Stories for NBA

• Jazz take 3-1 lead on Denver with 117-106 win
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 09:40:03 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and 13 assists, and the Utah Jazz held off a late charge to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday n

  
  
  
• Spurs push Mavs to brink of elimination
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 07:00:24 pm
  
  

  SAN ANTONIO -- If Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hasn't already done so, he may want to apologize for calling his role players "dogs."

  
  
  
• Dwyane Wade not ready to let season end for Heat
  posted on April 26, 2010 - 12:25:02 am
  
  

  MIAMI -- Fight. Energy. Effort. Passion.

  Those have been the Miami Heat buzz words all season.

  
  
  
• Former Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli dies at 89
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 11:00:04 pm
  
  

  OAKLAND, Calif. -- Franklin Mieuli, who for 24 years owned the Golden State Warriors as one of the most colorful owners in the history of the NBA, has died. He was 89.

  
  
  
• Shaq says he had no dealings with alleged Ponzi schemer
  posted on April 26, 2010 - 12:12:24 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal on Sunday denied doing business with a Miami businessman who allegedly ran a Ponzi scheme that cost investors at least $80 million.
  

  
  
  
• 2010 NBA playoffs first-round schedule
  posted on April 15, 2010 - 12:52:52 am
  
  

  A look at the first-round series in the NBA playoffs. All times ET. x-if necessary.

  
  
  
• James' triple-double leads Cavs past Bulls, 121-98
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 03:35:03 pm
  
  

  CHICAGO -- LeBron James had 37 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds, Antawn Jamison added 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-98 Sunday afternoon to go up 3-1 in their fi

  
  
  
• Trail Blazers-Suns Preview
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 04:45:03 pm
  
  

  PHOENIX -- Maybe it was all the emotion pumped into the Portland Trail Blazers by the surprise return of Brandon Roy.

  
  
  
• John Hammond: 'It came down to the chemistry and fit of this team'
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 04:07:44 pm
  
  
  Mark Kass, The Business Journal of Milwaukee

  Saturday was quite a day for Bucks general manager John Hammond. First, Hammond received the NBA's executive of the year award.

  
  
  
• Spurs' Ginobili won't wear mask for broken nose
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 03:30:04 pm
  
  

  SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs guard Manu Ginobili doesn't want the discomfort of wearing a face mask to protect his broken nose.

  
  
  
• Wade scores 46, Heat stay alive with 101-92 win
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 12:55:10 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade set franchise playoff records with 46 points, 30 in the second half, and the Miami Heat staved off elimination by rallying to beat the Boston Celtics 101-92 in Game 4 of their

  
  
  
• Thunder-Lakers Preview
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 11:10:03 am
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crossroads.

  
  
  
• Magic-Bobcats Preview
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 01:15:03 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dwight Howard had a busy Sunday, with a long practice and his own personalized film session.

  
  
  
• Jennings says Bucks surprised 'cocky' Hawks
  posted on April 25, 2010 - 01:25:10 pm
  
  

  MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings doesn't exactly lack self-confidence, so he knows cockiness when he sees it.

  
  
  
• Thunder even series with 110-89 win over Lakers
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 09:30:03 pm
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 points and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers wit

  
  
  
• Brandon Roy: 'I just had to keep begging Coach'
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 07:22:40 pm
  
  
  Andy Giegerich, Portland Business Journal

  When Brandon Roy had surgery to repair a tear in the meniscus of his left knee a week ago Friday, the Blazers announced he was expected to be out four to eight weeks.

  
  
  
• Brandon Jennings: 'We just have to keep pushing'
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 09:35:35 pm
  
  
  Mark Kass, The Business Journal of Milwaukee

  After the Bucks struggled to make shots in the first two games in Atlanta, rookie Brandon Jennings hit four of his first five Saturday, including three 3-pointers in the first quarter as the Bucks

  
  
  
• Nelson, Magic beat Bobcats 90-86 for 3-0 lead
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 02:00:04 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In front of a boisterous, hostile crowd and facing a team in desperation mode, the Orlando Magic showcased their depth, grit and poise when it mattered most.

  
  
  
• Notebook: Aldridge rebounds with playoff-best performance
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 07:50:09 pm
  
  
  Andy Giegerich, Portland Business Journal

  LaMarcus Aldridge was on a media blackout during the last two days.

  "No articles, no radio," he said.

  
  
  
• Salmons scores 22, Bucks roll over Hawks
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 06:45:05 pm
  
  

  MILWAUKEE -- John Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

  
  
  
• Roy returns and Blazers down Suns 96-87
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 04:40:03 pm
  
  

  PORTLAND, Ore.

  
  
  
• Nuggets-Jazz Preview
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 03:10:06 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- The Denver Nuggets know time is running out to correct problems they say should be easy to fix.

  
  
  
• Bobcats bottle up Howard, but can't stop Nelson
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 04:57:11 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE—The Magic climbed to a 3-0 series lead on the Bobcats, thanks largely to Orlando's domination at one particular position.

  
  
  
• Notebook: With game on the line, Gortat cool under pressure
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 04:54:19 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE—Marcin Gortat is a likeable guy.

  
  
  
• Bucks' Hammond wins NBA executive of the year
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 11:55:03 am
  
  

  NEW YORK -- Bucks general manager John Hammond has been selected as the NBA executive of the year after the Bucks finished the regular season with 12 more wins than last year and earned their first

  
  
  
• Mavericks-Spurs Preview
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 02:40:03 pm
  
  

  SAN ANTONIO -- While Manu Ginobili got fitted for a mask Saturday for his broken nose, Tony Parker's face in these playoffs remained unchanged.

