Report: Nets To Sign Jason Collins For Remainder Of Season
Jason Collins is staying in Brooklyn for the remainder of the season. According to a report, the Nets will sign the center on Saturday after his 10-day contract expires.
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Jason Collins is staying in Brooklyn for the remainder of the season. According to a report, the Nets will sign the center on Saturday after his 10-day contract expires.
Pierce, wearing protective tape on his shoulder, gutted through 30 minutes on Monday night and, when the game was on the line, he delivered the key stroke.
Deron Williams and Shaun Livingston each scored 18 points and an ailing Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 remaining to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 101-97 victory over the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
State Rep. Pat Garofalo's tweet about the NBA has prompted hundreds of responses, with many on social media calling it racist.
Paul Pierce left the Brooklyn Nets' game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night after suffering a sore right shoulder in the opening minutes and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Rajon Rondo scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics dominated the boards to beat Brooklyn 91-84 and stop the Nets' four-game winning streak Friday night.
Kevin Garnett will sit out a fourth straight game because of back spasms Friday when the Brooklyn Nets visit Boston, missing his last trip this season back to his old home.
No matter how well the Nets played in the first half, we crossed our fingers and bit our nails to the bone for the next 12 minutes. Not any more. Unless I just jinxed it.
Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Marcus Thornton came off the bench for 20, and the Brooklyn Nets powered their way above .500 for the first time this season by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 103-94 on Wednesday night.
The Nets signed Collins to a second 10-day contract Wednesday, and he will be in uniform when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
"I hope (my coming out) encourages other people to live an authentic life -- an honest, authentic life -- and not be afraid or ashamed to be who they really are in the public eye," Collins told WFAN's Marc Malusis.
OK, so it wasn't their Mount Everest -- that would equate to the NBA title this nearly $200 million roster was expected to compete for before a 10-21 start put a damper on things -- but I'll take baby steps.
Jason Collins played the final minutes of a winning home debut with the Brooklyn Nets, who cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 96-80 victory Monday night.
With the crowd chanting his name, Collins finally entered the game in the waning moments. He played just three minutes, had no points, one rebound and one steal.
They like what he's done so far. The Brooklyn Nets are apparently so pleased with Jason Collins' play they reportedly will sign the 35-year-old center to another 10-day contract once his current one runs out Tuesday.
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The son of a fallen NYPD hero was promoted Friday in an emotional ceremony.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
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A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
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The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A court hearing took place Friday for a New Jersey police sergeant accused of misconduct in connection with a double murder-suicide.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot and critically injured a man to end a standoff Thursday, officials say. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday hours after he announced what he called a historic agreement towards peace in Gaza. News of the deal comes as the fighting with Iran continues. Natalie Brand reports.
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said more than 25,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco.
