Author: Brian Mahoney
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Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets
Kyrie Irving scored 36 points in a dazzling return to Brooklyn exactly one year after he was traded to Dallas, leading the Mavericks to a 119-107 victory over the Nets
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Silver expects NBA players to stand during national anthem
NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects players to stand for the national anthem, which is a league rule. He wants them to remain active in their communities and take part in what can be difficult discussions, but he says they understand it’s important to show respect for the flag. Silver…
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AP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to Thunder
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal said. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. A…
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Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run
NEW YORK — Phil Jackson is out as New York Knicks president after he oversaw one of the worst eras in team history and feuded with star Carmelo Anthony. Days after Jackson reiterated his desire to trade Anthony and said he would listen to deals for Kristaps Porzingis, Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan reversed…
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Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards
NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook was voted NBA MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles last season. Westbrook’s victory ended the first NBA Awards show, which included two wins apiece for the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks. Westbrook joined Oscar Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double for the…
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Jokic scores career-high 40 as Nuggets beat Knicks
NEW YORK — If Charles Oakley couldn’t stop Nikola Jokic, at least he would’ve tried to hit him. Oakley is banned from Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks played Friday like his old-school style of defense wasn’t allowed, either. Jokic scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 131-123 victory over…
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Oakley arrested at Garden; Knicks cite ‘abusive’ conduct
NEW YORK — Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks’ 119-115 loss to the…
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US romps to men’s basketball gold, beats Serbia
RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team won its third straight gold medal and did it easily, beating Serbia 96-66 on Sunday. After a few close calls earlier in the tournament, this was no contest. Kevin Durant scored 30 points and helped the Americans jump out to a huge lead by halftime.…
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US men’s basketball beats Spain, will play for gold
RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team is still a little better than Spain. One more win and the Americans are again the best in the world. The U.S. advanced to its third straight gold-medal game, beating Spain 82-76 on Friday in another tight matchup between the teams that met in the…
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US men’s basketball team gets tested, beats Australia
RIO DE JANEIRO — Carmelo Anthony and Kyrie Irving had the answers in the first test for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. Anthony scored 31 points on the night he became the U.S. men’s Olympic career scoring leader, combining with Irving for all the Americans’ baskets in the fourth quarter of a 98-88 victory…