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LeBron: ‘Best game I’ve ever been a part of’
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — LeBron James went from goat to hero to goat to hero in the span of 50 exhilarating and exhausting minutes against the San Antonio Spurs in... »Read More
Biggest shot of Allen’s career in Game 6?
by Alex Kennedy, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — Ray Allen has hit more than 2,850 three-pointers, more than anyone in NBA history. But the biggest of his 17-year career may have come Tuesday night.... »Read More
Spurs ‘devastated’ over losing Game 6
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — The championship stage had been set — literally — and was being pulled into position for the most unexpected of San Antonio Spurs celebrations. The yellow... »Read More
Spurs’ Ginobili ‘Devastated’; ‘We let it go’
“We were a few seconds away from winning the championship,” said Manu Ginobili, “and we let it go. It hurts because it’s one of those moments where you’re going to be thinking about what... »Read More
LeBron: ‘Best game I’ve ever been a part of’
After a rugged first three quarters, (LeBron) James produced when Miami needed it most, with its season slipping away into disappointment. He scored 16 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter as... »Read More
Source: Shaw, Nuggets Meet; Hollins Next
(Brian) Shaw might get his chance with the Nuggets. He interviewed with the Nuggets on Tuesday, an NBA source confirmed, and is in competition with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, who is set... »Read More
Pop Erred in Late-Game Substitutions?
It was right there for the Spurs, who’d come here to eliminate the Heat, and that’s when Gregg Popovich made a substitution. The game is won and the game is lost in a million... »Read More
GM Lon Babby: Suns’ Energy ‘Palpable’
At a time when the Suns have stockpiled draft picks, including two in the first round next week, and created some salary-cap flexibility, everybody in the basketball operation is finally on the same page.... »Read More
Teams Starting to Doubt Ben McLemore?
(Ben) McLemore remains in the top 5, but I’m starting to have my doubts. I love the talent. But his lack of preparation for the draft is hurting him. Multiple sources told me that... »Read More
Trainer: George Credits Shaw for Growth
On Tuesday, (Paul) George worked out with his summertime basketball trainer, former Los Angeles Lakers reserve Mike Penberthy. “Paul does credit Brian Shaw with a lot of his development,” Penberthy said of the Pacers... »Read More
Did Ray Allen Make Biggest Shot of Career?
Ray Allen has hit more than 2,850 three-pointers, more than anyone in NBA history. But the biggest of his 17-year career may have come Tuesday night. Allen hit the game-tying three with five seconds... »Read More
Wade Mum on In-Game Knee Injury
(Dwyane) Wade, who despite a balky knee was coming off back-to-back games of 32 and 25 points, but clearly retweaked his sore left knee in an early first-quarter collison with Manu Ginobili. Wade needed... »Read More
Alex Len Drops Crutches; Ankle Doing Well
Alex’s (Len) follow up with Dr. Anderson went great. His ankle is healing extremely well. Was cleared to start walking without crutches… via Michael Lelchitski via Twitter »Read More
Petrie Finally Speaks; Glad Kings Staying
On Tuesday, (Kings president Geoff) Petrie ended his silence. In an interview with The Bee, the longtime executive wanted to make one thing clear – he’s happy for Sacramento and the efforts made by... »Read More
Bay Area stars team up for tolerance PSA
by Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Sports For any athletes who may be grappling with some of the same issues Jason Collins and Robbie Rogers dealt with, a group of San Francisco Bay Area... »Read More
Bosh saves Heat late in Finals Game 6
by Alex Kennedy, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — For a moment, it looked the Miami Heat’s season was coming to an end. The San Antonio Spurs were leading Game 6 of the NBA Finals... »Read More
Heat top Spurs, force Finals Game 7
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — For three quarters, it was not LeBron James’ finest night. The Miami Heat superstar entered Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs... »Read More
Virtual Certainty Mavs Trade Draft Pick?
