Jonathan Bender: 2010 Knicks didn’t practice ANY defense

Eclipsing his career-high of 20.3 points per game from last season, Tyrese Maxey is on a meteoric rise, delivering standout performances. In a recent clash against the Pacers, the 76ers’ 23-year-old point guard dazzled with a career-best 50 points, pushing his season average to an impressive 28.6 points per game….

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talked about rookie Shaedon Sharpe’s development after his big night vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in their latest 107-105 road win (27 points/6 rebounds/6 assists/9-19 FG/2-7 3-PT/7-9 FT). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “I thought Shae was just aggressive, attacking. I…

The Phoenix Suns will have to delete the footage and have a short memory after the Dallas Mavericks punched them in the mouth, forcing a win-or-go-home Game 7 with a 113-86 win in their Thursday night Game 6 win. The win was primarily due to the Mavs’ stifling defense holding…

According to sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James is pushing for the Los Angeles Lakers to make two significant moves this offseason: drafting his eldest son, Bronny James, with a second-round pick, and appointing former player JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach. “LeBron James is trying to…

Photo: FIBA MANILA, Philippines — In a superior demonstration, the United States sent Italy crashing out of contention, 100-63, to confirm their stand at the semifinal round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The Americans regained their supreme footing…

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Russell Westbrook said the early-season injuries aren’t causing him to fret that it could all go sideways like last year when he, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were limited to just 21 games together. “To be honest, no,” Westbrook said. “Like I said, I feel good…