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 Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press
A group led by investor Chris Hansen has a deal to buy the team. Hansen hoped to move the franchise to Seattle and rename it the SuperSonics. The original Sonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 and were renamed the Thunder.
By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press
The 65 points allowed were only two more than the all-time postseason low for a Miami opponent, and it was easily the worst offensive performance by a Chicago team in the playoffs.
By Pat Graham - Associated Press
He received 62 first-place votes, followed by Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat with 24 votes from a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. New York's Mike Woodson finished third and San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who won the award last season, was fourth.
By Raul Dominguez - Associated Press
Ginobili's shot and an intense defensive effort in the fourth quarter turned what appeared to be a sure loss by the Spurs into the Warriors' 30th straight defeat in San Antonio dating to Feb. 14, 1997.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
Actually, maybe it's not that much of a stunner anymore. Since LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all ignored overtures from the Bulls and decided to team up in Miami three years ago, Chicago has a 9-8 record against the Heat.
By Associated Press
The formal announcement of LeBron James' fourth Most Valuable Player award is planned for Sunday, the eve of the Eastern Conference semifinals for the Heat. The honor will vault him into an elite category shared by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, the only other players to win the award at least four times.
By Associated Press
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson stabilized a stress fracture in Len's ankle. The problem that was diagnosed after the 7-foot-1 center left Maryland after his sophomore season to enter the NBA draft.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
Washington Wizards center Jason Collins on Monday became the first "active" player in the "big four" of American professional sports to reveal he is gay, and the immediate reaction from athletes was overwhelmingly supportive.
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Jason Collins, an NBA center who ended this season with the Washington Wizards, says he's gay, becoming the first openly gay athlete playing in one of the leagues considered to be the "Big Four" of major North American professional sports.
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics' season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short. Published May 6, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
The New York Knicks will not concede they have a "big" problem _ yet. Published May 6, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Chicago forward Luol Deng will not play for the Bulls when they face the Miami Heat on Monday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Published May 6, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player believes Carmelo Anthony "meant more to his team" this season. Published May 6, 2013
By JEFF LATZKE - Associated Press
Pondering Kevin Durant's latest big-time shot on the playoff stage, Lionel Hollins started listing a who's who of NBA greats from days gone by: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Sam Jones, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Bob Pettit. Published May 6, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach. Published May 5, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice. Published May 5, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. Published May 4, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Skylar Diggins likes that WNBA teams may now dread a trip to Tulsa. Published May 4, 2013
By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press
The Indiana Pacers finally showed they could win in Atlanta. Published May 4, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Blake Griffin's sprained right ankle is hurting enough that he didn't start Game 6 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies, though he is active and on the bench. Published May 3, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
LeBron James is getting his fourth Most Valuable Player award _ and the only mystery left is whether the vote was unanimous. Published May 3, 2013
By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press
Jason Collins has been compared to Jackie Robinson. And Neil Armstrong. Published May 3, 2013
