I shot my shot — and ended up scoring. Though I don’t exactly identify as a sports buff, I was excited to check out this past Friday’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game at Barclays Center. But I wasn’t there to cheer on the Nets amid their tragic 19-59 season. Instead, I was among … Read more
If we listen closely, we can hear the grandfather, a lifelong Yankees fan, speaking to his grandson: “Oh, yeah, so many memorable moments. Did I ever tell you that I was in Yankee Stadium the day they retired CC Sabathia’s number? Yeah, what a special moment! “What was his number? Darned if I remember. It … Read more
Jazz Chisholm kicked off 2026 with some basketball in Brooklyn. The Yankees’ second baseman took in Thursday’s game between the Nets’ 120-96 loss to the Rockets at the Barclays Center — alongside his new fiancée, Ahnalys Santiago. Chisholm, 27, and the smiling Santiago, 25, acknowledged the crowd after being introduced with a Yankees highlight video on … Read more
Ben Simmons is trying to fill a different kind of net these days. The Nets flameout, who hasn’t suited up since an 18-game stint with the Clippers to close out the 2024-25 season, purchased a controlling share in the South Florida Sails Angling Club, a member of the 16-team Sport Fishing Championship. “It’s a very … Read more
D’Angelo Russell went all out for his proposal to model girlfriend Laura Ivaniukas. The couple shared photos on Instagram this week from the moment they got engaged, a beach proposal that featured a large standing heart made of roses, a circle of even more roses and sparklers. “Ms to Mrs.. Loading,” Ivaniukas wrote in a … Read more
Look away, Nets fans. The dramatic manner in which Kobe Bryant spurned the Nets in the 1996 NBA Draft and ended up with the Lakers is set to hit the big screen. The movie, tentatively titled “With the 8th Pick?” was acquired by Warner Bros. and comes from screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen. The … Read more
NBA legend Kevin Garnett had the cops called to his residence recently for a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend, Teare Candelier. According to TMZ, Candelier called law enforcement around 2 a.m. on April 27 to report that she and Garnett were involved in an argument at their home in the Los Angeles area. Kevin Garnett … Read more
New York sports fans who want a one-stop shop for all things hoops and hockey will get exactly that in time for the new NBA and NHL seasons. Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME), the 50/50 joint digital venture between MSG Networks and YES Network that was revealed in January, announced Wednesday that it will … Read more
Chris Russo wasn’t just going to let Stephen A. Smith enjoy the blockbuster move made by the Knicks on Tuesday night. Appearing Wednesday morning on ESPN’s “First Take” with Smith and NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Russo diminished the Knicks’ stunning trade for Mikal Bridges, stating how the Nets forward “is not the missing piece” to … Read more
Ben Simmons came ready to play this time. The oft-injured Nets point guard arrived at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a Thom Browne-designed outfit. Simmons wore a suit and carried a briefcase that had a clock on it, rounding out the fit with black dress shoes. The … Read more
Tyra Banks turned heads when she was seen sitting in between two people dressed in furry costumes at the Nets-Knicks game at Barclays Center on Tuesday night. The spectators alongside the former Victoria’s Secret model were “Furries,” according to House of Highlights, which posted a video of the colorful animals sitting in celebrity row. Furries … Read more
YES and MSG Network are partnering on a new venture that eventually could lead to a direct-to-consumer streaming service that offers the Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Nets, Devils and Islanders on one platform. The two sides are not there just yet, but announced on Thursday the creation of Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment, which is a … Read more
Happy Hova Day! Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z’s birthday would take on new meaning in the Big Apple if new City Council legislation passes. “The global phenomenon that is Jay-Z – born Shawn Carter – is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder and supporter of economic development and community causes,” Councilwoman Farah … Read more
Vinsanity is coming to YES for a handful of Nets games, The Post has learned. Vince Carter, who was let go by ESPN this summer, will analyze a small package of games this season. Sarah Kustok and Richard Jefferson will remain the analysts on the bulk of Nets’ telecasts. The Nets will have more regional … Read more
New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai really struck a nerve with Michael Wilbon. The two sides have now each fired a salvo in a war of words that began on Friday’s edition of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” when Wilbon was asked to pick a winner in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals … Read more
Spencer Dinwiddie clearly got under his former teammate Kyle Kuzma’s skin. Dinwiddie, now with the Nets, appeared on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” show on Wednesday and called Kuzma a “socialite” and questioned his day-to-day commitment to basketball. Dinwiddie said the Wizards forward is “probably not even a third star on a good team, and … Read more
This was the year the world was supposed to go back to normal. A quick scan of the headlines from the past 12 months — starting with the ones The Post’s readers clicked on most — tell a story that’s anything but. From celebrity drama — the slap heard around the world! — to Omicron’s last stand, to … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most exciting starting fives in basketball. With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Harris and Seth Curry on the floor, it’s clear to see why prognosticators believe the team to … Read more