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Paul Pierce Preparing for Relocation?
The Celtics have the 16th pick in the June 27 draft, their highest since the Big Three Era began. And there are two major questions entering the offseason: the status of Paul Pierce and... »Read More
Thomas: Greg Oden ‘Looks Unbelievable’
Former Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas said he’s been working out with ex-Portland center Greg Oden. “Man, he looks unbelievable,” he said at the draft combine. “He’s running. He’s lifting weights. You might be... »Read More
Celtics’ Zarren Rejected Sixers GM Offer?
Celtic assistant general manager and team counsel Mike Zarren turned down an offer to become the GM of the 76ers, two league sources told the Herald today. The job eventually went to Sam Hinkie.... »Read More
Duncan Readies for Physical Battle in WCF
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 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday,... »Read More
Noel May be Ready by Start of Season
The freshman out of Kentucky (Nerlens Noel) suffered a torn left anterior cruciate ligament this past February, but believes he is ahead of schedule in the recovery process. In the midst of a sea... »Read More
Shabazz Muhammad Draft Stock Rising?
Expected to be one of the top picks of the 2013 NBA Draft, (Shabazz) Muhammad’s stock likely rose after his performance Thursday – both on and off the court. Muhammad shot the ball well... »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
Ben McLemore: NBA Draft Combine
Former Kansas guard Ben McLemore addressed the media at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. »Read More
Shabazz Muhammed: NBA Draft Combine
Former UCLA star Shabazz Muhammad addressed the media at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. »Read More
2013 NBA Draft Combine Interviews
HOOPSWORLD caught up with most of the players invited to the 2013 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, checkout the interviews here. »Read More
Nerlens Noel: NBA Draft Combine
Former Kentucky center Nerlens Noel addressed the media at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. »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
Maloof, Ranadive Negotiations ‘Going on Fine’
Mayor Kevin Johnson arrived home today and said the group led by Silicon Valley executive Vivek Ranadive was close to finalizing a deal to buy the Sacramento Kings. “It’s going to be close to... »Read More
Del Negro to Coach Clippers Next Season?
The Los Angeles Clippers, after following up the first division title in franchise history with a disappointing first-round playoff exit, have not ruled out bringing back coach Vinny Del Negro, according to sources close... »Read More
Sixers Cleared to Speak to Kelvin Sampson
The 76ers have received permission to interview Houston assistant Kelvin Sampson. However, if they are going to talk to him they had better do it quickly as Sampson has already drawn a lot of... »Read More
Durant not to Blame for Thunder Early Exit
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Wednesday’s elimination game against the Memphis Grizzlies, 88-84. Kevin Durant had 21 points on 5-for-21 shooting and missed a shot in the final seconds that would have tied the... »Read More
Bulls Coach Defends Rose Missing Season
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was ruled out of the team’s 94-91 loss in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, meaning he officially missed the entire season after undergoing... »Read More
Lindsey Hunter Talks Future with Suns’ GM
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough met with interim coach Lindsey Hunter to discuss the franchise’s head-coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. McDonough and Hunter met in Chicago, where McDonough had... »Read More
Nate Robinson Hopes to Re-Sign with Bulls
Nate Robinson wants to return to the Chicago Bulls next season but he isn’t sure if the team will have enough cap space to keep him. “I would love to (come back),” said Robinson,... »Read More
Wade to Continue to Play Through Pain
By now, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is accustomed to the doubters. He’s heard the criticism over and over. Well, it’s not even criticism. It’s worse with more finality. Wade has heard often, and... »Read More
Bulls to Buy Out Richard Hamilton?
One game after scoring 11 points in just shy of 22 minutes, Richard Hamilton delivered 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting Sin 35 minutes. “I’m not concerned about individuals,” Thibodeau said. “I’m concerned about how... »Read More
Report: Hawks Interviewed Nate McMillan
Nate McMillan interviewed for the Atlanta Hawks’ coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Atlanta general manager Danny Ferry is going through the unorthodox process of conducting a coaching search while his... »Read More
Seattle’s Relocation Bid For Kings Rejected
The NBA Board of Governors voted Wednesday to keep the Kings in Sacramento and not allow them to move to Seattle, a person with knowledge of the vote told USA TODAY Sports. Via Sam... »Read More
2013 NBA Mock Draft – Consensus Ver 3.0
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2013 NBA Draft every Wednesday so it's time for the third weekly 2013 Consensus NBA Mock Draft. Four NBA writers weigh in on how they see the draft... »Read More
Final Decision Expected Today on Kings
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 owners are expected to vote on... »Read More
Flip: Kevin Love, Wolves Relationship Fine
There has been speculation that Kevin Love will opt-out of his contract in 2015 because the Minnesota Timberwolves forward isn’t happy with the organization and how it treated him when it gave him a... »Read More
Detroit Pistons to Interview Brian Shaw?
Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw has been contacted by the Detroit Pistons to interview for the team’s head coaching job, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. via Tom Leyden... »Read More
Thunder Focused on Winning One Game
In the history of the NBA Playoffs, only eight out of 210 teams have won a best-of-7 playoff series in which they trailed 3-1. That’s a success rate of 3.8 percent. “This is obviously... »Read More
Bynum Just Another Free Agent to Sixers
(Sixers general manager Sam) Hinkie was asked about (Andrew) Bynum and whether the trade is officially over as far as the organization is concerned. The question had an obvious undertone: Is the franchise finished... »Read More
Knicks’ J.R. Smith Takes Blame for Series
(Knicks coach Mike) Woodson is going to stick — you might say go down — with his guys. (J.R.) Smith (19 points) had another dreadful night, shooting 7-for-22 in 31 minutes. He made just... »Read More
Vogel: ‘Our effort was off the charts’
The Pacers are playing beautifully democratic basketball, sharing the ball, passing it better than they have at almost any time this season. One night, it’s (Paul) George. Another night, it’s Roy Hibbert. Tuesday night,... »Read More
Lester Hudson Proving NBA Worth?
With at least half of the NBA’s 30 teams represented, the D-League Elite Min-Camp gave minor leaguers another chance to prove they’re ready to battle LeBron James. And if not lock horns with the... »Read More
Anthony Believes Knicks the Better Team
In another era, Patrick Ewing regularly used to infuriate Knicks fans when he would lose to Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the playoffs, and still declare on his way into summer that the... »Read More
Warriors Best Players Wearing Down?
San Antonio went on for a 109-91 victory, taking a 3-2 lead and putting the Warriors one game away from elimination. After a surprisingly good regular season and some incredible performances in the playoffs,... »Read More
Wade Day-to-Day; May Sit Out Game 5
A day after (Dwyane) Wade aggravated his sore right knee in Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls, (coach Erik) Spoelstra was on the defensive about his superstar. “He’s helping us win right now,” Spoelstra... »Read More
Mavs Identify 71 ‘Draft Worthy’ Players
Since the NBA regular season ended, Maverick coach Rick Carlisle has immersed himself in the upcoming draft, watching countless hours of video of college prospects. “We’ve identified 71 guys that we believe are draft... »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
Blazers Hire Nate Tibbets as Assistant Coach
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Nate Tibbets as an assistant coach. The former Cleveland assistant had been in running for head coaching jobs. via Ken Berger of CBS Sports via Twitter »Read More
Celtics’ Pierce Expects Buyout This Summer?
Those close to forward Paul Pierce believe he will not return to the Boston Celtics next season, according to CSNNE sideline reporter Greg Dickerson – and Pierce might think his days in green are... »Read More
C.J. Leslie Will Sit at NBA Draft Combine
North Carolina State forward C.J. Leslie, a fast-rising prospect among several teams, has a minor sprained shooting hand and will sit out the drills portion of the NBA draft combine in Chicago this week,... »Read More
Nuggets’ GM Ujiri ‘Shocked’ at Iguodala Snub
Mind-boggling. That’s how Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri described the snubbing of Andre Iguodala, who wasn’t named to either the NBA’s first or second team all-defense. Advanced stats and the old-fashioned eye test both prove... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Kenny Boynton Pre-Draft
Former Florida guard Kenny Boynton is training for the 2013 NBA Draft. HOOPSWORLD caught up with Boynton to discuss his game and give you a look at his pre-draft workouts. »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
2012-13 NBA All-Rookie Teams Announced
The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard, the unanimous selection for the 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, headlines the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today. Lillard was the lone unanimous... »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
Win An IPad Mini From HOOPSWORLD
HOOPSWORLD is giving away an iPad Mini, and we want to give it to you. »Read More
Top Recruit Wiggins Chooses Kansas
Andrew Wiggins, the top overall player in the 2013 recruiting class, announced today that he will be attending Kansas next year. »Read More
LeBron James Opens Up about 2010 Injury
In an unexpected show of solidarity, (LeBron) James talked extensively for the first time about what he felt was a similar injury he suffered in 2010. During those playoffs when James played for the Cleveland... »Read More
Tom Thibodeau: Officiating Not to Blame
Maybe a $35,000 fine from the league office was enough to change Tom Thibodeau’s tune when it comes to officiating in the NBA playoffs. Three days after he insisted his team wouldn’t get any... »Read More
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