Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis

Background

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

Latest Articles

Jannik Sinner dominates American star to win first US Open championship

Jannik Sinner came to Flushing Meadows under the cloud of not one but two failed drug tests in March. He leaves as U.S. Open champion.

Taylor Fritz has one more big obstacle to clear to make US Open history

Taylor Fritz fought his way into Sunday’s U.S. Open final vs. No. 1 Jannik Sinner, becoming the first American man to make a major final since 2009.

Jessica Pegula shows she will be on big stage again

Jessica Pegula’s U.S. Open is over, ended by Aryna Sabalenka. But the American heiress’ climb up the rungs of the tennis world is very much alive.

Jimmy Butler and the Nets may have a future together, but they've got some questions to answer first

The Heat star is not a Net, but to dismiss the possibility he ends up in Brooklyn is foolish.

Jessica Pegula hopes new-found confidence leads to US Open title

Jessica Pegula hadn’t believed. Not in her core did she have down-to-her-toes belief. But her confidence has grown over the past year.

Taylor Fritz rallies to beat Frances Tiafoe in All-American classic to reach US Open final

In the All-American five-set endurance semifinal, Taylor Fritz endured in the end over Frances Tiafoe to move on to his first Grand Slam final.

Inside look at historic US Open semifinal battle between Frances Tiafoe-Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe marks the first time since 2005 that a Grand Slam semi will feature not one, but two American men.

American star uses thrilling comeback to reach US Open final

The No. 6-seeded Pegula, a 30-year-old from New York, has won 15 of her past 16 matches and will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday.

Aryna Sabalenka ends Emma Navarro's dream US Open run

Emma Navarro's dream run at the U.S. Open is over.

Nets GM reshuffles front office with key promotion

He has been with the organization since shortly after general manager Sean Marks’ arrival back in 2016.

Coco Gauff conqueror advances to US Open semis with straight-set win

Emma Navarro captured a 6-2, 7-5 U.S. Open quarterfinal win over Paula Badosa that came down to a battle of nerves.

One-time US tennis phenom is trying to help America's next generation avoid mistakes that derailed career

“I'm excited. I'm loving it,” Young, now 35 years old, told the Post. “They have each other. When you have that many guys that’re that good, they push each other....

American star opens up about heated Olympics dis of rival before possible US Open clash

There's a potentially juicy showdown in the cards at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Karolina Muchova drops No. 5 Jasmine Paolini to roll into US Open quarters in injury bounce-back

The Czech — finally fully healthy after wrist surgery — drilled No. 5 seed Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3 in just over an hour to reach the quarterfinals.

American star cruises to US Open quarterfinals with eyes on first Grand Slam semifinal berth

Jessica Pegula has cruised through the U.S. Open, steamrolled into her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal. Now, she’ll look to finally reach a semifinal.

Nets closing in on adding Chinese sharpshooter on two-way deal

Nets owner Joe Tsai has said in the past that he’d love to have a Chinese player on the roster in Brooklyn. He might be getting his wish.

Tommy Paul reveals his strategy to counter Jannik Sinner in US Open showdown

The 27-year-old American hasn’t cruised through the draw at the U.S. Open like Sinner, who has won his past eight straight matches.

Coco Gauff upset by rising American star as US Open title defense ends before quarterfinals

Coco’s Gone. In an All-American showdown at the U.S. Open, defending champion Coco Gauff got eliminated by New York-born Emma Navarro. Under-the-radar Emma — as she calls herself — is...

The advantages the Nets could have in the summer of 2025 to fast-track their rebuild

Who will control next summer’s free agency, when All-Stars such as Jimmy Butler could be available?

Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton clash only can benefit growing US men's tennis push

It’s been over two decades since an American man won a Slam. But as Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton prepare for Friday’s all-American showdown at the U.S. Open, they say...