MIAMI HEAT NEWS
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Bryant Again Leads Lakers Past Jazz for 2-0 Lead
Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. - Read More...
Magic pound Pistons to cut series deficit
Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and Orlando beat the Detroit Pistons 111-86 on Wednesday night, the Magic's ...
Magic Need to Execute Flawlessly to Tie Series with Pistons
The Orlando Magic know what it takes to beat the Detroit Pistons.Take care of the ball. Don't force shots. Find the open man. And don't get frustrated. - Read More...
Judge: Sonics trial will begin as scheduled
A federal judge has ruled that a trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics will play next season will begin ...
Garnett outdoes LeBron as Celtics top Cavs in Game 1
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off night for the rest of Boston's Big Three, and the Celtics beat the Cleveland ...
LeBron: The One and Only
In the BOSTON GLOBE, Bob Ryan writes "the Next Great Thing never turns out to be quite that, unless, of course, it does, and then it has a distinct, unforgettable name: LeBron."Le" means "the" in French. We don't know whether she had any grand designs for this baby boy, but after watching him play basketball for several years, I hereby declare that "Bron" means "Chosen." Check out that birth date. LeBron has embedded himself into our consciousness so deeply that we feel as if we've known him for at least a decade. But LeBron James is only 23, and if you'd like to put his accomplishments in perspective, consider that Larry Bird turned 23 a little under two months into his rookie year. And at the end of that season, as great as he was, we knew he had a lot to learn.? - Read More...
Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle
Just look at the numbers — the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.
CSKA Moscow beats Maccabi Tel Aviv for title
CSKA Moscow has won its sixth Euroleague basketball championship after beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 91-77 Sunday. It was CSKA's second final win over Maccabi in two years to trail only Real Madrid in championships. Madrid has eight titles. Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Trajan Langdon led the Russian champions with 21 points. A 10-point run at the start of the fourth quarter gave Moscow the gap it needed to beat its Israeli rivals.
Williams, Jazz tune out Rockets, T-Mac's 40 in series-clincher
Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night ...
James' Triple-Double Helps Cavs Eliminate Wizards
LeBron James' third career playoff triple-double helped the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 105-88 on Friday night to end their contentious first round series in six games. - Read More...
Mike D'Antoni to Meet With Suns Management Friday
Paul Coro of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC writes "Suns coach Mike D'Antoni will meet today with General Manager Steve Kerr and Managing Partner Robert Sarver with hopes that they can come to an accord that will keep D'Antoni as coach. That hope was stated Wednesday by D'Antoni and often is repeated by Kerr. Kerr did so again in response to a report in today's New York Daily News that upset him. It said the Suns have contacted recently fired Avery Johnson, a former Kerr teammate in San Antonio and Suns point guard Steve Nash's backup in Dallas. 'Mike's our coach,' Kerr said. 'I would never, ever call anybody until there is some resolution to our situation.'" - Read More...
D-Wade on Star Jones: We're just friends
Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends." "We're friends, just like a lot of celebrities. We are friends," the pro basketball star said Thursday during a guest appearance on "Inside the NBA," the jocular TNT show featuring Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. "Are y'all close friends?" Smith asked. "We're good friends," Wade responded.
Sonics' Durant honored as rookie of the year
Kevin Durant became the first Seattle player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. - Read More...
Kevin Durant Named T-Mobile Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Kevin Durant Named T-Mobile Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
High Fives: Shaq brought Magic to league prominence
Shaquille O'Neal heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, as voted on by a panel ...
Wizards return favor on Cavs with late heroics
Caron Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending ...
Report: Durant will be named top rookie
The expectations were there for Kevin Durant the day he first arrived in Seattle: anything less than being the best rookie in the NBA would be a disappointment.
Sonics agreement includes clause on team name
The Oklahoma City Council has approved the final portion of its lease terms with the Seattle SuperSonics, including a clause requiring the team include Oklahoma City in its name upon relocation. - Read More...
Magic Beat Raptors, Move to Second Round
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 21 rebounds and the Orlando Magic advanced to second round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-92 on Monday night to close out their series in five games. - Read More...
