Blockbuster Trade

This is almost certainly out of the realm of possibility, and I’m not saying that it could happen if it wasn’t. HOWEVER, because it’s fun to play GM, I throw this proposal out: From the Wizards standpoint, would you accept a trade of Bradley Beal and Otto Porter for Paul George and Thaddeus Young? My opinion: I would.

Durant braces for OKC return

As much as it still hurts for so many Oklahomans to see Kevin Durant shine elsewhere, the Golden State star remains committed to the community he called home for nearly a decade. Durant departed Oklahoma City on the Fourth of July to chase a championship with Stephen Curry and the star-studded Warriors.

Jokic scores career-high 40, Nuggets beat Knicks 131-123

Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 131-123 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. On the day Charles Oakley was banned from Madison Square Garden, the current Knicks proved again they can’t play defence anywhere near the way his Knicks teams did, and lost their fourth straight.

Brow scores 42 to outduel KAT in Pelicans win over Wolves

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 13 rebounds to win a duel with Karl-Anthony Towns and lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 122-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Davis hit 16 of 22 shots, including two 3-pointers, and Jrue Holiday had 25 points and 12 assists to get the Pelicans off to a good start on their final road trip before hosting the All-Star game next weekend.

Madison Square Garden Security Chief Fired After Charles Oakley Clash

Frank Benedetto, the senior vice president for security at the Madison Square Garden Company, was fired Friday morning, a source said. The move comes two days after Oakley became embroiled in a pushing and shoving match with security personnel just a few rows behind Dolan’s courtside seats and was hauled off and arrested by the NYPD in front of TV cameras.

Thomas has 34 and Celtics beat Blazers 120-111

Isaiah Thomas scored 34 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a loss the previous night to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-111 on Thursday. Marcus Smart added 18 for the Celtics, who had seven scorers in double figures.

Oakley busted at Knicks game

Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks’ 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Slideshow Recap: Grizzlies 110, Suns 91

The Grizzlies beat the Suns badly last night-so badly, in fact, that the young guys on the end of the Suns bench almost started a fight in the last minute when Troy Daniels hit one too many extremely awesome long bombs right in their faces. Let’s be clear, though: The Grizzlies were barely paying attention, listless and half-hearted, able to keep the Suns at a double-digit distance but not playing hard enough to really blow them out until garbage time.

Collison scores 26, Kings snap Celtics’ 7-game win streak

Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. less Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, … more Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, grabs an errant pass over Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.

Bulls vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season

The Chicago Bulls would have had a hard enough time beating the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night even with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup. Matched up against a Warriors team that was determined to get back in the win column following an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings , the Bulls were bested by the defending Western Conference champs 123-92 Speaking of making amends for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, Kevin Durant looked far more aggressive after he fell flat to the tune of 10 points on 2-of-10 shooting versus Sacramento.

Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento

For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.

Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento

For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.

Knicks treatment of Charles Oakley is an embarrassment

It was a couple of minutes before midnight when Charles Oakley, once upon a time the muscle of the Knicks, walked out of Midtown South on a cold winter night. One hour earlier, a young cop stood on the precinct steps and began chanting “Free Charles Oakley! Free Charles Oakley!” That moment finally arrived when Oakley, dressed in a black suit, stepped into an SUV that made a right turn out of the station and sped down 36th Street heading east.

Knicks treatment of Charles Oakley is an embarrassment

It was a couple of minutes before midnight when Charles Oakley, once upon a time the muscle of the Knicks, walked out of Midtown South on a cold winter night. One hour earlier, a young cop stood on the precinct steps and began chanting “Free Charles Oakley! Free Charles Oakley!” That moment finally arrived when Oakley, dressed in a black suit, stepped into an SUV that made a right turn out of the station and sped down 36th Street heading east.