Erich Richter

5 days ago | nypost.com | Erich Richter

The Lakers will face the Timberwolves in the playoffs. NBAE via Getty Images The latest installment of the Lake Show is turning into the Miami Heat “Heatles” circa 2011.

6 days ago | nypost.com | Erich Richter

LeBron James has a chance at glory as the Lakers face the Timberwolves in round one. NBAE via Getty Images Luka Doncic meets with an old foe as four-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert leads the Timberwolves’ defense against a loaded Lakers offense.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Erich Richter

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Heat Culture really comes out during the NBA playoffs. The Miami Heat face the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament Wednesday and, somewhat surprisingly, enter as underdogs. Erik Spolestra’s group opened as a one-point underdog and has since been bet up to 2.5 at Caesars Sportsbook, as sharp money comes in on the young-blood Bulls.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Erich Richter

It only took a few weeks for Stephen A. Smith to start beefing with a new NBA superstar. Kevin Durant called out the lightning rod ESPN talent, who is still reeling off a wild back-and-forth entanglement with LeBron James, for contemplating running for President of the United States in 2028 rather than watching basketball.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Erich Richter

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surprised some fans by appearing at a Jackie Robinson Day tribute at Dodger Stadium in a wheelchair. The NBA’s second all-time leading scorer was shown arriving at the statue honoring Robinson being pushed in a blue wheelchair before getting up and posing for photos. A blonde woman wearing a beige coat rushed over to help steady the 78-year-old as he got out of the chair.