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The Lakers traded Russell Westbrook and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jazz as part of a complex three-team deal with the Timberwolves on the night before the NBA trade deadline.
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Controversial big man making NBA return nearly two years after anti-Semitic slur
Nearly two years after uttering an anti-Semitic slur, Meyers Leonard is back in the NBA.
NBA legend's controversial past adds awkward twist to All-Star Weekend: 'I don't care'
The NBA’s decision to bring back Karl Malone as a Slam Dunk Contest judge has been criticized, but Malone wouldn’t discuss that controversy's roots.
Avoid the favorites with these three NBA Finals predictions
With NBA All-Star weekend officially behind us, we’re heading into the home stretch of the regular season with some two dozen games separating 16 teams from the postseason.
What would Kevin Durant tell NBA All-Stars who ask him about the Nets?
In dealing Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Nets chose a path that could lead to better days.
LeBron gives update after exiting All-Star game with injury
LeBron James left Sunday’s All-Star Game at halftime with what was reported to be a hand injury.
Why this All-Star appearance was 'way better' than first for Knicks star
Randle believes his current trip to Salt Lake City was more of what he always envisioned.
Celtics star scores All-Star Game record 55 points for MVP in win
Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius.
NBA superstar makes Ja Morant gaffe at NBA All-Star draft
Giannis Antetokounmpo really wanted to play with Ja Morant at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
The NBA star everyone wants in the dunk contest might actually do it next year
The NBA Slam Dunk contest is sorely lacking in star power. There's at least a chance that might change next year.
NBA star signing with Knicks rival after buyout
Kevin Love has his new team, and it will directly impact the Knicks' quest to secure a top-six playoff seed and avoid the play-in tournament.
NBA commissioner on James Dolan's use of facial recognition
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has no plans to intervene over Knicks owner James Dolan’s use of facial recognition technology at MSG.
Knicks forward can't find range in 3-Point Contest at All-Star weekend
The Knicks never have had one of their players win the NBA’s 3-Point Contest, and Julius Randle didn’t come close to becoming the first.
G-League player steals show to win NBA Slam Dunk Contest
G-League guard Mac McClung drew the loudest roars to easily win the Slam Dunk Contest over the Knicks' Jericho Sims and two others on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving: Players forcing trades 'great' for NBA
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving said Saturday say players forcing trades in the NBA is good for the league.
Favorite emerges to sign this newly-available NBA star
After Kevin Love's buyout on Saturday with Cleveland, he is likely to sign with the Miami Heat but is exploring other options as well.
Jay Wright opens up about Nova stars lifting Knicks, advice
Jay Wright won’t need to search the Knicks’ schedule to know when they’re playing. His phone will tell him.
Ex-NBA star tells Charles Barkley to apologize to Michael Jordan
Kenny Smith has a message for his "NBA on TNT" co-host Charles Barkley: Say sorry to Michael Jordan already.
Kyrie, Durant, LeBron: Top stars' among NBA's big second-half questions
At the All-Star break, The Post’s basketball crew takes a look at the most compelling questions and issues of the second half, the playoffs and the upcoming offseason.
How Post's basketball experts see Knicks, Nets' second half unfolding
At the All-Star break, The Post’s basketball crew takes a look at the most compelling questions and issues of the second half, including what direction the Knicks and Nets' seasons...
Picks for NBA All-Star Game MVP, Dunk Contest and more
Here are our favorite bets to make during NBA All-Star Weekend.