Kyrie Irving Scores 50 In Historic Nets Debut, But Misses Last Shot In OT Loss To Timberwolves
After signing with the Nets during the summer, Irving broke Kiki Vandeweghe's record for most points by a player in his first game with a team.
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After signing with the Nets during the summer, Irving broke Kiki Vandeweghe's record for most points by a player in his first game with a team.
The lessons are coming early for New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett. From his first NBA game? "You've got to keep going, especially if you get up," he said.
Brooklyn signed two big names in the free agency, setting themselves up to be the new kings of New York.
The hottest free agents in the NBA are coming to New York, but they won't be playing at the Garden.
According to reports, superstar shooting guard Kyrie Irving is "motivated" to sign a massive 4-year, $141 million deal with Brooklyn once the free agency negotiating window officially opens at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The Nets acquired the pick they used to take Kabengele from Denver in a 2018 salary dump by the Nuggets. The No. 31 overall pick used on Claxton came by way of the Knicks in previous deals.
Stephen Curry missed a contested 3-pointer in the waning moments before Golden State called a timeout it didn't have, giving Leonard a technical free throw with 0.9 seconds left to seal it.
Leonard outdueled the Splash Brothers for 36 points and 12 rebounds, and the Raptors moved within one victory of the franchise's first championship by winning a second straight game on Golden State's home floor
The Nets have agreed to trade guard Allen Crabbe, the first step in their aggressive plan to build a super team in Brooklyn when free agency begins in July.
Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Lowry contributed 23 with five 3-pointers, and Green had 18 points with six 3s
The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace, winning an NBA title, and his new documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story."
It was a surprisingly successful season, though there's plenty of work left for the Nets to do — including deciding whether D'Angelo Russell will have a role.
It was final statement from Philadelphia in a series that had become bitter and personal to them and the Brooklyn Nets.
The 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-108 on Saturday to take a 3-1 series lead.
The Philadelphia 76ers shook off the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-115 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Thomas chats with DJ Sixsmith about the Knicks, his friendship with Carmelo Anthony and DeAndre Jordan.
The Knicks, who were looking to tie a season-high three-game winning streak, instead ended with a 17-65 final-season record, tied with their 2014-15 team for the worst in franchise history.
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade capped his career in style, with one last triple-double before heading off to retirement.
With an embarrassing predicament in sight, Knicks coach David Fizdale implored his team to treat the end of another lost season like a playoff series.
The "Greek Freak's" absence couldn't have come at a better time for Brooklyn, who entered Saturday with their final three games against playoff-contending teams.
David Fizdale let out a sigh of disgust when he was asked if he was pleased with his New York Knicks holding James Harden to 26 points. "No, he toyed with us," the Knicks coach said.
Orlando used a pair of 3-pointers from Gordon to stop two New York runs, and the Magic needed only one field goal in the final four minutes to comfortably close out the game.
With just three games remaining, the Nets are going to have to earn their way to the playoffs as they square off with the Bucks, Pacers, and Heat to close out the season.
The 13-time All-Star bid farewell to the arena Saturday night by planting a kiss on the New York Knicks logo at center court.
After a rough road trip put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, the Brooklyn Nets needed something good to happen when they got home.
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
A West Milford, New Jersey, homeowner says her poodle, named Squilliam, helped her escape a house fire early Friday morning.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
A raging fire destroyed the landmarked South Bushwick Church in Brooklyn on Friday.
Mariah Rae, a Harlem native, has performed on some big stages, including The Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Atlantic Hawks State Farm Arena.
Weather will be 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.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A West Milford, New Jersey, homeowner says her poodle, named Squilliam, helped her escape a house fire early Friday morning.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It's a busy sports week in the Tri-State Area! Along with the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks championship parade, the U.S. Open is at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
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.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.
The Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a 5-1 victory over New York on Thursday.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
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.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
There will be no horse carriage rides in Central Park until Tuesday while drivers undergo safety training. It comes after an 18-year-old tourist from India died when a carriage overturned.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Despite rising inflation, families still plan on spending a lot of money on dad this weekend. As Evyn Moon reports, Americans are spending record-breaking amounts on cards, clothes and special outings.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 19 at 8 p.m.
For the first time since 1930, the U.S. men's team won their first two World Cup matches, and now they've punched their ticket to the knockout phase. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
