Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis

About the Columnist

Brian Lewis is a veteran sportswriter of over 30 years. He has been a New York Post staff writer since 1998 and Brooklyn Nets beat writer since 2015, breaking stories such as the sale of the team and Barclays Center and covering events from the Super Bowl to NBA Finals to World Series. Lewis’ previous stops include the Middletown Times Herald Record and Bridgewater Courier News, where he was an award-winning journalist. A 1990 graduate of Rutgers with a BA in English, he is a husband, girldad, lover of good books, movies, travel, food (obviously) & 1980/90s freestyle music. Follow him @NYPost_Lewis

The Archive

Pacers brought in veteran forward for moments like Game 7 vs. Knicks

Indiana acquired Pascal Siakam in a trade from Toronto for moments like Sunday in the sold-out Garden.

Josh Hart's Knicks status for Game 7 murky as he battles abdominal strain

Now he’ll try to gut through the Knicks’ latest injury and save their postseason. 

Why the Nets need to strike quickly if Donovan Mitchell opens door to a New York return

Donovan Mitchell has been in the Nets’ plans. It remains to be seen if they’re in his.

Pacers answer coach's profane challenge by dominating in key area

Rick Carlisle’s directive had been as powerful as it was profane. Go rebound the [expletive] ball.

Knicks have no answers for veteran Pacers star in Game 6 loss

This is why Indiana traded for Pascal Siakam: for nights like Friday’s Game 6 that he won for the Pacers and the Game 7 the 116-103 win earned them.

Nets add new director of basketball operations

The Nets continue restocking and reshuffling of their front office, with general manager Sean Marks hiring Justin Bokmeyer as his new director of basketball operations.

Tyrese Haliburton's no-show Game 5 leaves Pacers on the ropes

The Pacers star turned invisible when they needed him most, in a desultory 121-91 second-round Game 5 loss to the Knicks.

Donte DiVincenzo blasts Pacers' tough guy act: 'Not their identity'

Donte DiVincenzo thinks the Pacers are fugazi. 

Pacers star bringing transformative energy to Knicks series as critical Game 5 nears

Everybody from the Knicks to his own coach has called T.J. McConnell an annoyance. But the Pacers guard has gone from annoying to game-changing.

How Pacers are trying to wear Jalen Brunson down as Knicks star deals with foot injury

The Pacers held Brunson to just 22 points per game in their two home wins.

Pacers star showed no signs of slowing down despite ailments

Tyrese Haliburton was the engine that drove Indiana’s 121-89 thrashing of the Knicks before a sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Pacers not counting Knicks out after rout

In a war of attrition, Indiana won the Mother’s Day Massacre. But just because they made light work of the Knicks doesn’t mean they’re going to take the Knicks lightly.

Banged-up Pacers star showing plenty of heart after breaking out of slump vs. Knicks

The sight of Haliburton driving with abandon to power Friday’s 111-106 Game 3 win over the Knicks, then having to steady himself on the rails as he gimped up and...

Pacers vow to use mix of 'different' defenses to contain Jalen Brunson

INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers can’t stop Jalen Brunson. But they’re going to have to use a mix of different defenses and different defenders to try to contain him.  In their...

What the Nets need to accelerate into a contender is as obvious as it is hard to obtain, say NBA insiders

Whether or not to go big-game hunting has been the biggest argument among a Nets fan base that loves to argue.

The history Tyrese Haliburton made in Pacers' Game 3 victory

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton rebounded from his earlier woes with another master class, carrying Indiana to a 111-106 Game 3 win over the Knicks. 

Nets rejected draft-pick trickery attempt from Rockets

Brooklyn’s plan for its future is to bet against Phoenix’s.

Pacers guard 'shocked' by his own game-clinching 3-point dagger

Andrew Nembhard had been invisible. Then he stole the show — and the game.

Whining about Knicks to cost Pacers coach as NBA levels fine

The Pacers coach is lighter in the wallet after lighting into the refs following Indiana’s 130-121 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the...

Rick Carlisle's handling of key Pacers guard's minutes will be under a Game 3 microscope

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is drawing attention for critiquing the officials’ calls. But it’s his own call to keep T.J. McConnell on the bench that should be getting attention —...