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Depleted Knicks no match for Eastern Conference-leading Celtics

The Knicks won’t fully be able to measure themselves against the Celtics until they stand across from them — and at full strength — in the playoffs.

Nets destroyed by Celtics in embarrassing dud before All-Star break

Brooklyn got hammered 136-86 before a sellout crowd of 19,156 at TD Garden, a rout that doesn’t begin to tell the story of this desultory non-effort.

Pistons have now tied longest losing streak ever in NBA history

The Pistons matched the “Trust the Process” Philadelphia 76ers with 28 consecutive losses, tying an NBA record, after their OT defeat to the Celtics.

Kristaps Porzingis rejects these old Knicks rumors

There were rumors when Kristaps Porzingis was with the Knicks that he’d always be unsatisfied with not being the “face of the franchise” or becoming a secondary option. 

Knicks ready for second Celtics challenge: 'We owe ’em one'

With revenge on their minds and another back-to-back for their bodies to navigate, the Knicks take a three-game winning streak to probably the toughest place to play in the Eastern...

Falling to a familiar face: Unpacking the Knicks season opening loss to the Porzingis led Celtics

Stefan Bondy joins Brandon London to give his first impressions after the Knicks' first game of the season

Knicks guard thrives and has 'fun' in first game without extension

It was a money game from Immanuel Quickley. Even in defeat.

Knicks felled by old nemesis in season-opening loss

An old enemy in new digs punished the Knicks on opening night.

Knicks, Tom Thibodeau hoping to reverse troublesome trend

There are two ways to view a trademark of Tom Thibodeau’s teams: They either get better, or they start worse.

ESPN host calls 'BS' on 'First Take' over Stephen A. Smith favoritism

"You know why it's biased? Stephen A. has been doing this show for a million years, and they're just voting for him."

Marcus Smart opens up about Ja Morant, joining Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart plans to extend his leadership role off the court in Memphis this season. 

Celtics told me I wasn't being traded before blockbuster deal: star guard

Typically, a core piece of an NBA franchise wouldn’t be traded without a warning, but that was not the case for former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who was recently...

Kristaps Porzingis set to ink two-year Celtics extension

The Latvian center was traded to Boston by the Wizards this offseason in a three-team deal that was the Celtics deal Marcus Smart to Memphis.

The names that keep swirling around the Knicks with free agency on tap

The NBA free-agency period officially starts Friday, but the trade market is really what Knicks fans should keep an eye on.

Why Celtics gave up beloved guard in Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster

The Celtics fell just one game short of reaching the NBA Finals in 2022-23, and this coming season, they hope to climb that final mountain.

Marcus Smart was in 'complete shock' after learning of trade

Marcus Smart was not ready to be sent out of Boston.

Former Knick spends hectic trade day with stunning girlfriend

Kristaps Porzingis was enjoying summertime in Latvia while NBA Twitter was freaking out over the impending three-team deal that will send him to the Celtics.

Celtics finalizing Kristaps Porzingis 3-team trade after first deal collapsed

Kristaps Porzingis appears to be shipping up to Boston after all.

Celtics closing in on Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster ahead of NBA Draft

Kristaps Porzingis could potentially ship it up to Boston.

Mavericks doing this tactic could damper Knicks' draft plans

The Mavericks might be tanking to end their season — even with play-in hopes still on the line — in order to preserve a top-10 draft pick.