Stern not ordered to testify in SuperSonics case
NBA commissioner David Stern will not be ordered to testify in a case brought by the city of Seattle to try to keep the SuperSonics from moving, though a federal judge may consider ordering the testimony in the future. - Read More...
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...
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...
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...
Sources: Knicks turn up heat on Bulls for D'Antoni
Sources said the Knicks are turning up the heat on the Bulls to land Mike D'Antoni. - Read More...
High Fives: Duncan 'the man' among all-time Spurs
Tim Duncan heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the San Antonio Spurs franchise, including the ABA era, as ...
Hornets Look to Steal Game in San Antonio
The Hornets are hoping to beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs yet again on Game 3 and take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Jazz Hope to Contain Kobe Bryant
In the SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Steve Luhm writes "Jeff Hornacek spent much of two NBA Finals trying to harass Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan and prevent him from single-handedly beating the Jazz. That's why Hornacek can empathize with Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Andrei Kirilenko and whoever else draws the defensive assignment on Kobe Bryant in the Utah-L.A. Lakers playoff series. Been there, done that. Even if it's an almost impossible task. The Jazz's next chance to slow Bryant comes tonight in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal at Staples Center.? - Read More...
Owners' motion denied; Sonics trial to start in June
A trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play next season will begin June 16 as scheduled. - Read More...
KG, Celtics overcome Cavs in Game 1
The Cavaliers had a chance to beat the Celtics in Game 1, but LeBron James couldn't get it done down the stretch in Boston.
Bryant Scores 38 as Lakers Bounce Jazz from Game 1
Kobe Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round. - Read More...
Lewis, Ratliff getting chippy after Game 1
The Detroit-Orlando series is not as intriguing as the other three matchups in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons and Magic are trying to change that. A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other. Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason Maxiell quickly got in Lewis' face with a menacing look and choice words.
Langdon leads CSKA Moscow to sixth European title
CSKA Moscow has won its sixth Euroleague basketball championship after beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 91-77 Sunday.
Jazz Oust Rockets with 113-91 Victory in Game 6
Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year. - Read More...
Wade's relationship with Star Jones: 'Good friends'
Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends." - Read More...
Dwyane Wade on Star Jones rumors: We're just friends
Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, ...
D-Wade on Star Jones rumors: We're just friends
Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends." "We're friends, just like a lot of celebrities. We are friends," the pro basketball star said Thursday during a guest appearance on "Inside the NBA," the jocular TNT show featuring Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. "Are y'all close friends?" Smith asked. "We're good friends," Wade responded.
Nachbar Looks Back on Nets' Season
Bostjan Nachbar was very much representative of the Nets play overall, in good times and in bad. When things were rolling, he was usually the guy hitting the long-range daggers and amassing double-digit scoring efforts; when things were not so great, his lot ? and shot ? tended to go right along with the team's struggles. - Read More...
Durant wins Rookie of the Year award
The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Seattle player to win the award - and perhaps the last. Durant, the national college player of the year at Texas and the No. 2 pick in last year's draft, averaged 20.3 points per game. Durant has been a bright spot during a dismal basketball season in Seattle. The Sonics won only 20 games, and the owner is moving the team to Oklahoma City.
Butler's Basket Lifts Wizards to Game 5 Win Over Cavs
Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...
Adios, Avery
Hear from Jason Terry, Josh Howard and Erick Dampier on the firing of Mavs head coach Avery Johnson. Johnson was fired after Dallas was defeated in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Sonics' Durant named rookie of the year
Seattle SuperSonics star Kevin Durant has been named NBA rookie of the year. The 19-year-old is the first Seattle player to win ...
Reports: Sonics' Durant to be named top rookie
Sonics guard Kevin Durant will be named NBA Rookie of the Year, the Seattle Times reported, citing two anonymous league sources. - Read More...
Heat Insider Interview With New Coach Erik Spoelstra
Following Erik Spoelstra's introductory press conference, HEAT Insider got a chance to catch up with the HEAT's new head coach. - Read More...
Stern will not have to testify in Sonics suit
NBA commissioner David Stern will not be ordered to testify in a case brought by the city of Seattle to try to keep the SuperSonics ...
Riley steps down as Heat coach
Pat Riley stepped down as Heat head coach Monday, turning the duties over to 37-year-old assistant Erik Spoelstra.