Armed with their highest draft pick in more than a decade, the Mavericks are thinking strongly about trading the asset. And “strongly” means it is a virtual certainty. One source put the chances of... »Read More
Mark Jackson Not Worried About New Contract
Mark Jackson is the Zen Don Nelson — similar Warriors success, much less frantic financial agitation. So: Jackson is not going to scheme for a bigger, longer contract this summer after leading the Warriors... »Read More
Timberwolves Work Out Lehigh’s McCollum
The Minnesota Timberwolves have evaluated another group of draft prospects, highlighted by Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum. McCollum was watched by team officials at the Target Center practice court on Tuesday. McCollum worked out by... »Read More
Ainge to Meet Rivers About Celtics Future
After living with uncertainty about their coach since the night the team was eliminated from the playoffs, the Celtics will hope to gain a better understanding when Doc Rivers meets tomorrow with Danny Ainge.... »Read More
Pippen: Rose Doesn’t Deserve Criticism
Chicago Bulls star point guard Derrick Rose didn’t deserve to be criticized by fans for sitting out the entire 2012-13 season while rehabbing from a torn ACL in his left knee, Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie... »Read More
Westbrook Off Crutches; No Timetable Set
All-Star Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook posted a video on the Vine social media service earlier this week to announce he no longer needs to use crutches, a big milestone in his... »Read More
Celtics-Clippers Blockbuster Deal Dead
The Los Angeles Clippers informed the Boston Celtics on Tuesday morning they are pulling out of talks to acquire Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Head Coach Doc Rivers, sources told ESPN.com.The teams have no plans to... »Read More
Finals refs picked by grades, rotation
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports Miami – NBA referee Joey Crawford is part of the league’s 12-man pool for officiating Finals games, so it’s not exactly a surprise Crawford got the call for... »Read More
Fisher files to move Hunter lawsuit
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports The lawyer for National Basketball Players Association President Derek Fisher filed a change of venue motion in Billy Hunter’s lawsuit against Fisher, Jamie Wior and the NBPA, claiming... »Read More
Clippers, Celtics end KG-Rivers Talks
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Clippers have ended negotiations that would have netted them Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and forward Kevin Garnett, according to a person with knowledge of... »Read More
Nuggets Headed in Positive Direction?
Living in Denver, the firing I have been closest to is that of George Karl. I have known Karl for about a decade and talked about nearly everything one could imagine with him. In... »Read More
Kidd ‘working hard’ to Get Frank on Staff
In an interview with Greg Kelly and Rosanna Scotto on Good Day New York Monday, Jason Kidd touched on a number of the same issues he talked about at last week’s press conference, including... »Read More
Report: Draft Pick Hindering Garnett Trade
For the Los Angeles Clippers to bring Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers to chase the franchise’s first NBA championship, the price to complete a deal could come down to a willingness to include an... »Read More
Danny Green making most of his chance
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI — Danny Green could have taken his ball, his ego, and his foolish pride, and gone on his way. Never to step foot on San Antonio Spurs... »Read More
Miami Heat could be changing lineups again
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports In moments like these for the Miami Heat – when a victory is absolutely necessary – Coach Erik Spoelstra falls back on two ideas. One, his players play... »Read More
Kings to Find Role for ‘legend’ Chris Mullin?
After being impressed by (Pete) D’Alessandro, (Vivek) Ranadive called Chris Mullin, who was the candidate’s boss at Golden State. Mullin, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer as a player with Golden State and Indiana... »Read More
HEAT May Change Lineup for Game 6
In moments like these for the Miami Heat — when a victory is absolutely necessary — Coach Erik Spoelstra falls back on two ideas. One, his players play their best when the lights are... »Read More
Norvel Pelle Withdraws from NBA Draft
Norvel Pelle’s odyssey to reach the NBA just got at least one year longer. The former Los Angeles Price High star who twice failed to meet college academic entrance requirements withdrew from the NBA... »Read More
Roy Rogers Joining Nets Coaching Staff?
The Brooklyn Nets are interested in adding Roy Rogers as an assistant coach on Jason Kidd’s staff and will be talking with Rogers this week, according to a source. Rogers worked as an assistant... »Read More
Scottie Pippen Defends Bulls’ Rose
Derrick Rose didn’t deserve to be criticized by fans for sitting out the entire 2012-13 season while rehabbing from a torn ACL in his left knee, Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen said. “I... »Read More
Bender, Van Exel Added to Bucks Staff
Bob Bender and Nick Van Exel are following Larry Drew to Milwaukee. The Bucks announced Monday that Bender and Van Exel will be assistants on Drew’s staff. Bender also was an assistant during Drew’s... »Read More
Sources: Celtics Not Waiving Pierce
Meanwhile, a source close to Rivers told the Globe that Rivers is still grappling with the decision, especially as the trade gets more complicated and negotiations more contentious. The talk of the Clippers acquiring... »Read More
Jaiteh Withdraws From 2013 NBA Draft
Mouhammadou Jaiteh has decided to withdraw his name from the 2013 NBA Draft, according to his agent. He’ll return to France for the season. Jaiteh will likely enter the 2014 NBA Draft and be... »Read More
Report: Monta Ellis Opting Out of Contract
Monta Ellis has informed the Milwaukee Bucks that he will opt out of the last year of his deal, according to league sources. Ellis, who had one year, $11 million left on his contract,... »Read More
Cavaliers Taking Alex Len with First Pick?
