'City Game' Podcast: Draft Lottery And Tommy Beer
The guys also talk NBA with Tommy Beer, senior basketball analyst for Basketball Insiders.
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The guys also talk NBA with Tommy Beer, senior basketball analyst for Basketball Insiders.
They will likely find a good player in the eighth spot, but it could be someone who takes years to develop, is one-dimensional or never even develops into a top-line starter.
The Celtics won by beating out the Lakers, giving the draft lottery an old NBA Finals feel.
It will be the sixth time in franchise history that the Knicks will draft from the No. 8 spot.
The Knicks and their fans are wondering: How did Phil Jackson go from king of the basketball court to court jester?
Hope. It's a currency Knicks fans know well.
The Knicks haven't won a championship since Walt Frazier was on the team. The franchise is now hoping "Clyde" will be just the good luck charm it needs to help pave the way to its next title.
Phil Jackson's comments on the Knicks' star player have made trading him away this offseason a much more difficult task.
The Warriors and Cavs are both 8-0 in the playoffs thanks to a pair of sweeps in the first two rounds. But that doesn't mean the NBA playoffs aren't worth watching.
For a short while Saturday, the Mets didn't know where star pitcher Matt Harvey was. He failed to show up at Citi Field for the team's game against the Miami Marlins, which led to a three-game suspension without pay.
Mike D'Antoni says Carmelo Anthony issued an ultimatum to the Knicks that led to the coach's resignation in March 2012.
Former WCBS Sports Director Ed Ingles covered the Knicks when they won in 1970 and remembers how fun they were to watch.
Knicks center Joakim Noah underwent surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday to repair his rotator cuff, the team announced Thursday.
When you go from a lanky, Latvian teen to a top-five pick in the NBA Draft, meet expectations, then soar over them, this should be the time of your young life.
Porzingis revealed that he still has not spoken to the Knicks since blowing off his April 13 exit interview and that he did not receive the team's blessing before committing to play in the European Championships.
In the latest episode of "City Game," WFAN's brand new podcast focusing on the Knicks and Nets, hosts John Schmeelk and Steve Lichtenstein are joined by Knicks beat writer Steve Popper of The Record to talk Knicks.
According to a new report, the Celtics could have renewed interest in acquiring the Knicks' star forward is their playoff run ends in the first round against Chicago.
The old adage is that you can't rebuild a franchise in New York. It's a lie.
The shock felt by Knicks fans on Tuesday after they lost their coin flip to the Timberwolves was matched only by their surprise that the sun came up Wednesday morning.
Carmelo Anthony isn't technically a free agent, but his offseason will resemble free agency, the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman said Tuesday.
Where Tuesday's tiebreaker comes into play is if the Knicks don't luck out and land a top-three pick.
As the Knicks embark on their offseason, team president Phil Jackson feels a lot like a king without any loyal subjects.
Their venues may be only about six miles apart, but the Knicks and Nets are polar opposites in the way they conduct their basketball businesses.
Three days after Knicks president Phil Jackson publicly declared that the Knicks would be better off without Anthony, reports surfaced saying that the 10-time All-Star and his actress wife, La La, have separated.
Phil Jackson didn't talk to the media all season, so it was no surprise that he made a lot of news when he addressed reporters on Friday.
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 11 p.m.
Actor Tim Curry died at age 80 Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports on how fans in the Theater District are remembering the beloved performer.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
At least 160 people have died as water tore through Nepal's northern border, and more than 400 are missing, including at least 33 Americans, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
September marks National Recovery Month, and as people begin or continue their journey of recovery, many are turning to a powerful tool to help. Bradley Blackburn takes a look at how sober sports groups give people much more than a place to work out.
