Former NBA star Baron Davis has a cold response to his sister's lawsuit over a California home she claims he promised belonged to her but actually stayed in his name ... essentially arguing that being family doesn't mean a thing when it comes to this legal dispute.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Baron is fighting to get Lissa Davis' lawsuit tossed ... arguing she can't sue him over an alleged verbal promise involving a house because California law requires property agreements to be in writing.
And as for their brother-sister bond? Baron's attorneys aren't buying that argument, either ... insisting their family relationship alone doesn't create any special legal obligation to disclose information.
Before this cool kid from New Jersey turned into a New York Knicks player, he was playing basketball at just 3 years old ... and looking up to his father, a basketball player himself!
He's helped lead the New York Knicks back into the spotlight with his clutch performances ... In college, he won two NCAA championships while playing at Villanova.
Russell Brand's guilty and going away for a long time, the "Trump Arch" hits a legal hurdle, but will it stop Prez Trump? Plus, new beefs for Taylor Swift and the Knicks, and Chris Brown vs. Usher. So, we gotta ask ...
The New York Knicks are picking a side in the Taylor Swift "fake fan" drama ... and they ain't backin' the two guys in their own locker room!
Hours after point guard Tyler Kolek called Tay "a little performative," the team reached out to TMZ Sports with a statement making it crystal clear where they stand.
"Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization."
Jalen Brunson traded his Knicks Jersey for a detective's badge on Thursday night's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" ... and the NBA champ handed his real-life pal Mariska Hargitay the clue that blew the whole case open.
Turns out the king of New York is also its best defender ... of justice.
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JB played Detective Jay Madison in the episode titled "Forsaken." His scene hits about 20 minutes in and runs roughly a minute ... with Brunson posted up at a pizzeria counter, slice in hand, when Hargitay's Captain Olivia Benson walks in with questions.
10:01 AM PT -- The New York Knicks are making it crystal clear that while Kolek and McBride may have their personal feelings on Taylor's fandom, it's not the position of the organization.
"Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization," a NYK spokesperson told TMZ Sports.
Taylor Swift is used to people fawning over her ... but New York Knicks star Tyler Kolek is bucking the trend, calling out the pop princess for possibly being the team's fakest celebrity fan.
Kolek made the bold statement during Thursday's NBA 2K TikTok livestream, where the Knicks point guard was interviewed along with teammate Deuce McBride — and, at one point, the reporter asked, “Who is the fakest celebrity Knicks fan?”
Q “Who’s the fakest celeb fan you’ve seen courtside?”
Tyler Kolek “Maybe Taylor Swift?”
Deuce McBride “I would agree…Swifties not gonna like that answer”
Kolek “I’m gonna get some hate…I guess she’s got a lot going on…can’t come all the time…but it’s a little performative” https://t.co/r7v4AJBK04
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Kolek responded that some people are "performative" and just want to be seen at the Knicks games and aren't necessarily fans. Then Kolek surprisingly took aim at Taylor, saying she might be the biggest fake of them all.
11:25 AM PT -- A new video of the fight surfaced on social media.
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Funkmaster Flex got into a wild altercation with another guy during the Knicks versus Sixers game at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night ... and it was all caught on video.
Flex posted the footage on Instagram early Wednesday after the crazy incident kicked off inside a crowded area at the famous arena in Midtown Manhattan.
As you can see, Flex, wearing all black, looks pissed as he dashes across the room to confront the other dude. Total chaos ensues as Flex gets physical with the man and people run for cover. In the end, security and an NYPD officer shove Flex out of the room into a hallway and try to calm him down.
Funkmaster Flex's former coworker is claiming the viral brawl at Madison Square Garden -- during the Knicks-Sixers game -- got personal, with Flex allegedly getting physical with her.
A rep for TT Torrez -- who worked with Flex at HOT 97 before she left last year -- tells TMZ ... "What was meant to be an enjoyable evening out for Mrs. Torrez and her husband became a deeply disturbing and traumatic experience. A verbal exchange between her husband and Funkmaster Flex escalated into a physical confrontation in which Funkmaster Flex shoved her violently."
We reported earlier ... Flex posted a video of the chaotic scene that went down at MSG's Delta Lounge during Tuesday's season opener, claiming a man who worked at a record company threw a drink at him and wanted to be punched first so he could sue Flex.
