OFFICIAL: Nets Sign Jason Collins To Another 10-Day Contract
The Nets signed Collins to a second 10-day contract Wednesday, and he will be in uniform when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Nets signed Collins to a second 10-day contract Wednesday, and he will be in uniform when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
"I hope (my coming out) encourages other people to live an authentic life -- an honest, authentic life -- and not be afraid or ashamed to be who they really are in the public eye," Collins told WFAN's Marc Malusis.
OK, so it wasn't their Mount Everest -- that would equate to the NBA title this nearly $200 million roster was expected to compete for before a 10-21 start put a damper on things -- but I'll take baby steps.
Jason Collins played the final minutes of a winning home debut with the Brooklyn Nets, who cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 96-80 victory Monday night.
With the crowd chanting his name, Collins finally entered the game in the waning moments. He played just three minutes, had no points, one rebound and one steal.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in the NBA. Here's your recap for the week through March 3rd in the NBA.
They like what he's done so far. The Brooklyn Nets are apparently so pleased with Jason Collins' play they reportedly will sign the 35-year-old center to another 10-day contract once his current one runs out Tuesday.
Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 107-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Collins played the final eight minutes of a blowout win. Rarely has he been prouder of a performance. "I got them a bucket," the Nets center said with a chuckle.
The Nets didn't take long to put their worst loss in more than 10 years behind them. "We looked fresh after the back-to-back," Nets coach Jason Kidd said.
Jason Collins became the NBA's first openly-gay player when he signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets on February 23, and it looks like he's here to stay.
All NBA teams have off nights, but few are as feckless as the Nets were Wednesday night in Portland during their 120-84 shellacking.
The NBA's first openly-gay player was surrounded by a throng of cameras and microphones, and at least for the next week or so, Collins will be the face of the Nets wherever they go.
The Portland Trail Blazers routed the Brooklyn Nets 124-80 on Wednesday night. Deron Williams had 12 points to lead for the Nets, who had their lowest point total this season.
NBA players won't be pulling up for a 4-point shot anytime soon. The league denied Tuesday that any serious discussions had been held about that or expanding the court.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The boiler room at the NYCHA-controlled Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue exploded on Oct. 1, collapsing part of the building.
If jury selection for a retrial does not begin by that date, Hernandez will be released, the judge said.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Andrew Cuomo spent a lot of time attacking Mamdani's positions on Israel in the debate, but the poll indicates plenty of Jewish New Yorkers support him.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Runners geared up for the start of the race in Prospect Park.
Protesters across the country are planning "No Kings" demonstrations.
FDNY crews rushed to the scene on East 14th Street in the Midwood section.
Aziza Shuler is the new co-anchor of weekend mornings on CBS News New York.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
