- Wade: Heat-Celtics was 'inevitable' matchup @ Yahoo! Sports - 1 hr 31 mins ago
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo gestures after making a 3-point basket during the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball Eastern … More »Wade: Heat-Celtics was 'inevitable' matchup
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo gestures after making a 3-point basket during the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics won 85-75 to advance to the conference finals against the Miami Heat. …
- Thunder, Spurs ready to finally settle West's best @ Yahoo! Sports - 1 hr 31 mins ago
FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2008, file photo, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during … More »Thunder, Spurs ready to finally settle West's best
FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2008, file photo, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Parker had two NBA titles when he was Westbrook's age. That makes the All-Star point guards chasing …
- 76ers know brighter days ahead with young core @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala talks to reporters during a media availability at the team's practice facility, Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Philadelphia. The 76ers lost … More »76ers know brighter days ahead with young core
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala talks to reporters during a media availability at the team's practice facility, Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Philadelphia. The 76ers lost 85-75 to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
- Knicks give coach Mike Woodson multiyear extension @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
FILE - This March 14, 2012 file photo shows New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson calling out to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against … More »Knicks give coach Mike Woodson multiyear extension
FILE - This March 14, 2012 file photo shows New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Woodson calling out to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, in New York. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Knicks and Woodson are finalizing a multiyear deal that could …
- NBA fines Spoelstra $25,000 for comments @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra calls a play during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, … More »NBA fines Spoelstra $25,000 for comments
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra calls a play during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
- Thunder, Spurs bring connection into West finals @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
FILE - This Sept. 24, 2010 file photo shows Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti smiling as he talks with the media in Oklahoma City. This year's Western … More »Thunder, Spurs bring connection into West finals
FILE - This Sept. 24, 2010 file photo shows Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti smiling as he talks with the media in Oklahoma City. This year's Western Conference finals opponents share a link _ Presti, a former Spurs executive. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
- Aging, hobbled Ray Allen comes through for Celtics @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
Fans reach toward Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) as he walks off the court after the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of an NBA basketball … More »Aging, hobbled Ray Allen comes through for Celtics
Fans reach toward Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) as he walks off the court after the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics won 85-75 to advance to the conference finals against the Miami …
- Rondo leads Celtics to 85-75 Game 7 win over 76ers @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
BOSTON, MA - MAY 26: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the … More »Rondo leads Celtics to 85-75 Game 7 win over 76ers
BOSTON, MA - MAY 26: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2012 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Image …
- James, Heat start tuning for East finals @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
Indiana Pacers fan Matt Asen taunts Miami Heat forward LeBron James after he fell to the floor following a missed lay up on a fast break during the first half of Game … More »James, Heat start tuning for East finals
Indiana Pacers fan Matt Asen taunts Miami Heat forward LeBron James after he fell to the floor following a missed lay up on a fast break during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
- Knicks' J.R. Smith arrested in Fla.'s South Beach @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Beach police say a New York Knicks player has been arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's license. More »Knicks' J.R. Smith arrested in Fla.'s South Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Miami Beach police say a New York Knicks player has been arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's license.
- With stars on fire, Heat seek return to NBA Finals AFP - 5 hrs ago
NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and veteran Dwyane Wade are firing on all cylinders as the Miami Heat seek a return to the NBA Finals when they face Boston for … More »With stars on fire, Heat seek return to NBA Finals
- They meet again: Heat-Celtics in East finals @ Yahoo! Sports - 6 hrs ago
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball swatted away as he drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala during the first quarter of Game 7 in … More »They meet again: Heat-Celtics in East finals
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball swatted away as he drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala during the first quarter of Game 7 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- James, Bryant lead All-NBA team @ Yahoo! Sports - 8 hrs ago
Miami Heat's LeBron James yells as he is introduced before Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami … More »James, Bryant lead All-NBA team
Miami Heat's LeBron James yells as he is introduced before Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
- Heat's LeBron James leads NBA all-defensive team @ Yahoo! Sports - 19 hrs ago
Miami Heat's LeBron James yells as he is introduced before Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami … More »Heat's LeBron James leads NBA all-defensive team
Miami Heat's LeBron James yells as he is introduced before Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
- Rondo lifts Celtics over 76ers into NBA East finals AFP - 20 hrs ago
The Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals with an 85-75 victory over Philadelphia behind a "triple-double" by Rajon Rondo. More »Rondo lifts Celtics over 76ers into NBA East finals
- Rondo the rock as Celtics reach Eastern Conference final Ros Krasny - Reuters - 21 hrs ago
BOSTON (Reuters) - Point guard Rajon Rondo stepped up to save the day in the final minutes as the Boston Celtics held off the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in their decisive … More »Rondo the rock as Celtics reach Eastern Conference final
- Warriors unveil plans to move to San Francisco @ Yahoo! Sports - 21 hrs ago
From left, Golden State Warriors owner and CEO Joe Lacob, NBA Commissioner David Stern, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Warriors owner Peter Guber hold up 2017 jerseys … More »Warriors unveil plans to move to San Francisco
From left, Golden State Warriors owner and CEO Joe Lacob, NBA Commissioner David Stern, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Warriors owner Peter Guber hold up 2017 jerseys following an announcement Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in San Francisco, that the NBA basketball team wants to build a new arena on the waterfront in San Francisco. …
- Celtics, minus G Bradley, set for Sixers, Game 7 @ Yahoo! Sports - 22 hrs ago
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala, right, goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass, center, and Paul Pierce defend during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA … More »Celtics, minus G Bradley, set for Sixers, Game 7
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala, right, goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass, center, and Paul Pierce defend during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Early success of Spurs' superstars eludes Thunder @ Yahoo! Sports - Sat, May 26, 2012
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, left, ties up the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka of Congo during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA … More »Early success of Spurs' superstars eludes Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, left, ties up the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka of Congo during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 103-100. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- Miami Heat coach fined for criticizing refs AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012
The NBA fined Miami coach Erik Spoelstra $25,000 for critical public comments on the officiating of the Heat's Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against … More »Miami Heat coach fined for criticizing refs
- Knicks ink coach Woodson to multi-year deal AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012
Mike Woodson, who guided the New York Knicks to the NBA playoffs after taking over as interim coach in March, signed a multi-year contract extension, according to the … More »Knicks ink coach Woodson to multi-year deal
- Heat resting up before return to East finals @ Yahoo! Sports - Fri, May 25, 2012
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade celebrates being fouled on a made shot late in the second half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference … More »Heat resting up before return to East finals
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade celebrates being fouled on a made shot late in the second half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. The Heat won 105-93. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
- AP Source: Bobcats to interview Sloan on Friday @ Yahoo! Sports - Fri, May 25, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan on Friday for their vacant head coaching … More »AP Source: Bobcats to interview Sloan on Friday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan on Friday for their vacant head coaching position.
- Dynamic duo leads Miami back to Eastern finals @ Yahoo! Sports - Fri, May 25, 2012
Miami Heat's LeBron James, center, shoots against Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger, left, and David West, right, during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball … More »Dynamic duo leads Miami back to Eastern finals
Miami Heat's LeBron James, center, shoots against Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger, left, and David West, right, during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
- Heat coach Spoelstra fined for criticizing officials Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
(Reuters) - Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating during his team's playoff series against the Indiana … More »Heat coach Spoelstra fined for criticizing officials
(Reuters) - Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating during his team's playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, the National Basketball Association said on Friday. Spoelstra made his comments to the media after Miami's shootaround on Thursday, before they beat …
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