It's rare for a sports analyst to apologize for bad takes. ESPN's Jay Williams is the exception. On Tuesday, he posted a video apologizing to New York Knicks

ESPN broadcaster Richard Jefferson doesn’t want to hear it from the Boston Celtics fanboys. Jefferson, who is on the call for parts of the Knicks-Celtics series for ESPN, responded to famous Celtics fans Bill Simmons and Dave Portnoy, after the booth was criticized during Boston’s Game 3 triumph.

NBA fans are calling for ESPN to punish Doris Burke by suspending or firing her following her curious comment toward the end of the New York Knicks’ win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Former NBA player Jay Williams, who was the No. 1 pick in 2002, says it's time for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to earn his money

Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry.

Social media thought they caught Doris Burke saying a racial slur during the broadcast of Knicks-Celtics playoff game.

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But how did the Knicks cultivate such a consistent sense of calm amid late-game chaos? And, more importantly heading into Monday's Game 4 in New York (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN), will this fearless ...

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The NBA world, not just the Boston Celtics, received devastating news on Tuesday afternoon. After Jayson Tatum fell to Madison Square Garden's floor during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks on Monday night,