Brunson, DiVincenzo, Hart combine for 70 points as Knicks take 2-0 lead over Pacers

Photo: Amanda Loman/Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard applauded Gary Payton II’s amazing defense following Saturday’s 136-119 home win vs. the Dallas Mavericks (4 steals). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “He’s just so disruptive. It was one stretch where it was like three straight plays, I’m like, ‘This dude…

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter New York Knicks forward Josh Hart recently expressed discomfort with his role, citing a desire for more ball touches to maintain his rhythm on the court. The 28-year-old shooting guard emphasized his preference as a rhythm player, finding it challenging to thrive solely as a catch-and-shoot…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter With all of the opportunity to shine already at his hands, Bam Adebayo fully understands that he took things for granted and went on to underperform disappointingly for the Miami Heat. As such, he can only acknowledge his shortcomings on why the Heat failed to take care…

Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said star Nikola Jokić has been turned off by the “ugly, nasty” debate regarding the 2022-23 NBA MVP race. “I think this year unfortunately has just taken a really ugly, nasty turn in the MVP conversation, and I think it’s really turned…

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively exploring the possibility of former player JJ Redick as a head coaching candidate, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski revealed that the Purple and Gold have been reaching out and making inquiries about Redick’s potential as a head coach. “They’re making calls and…

Scotty Pippen Jr., a former guard for the Lakers, has reached an agreement on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, as confirmed by agent Erika Ruiz in a tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract spans two years, encompassing the current season and extending into 2024/25. In his debut season…