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Heat vs. Pacers NBA playoff preview
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports No. 1 Miami Heat (66-16) vs. No. 3 Indiana Pacers (49-32) All games at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT Game 1 in Miami: Wednesday, May 22 Game... »Read More
Pacers outplay small-market label
by Bob Kravitz, USA TODAY Sports INDIANAPOLIS — Small market, big heart. Clearly, somebody forgot to get the word out on the small-market conspiracy because, well, look at the NBA’s final four. Tiny Memphis.... »Read More
Can the Pacers stop LeBron James?
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports The Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004. Whether they can beat the... »Read More
Pacers beat Knicks as Heat lurk
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports Carmelo Anthony couldn’t top the Indiana Pacers. Now it’s LeBron James’ turn to try. Roy Hibbert had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks and Lance Stephenson added... »Read More
Bobcats changing name back to Hornets?
by Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY Sports The Charlotte Bobcats might be short on history, but they could revive the city’s basketball past. CBSSports.com reported Friday that the Bobcats are actively trying to change the... »Read More
2013 NBA conference finals TV schedule
The third round of the 2013 NBA playoffs, the conference finals round, begins Sunday, May 19. Here’s what we know so far (all series best of seven): EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 1 Miami Heat... »Read More
McLemore confirms bond with Blackstock
by Eric Prisbell, USATODAY Ben McLemore said Friday he has had a relationship with Rodney Blackstock, a middleman who courted the Kansas standout on behalf of sports agents and financial advisers, since January. “Rodney... »Read More
Hill faces concussion rule in playoffs
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK — Injuries are always part of NBA playoff basketball. But for the first time since the NBA instituted its policy on concussions at the start of... »Read More
Grizzlies/Spurs won’t be like 2011
by Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Sports MEMPHIS — Two years ago, having already clinched a playoff spot but still within reach of the No. 6 seed, the Memphis Grizzlies rested starters and lost their... »Read More
Winners/losers from combine measurements
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Ranadive is excited to start with Kings
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports OAKLAND – As Vivek Ranadive filed out of Oracle Arena late Thursday night, his yellow shirt and forlorn face were no different than all the others in VIP... »Read More
Pacers slowly losing grasp Knicks
by Bob Kravitz, USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK — Now, everything changes. Just like that, George Hill gets whacked on a Tyson Chandler pick in Game 4, suffers a concussion, and suddenly a playoff... »Read More
Can the Knicks come back?
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks are still alive, for now. Behind Carmelo Anthony’s 28 points, the Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 85-75 to force Game 6 of their Eastern... »Read More
Billy Hunter sues NBPA, Derek Fisher
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK — Embattled former National Basketball Players Association executive director Billy Hunter filed a lawsuit against the NBPA, NBPA President Derek Fisher and Fisher’s publicist and business... »Read More
Rose, Bulls have time to heal now
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports Full of heart and determination, the Chicago Bulls head into the offseason with decisions. Who to keep? Who to sign? Who to draft? But the bigger question, as... »Read More
Spurs vs. Grizzlies playoff preview
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports No. 2 San Antonio Spurs (58-24) vs. No. 5 Memphis Grizzlies (56-26) Game 1 in San Antonio: Sunday, May 19, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC Game 2 in... »Read More
Spurs advance to Western Conference Finals
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports For the eighth time in his career, Tim Duncan is headed to the Western Conference Finals. The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Golden State Warriors with a 94-82... »Read More
Warriors’ Barnes takes scary fall in Game 6
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports Golden State Warriors rookie forward Harrison Barnes left Thursday’s Game 6 vs. the San Antonio Spurs after taking a hard fall. Barnes collided with Spurs center Boris Diaw... »Read More
Maloofs reach deal with Sacramento buyers
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings has reached an agreement with the group led by software magnate Vivek Ranadive that will keep it in town for... »Read More
Grizzlies took long road to conference finals
by Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Sports MEMPHIS — Looking back, Jerry West calls it “one of the lowest points in my life” as an NBA executive. It was May 22, 2007 and West was... »Read More
Carmelo, Knicks stay alive vs. Pacers
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK — Distilled to the core, basketball teams win by making shots no matter how impressive the opponent’s defense is. The New York Knicks simply had not... »Read More
Pacers one win from earning respect
