forbes' List Of Most Expensive Sports Franchises

The New York Yankees are the most valuable North American sports franchise, but sit behind three world renowned soccer powers in the global rankings.

Jul 17, 2014

Lionel Hollins: 'All The Possibilities For Being A Champion Are In Place'

"I believe all the possibilities for being a champion are in place," Hollins said. "And we just have to do our jobs to make it a reality, both the players and the coaches. And then we can all celebrate together."

Jul 17, 2014

Nets Re-Sign Small Forward Alan Anderson To 2-Year Deal

Anderson averaged 7.2 points, 1.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22.7 minutes for Brooklyn in 2013-2014. He appeared in 78 games and made 26 starts.

Jul 15, 2014

Lichtenstein: Failure To Re-Sign Pierce Should Be Final Act Of Nets GM's Reign

How is Billy King still on the job? It would be one thing if this was his first rodeo. But let's not forget that he destroyed the 76ers.

Jul 14, 2014

Net Loss: Paul Pierce Reaches Deal With Washington Wizards

After playing one season with the Brooklyn Nets, the 37-year-old forward agreed to terms with the Washington Wizards on a two-year deal on Saturday night, a source said.

Jul 13, 2014

Lichtenstein: Nets' Road Through East No Easier With LeBron In Cleveland

It seems so long ago now, back when LeBron was a Cavalier and the Nets were in New Jersey. But let's not forget that those Nets were never able to knock off the King James when it counted when Cleveland's next-best player was Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

Jul 11, 2014

Nets Drop BrooklyKnight Mascot, Say He 'Didn't Work Out'

Nets fans will be saying good night to the BrooklyKnight. The Nets have decided to do away with their 2-year-old mascot, who the team cast as a superhero.