By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers. Or not.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
James blew past Paul George and made a layup as time expired, and the Heat found a way to outlast the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a back-and-forth Game 1 of the East title series Wednesday night.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
This isn't simply an opportunity for general manager Ernie Grunfeld to add to the gifted young core of John Wall and Bradley Beal while solidifying the gap at small forward, much in the same way the Oklahoma City Thunder built a juggernaut through the draft and savvy trades driven by the long view, not instant gratification.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
The Hall of Fame coach has led the Americans since 2005, winning gold at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and the 2010 world basketball championship.
By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press
"I really think I can say it can't get any worse than it did last year," forward Monique Currie said, reflecting on the Mystics' 5-29 record. Of course, a year ago, similar rock-bottom statements were made following a six-win season — then things got worse.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
Two years after charming viewers by responding to a question about being on stage by saying: "What's not to like?" the bowtie-wearing son of owner Dan Gilbert wore a stern look before this one. He said he expected he was done coming here and that he believed the Cavs would be in the playoffs next season.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
For Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, this marks five East finals appearances in nine years. For LeBron James, it's a fifth trip to this round in the past seven years, now three straight with Miami after a pair of trips to the East finals with Cleveland. For Ray Allen, it's a fourth East title-round trip in six years, the first three of those coming with Boston.
By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press
On Monday, Durant sent a message to his 4.1 million Twitter followers with Red Cross donation information.
By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
By Tracie Cone - Associated Press
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said Friday that the deal to sell the Kings to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
LeBron James scored 23 points, Dwyane Wade added 18 and the Heat clawed back from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 94-91 on Wednesday night and close out their second-round series in five games.
By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press
Memphis is headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night, finishing off the second-round series in five games. Not bad for a team that seemed to be slashing salary in a bid to stay competitive for years to come.
By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press
The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Published May 17, 2013
By TRACIE CONE - Associated Press
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed. Published May 17, 2013
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press
The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled. Published May 17, 2013
By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press
Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia. Published May 17, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Jason Collins would always make excuses for why he wasn't interested in the women his twin brother and sister-in-law would set him up with on dates. Published May 16, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Ousted NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter alleges in a lawsuit that president Derek Fisher had a secret deal with owners during the 2011 lockout that benefited himself, his publicist and certain players. Published May 16, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
In initial versions of an April 28 story about the marriage of NBA owner Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto, The Associated Press failed to attribute descriptions of the bride's gown, the wedding cake and other details of the event at a private club in Jupiter, Fla. The story should have said the information was provided by Jordan's manager Estee Portnoy in an email exchange with the AP. Published May 16, 2013
By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not too many. Published May 16, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Pablo Prigioni could return to the starting lineup. Jason Kidd will remain in the rotation. Published May 15, 2013
By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press
The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise. Published May 15, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Dwyane Wade is limping around in obvious pain. LeBron James' shooting percentage is down. Shane Battier and Ray Allen have struggled to get anything going from 3-point range. Published May 14, 2013