by Mike Wells, USA TODAY Sports INDIANAPOLIS — The lack of respect is still there for the Indiana Pacers. They have beaten up, bullied and shut down the New York Knicks for most of... »Read More
Zeller sits out combine, addresses weaknesses
by Terry Hutchens, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — Cody Zeller said the competitor in him wishes he would be participating this week at the NBA Scouting Combine. But on the advice of his agent,... »Read More
Even with knee issue, Wade solid for Heat
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports MIAMI – Everyone knows Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s bruised right knee is bothering him. Everyone knows his playoff scoring average (12.3 points) is nearly nine points lower... »Read More
NBA Board of Governors deciding Kings’ fate
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports After 27 months of twists and turns in the Sacramento Kings saga, resolution may finally come Wednesday at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in Dallas. The league’s... »Read More
Young stars lead Spurs to Game 5 win
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports SAN ANTONIO – Manu Ginobili was in fifth gear again, dribbling to his sweet spot on the right wing and pulling up for the kind of nail-in-the-coffin 3-pointer... »Read More
Pacers take control vs. Knicks
Where is the scoring going to come from? As the Indiana Pacers have taken control of the Eastern Conference semifinals series vs. the New York Knicks with a 93-82 win in Game 4 at... »Read More
Spoelstra’s work ethic long known
by Jeffrey Martin, USA TODAY Sports Portland, Ore. — Erik Spoelstra has the Miami Heat aiming for a third consecutive appearance in the NBA Finals, but it was a life-altering decision nearly 20 years... »Read More
Wiggins left parents in dark on decision
by Adam Himmelsbach, USA TODAY Sports HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— After months of contemplation, Andrew Wiggins, the most hyped high school senior since LeBron James, selected a college sometime on Sunday night. But keeping with the... »Read More
SEC, Big 12 announce challenge
by Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports In an effort to bulk up non-conference competition, the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference will play in an inaugural challenge, with both leagues announcing the matchups on Tuesday.... »Read More
Reggie Miller back in Indy as broadcaster
by Mike Wells, USA TODAY Sports The last time Reggie Miller was at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for an Indiana Pacers playoff game, the building was called Conseco Fieldhouse and he walked off the court... »Read More
What Andrew Wiggins means for Kansas
by Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY Sports It goes without saying that whichever team landed the nation’s top recruit – one whose talent has drawn comparisons to a young LeBron James – would be lauded... »Read More
Will Wade keep the Heat from repeating?
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports Dwyane Wade is not healthy. That much was clear after the Miami Heat’s 88-65 blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Wade tweaked his left knee with... »Read More
Knee problems bothering Dwyane Wade
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has an usual method for trying to relieve the pain in his bruised left knee. Wade said he is using tape... »Read More
Thunder choke away Game 4 vs. Grizzlies
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports For a half, Kevin Durant was back to making three-pointers and Serge Ibaka was back to playing offense and the Oklahoma City Thunder were back to looking like... »Read More
James, Heat shut down Bulls in Game 4
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wanted a better start for his team in Game 4. “It’s concentration. It’s not a matter of want,” Spoelstra said Monday... »Read More
Wiggins’ decision weighs heavily on landscape
by Scott Gleeson and Jim Halley, USA TODAY Sports Andrew Wiggins, considered the best high school basketball player since LeBron James, could shift the NCAA basketball landscape when he announces his college decision Tuesday,... »Read More
Jerry Sloan And Bucks Meet On Coaching Job
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports In the category of unemployed future Hall of Fame coaches, Phil Jackson has been capturing the large majority of the spotlight in recent weeks. But while it remains... »Read More
Gasol left off LeBron-led all-defensive team
by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports The best defender in the NBA wasn’t good enough for the all-defensive team. Again. While Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen and Miami Heat forward LeBron James led the... »Read More
Seattle group trying to force sale of Kings
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings saga had lacked its trademark luster of late, the story seemingly over on April 29 when the NBA’s relocation committee gave its unanimous recommendation to... »Read More
Drummond plans to work with Olajuwon
by Perry A. Farrell, USA TODAY Sports Is “The Dream” in Andre Drummond’s future? Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the game’s all-time great offensive players, is expected to work with the... »Read More
Curry, Warriors beat Spurs in Game 4
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports OAKLAND — Now they’re even — in more ways than one. After losing a double-overtime heartbreaker in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors... »Read More
Are the Warriors for real?
