Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
A 5-year-old experiment sanctioned by the city of New York, but not by the federal government, provide supervised sites for drug users. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths and street drug use, but some critics still have doubts about the process. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sandra Brunson, the mother of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the nonprofit she cofounded with her son, The Second Round Foundation, and the lessons she taught him about leadership.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Sandra Brunson, the mother of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how she helped her son become a leader and the nonprofit they formed together to help young people.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
Sandra Brunson, mother of New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, says she's texted her son words of encouragement before every game since he was in high school. "I still send them, and he looks forward to them," Brunson says. See the full interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Friday on "CBS Mornings."
Sandra Brunson, the mother of NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, says she told her son, "As a leader, he has to understand that everyone has a job to do and every one of his teammates has to feel comfortable in their role and believe in their role." See the full interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Friday on "CBS Mornings."
An estimated two million people showed up to celebrate the New York Knicks after their stunning win in the NBA Championship. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the day's key highlights.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has been one of the fiercest critics of President Trump, dating back to the president's first term. But the New Yorker now faces a primary challenger from his left who believes he hasn't been fierce enough and also has the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to an overflowing crowd of passionate fans gathered to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Championship title. "The Knicks did not just win for New York City, they won like New York City," Mamdani said. "For 53 years we waited. Now, we've won."
French Montana told "CBS Mornings" the taxi driver's story "hit a nerve" for him and explained how he's helping to assist him.
On Thursday, New York City is celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship with a victory parade. Knicks legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Patrick Ewing will be in attendance and Alicia Keys will perform to close it out.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson and his dad, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, share what it was like to celebrate winning the NBA title together. They're the first father-son duo to win a championship as a player and coach for the same team.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
The New York Knicks starting center Karl-Anthony Towns speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his team winning the NBA championship.
The New York Knicks broke the record for highest point differential in playoff history during their run to the 2026 NBA Championship. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA and basketball business reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss this team's place in NBA history.
New York City erupted Saturday night after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the city is planning a ticker tape parade for Thursday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
The Knicks returned to New York City Sunday as NBA champions after beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Saturday night. Shanelle Kaul reports on the celebrations in the Big Apple.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals – and are world champions for the first time in 53 years. Lilia Luciano reports from New York, where the City That Never Sleeps is still celebrating.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is in San Antonio on Saturday, and the big question is whether the Knicks clinch or the Spurs survive. Game 4 was the most-watched game ever on social media with 3 billion views and counting. Doug Williams reports from San Antonio.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.