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Vivek Ranadive Considers New Head Coach
Warriors owner Joe Lacob used what he learned as a Celtics’ minority partner to shape his new team. Vivek Ranadive, former Warriors minority owner and now presumptive Kings primary owner, apparently is doing the... »Read More
David West Willed Pacers to Victory?
Indiana Pacers forward David West had the plays sniffed out, like a police canine searching for the loot. Sniffed out were West’s words — four times he said it — as if he knew... »Read More
Turnovers Late Sink LeBron, HEAT in Game 2
The 36 points James scored in Game 2 of the Heat’s playoff series against the Indiana Pacers marked the eighth time in his past nine conference finals games he’s scored at least 30. But... »Read More
LeBron Thinks George Will Be a ‘Great One’
That endless, consistent, unwavering work collided with the devastation of the Game 1 loss and erased it in that moment. It lifted the Pacers back into this series, back to a place they are... »Read More
Paul George Wants Big Five Over Big Three
The question going into this series wasn’t if the Pacers defense could make life challenging for Miami — the Pacers were the best defensive team in the NBA this season and we had seen... »Read More
Pacers’ Hill: Only God Scarier Than LeBron
Heat forward LeBron James, dubbed “The Chosen One” on a Sports Illustrated cover while still a junior in high school, confirmed that he is a mere mortal during a post-game press conference following a... »Read More
LeBron James: ‘I Came Up Short’
Here’s LeBron’s full response to George Hill saying that only God is scarier than him. “I’m nowhere near close,” James said. “I made two mistakes tonight. That hurt our team. And that hurt more... »Read More
Thunder Assists Oklahoma’s Recovery
Oklahoma cheers on the Thunder. Now the Thunder is cheering on Oklahoma. Oh, cheer’s not the right word. Cheering up is more like it. When Kevin Durant walked through neighborhoods with the American Red... »Read More
Miami Surrenders Home-Court Advantage
The series resumes with Game 3 on Sunday night in Indianapolis. James scored 36 points for the Heat, who got 17 points from Chris Bosh and 14 from Dwyane Wade. The Heat led 88-84... »Read More
Paul George a Rising Star for Pacers?
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George may no longer be an emerging star. He might just be a star right now. Did you see that powerful one-handed dunk at the end of the third quarter?... »Read More
How West one-upped LeBron
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — Indiana Pacers forward David West had the plays sniffed out, like a police canine searching for the loot. Sniffed out were West’s words — four times... »Read More
Have Pacers solved LeBron James?
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports There’s a lot of video out there of LeBron James playing basketball. A YouTube search for his name comes up with about 954,000 results. People have watched the... »Read More
George, Pacers beat James, Heat in Game 2
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — Indiana Pacers forward Paul George may no longer be an emerging star. He might just be a star right now. Did you see that powerful one-handed... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Nerlens Noel
Former Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel addressed the media at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. We caught up with him in this episode of HOOPSWORLD TV. »Read More
Grizzlies Allen Fined $5K for Flopping
The NBA has fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Officials called a flagrant foul... »Read More
Tayshaun Prince may force lineup change
by Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Sports MEMPHIS — Long after the Memphis Grizzlies’ rotation players had left the practice floor Friday, veteran Tayshaun Prince remained in his familiar position left of the free-throw line,... »Read More
Tony Allen fined for Game 2 flop
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports Tony Allen was fouled. He was thrown to the ground on a layup attempt. But he didn’t hit his head. The Memphis Grizzlies guard was fined $5,000 Friday... »Read More
Hibbert stands by Battier comments
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI – Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is not backing down from the Miami Heat, and he’s not back down from his Twitter comment, accusing Shane Battier of... »Read More
Report: Raptors to Interview Masai Ujiri
The Denver Nuggets have granted the Toronto Raptors permission to speak to the NBA’s Executive of the Year, Masai Ujiri, and a meeting is expected to take place within the next 24 hours, league... »Read More
Alvin Gentry Interested in Clippers Job
Although Alvin Gentry has a standing invitation to join Mike D’Antoni’s staff as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers next season, he’d prefer to return to Los Angeles as a head coach … with... »Read More
Ainge Won’t Allow Nets to Contact Rivers?
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge denied the Brooklyn Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position, team and league sources confirmed to ESPNBoston.com. Rivers has three years... »Read More
Vogel Rips Knicks’ Offense on Roy Hibbert
Pacers coach Frank Vogel spent most of Thursday under heavy fire from critics for his decisions in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Vogel also doled out some criticism of his own... »Read More
Jackson Thinks Shaw Right for Pistons?
