Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas discovering chemistry in Nets’ lineup
Two of the Nets’ stars have found their groove in big-point games as well as each other. Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas weren’t always on the same page at the beginning of the season. One will score a 30-40 point night, while the other won’t pop out in the box score. But with Thomas in […]
Ben Simmons expected to return to Nets’ lineup vs. 76ers
Brooklyn and Ben Simmons avoided further injury setbacks. Simmons was injured late in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix, raising concerns about another long layoff, sources told The Post. He is expected to be available for the match against the 76ers. Simmons missed nearly three months (38 straight games) with a pinched nerve in his lower back […]
Knicks’ Villanova trio embracing rare starting lineup reunion
All three were NCAA champions at Villanova, but the three former Wildcats appreciate that they will likely share the starting lineup with the Knicks as long as Julius Randle is sidelined. Josh Hart has been joined by Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo as starters in the past two games, leading to blowout wins over the […]
Ben Simmons all smiles after impressive return to Nets’ lineup
Ben Simmons, visibly happy after returning from injury, believes the Nets have the potential to be a solid team and wants to continue to be a part of it. “If you do everything you’re supposed to do, you’ll be in really good shape,” Simmons said. “But it takes time and focus and dedication from the […]
Pierre Engvall set to return to Islanders’ lineup after injury
MONTREAL — Pierre Engvall will return to the Islanders' lineup on Thursday for the first time in 10 days and for the first time under coach Patrick Roy. Roy confirmed that Engvall, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, will play against the Canadiens upon his return from an upper-body injury sustained in Minnesota […]
Tyler Pitlick returns to Rangers’ lineup after string of scratches
LOS ANGELES — Injuries and unforeseen factors have shaped many of manager Peter Laviolette's coaching decisions this season, but the Rangers bench manager made a personnel change of his own Saturday. Tyler Pitlick returned to action for the first time in eight games, part of which was recovering from a lower-body injury. As a result, […]