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports In Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Golden State Warriors pulled off a reverse of their collapse in the series opener. In a game the San... »Read More
Ray Allen: Miami Heat’s secret weapon
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — Ray Allen doesn’t like things to change. But when they do, he can adapt. So, yes, he averaged career lows in points, rebounds, assists and minutes... »Read More
Pacers must get greedy vs. Knicks
by Bob Kravitz, USA TODAY Sports INDIANAPOLIS — Now it’s time to get greedy. Now it’s time for the Indiana Pacers to put the New York Knicks on their heels and send Spike Lee... »Read More
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau fined by NBA
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO – Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau responded to the officiating, the calls against the Bulls and the lack of calls against the Miami Heat after the Heat’s... »Read More
Can Durant carry the Thunder alone?
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports Kevin Durant has been stellar through three games in the Western Conference semifinals. When Russell Westbrook went down with a torn meniscus in the first round of the... »Read More
Stoudemire rusty, Knicks fall to Pacers
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports Amar’e Stoudemire had not played in an NBA game since March 7. On Wednesday, in his return to the court after knee surgery, it was easy to tell.... »Read More
Gasol scores 20, Grizzlies beat Thunder
by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports Zach Randolph had an off night. So did Mike Conley and Tayshaun Prince. The Memphis Grizzlies rode Tony Allen in the first half and Marc Gasol in the... »Read More
Curry doesn’t have much time to recover
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports Stephen Curry and Tony Parker woke up battered and bruised on Saturday, the next turn in this Western Conference Semifinal tied to their health and their respective teams... »Read More
Spurs slow Curry with Green
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports OAKLAND – Danny Green was leaving the visitors locker room at Oracle Arena late Friday night when a reporter was hoping to pass along some well-deserved praise. “You... »Read More
Curry hurts ankle, Spurs go up 2-1
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports OAKLAND — This wasn’t quite vintage San Antonio Spurs, but it was good enough for them to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. The four-time... »Read More
Thibodeau: Bulls not getting calls Heat get
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO – On March 27, the Chicago Bulls poked, prodded, shoved, irritated, frustrated and defeated the Miami Heat 101-97 at the United Center, ending the Miami Heat’s 27-game... »Read More
James, Heat survive physical Game 3
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — The magic, Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau likes to say, is in the effort. And as the gallant Bulls have displayed over and over, they turned... »Read More
Pros, cons of potential NCAA rules changes
by Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports On Thursday, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee announced recommended changes meant to bring balance to the game following the lowest-scoring season since 1952, a campaign that’s sparked... »Read More
Rutgers coach Eddie Jordan has no degree
by Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports New Rutgers men’s basketball coach Eddie Jordan signed a five-year, $6.25 million contract to replace embattled and fired coach Mike Rice back in April. Jordan’s background as an... »Read More
Seattle group increases its bid for Kings
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Hansen has increased his total valuation of the Sacramento Kings from $550 million to $625 million in another attempt to sway NBA owners to allow him to buy the franchise... »Read More
Gibson fined for abusing ref in Game 2
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO — The NBA on Friday fined Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson $25,000 for verbal abuse of an official, stemming from his ejection in Game 2 against the... »Read More
Do the Knicks need Amar’e Stoudemire?
by Shaun Powell, Sports on Earth … »Read More
“Angry Heat Fan”: An oral history of a mania
by Dan Shanoff, USA TODAY Sports … »Read More
It’s hard to get inside the mind of Rose
by Tommy Tomlinson, Sports on Earth … »Read More
ESPN’s Dr. Jack Ramsay to miss playoffs
by Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY Sports Dr. Jack Ramsay, an ESPN Radio NBA analyst and Hall of Fame coach, told the Miami Herald on Thursday he will miss the remainder of the playoffs to... »Read More
Injuries pave way for new NBA stars
by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports As the four NBA conference semifinals enter a loaded weekend schedule, each is tied 1-1 and features twisting story lines and wildly entertaining play. Now imagine if everybody... »Read More
Luol Deng didn’t respond well to spinal tap
by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO – Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng on Thursday painted an unpleasant and graphic depiction of his illness and the side effects of a spinal tap. Deng has... »Read More
Ryan McDonough looks to overhaul Suns
by Paul Coro, USA TODAY Sports Ryan McDonough’s first decade of work all came in the familiar hue of Celtics green in his hometown of Boston. Suddenly, this week, he dropped like an alien... »Read More
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