Carmelo Anthony News

The Los Angeles Lakers are en route to their worst regular season since moving to the West Coast in 1960, but they hadn't suffered a beating as bad as the one Kobe Bryant dished out Wednesday.

There has been an endless stream of national NBA reporters - they know more about the league than I do and are great at their jobs, by the way - who have written about what an impending disaster the Knicks-Phil Jackson marriage is going to be .

The New York Knicks are, even at the most basic level, inherently absurd. They are the only NBA team named for an article of clothing,* which is impressive if for no other reason than there apparently was a discussion once upon a time in which someone essentially suggested naming a basketball team the New York Pants - or the New York Underwear, ... (more)

Forward Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points for the suddenly revitalized New York Knicks at TD Garden on Wednesday night.

There are two things and really two things only to know about the New York Knicks' now-apparently-imminent hiring of Phil Jackson to head up basketball operations.

When he was about 8 years old and accompanying his dad to his NBA games, Tim Hardaway Jr. used to grab a basketball and wander onto the court beyond the 3-point arc.

Kobe Bryant may slowly be realizing his mortality from a physical standpoint, but age seemingly hasn't changed his unrelenting and demanding leadership style behind the scenes.

At the conclave of conservative activists in Washington last weekend, Paul Ryan dropped a metaphor on the Republican Party's clan feud: "I'm Irish.

If Hall of Fame-r Phil Jackson really is becoming head of basketball operations for the New York Knicks, let celebrations begin.

The expected news finally became official on Wednesday. No, not Phil Jackson to the Knicks, though Carmelo Anthony is doing his level-best to confirm that rumor .

Phil Jackson is reportedly aboard the New York Knicks ' sinking ship. As for Carmelo Anthony , well, he's still unsure.

By dint of his divine career, the Zen Master's aura will cure the diseased Knickerbockers.

The New York Knicks have been playing much better of late and will try to keep the momentum going Wednesday night when they visit the Boston Celtics.

Jan 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA coach Phil Jackson and actor John Lithgow watch the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion.

In tracing to the roots of the Bulls' success this season, a familiar narrative has taken shape, becoming a form of gospel for some true believers.

The NBA trade deadline may have been a dud this year, but free agency is around the corner.

The New York Knicks defeated Philadelphia 123-110 on Monday to send the 76ers to their 17th straight loss, while the Miami Heat edged the Washington Wizards to clinch an NBA playoff spot.

But if you're a Lakers fan, you better hope he accepts the challenge of remaking the Knicks into a relevant franchise.

The New York Knicks are expected to finalize a deal with Phil Jackson that will give the legendary coach control of the club's front office by the end of this week, ESPN.com reported Tuesday.

Every political party, civic organization, team and business firm could learn some valuable lessons in leadership from three persons in very diverse fields - basketball, politics and professional wrestling: Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah; Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas and WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt.