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Knicks deciding between D'Antoni, Jackson
It's a two-horse race.
Boozer unable to hold his ground against Lakers
Carlos Boozer hasn't shown up yet against the Lakers. And Mike Kahn says it's why the Jazz are in a must-win situation tonight.
D'Antoni's Future as Suns Coach May Be Decided Today
In the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Paul Coro writes "today was offered as a day of hope for all parties involved to get a resolution on Suns coach Mike D'Antoni's future. There is no deadline, just an expectation that an outline would be provided today for just how interested the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks are in D'Antoni. The possibilities remain as open as when the week began, when he interviewed in the Valley with both teams." - Read More...
Goodman: King's court missing in action
Rosen: Spurs' Parker shows mettle
Spurs switch gears, change luck in series
Chris Paul isn't the only great guard in this series. Tony Parker flaunted his skills in a Game 3 win for the Spurs, Charley Rosen says.
Parker, Ginobili Score 31 Each as Spurs Beat Hornets
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Spurs get up to speed, burn Hornets in Game 3
As usual, LeBron gets no support in Game 2 loss
LeBron was lousy again in a Game 2 loss in Boston. That's unusual. But it's typical that his supporting cast stunk, Jeff Goodman says.
Union cries foul over Celtics' locker-room restrictions
The National Basketball Players Association plans to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after NBPA employees ...
Celtics frustrate LeBron, Cavs again
Duquesne's James hires agent, will enter draft
Shawn James, the shot-blocking center who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft. - Read More...
Celtics get defensive against LeBron, take 2-0 lead
Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Ray Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help Boston beat Cleveland ...
Celtics frustrate LeBron, Cavs again in Game 2
LIVE: Can Spurs slow Hornets in San Antonio?
NBA players' union upset about access in Boston
The NBA players' union said it planned to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after one of its officials was denied access to the Celtics locker room before Game 2 of the Boston-Cleveland series Thursday night. - Read More...
Sonics Hire Troy Weaver as Assistant GM
Troy Weaver was named assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics, GM Sam Presti announced Thursday. Weaver was director of player personnel for the Utah Jazz this past season. - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron looks to pull Cavs even in Boston
Cavaliers fans waiting hours for 23-cent pizzas
Lines were so long at some of the 86 Papa John's stores offering a large one-topping pizza for 23 cents that police stood nearby to make sure people didn't get unruly. - Read More...
Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team
NBA stars Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni were selected for a preliminary roster to defend Argentina's basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics. - Read More...
Fans flock to Papa John's for 23-cent pizzas
Maybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James. Lines were so long Thursday at some of the 86 Papa John's stores offering a large, one-topping pizza for 23 cents that police stood nearby to make sure people didn't get unruly. The Louisville, Ky.-based company agreed to the offer after a franchisee in Washington, D.C., made T-shirts calling star LeBron James a "crybaby.
Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.
Wiz want to bring back Jamison, Arenas
Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday. Grunfeld shrugged, smiled and took in stride Arenas' insistence via the Internet that he won't return to the Wizards if forward Antawn Jamison doesn't. "We're on the same page, then. Because we want to sign Antawn. We want to sign Gilbert," Grunfeld said. "I kind of liked it. He's supportive of his teammate.
Wizards GM hopes to keep both Jamison, Arenas
Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday. - Read More...
Nash expects D'Antoni back with Suns
Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season. Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance Friday. "This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said. "So I expect to see Mike back here next year.
Adande: Year to remember for Fisher
A year ago, Derek Fisher hit the biggest shot of his career. And it wasn't even the best part of his day, writes J.A. Adande. - Read More...
Lakers' Derek Fisher Continues His Journey
In the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Mark Heisler writes "a year ago, Derek Fisher's life changed, or would have if it ever did, which it never really has. A year ago to the day, Fisher made his dramatic return from New York City, where his 10-month-old daughter had undergone eye surgery that morning to face his former teammates, the Golden State Warriors, in a playoff game. Tonight on the same court, Fisher will make yet another return against another set of former teammates, the Jazz, in another playoff game.? - Read More...
Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan
All-NBA first team guard Chris Paul played Game 3 with shoes bearing a tribute to an 8-year-old boy who died of cancer this week. ...
Celtics fluster Cavs again
Spurs burn Hornets in Game 3
Sources: Knicks outline offer for D'Antoni
In their latest round of discussions with Mike D'Antoni's camp, the New York Knicks on Thursday outlined the lucrative parameters of the five-year deal they're prepared to give their new No. 1 coaching target, according to NBA coaching sources.
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Spurs still kicking after beating Hornets in Game 3
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday ...
Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Nineteen - May 7
Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple... - Read More...
Celtics cruise in Game 2
The Celtics held Cleveland to less than 36 percent shooting as they cruised to an 89-73 win. Hear from Boston after taking a 2-0 series lead.
Celtics stop LeBron, Cavs in Game 2
LeBron James had another horrid shooting night in Boston. The Celtics had no such problem in cruising to a 2-0 series lead.
Celtics Clamp Down on Cavaliers Again to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Ray Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday to take a 2-0 eries lead. - Read More...
Odom stepping up for Lakers to silence Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers, up 2-0 in their Western Conference semifinal series vs. the Utah Jazz, now head to Salt Lake City's EnergySolutions ...
LIVE: Celtics leading LeBron, Cavs in Game 2
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 3 Live Blog
As the series moves to San Antonio, can the Hornets take a commanding 3-0 series lead, or will the Spurs get back in it? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 3. - Read More...
Wallace says allergies made him leave Game 2
Cleveland forward Ben Wallace left Thursday night's playoff game against Boston in the first quarter, complaining of dizziness, and Boston's Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce were also banged up in the first half. - Read More...
Jazz Owner Larry Miller to Skip Sunday's Game 4
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller will not attend Game 4 of the Western Conferece semifinals vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday for religious reasons. - Read More...
LIVE: Celtics, Cavs in Game 2
LeBron James had another horrid shooting night in Boston. The Celtics had no such problem in cruising to a 2-0 series lead.
Jazz's Weaver hired as Sonics' new assistant GM
Former Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant GM of the Seattle SuperSonics. - Read More...
Customers waiting hours for 23-cent pizzas in Ohio
Wearing a blue LeBron James "Witness" T-shirt, Patrick Mone was willing to wait as long as necessary to get a 23-cent pizza ...
Yao wants Chinese team to get into quarterfinals
The Olympics are still three months away, and already Yao Ming is trying to work the officials. - Read More...
Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager. Kiki Vandeweghe (VAN-duh-way) was promoted to the position Thursday, less than six months after being hired as a special assistant to team president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe replaces Ed Stefanski, who left in midseason to become the GM of the Philadelphia 76ers. The general manager's job is the second for Vandeweghe. He held the same job with the Denver Nuggets from August 2001 until the end of the 2005-06 season.
Bucks' Williams undergoes surgery on right thumb
Bucks point guard Mo Williams had surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb and is expected to be ready for training camp in October. - Read More...
After short wait, Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager. - Read More...