Hearing that C Alex Len, who visited with #Pelicans on Friday, is now the likely choice for #Cavs at No. 1 spot in next week’s draft. via Jimmy Smith via Twitter »Read More
Shabazz Muhammad fueled by critics
by Yannis Koutroupis, USA TODAY Sports As the basketball world centers on the NBA draft prospects, nobody is more used to being in the spotlight than guard Shabazz Muhammad. Basketball has been more than... »Read More
Nuggets Hire Connelly as VP of Operations
The Denver Nuggets have hired New Orleans executive Tim Connelly as the franchise’s executive vice president of basketball operations, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Connelly, 36, has been considered one of the league’s rising star... »Read More
Celtics, Clippers Expect Trade Resolution?
The move that could send Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and center Kevin Garnett to the Los Angeles Clippers is still alive, but the two teams are at an impasse in discussions about how... »Read More
Kings Offer Consultant Role to Chris Mullin
The Kings have offered Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame player and former Golden State Warriors executive Chris Mullin a role as a consultant, The Bee learned Sunday. Sources said Mullin likely will accept. They... »Read More
Green Sets Finals Record in Three-Pointers
Danny Green drilled six more 3-pointers in Game 5, giving him 25 in the Finals to break Ray Allen’s record for most makes from beyond the arc in a championship series. It’s been a... »Read More
Parker Adjusts Play to Deal with Injury
Don’t let Tony Parker’s game-high 26 points fool you; his right hamstring is still not right. The difference in Game 5 on Sunday night was that he had a better understanding of how to... »Read More
Source: Celtics Won’t Pursue Thibodeau
One coach who won’t be participating in the offseason NBA coaching carousel is the Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau. Early Sunday afternoon, there were whispers that if the Boston Celtics trade coach Doc Rivers in a... »Read More
Source: Doc Rivers Eyes Broadcasting
A league source tells CSNNE.com that (Doc) Rivers has not entirely ruled out taking some time off to resume his broadcasting career and return afterwards to coach. “You guys (media) have been around Doc... »Read More
Rockets Fine with Paying Luxury Tax
“I have enough money, but I don’t have enough championships,” Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said. “If you’re not in it to win championships, you shouldn’t be in it.” Alexander said he could not comment... »Read More
LeBron James Confident About Game 6 Win
The Heat face their second elimination game of the postseason. They defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, but that was against a team stocked with inexperience. “We can’t... »Read More
Jaiteh May Withdraw from NBA Draft
Mouhammadou Jaiteh hasn’t decided if he’ll stay in the 2013 draft, per source. He may stay or may return to France for at least 1 more year. via Alex Kennedyvia Twitter »Read More
Manu Ginobili Surprised by Starting Nod
After a surprise start from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that will go down as the latest stroke of genius in his celebrated coaching career, (Manu) Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in San... »Read More
Duncan: Spurs Trying to Will Championship
“We’re just trying to do all we can to will (a championship) to happen,” Tim Duncan said. “We hope we can respond better next game than we have after wins. I think every one... »Read More
Mejeris Working Out for Lakers, Grizzlies
Mareks Mejeris will work out for Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers. via E. Carchia of Sportando »Read More
Spurs top Heat in NBA Finals Game 5
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports SAN ANTONIO – Something had changed about the Manu Ginobili supporters in this town. The tattooed, middle-aged guy at the bar with the No. 20 jersey spoke about... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Deshaun Thomas
HOOPSWORLD catches up with former Ohio State star Deshaun Thomas, who's training for the 2013 NBA Draft. »Read More
Celtics stall blockbuster trade with Clippers
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports The move that could send Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and center Kevin Garnett to the Los Angeles Clippers is still alive, but the two teams are at... »Read More
Ginobili’s rare start for Spurs in Game 5
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports There goes Gregg Popovich, digging in his deep bag of tricks again. The San Antonio Spurs coach gave sixth man Manu Ginobili his first start of the entire... »Read More
Dario Saric Officially Withdraws from Draft
Croatian forward Dario Saric will withdraw his name from the 2013 NBA Draft, his agent Marc Cornstein told ESPN.com on Sunday. Saric has signed his letter of withdrawal from the draft and Cornstein will... »Read More
Patty Mills out with infection between toes
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports San Antonio Spurs point guard and towel-waving expert Patty Mills is out for the rest of the NBA Finals after foot surgery. “Mills had an infection in his... »Read More
Joe Dumars realizes NBA is different now
by Drew Sharp, USA TODAY Sports However and whenever the Pistons chapter of Joe Dumars’ life meets its conclusion, he’s already happily at peace. “Why wouldn’t I be?” he responded incredulously. “Man, the only... »Read More
Cole getting valuable experience in Finals
by Yannis Koutroupis, USA TODAY Sports SAN ANTONIO – Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole is not your average second-year guard. Some NBA players go their entire careers without having the chance to play... »Read More
Indiana’s Oladipo Won’t Work Out for Wizards
If the Wizards want to see Indiana junior swingman and former DeMatha standout Victor Oladipo, they will have to come to him and not the other way around. According to multiple league sources with... »Read More
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