Schmeelk: D'Antoni Is The Right Choice For Lakers
The benefits gained from the Lakers hiring Mike D'Antoni are endless.
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The benefits gained from the Lakers hiring Mike D'Antoni are endless.
Now that the dust has settled, the Lakers' decision to hire Mike D'Antoni over proven winner Phil Jackson isn't any less shocking.
In New York it was all praise, even though Mike D'Antoni resigned last March after failing to win a playoff game in four years with the Knicks.
D'Antoni's reputation as an innovative coach wasn't helped by his tenure in New York. Now he has a chance to rebound in Los Angeles.
The Lakers handed Mike Brown the pink slip after 5 games and will undoubtedly turn to Phil Jackson as their first choice replacement.
I have the Lakers over the Heat in six games in the NBA Finals. This is my nightmare scenario, but I think the Lakers have a better roster top to bottom. I can't imagine the Heat will be able to find an answer for Howard down low.
"I just say to him, 'You're Alex Rodriguez,'" Bryant said. "'You're A-Rod. You're one of the best to ever do it.' I think sometimes he kind of forgets that and wants to try to do the right thing all the time."
"If you want to go to flash and dunking and the pick-and-roll, you gotta go with Dwight Howard," Shaq said. "But me, I'm going with Andrew Bynum and which Lopez? Brook. Brook Lopez."
For better or for worse, the Knicks' window to win is now and it's up to Carmelo Anthony to lead them.
In the end, after two years of rumors, speculation and negotiations, the Nets failed to land the big man.
Bryant was asked about the Knicks' Christmas matchup against the Lakers next season while in London, and he couldn't help but respond with some trash talk against Olympic teammate Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks.
Let's face it: keeping Jeremy Lin was an on-court and financial gamble the Knicks couldn't risk taking.
Lin became a Houston Rocket on Tuesday night when the Knicks refused to match a three-year deal worth about $25 million, ending a brief but amazing run as New York's point guard.
Newest recruit Steve Nash makes the universally hated Lakers instantly more-likeable.
The Dwight Howard trade saga seems to be over, at least for now. The Brooklyn Nets have moved on to their backup plan, reaching an agreement on a reported four-year deal with Brook Lopez.
It seems the ongoing Dwight Howard trade saga just took a favorable turn for Brooklyn. The Nets are emerging again as favorites to land the unhappy center, according to reports.
There's a lot of mileage on the 39-year-old knees of Jason Kidd, but even in the twilight of his career he still has plenty to offer to the New York Knicks.
Is the Carmelo Experiment already a failure? There's no indication that the Knicks are getting much better, despite two trips to the playoffs (for a combined 1-8 record).
The Dash for Nash has a winner -- and it's not the Knicks.
The guys opened up today's show talking about basketball, specifically the Nets, who have suddenly catapulted themselves to the forefront of the NY sports landscape.
There are real things Knicks fans should worry about. So don't panic over something that a petulant Jackson said to HBO.
Steve Silverman believes the may still be open for Phil Jackson to one day lead the Knicks.
13-year NBA veteran Orlando Woolridge died at 52 on Thursday. He spent two seasons with the New Jersey Nets.
The NBA playoffs serve as a huge reality check for teams, showing them their true weaknesses and where they have to get better if they want to win a title.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Western Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let's take a look at the Western Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program on Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Club Calvi's new read, T Kira Madden's debut novel "Whidbey," is about three women connected to one man and the aftermath of his murder
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program on Tuesday.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Firefighters are responding to West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow as heavy smoke comes from the building.
Club Calvi's new read is T Kira Madden's debut novel "Whidbey." The book is about three women connected to one man and the aftermath of his murder.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce an expansion of free pre-school for some of the city's youngest students. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Federal prosecutors charged two Pennsylvania teens who brought homemade bombs to an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion Saturday. Investigators said both suspects admitted to being inspired by ISIS. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end soon, but threatened to hit the region harder if Iranian officials stop the flow of oil. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
