LeBron On Opener Vs. Knicks: 'Probably One Of The Biggest Sporting Events Ever'
"None of us should take this moment for granted," a relaxed James said. "This is probably one of the biggest sporting events ever. I don't feel it, but I know it is."
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"None of us should take this moment for granted," a relaxed James said. "This is probably one of the biggest sporting events ever. I don't feel it, but I know it is."
"Embarrassed? No, I am not embarrassed," Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said. "We will get better. I believe that." But it's not about to get any easier.
Last season was plagued by injuries to the league's most noted stars, but this offseason proved to be full of action: the draft, big announcements, players sporting new jerseys, coaching changes and the controversies - just to name a few.
Only in the NBA and NYC would a one-dimensional player on a perennial loser assert his place atop the totem pole of basketball stardom.
Did LeBron James return to Cleveland because he was inspired by Carmelo Anthony? That's what Anthony thinks. And if you are confused by that, the Knicks' star says there's a simple explanation.
You should ignore all the pundits' predictions of a down year. There's plenty of good basketball for Nets fans to look forward to -- even if most of the country won't see it.
Other highlights include Jason Kidd's first visit to Brooklyn since leaving the Nets to coach Milwaukee on Nov. 19.
You've seen the sardonic messages splashed all over social media. Everyone is calling LeBron James the best GM in the NBA, based largely on his ability to wrench Kevin Love from Minnesota, which instantly imbues the Cavaliers with three All-Stars.
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Seven amazing athletes besides LeBron James to wear #23.
Since this has become LeBron's summer of love we can turn this into a campy double-entendre, with the lights squarely on Kevin Love, who is supposedly LeBron's 7-foot bridge to bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy to Cleveland.
According to a new Harris Poll, NBA superstar LeBron James -- now a member of the Cavaliers -- is the United States' favorite athlete.
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LeBron James, de facto commissioner of pop culture, just decided to run against every grain television has taught us. And God Bless him for it.
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.
We reached out to our sports radio personalities from across the country to get their opinion on James' decision. Here's their reactions:
With his legacy in Miami complete, LeBron James will take his game back to the team that first gave him a shot at glory in the NBA.
As the news of LeBron James' decision to take his talents back to the Cavaliers came down Friday, WFAN's Mike Francesa chimed in, saying that's exactly what Cleveland needed.
James can no longer be painted as the villain who spurned an opportunity to bring joy to the streets of Cleveland. That goal is back on his agenda.
While people in Cleveland are celebrating "LeBron James Day" today and Miami Heat fans burning #6 jerseys, let's look at the 9 most hilarious reactions to LeBron James' decision to return home to Cleveland.
With Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and the rest of the NBA free-agent crop dragging their collective feet, Boomer and Craig's collective patience seemed to just about reach its limit.
The same choice James faced four years ago is the one facing the four-time NBA MVP now. And it could come down to a letter written in anger four years ago, according to ESPN.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The NYPD and the family of Jabez Chakraborty, the Queens man who was shot by police, believe the 911 call proves two different things.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her 2026 reelection bid.
The NYPD and the family of Jabez Chakraborty, the Queens man who was shot by police, believe the 911 call proves two different things.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her 2026 reelection bid.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The NYPD and the family of Jabez Chakraborty, the Queens man who was shot by police, believe the 911 call proves two different things.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her 2026 reelection bid.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
He said Wednesday the city will spend $38 million to fix the heat and AC issues at the Beach 41st Street facility. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A prayer vigil was held Wednesday outside an Upper East Side hospital, where a 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was allegedly beaten inside a Queens homeless shelter. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Wednesday was National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and in Downtown Brooklyn, it was all about giving girls the ball and the confidence to run with it. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The men working on the project could be out of a job as soon as Friday unless President Trump and his administration relents. They are terrified about what the future holds. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The governor has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, creating the first all-female major party ticket. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
