Charles Oakley attends Knicks-Cavaliers game in Cleveland

The former power forward attended his first Knicks game since being arrested after getting into an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Oakley has a strained relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, who banned the former player a few days following the incident.

Lakers: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Luol Deng

Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports While all the attention has been on Lou Williams as of late, Luol Deng could also be on the move.

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt Well done. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and forward Richard Jefferson and center Tristan Thompson and guard Kyrie Irving and guard Iman Shumpert wait for play to begin against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

The Latest: West leads All-Star game 97-92 at halftime

Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. less Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, … more Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top

Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCrAlZ Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award .

Without Embiid, 76ers snap Miami’s 13-game winning streak

Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Brandon Ingram expected to start for Lakers vs. Knicks

A against the Knicks, an apparent signal from coach Luke Walton that the team is prioritizing development for the remainder of the season.A Ingram, 19, has started 14 games in his rookie season, but always as a fill-in for an injured starter.A , he is expected to replace 13th-year veteran Luol Deng, who has posted his worst statistical season after signing a $72 million contract last summer. Ingram is averaging 8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, but those numbers have crept upward when he’s started.

Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops

Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?

New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York. New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York.

Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’

Charles Oakley: Charles Barkley needs to ‘stop drinking at work’ This isn’t the first time Oakley has called out Barkley. Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2jQRTH5 Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James finally has had enough of Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley commenting on his career.

Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and the last-place Dallas Mavericks knocked off a title contender for the second straight night, beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers 104-97 on Monday. Wesley Matthews had 21, and rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell scored a career-high 19 in the second game of a 10-day contract, a night after hitting clinching free throws in the final seconds of a win at Southwest Division-leading San Antonio.

Recap: Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.