Robinson underwent successful ankle surgery to repair the issue in May, but he hasn’t appeared in a game for the Knicks this season. The Western Kentucky product can provide the Knicks with adequate rim protection and low-post play when healthy, but it's safe to say his days in New York are numbered.

The New York Knicks have now been linked to Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valančiūnas, with SNY's Ian Begley providing a report Wednesday. Valančiūnas

The Knicks are still hoping that Mitchell Robinson will return at full strength, but they may turn to Jonas Valanciunas if necessary.

Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers players say it was "tough" to return to NBA action as wildfires continue.

Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama each scored 23 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs ended a three-game losing streak with a 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the return to play for both teams.

On the heels of three straight losses, the Spurs looked to right the ship against the Lakers as they faced off on Monday night, resulting in a 126-102 victory in La La Land. The game didn’t get off to a good start for the black and silver.

The Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles’ first two NBA games since catastrophic wildfires killed at least 24 people and destroyed significant sections of their h

The Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action on Monday with a strong nod to the first responders battling the Los Angeles wildfires and hoping to bring "some joy" to their ravaged city.Harden added five rebounds and 11 assists and after the game the Los Angeles native embraced the Clippers'' "LA Strong" theme.

LA was understandably rusty and distracted in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, who had a surprise for grieving coach JJ Redick.