LeBron James is putting his foot down with courtside New York Knicks fans over their jeers -- ranging from his helicopter rides to his Midwest roots -- and you know things are heated when Spike Lee is trying to keep the peace.
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At one point, the newest Sixers superstar responded to a fan who said New Yorkers wouldn't be rooting for him just because LeBron is living in NYC and helicoptering to Philly for his team's home games.
We reported earlier, King James has been taking 45-minute chopper rides as he travels back and forth.
In the videos from last night -- which saw the 76ers beat the reigning champs 106-100 -- LeBron's seen jawing at a fan, before Spike gets to his feet in a badass pinstriped orange suit.
Spike Lee standing up when LeBron was going back and forth with another Knicks fan 😅 https://t.co/3TS4nS7uFT
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In another clip ... LeBron James shouted at a fan ... "Ain't nothing soft in the Midwest. I don't know what the f*** you talking about. I'm not from the West Coast, I’m from Ohio, baby."
However, it seems that this civil dispute in King James' court was resolved after LeBron was seen high-fiving someone courtside in one of the clips.
LeBron James started talking to a fan sitting courtside late 2nd quarter. Got lively enough that Spike Lee, sitting nearby, stood up to try to calm things down and wave the fan off. Then LeBron walked back over during the Maxey free throws and talked again. Seems like they reached a peace accord.
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Bron set the record straight after the W ... saying that the back-and-forth didn't spoil the evening.
"I wouldn't say that.," James said. "It was a great night for New York fans. Fifty-plus years. I was a part of that at one point where we hadn't won a major championship in Cleveland in over 50 years. The fans will never forget this moment."
Looks like Philly Bron's new rivalry isn't just with the Knicks ... but also their MSG fanbase.
Harry Styles is making sure his New York fans feel the love ... stopping to sign an autograph before the Knicks took the court Tuesday night!
TMZ got video of the singer arriving at Madison Square Garden, where he was greeted by a few excited fans hoping to score a moment with the global superstar.
Check out the clip ... Harry could've easily kept walking, but he decided to turn back and hit one lucky fan with his John Hancock. It's a small gesture, but we're guessing it'll be a pretty big memory for the fan who got the signature!
Amar’e Stoudemire is taking his talents to ... the police department!?
The 43-year-old retired superstar hooper graduated from the Miami-Dade Police Academy with the most recent class of cadets in the School of Justice’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
"For Amar’e, this is more than a second career. Becoming a police officer was a childhood dream, inspired in part by family members who served in law enforcement," the college said of Stoudemire.
TMZ Sports ran into the legendary Knicks shooting guard Friday morning in NYC, and asked him if he believed the champs were getting the proper level of respect after winning the chip.
"They're getting their respect, but I know coming back into the season you have to be hungry. If they still have that underdog mentality coming into the season, it's gonna be good for them," Starks told us.
Jalen Brunson is going from running the point to working a precinct ... popping up on the "Law & Order: SVU" set ... the perks of winning the NBA championship on a team with tons of celebrity fans.
We got the Knicks superstar leaving the show's New York set Wednesday ... carrying his daughter, Jordyn, as he made his way out with security.
The appearance shouldn't come as a total shock ... Mariska Hargitay previously teased Jalen would pop up on 'SVU' after he expressed interest in making a cameo. Mariska was among the celebs at the NBA Finals and championship parade.
“Definitely different to be in that room, but it was dope. You know, everybody, no matter what level you are, everybody’s human, so it was just cool to be around that,” Alvarado said of the vibe.
A little jet lag wasn't gonna stop Jalen Brunson from pulling up to his friend Fat Joe's star-studded birthday party for the ultimate surprise ... and that's exactly what the N.Y. Knicks star did this weekend!
The NBA champ was in the Los Angeles area since last week, attending teammate Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' wedding in Malibu on Saturday.
But JB wasn't going to let a few thousand miles make him miss his buddy's bday, so he hopped on a plane and flew back east on Sunday ... and by the evening, Jalen was partying it up at Radio Park, atop Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
There was no shortage of A-listers at Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' wedding, but there was someone noticeably absent -- Knicks legend and team exec Allan Houston -- and there's good reason!
TMZ Sportsran into number 20 in Times Square in NYC on Monday, and we asked him about the weekend's nuptials.
