Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

After an ugly home loss to the lowly Knicks, the stumbling Celtics have dropped a season-high three in a row and seven of their last 10 games.

LeBron James passed the 50-point mark on a 3 in the closing seconds with the game decided after Lance Stephenson goaded him into taking the shot.

Josh Richardson lost his shoe, then appeared to get annoyed that he couldn’t get it back on and launched it into the stands in frustration.

LeBron James signaled his support for Carmelo Anthony last week on Twitter, but he dodged the question of his good friend joining him in L.A.

Kemba Walker scored a team-record 60 points, but Jimmy Butler spoiled the show with the game-winning 3 to lift the 76ers over the Hornets 122-119.

Steph Curry addressed the confrontation between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant and said the Warriors won’t let it impact another championship run.

Daryl Morey called a report the team will soon waive Carmelo Anthony “inaccurate” and said it was “extremely unfair” Anthony had been singled out.

Ben Simmons said he’s looking forward to playing with Jimmy Butler and expressed optimism the 76ers’ culture would appeal to the four-time All-Star.