Unrivaled president reveals which WNBA player especially stood out in preseason play
Unrivaled, a new professional league for women's 3-on-3 basketball, is scheduled to begin on Friday, and the basketball community is eager to watch 36 of the world's best teams compete. WNBA Players compete and the list includes Brianna Stewart, Nafeesa Collier, Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese, and Brittney Greiner. Most of the roster is made up […]
Landry Shamet finally gets Knicks minutes after preseason injury journey
Landry Shamet was expected to add depth to the Knicks this season, but he finally joined the team's bench and put on a uniform after recovering from a bad shoulder injury he sustained late in the preseason. Shamet was officially signed and played in Monday's 139-125 victory over the Raptors at the Garden. Knicks coach […]
NBA to return to China with Nets-Suns preseason action in Macao
The NBA is back in business with China. And the Nets are the team that helped get them there. The Nets will play the Suns in two preseason games in Macau next October, marking the first time the league has tilted in China since 2019. Dennis Schroder and Suns guard Bradley Beal were both in […]
Rangers’ Ryan Lindgren sheds face shield after preseason surgery
Ryan Lindgren took off his bubble helmet for Saturday's practice for the first time since undergoing jaw surgery in the preseason. “I'm getting used to it a lot,” Lindgren told the Post before the Rangers left for Seattle to begin their first four-game road trip of the season. “But it was definitely nice to be […]
Rangers’ Ryan Lindgren set for season debut after preseason injury
MONTREAL — Ryan Lindgren is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Canadiens. “He seems to be doing well,” head coach Peter Laviolette said. “He's been on the ice for a few weeks now and has been with us for seven to 10 days, practicing and working hard. He's been cleared.” The […]
Bronny James scores 17 points after miserable start to Lakers preseason
Bronny James bounced back with a solid performance Friday night in the Lakers' preseason finale. After a disastrous start to his NBA career, James played 35 minutes against the Warriors when Los Angeles rested the starters, scoring 17 points on 7-of-17 shooting, four boards, one steal and one block. I dropped it. “It feels great […]
Nets undone by turnovers, poor defense in preseason loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets have overcome some of their shaky shooting this preseason by being crisp and diligent. Wednesday happens when their effort and ball handling takes a night off. The Nets suffered a 117-95 preseason loss to Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center, and new manager Jordi Fernandez was disappointed that the performance wasn't […]
Ilya Sorokin was unbothered by surgery-altered preseason
ST. LOUIS — Ilya Sorokin had never had surgery before having back surgery this summer. But to hear the goaltender tell it, he didn't mind at all that Sorokin's regular training program was interrupted because he didn't return to Islanders practice until the end of training camp. “It's not difficult. It's just new,” Sorokin told […]
Nets look sharp in preseason rout of Wizards
For some, the Nets say this is the toughest training camp they've ever been through. And they insist they are confident they will ultimately reap the benefits, especially defensively. The Nets started showing signs of success on Monday, defeating the visiting Wizards 131-92 in their preseason opener at home. The Nets nailed the bench with […]
Kansas, Alabama, UConn, Houston Lead The Way In AP Top 25 Preseason College Basketball Poll
The disdain for UConn is real! Kansas ranked No. 1 in the rankings. Associated Press Preseason Men's College Basketball Poll Top 25 It was announced Monday and received 30 of the 60 votes cast by the National Media Committee to start the season. They are ranked ahead of Alabama and back-to-back national champions UConn. In […]