Kobe, Magic In Disbelief As Lakers Let Phil Jackson Sign On With Knicks
Two Lakers greats are chucking up a half-court shot at the buzzer, campaigning Los Angeles brass to swoop in and hire the Zen Master. Will it go in?
Watch CBS News
Two Lakers greats are chucking up a half-court shot at the buzzer, campaigning Los Angeles brass to swoop in and hire the Zen Master. Will it go in?
Sources have said Phil Jackson is close to agreeing to become the next Head of Basketball Operations for the Knicks, with a deal that could be finalized by the end of the week.
Jason Collins played his first game with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, becoming the first openly gay active player in the four major U.S. professional sports leagues.
Carmelo Anthony followed his 62-point game with 35 more, and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 110-103, on Sunday.
The trade was proposed before Brooklyn's center suffered a foot injury that ended his season prematurely. Lopez will undergo surgery to fix the fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot on Saturday.
For all of Mike D'Antoni's faults, it's hard to say he wouldn't be doing a better job with these Knicks than Mike Woodson is. It's been that bad.
When Kobe Bryant returned to the court on December 8 following months of rehab on the repaired left Achilles he'd torn in April, he did so confidently – at least in words. In actions, not so much.
Nets head coach Jason Kidd appeared to tell Tyshawn Taylor to "hit me" as the guard walked toward the bench. Taylor then bumped into the Nets' head coach, causing Kidd to spill a cup of soda on the court.
Wesley Johnson made the tiebreaking basket on a steal and dunk with 1:35 left, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a 27-point lead before beating the Nets 99-94 on Wednesday night.
This summer I made a promise that I wouldn't address Carmelo Anthony's impending opt-out until the season was over. Thanks to Melo's foolish interview with the New York Observer, I'm being forced to break that rule in October.
Anthony has finally acknowledged what we knew all along. When the opportunity to opt out of his contract comes, he'll likely jump on it.
Melo has refused to discuss the possibility of leaving the Knicks via free agency.
The tide has turned in MLB. The league's new guard has no problem speaking out -- in no uncertain terms -- against performance-enhancing drugs and the players who use them.
It would have been a Christmas miracle if the Knicks and Nets faced each other on December 25. But a meeting between the two rivals won't be happening while presents are being unwrapped.
In a video posted to TMZ.com, Anthony was asked whether he could see himself in the "purple and gold outfit" of the Lakers.
Metta World Peace's renowned tenacity is exactly what the Knicks needed to add to their defensively-inept roster.
The Knicks, who are stationed in Las Vegas for summer-league play, have expressed interest in the 33-year-old and are reportedly working to set up a meeting between the two parties.
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially amnestied forward Metta World Peace, creating the possibility that the Queens native will come back home to play for the New York Knicks.
If waived, World Peace, a La Salle Academy product and Queens native, would most likely seek a veteran contract worth $1.4 million.
it may be prudent to opt for surgery immediately after injury rather than take a wait-and-see-approach.
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was tops among the 27 baseball players on the list and No. 18 overall with $30.3 million, although he is currently facing the possibility of a 100-game suspension.
Rutgers' board of governors will meet Tuesday to sign off on a contract that will allow Los Angeles Lakers assistant Eddie Jordan to take over the Scarlet Knights' scandal-marred basketball program.
Kobe Bryant is smarter than this, but he just doesn't get it. Hopefully he will now.
Let's just say Bryant wouldn't have put up with the fired Rutgers coach -- at all.
J.R. Smith scored 24 points and the New York Knicks shook off the absence of Carmelo Anthony and the shock of Amare Stoudemire needing more knee surgery to rout the slumping Utah Jazz 113-84 on Saturday night.
More than 300 firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a Midtown Manhattan building Tuesday morning.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
More than 300 firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a Midtown Manhattan building Tuesday morning.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
The owner of Jones Wood Foundry, an English establishment on the Upper East Side, discusses the culture, pride and hope of the national team to win the World Cup trophy. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
A fire in Midtown prompted a large response of more than 300 firefighters on Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an extreme heat watch starting Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A fatal crash on Monday night continues to affect drivers on the Long Island Expressway as lanes are still shutdown in Queens. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says Tuesday should look and feel a lot like Monday -- sunny and upper 80s.
