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 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 JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock. Published May 22, 2013
By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press
Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager. Published May 21, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year. Published May 21, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job. Published May 21, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in their sights. Published May 21, 2013
By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press
Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs. Published May 21, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. Published May 21, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Kent police say Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday and accused of brandishing a gun at the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. Published May 20, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
This is the matchup Chris Bosh wanted in the Eastern Conference finals. Published May 20, 2013
