Kawhi Leonard has new look

Photo: Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post The New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was asked about small forward RJ Barrett’s benching against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday to close out the game: “We know he’s a critical part of our team. We need him to play well. But we’re…

The Golden State Warriors have gone through a lot in the three seasons since they were last at the peak of their powers, making the last of their five initial NBA Finals appearances in 2019, ultimately losing in six games to the Toronto Raptors. That subsequent offseason featured a roster…

Tina Charles played a huge role in Seattle taking Game 1 over Las Vegas, posting 13 points and a franchise-record 18 rebounds on Sunday. The critical performance came two months after Charles signed with Seattle after she controversially left Phoenix following a contract divorce. The former two-time national champ admitted…

Kawhi Leonard has missed seven straight games after sitting out the Clippers’ 110-102 loss to the Jazz due to right knee management. The two-time Finals MVP is expected to miss Monday’s game against Cleveland, and his return remains uncertain. Leonard has been participating in individual workouts, but there’s “really not…

Photo: Steven King/Icon Sportswire Eastern Michigan nearly defeated Michigan on Friday night in an 88-83 road loss, headlined by Emoni Bates’ 30 points. I know it’s only one game, but after last night, I think we can all say Emoni should be just fine going forward (doesn’t turn 19 until…

Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton led the way for Phoenix to blow past Dallas, 110-80, to take a 3-2 lead as the second-round series shifts back to Dallas for Game 6. Booker scored 28 points and secured seven rebounds, including 12 points in the third quarter, and Ayton added 20…