Spalding boys basketball knew it would take a fearless, collective effort to knock off No. 1 St. Frances on Friday. And, just as important, they knew different players would have to step up at ...

Sacramento Kings' Keon Ellis (23) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York.

The Brooklyn Nets may not have given Ben Simmons his long-term deal that is set to expire at the end of the season, but they probably wish they didn't have to pay him as much as they do.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (8) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in New York.

Kevin Durant scored 24 points in three quarters against his former team Wednesday night and the Phoenix Suns ended a ...

The Nets are 1-5 in their last six games against an Eastern Conference opponent. According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Knicks have a 65.4% chance of defeating Brooklyn. New York is 13 ...

but I also like Brooklyn to cover a surprisingly large spread in this game. The Nets are in freefall, having lost 10 of 11, but their low-scoring brand of basketball has kept them in games ...