New York Knicks

The Knicks issued a statement Friday backing Taylor Swift as a longtime fan after reserve guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned her support.

The Knicks trailed Brooklyn by four after three quarters, then opened the fourth on a 25-5 run to win 103-90, their 15th straight win over the Nets.

LeBron James hit the go-ahead fadeaway and a late putback as Philadelphia beat the champion Knicks 98-93 Friday to open NBA Cup group play.

The 3-0 Detroit Pistons visit the 0-3 Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, playing without injured center Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson.

Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points after halftime and hit the late daggers as Boston beat the defending champion Knicks 107-103 on Friday night.

The New York Knicks signed former Lakers first-round pick Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract and waived Kevin McCullar Jr. to open the roster slot.

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 as Philadelphia beat the champion Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden.

The defending champion New York Knicks will collect their rings and watch a banner go up.