Three weeks ago, the Pistons announced that owner Tom Gores had enlisted the help of Phil Jackson in Detroit’s coaching search. While Jackson is not joining the Pistons’ organization on a long-term basis, his... »Read More
Stan Van Gundy: Magic Firing ‘Still Stings’
A huge fan of classic rock, he (Stan Van Gundy) couldn’t even bring himself to go to the Paul McCartney concert last week. “It’s been a year since I’ve been fired, and it still... »Read More
Greivis Vasquez Scheduled for Surgery
New Orleans Pelicans starting point guard Greivis Vasquez is scheduled to undergo minor surgery on Friday to remove loose particles from both ankles, a league source confirmed Thursday night. via John Reid of The... »Read More
Agent: Warriors’ Biedrins Exercising Option
As was expected, Golden State Warriors center Andris Biedrins will exercise his player option and return to the Bay Area for the 2013-14 season, according to his agent Bill Duffy. Biedrins, 27, held a... »Read More
Carlesimo: Nets’ Title Hopes Not Realistic
P.J. Carlesimo should be an expert on the Nets’ roster after coaching them to the playoffs this season. And while he believes Brooklyn’s talent places it in the upper echelon of the NBA, the... »Read More
Lionel Hollins Mum on Coaching Future
Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30. He probably wouldn’t have a problem getting another job, but is very happy with the... »Read More
Kings Anxious to Decide on Petrie, Smart
The new ownership won’t take control of the Kings for at least another week, but the process of sorting out the future has already begun. (Kings’ majority owner Vivek) Ranadive said there will be... »Read More
USA Mini-Camp Overrun with Point Guards?
Seven point guards are expected to be in the group of 24 players invited to USA Basketball’s offseason mini-camp in July, including Portland’s Damian Lillard and Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, the NBA’s recent Rookie of... »Read More
Spoelstra: Discipline, Focus Must Improve
Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat exulted at Wednesday night’s buzzer with a 103-102 decision that gave them a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series. He returned to the practice court Thursday saying, “We have to... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Peyton Siva Combine
HOOPSWORLD caught up with former Louisville guard Peyton Siva at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine to discuss his game and how he'll translate to the NBA. »Read More
McMillan Steps Down as Team USA Assistant
Nate McMillan won’t re-join Mike Krzyzewski’s USA Basketball coaching staff, the former Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach told Yahoo! Sports. Krzyzewski announced Thursday that he will remain as Team USA’s head coach through 2016.... »Read More
Mavs to Target Jack, Bayless in Free Agency?
Sources said two point guards who interest the Dallas Mavericks besides free agent prize Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul are the Golden State Warriors’ Jarrett Jack and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jerryd Bayless. Both players figured prominently... »Read More
Celtics’ Sullinger to Return by Training Camp
The lesson in patience for Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger should be completed by the end of the summer. By his calculations, Sullinger’s 50 percent and on target to return fully healthy before training camp.... »Read More
J.R. Smith’s Knee Caused Shooting Troubles?
New York Knicks sixth man guard J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed. It is unclear whether Smith will need to undergo a procedure to... »Read More
Hibbert on Battier: Hits Not Inadvertent
When the Miami HEAT faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference finals between... »Read More
LeBron Proving Jordan’s Scouting Report Wrong
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan’s scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it. As part of an extended interview with ESPN the Magazine in February, Jordan said he’d... »Read More
All-NBA Teams Announced; LeBron Unanimous
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA First Team, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Bryant tied Utah Jazz Hall of Famer forward Karl... »Read More
Frank Vogel defends game-losing call
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — If Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel is faced with his team trying to defend the Miami Heat in the closing seconds of a tie game tonight,... »Read More
2013 NBA Mock Draft – Consensus Ver 4.0
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2013 NBA Draft every week so it's time for the fourth weekly 2013 Consensus NBA Mock Draft. Four NBA writers weigh in on how they see the draft... »Read More
How long will Coach K stay at Duke?
by Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY Sports Like his players, Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski believes he needs to practice his craft to continue to perform at a high level. For Krzyzewski, that means... »Read More
Burke: Stock ‘anywhere from 2 to 6′
by Mark Snyder, USA TODAY Sports A day after the NBA draft order was set, Trey Burke had a feeling about his targeted area. “I’m hearing anywhere from two to six,” the former Michigan... »Read More
2012-13 All-NBA Teams Announced
The 2012-13 All-NBA teams were announced and feature LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and the rest of the league's best from this season. »Read More
Coach K returns for 2016 Olympics
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports Mike Krzyzewski tried to walk away from USA Basketball after two Olympic gold medals, one world championship and a 62-1 record. He tried to leave it all behind.... »Read More
Florida’s Yeguete out four months (knee)
by David Jones, USA TODAY Sports GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida forward Will Yeguete, a rising senior, underwent arthroscopic debridement on his right knee on Wednesday and will spend approximately the next four months in... »Read More
Carl Landry Open to Return to Warriors
(Carl) Landry has one year left on his contract, paying him $4 million. But he has an option to skip the last year and become a free agent. Time is ticking on him to... »Read More
Report: Pelicans’ Vasquez to Have Surgery
Multiple reports from Venezuela indicate that New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will undergo a cleanup procedure on both ankles in the coming days. Loose material in his ankles bothered the guard as... »Read More
MRI Reveals Shoulder Injury for Anthony
Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in a left shoulder muscle, according to a person familiar with the injury. The New York Knicks do not expect him to have labrum surgery, and his recovery... »Read More
Pacers’ Hibbert Plans to Speak Up
All alone, (LeBron) James pushed past Paul George for the winning basket. All alone, James lay the ball off the backboard and into the net. Twice in the final 10.8 seconds of a 103-102... »Read More
James Jones: ‘I’ll be back’ Next Season
James Jones talked about retiring after last season. But there are no such thoughts now. The Miami shooting guard plans to pick up his $1.5 million player option for next season and return to... »Read More
Rockets’ Harden Recruiting Free Agents
When the Houston Rockets acquired James Harden last offseason, they were excited to finally land a star player. The Rockets immediately signed Harden to a five-year deal worth $80 million and he proved to... »Read More
Pablo Prigioni Wants to Stay in NBA
Knicks rookie point guard Pablo Prigioni said on Argentine radio Wednesday his preference is to remain in the NBA next season rather than return to the Spanish League and his wife is OK with... »Read More
“Birdman” gives the Heat a lift
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports When the Miami Heat signed Chris “Birdman” Andersen in January, they were hoping for an extra body off the bench who could bring energy, rebounding and defense. Since... »Read More
Source: D’Antoni Not Returning to Team USA
Former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni has told Mike Krzyzewski he will not be rejoining his new Olympic staff, according to a league source. Team USA will announce Krzyzewski’s return tomorrow as U.S. Olympic coach... »Read More
“Birdman” Provides Spark off HEAT Bench
When the Miami Heat signed Chris “Birdman” Andersen in January, they were hoping for an extra body off the bench who could bring energy, rebounding and defense. Since joining the team, the veteran forward... »Read More
Spurs’ Parker to Have MRI on Left Calf
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn’t expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals. Parker... »Read More
LeBron James shines, Heat beat Pacers
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — The second most important player on the court for the Miami Heat in Game 1 of Eastern Conference final was reserve forward Chris Andersen. The first,... »Read More
Popovich has softer side, if you dig
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports SAN ANTONIO — Ask Gregg Popovich about Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs coach will espouse the merits of his beloved big man. Ask him to talk... »Read More
Anthony hurt shoulder, won’t need surgery
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in a left shoulder muscle, according to a person familiar with the injury. The New York Knicks do not expect him to... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Glen Rice Jr. Combine
Glen Rice Jr. played last season in the D-League and now he's in the 2013 NBA Draft class. Rice. Jr spoke to HOOPSWORLD about his unconventional journey to the NBA. »Read More
Pacers shoot in front of their bench
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — In the NBA, visiting teams choose which basket they want to shoot at first. Almost all teams shoot at the basket in front of their bench... »Read More
What are Cavs’ options with No. 1 pick?
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports Nick Gilbert smiled his bright smile Tuesday night, after the Cleveland Cavaliers were handed the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The owner’s son, who has a... »Read More
Vinny Del Negro Responds to Firing
The following is a statement from Vinny Del Negro: “I want to thank the Clipper organization for allowing me the opportunity to lead this team. I am proud of what we accomplished during my... »Read More
Krzyzewski to Remain USA Basketball Coach
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will be returning as the head coach of USA Basketball for the 2016 Olympics, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. A formal announcement is expected in... »Read More
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