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Nick Nurse was surprised to hear the reports about Joel Embiid because they didn’t match what he had seen from his star center. A report that LeBron James had called out Embiid for arriving late to a 76ers practice quickly spread after Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen mentioned the incident during Philadelphia’s preseason game against New […] The post Nick Nurse Reacts to Viral Joel Embiid ‘Late’ Story appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Philadelphia 76ers face a difficult roster and financial situation after losing backup center Ariel Hukporti for the entire 2026-27 season. Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Monday's preseason opener against the New York Knicks and underwent surgery on Tuesday. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel , Hukporti had been expected to play an important role behind Joel Embiid, especially with fellow center Adem Bona missing training camp because of a left foot sprain. Furt...
The Knicks (0-1) host the Wizards (0-0) tonight in their first return to the court at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza since sinking the Spurs in June. New York seeks to rebound from a 97-120 loss in Philadelphia, where the starters played around 15 minutes each and Mike Brown fielded 20 players. For the Wiz, it will […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trainer reveals the Thunder star's honest reaction to seeing the Knicks defeat the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Mitchell Robinson spent years giving the Celtics problems as a member of the Knicks. Now Boston is hoping he can do the same thing to everyone else. The veteran center joined the Celtics this offseason after helping New York win the NBA championship, giving Boston another experienced option around the basket. Robinson’s value has never […] The post Mitchell Robinson already making impression on Celtics teammates appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Washington Wizards play the New York Knicks tomorrow to start the preseason. Let’s get to it. Game Info When: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Madison Square Arena, New York, NY How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injury Report Wizards: Jamir Watkins and Tristan Vukcevic are out. What to watch for Washington will begin the preseason […]
We heard the news earlier this week that things are starting to get tense in New York around extension talks (or lack of progress thereof) for Karl-Anthony Towns. It was even referred to by Shams Charania as a "growing cloud" over the team. Should Towns be rewarded with the deal that he's looking for? “No sh*t Sherlock. I just won a Championship," said KAT. "You’d think it was pretty easy. Unless you guys think I have something else to prove.” It's hard to imagine the Knicks will m...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is beyond frustrated seeing the New York Knicks celebrating their 2026 NBA championship victory. Nem Ilic, Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer, shared the blunt reaction of the two-time NBA MVP to the Knicks’ title run in a report by Mark Media of RG.com. "I don't think it really hit him until New York won Game 5. Literally as the buzzer was about to sound, he texted me and said something like, 'I'm pissed. I can't believe I'm not here right now,'" Ilic stated.&nbs...
The NBA regular season hasn’t even started yet, but we already have our first bit of drama out of the Philadelphia 76ers in their inaugural year of the LeBron James experience. Announcer Mike Breen shared an anecdote during the 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks that he believed was a telling bit of…
The Sixers are denying a report from Knicks and ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen that LeBron James recently admonished Joel Embiid for being a few minutes late to practice, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Breen shared the story during Monday’s preseason contest between the teams, saying, “Somebody told me before the game that they were out […]
Karl-Anthony Towns will enter the third year of his four-year, $224 million contract. The New York Knicks star had just helped the franchise win the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and he is eligible to sign a new four-year, $276 million extension. However, the Knicks are not willing to go past the second apron and want Towns [...]
A report alleging tension between LeBron James and Joel Embiid surfaced during the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks on October 5, and head coach Nick Nurse addressed it two days later. The claim originated from longtime NBA broadcaster Mike Breen, who said during the broadcast that someone had told him James […] The post 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse Refutes Claims About LeBron James in Fiery Interview appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Bruce Brown appeared in all 82 games with the Nuggets last season, so he was taken aback by the lack of interest he received in free agency. The veteran wing had to settle for an non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with the Knicks and is fighting for a regular season roster spot. Brown cites teams’ second […]
There really is a new LeBron story every day. It’s pretty fun. I enjoy thinking about the Sixers. It’s nice having new Sixers stuff to think about every time I wake up. Here’s what we got cooking this morning: During the broadcast of the Sixers’ first preseason game against the Knicks, Mike Breen told a […] The post LeBron Calls Bullshit on Mike Breen’s Story of Joel Embiid Being Late to the Practice Court (UPDATED) appeared first on Crossing Broad .
After the story about Joel Embiid being late to practice that was told by Mike Breen during the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks preseason game broadcast, went viral, LeBron James denied the story, which lead Breen to address the situation. The commentator was confused why his source would lie to him about this story and apologized for telling it. "I don't know why the person who told me the story would make it up, but if LeBron says it never happened then I believe him and apologize for...
The Warriors built their frontcourt with Kristaps Porzingis in mind. They’re still waiting to see when he can join it. Porzingis remains sidelined indefinitely with an unspecified health issue, leaving coach Steve Kerr concerned about his starting center and sorting through alternatives. “We want him back,” Kerr said, via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis’ absence ‘definitely concerning’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pushed back on a report that LeBron James confronted Joel Embiid after the center arrived late to a recent team practice. The report surfaced during Philadelphia’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, when MSG Network broadcaster Mike Breen said he had been told that Embiid walked onto the […] The post Nick Nurse denies LeBron James scolding Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
This Thursday, there will be no WNBA games, but there will be a few NBA preseason games. Teams like the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers will be on the court, giving basketball fans plenty of reasons to tune in. However, fans of other sports shouldn’t feel left out. On October 8, there […] The post October 8th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Although the Philadelphia 76ers have played only one preseason game, rumors are already festering about LeBron James’s impact on the roster. During Monday evening’s preseason opener against the New York Knicks, Mike Breen said a source told him that LeBron James chastised Joel Embiid for showing up late to practice. Breen was serving as a […] The post Nick Nurse reacts to LeBron James-Joel Embiid practice rumor appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While New York Knicks fans don’t want to think about it, a team insider believes that if the club and […]
Karl-Anthony Towns was willing to take a hometown discount on one condition.
Some believe longtime fans like Spike Lee deserve a championship ring, but fellow New York Knicks superfan Chris Rock demands one. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Rock spoke about his desire to have a championship ring following the Knicks’ title — their first in 53 years. He has witnessed all […] The post Knicks superfan Chris Rock demands championship ring for lifelong fandom appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As we patiently wait for the Knicks to host the Wiz Kiz on Thursday… …here are the latest quotables from around Tarrytown and elsewhere. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ lack of physicality against Philadelphia: “What bothers me is our lack of physicality throughout the ball game, and that’s the whole roster up and down. We […]
Eight points on a night the Knicks lost by 23 won’t usually inspire much excitement. Mohamed Diawara’s line from Monday […]
In just under two weeks, the New York Knicks open their season against the Philadelphia 76ers, and NBC has announced the crew that will call the game, which superfan Ben Stiller reacted to. He reacted to the news that Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Mike Tirico would be calling the Knicks’ season opener, which will […] The post Ben Stiller has 1 word reaction to announcers for Knicks’ season opener on NBC appeared first on ClutchPoints .