  Smiling. Nodding.

  
  
  
• Roy returns for Blazers in Game 4 against Suns
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 01:40:03 pm
  
  
  AP Sports Writer

  PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers unexpectedly activated guard Brandon Roy on Saturday shortly before the start of their playoff game against the Phoenix Suns.

  
  
  
• Celtics-Heat Preview
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 01:45:04 am
  
  

  MIAMI -- The first order of business after Game 3 for Doc Rivers was making a plea to his Boston Celtics, begging them to not fixate on finishing off a first-round sweep.

  Good luck, Doc.

  
  
  
• Wade says he and James 'play well together'
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 03:00:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- It's been a fantasy scenario thrown around the NBA for months: Dwyane Wade and LeBron James as teammates.

  Intriguing?

  Absolutely - even to Wade.

  
  
  
• Cavaliers-Bulls Preview
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 12:00:02 pm
  
  

  CHICAGO -- A little adversity? Bring it on, LeBron James says.

  
  
  
• Spoelstra defends decision to not foul Pierce
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 12:40:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took responsibility Saturday for the decision to not foul Boston's Paul Pierce on the last possession of the Celtics' backbreaking Game 3 victory over Miami.

  
  
  
• Van Gundy's done talking; Stern's just smiling
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 12:10:08 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy has vowed to stop talking about the officials. The revelation has left NBA commissioner David Stern with a smile on his face.

  
  
  
• Sore ankle won't keep Magic's Lewis from Game 3
  posted on April 24, 2010 - 10:00:04 am
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis will play against the Charlotte Bobcats in Game 3 of their playoff series despite a sore left ankle.

  
  
  
• Fly's rumorama: Jason Heyward, Reds, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Jay Feely, Mel Kiper, Jimmy Clausen, Talladega
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 07:22:15 am
  
  

  MLB: Quote of the day: Mets infielder Alex Cora on Braves rook Jaso

  
  
  
• Garnett suspended for Game 2 of playoff series
  posted on April 18, 2010 - 04:30:04 pm
  
  

  NEW YORK -- Kevin Garnett has been suspended by the NBA for the Boston Celtics second playoff game against the Miami Heat.

  
  
  
• Lakers' Jackson fined $35,000 for criticizing refs
  posted on April 05, 2010 - 04:40:03 pm
  
  

  NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined $35,000 for criticizing game officials.

  The NBA announced the discipline on Monday.

  
  
  
• Kentucky's Patterson heading to the NBA
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 02:25:03 pm
  
  

  LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Patrick Patterson believes his three years at Kentucky have prepared him for life in the NBA.

  Both on and off the floor.

  
  
  
• Stern says coaches need to 'comply with the rules'
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 03:55:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- A day later, NBA commissioner David Stern wasn't backing down: Coaches, he said, need to "comply with the rules."

  This part was unspoken: Or else.

  
  
  
• Pierce hits at the buzzer, Celtics win 100-98
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 07:00:06 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Paul Pierce hit a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer as an injured Dwyane Wade watched from the Miami bench, and the Boston Celtics took complete command of their Eastern Conference first-round

  
  
  
• Ginobili, Spurs take 2-1 series lead over Mavs
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 09:35:03 pm
  
  

  SAN ANTONIO -- Bloody nose and all, Manu Ginobili wasn't letting the Dallas Mavericks get ahead in this playoff series.

  
  
  
• Millsap leads Utah to 2-1 series lead over Denver
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 10:30:03 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- Paul Millsap had career-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds, rallying the Utah Jazz from a disastrous start in a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Confe

  
  
  
• Wade hurts left leg, not on court for final play
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 07:00:05 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade appeared to injure his left leg in the fourth quarter of Miami's 100-98 playoff loss to Boston on Friday night.

  
  
  
• 2010 NBA draft early entry list
  posted on April 07, 2010 - 12:46:06 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Sporting News keeps you updated on who's staying and who's leaving college for the upcoming June 24 NBA draft. Underclassmen have until 11:59 p.m.

  
  
  
• Lakers' Jackson: Stern's threats "heavy-handed"
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 03:40:03 pm
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson believes commissioner David Stern's threat of harsher punishments for comments critical of NBA referees was a "heavy-handed" way to deal with

  
  
  
• Suns-Trail Blazers Preview
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 02:55:07 pm
  
  

  PORTLAND, Ore. -- There is no secret to the Phoenix Suns' success so far against the Portland Trail Blazers.

  
  
  
• Cavs say give Shaq time
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 03:10:02 pm
  
  

  CHICAGO -- It's not easy to fade into the crowd when you're 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and your name is Shaquille O'Neal.

  
  
  
• Lakers-Thunder Preview
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 01:50:03 pm
  
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY -- There's no doubting that Kevin Durant can score.

  
  
  
• Hawks-Bucks Preview
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 01:20:03 pm
  
  

  MILWAUKEE -- It's been a long time since the Hawks and Bucks played a game in their first-round series.

  
  
  
• Hornets sale talks reportedly reach 'impasse'
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 01:35:40 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  NEW ORLEANS -- A person familiar with negotiations says Hornets sale talks between George Shinn and minority owner Gary Chouest have reached an "impasse" and that Shinn now wants to speak

  
  
  
• Magic-Bobcats Preview
  posted on April 23, 2010 - 12:30:03 pm
  
  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Silas remembers how strange and uncomfortable it was in 2002 when he coached an unwanted team in a city that had turned its back on the NBA.