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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Clippers Interested in Nate McMillan?
As the Clippers look for a replacement for just-let-go coach Vinny Del Negro, former Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan has emerged as a potential candidate, according to several NBAexecutives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation. McMillan is... »Read More
Source: Wolves Not Trading Kevin Love
NBA exec says anyone who thinks Wolves would trade Kevin Love “can’t actually follow the NBA,” and other teams know not to bother asking. via Sam Amico via Twitter »Read More
Phil Handy Joins Cavaliers Staff
Phil Handy has joined Mike Brown’s staff as an assistant coach with Cavs, sources tell Y! Sports. Handy was @Lakers player development coach via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
Cavaliers Open to Dealing Top Draft Pick
It’s been 20 years since the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft was traded, when the Orlando Magic moved Chris Webber, but it’s possible that streak could end this year. The Cleveland... »Read More
Howard Torn Between Rockets, Lakers?
Despite all signs pointing to his Lakers return late in the season, the star (Dwight Howard) whose infamous indecisiveness led to his Orlando saga being dubbed “The Dwightmare” is – according to a person... »Read More
Source: Clippers Eye Hollins, Scott, Gentry
Source says Lionel Hollins is No. 1 on #Clippers list w/Byron Scott, Alvin Gentry. Team officials just relieved (Donald) Sterling gave in, axed VDN. via Mark Heisler via Twitter »Read More
Colangelo: Moving Bargnani Probably Best
It’s no secret that things could have worked out quite differently for Bryan Colangelo and the Raptors franchise had Andrea Bargnani been able to get the most out of his significant natural abilities. On... »Read More
Mavs May Trade Pick to Chase Howard
The Dallas Mavericks might not actually use the first lottery pick they’ve owned in a dozen years. Multiple sources told ESPN.com’s Chad Ford that the Mavs are likely to trade the pick to help... »Read More
Mo Cheeks Next to Interview with Pistons?
OKC Thunder assistant Mo Cheeks, I’m told, will be next to interview for Pistons’ head coaching vacancy, which happens Wednesday. via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Del Negro: Clippers Decision ‘Hard to take’
Almost three weeks after the Clippers were knocked out of the Western Conference playoffs, the team decided to part ways with Coach Vinny Del Negro on Tuesday. Del Negro told The Times that being... »Read More
Knicks GM: No Substantial Roster Changes
Memo to Knicks fans daydreaming about Chris Paul playing in an orange and blue uniform next season: general manager Glen Grunwald doesn’t expect to make any major changes to the roster this summer. “In... »Read More
Cavaliers in Disbelief Over Lottery Luck
Back at the Cavaliers headquarters, where General Manager Chris Grant and head coach Mike Brown watched the NBA draft lottery Tuesday, there was not unfettered joy or unabashed elation. When the Cavaliers learned they... »Read More
Kevin Love May Push Krzyzewski to Return
If Mike Krzyzewski is unsure whether to return as USA Basketball’s coach for the 2016 Olympics, would Kevin Love try to convince the Duke coach to return? “Of course,” Love said. Love said he’s... »Read More
Raptors to Hire GM; Colangelo Staying
It seems like every day there has been a new rumor about Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo, but on Tuesday, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) president and CEO Tim Leiweke announced... »Read More
Knicks’ James White to Play Overseas?
New York Knicks forward James White’s agent, William McCandless, told ESPNNewYork.com Tuesday that White will “unlikely” return to the Knicks for the 2013-14 season. White has a team option for around $1 million next season... »Read More
Stern: My Resume Success Outweighs Mistakes
Commissioner David Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in great shape and in great hands in looking back on his nearly 30-year tenure as the league’s boss. Speaking before what will be his... »Read More
Clippers Dismiss Del Negro to Appeal to Paul?
Say what you want about Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling; it’s all true. But whenever I put a question to him he tries to provide an answer. I told him I didn’t understand... »Read More
Jackson: Nets Offer Good, But Done Coaching
Phil Jackson says the best job offer he has received recently was to coach the Brooklyn Nets. But Jackson turned the Nets down and insisted that he is finished coaching during an interview Tuesday... »Read More
Jim Boeheim: ‘Melo Needs Another Guy to Win’
Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim remains a big fan of New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and closely follows the superstar NBA player who led his Orange to the 2003 national title. But after... »Read More
Cavs to Pick No.1 in NBA Draft; Order Set
Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the... »Read More
Clippers Not Re-Signing Del Negro
The Los Angeles Clippers will not offer Vinny Del Negro a new contract to return as coach. Via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
Stan Van Gundy Not Coaching Next Season
BREAKING: Stan Van Gundy just told us he WILL NOT be a head coach in the NBA next season. It’s a family decision. Stan Van Gundy also told us he HAS NOT interviewed with... »Read More
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