C.J. Holmes

1 week ago | nydailynews.com | C.J. Holmes

Luka Doncic sent social media into a frenzy when he was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. However, the franchise’s championship hopes for the season rested on how effectively he could synergize with LeBron James. Doncic’s Lakers debut was delayed by a left calf strain. Once he finally donned the purple and gold, it took him three or so games to return to form, but once he did, he averaged 29.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists from Feb.

2 weeks ago | nydailynews.com | C.J. Holmes

The Detroit Pistons’ first playoff series since 2019 had been underwhelming, to say the least, trailing 3-1 against the Knicks entering Tuesday’s Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. A compelling argument could be made that with more collective playoff experience, and slightly better luck, the results of this series could be reversed. But that’s basketball. “Our mindset was to keep playing our brand of basketball,” Pistons forward Ausar Thompson said. “Down 3-1, doesn’t matter.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | C.J. Holmes

The Detroit Pistons’ first playoff series since 2019 had been underwhelming, to say the least, trailing 3-1 against the Knicks entering Tuesday’s Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. A compelling argument could be made that with more collective playoff experience, and slightly better luck, the results of this series could be reversed. But that’s basketball. Advertisement“Our mindset was to keep playing our brand of basketball,” Pistons forward Ausar Thompson said. “Down 3-1, doesn’t matter.

2 weeks ago | nydailynews.com | C.J. Holmes

The Knicks family is mourning the loss of a true legend this week. NBA Hall of Famer Dick Barnett, who spent 14 seasons with the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Syracuse Nationals, passed away on Sunday at 88 years old. Barnett was a key part of the Knicks’ championship runs in 1970 and 1973, and he also made history at Tennessee A&I, winning three straight NAIA national titles with the storied college powerhouse.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | C.J. Holmes

The Knicks family is mourning the loss of a true legend this week. NBA Hall of Famer Dick Barnett, who spent 14 seasons with the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Syracuse Nationals, passed away on Sunday at 88 years old. AdvertisementBarnett was a key part of the Knicks’ championship runs in 1970 and 1973, and he also made history at Tennessee A&I, winning three straight NAIA national titles with the storied college powerhouse.