INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Channing Frye was one of just two Cleveland Cavaliers who spoke to the media Wednesday morning after shootaround, so reporters weren’t going to let him get away quickly. That didn’t go over so well with the other guy who spoke, LeBron James, who interrupted o … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Report: Love progressing, may play in Game 3 | Dirk, Mavs talk contract future | Magic confident ‘Showtime’ Lakers would beat Warriors No. 1: Report: Love could be cleared for Game 3— The Cleveland Cavaliers are staring up at a 2-0 series hole in The Finals ag … | Continue reading
Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks has died. He was 46. | Continue reading
CLEVELAND – Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love have, between them, a half dozen appearances in the NBA All-Star Game. But none on the league’s annual All-Defensive squads. J.R. Smith is one of the streakiest and most dangerous 3-point shooters in the game, but by his own admission, he o … | Continue reading
Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks has died at the age of 46. The 76ers released the following statement Tuesday night on behalf of Deborah Brown, mother of Sean Rooks: “It is with deep sadness and overwhelming grief that we mourn the sudden loss … | Continue reading
CLEVELAND – The problem with transparency is that not everything is see-through-ready. Even in the most tranquil times, the efficacy of the NBA’s Last Two-Minute Reports has been very much in doubt. Informing the public which foul calls and rulings an officiating crew got right, … | Continue reading
CLEVELAND — Kevin Love‘s status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals remains undetermined, according to Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue. “[Love] flew back with the team, feeling better, but right now he’s just in the concussion protocol,” said Lue after practice today. “We’ll know m … | Continue reading
NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson will work with South Carolina State University to raise $2.5 million for scholarships that bear his name. | Continue reading
Kevin Love was not with his Cleveland teammates when they took the floor for practice Tuesday morning in advance of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Golden State. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Cavs looking for their defense | Turner: Mid-range shots are ‘the future’ | Presti confident about OKC’s offseason | Chandler says he’s ‘happy’ for now in Phoenix No. 1: Cavs looking defenseless in these Finals— The Cleveland Cavaliers rumbled through the East … | Continue reading
CLEVELAND — Facing an opponent that’s both a better offensive and defensive team, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ margin for error in The Finals is thin. And through two games, there have been a lot of errors. In Game 2, with Stephen Curry limited to less than 20 minutes through the fir … | Continue reading
San Antonio forward LaMarcus Aldridge has pulled out of consideration for the U.S. Olympic basketball team after a finger injury late in the season. | Continue reading
Thunder general manager Sam Presti sounds confident that Kevin Durant will remain with the team. | Continue reading
Stephen Curry has withdrawn from consideration from the Olympics, leaving the U.S. basketball team without the NBA's MVP. | Continue reading
OAKLAND — Stephen Curry is a two-time KIA MVP and could finish this season as a back-to-back NBA champion, but the Golden State Warriors’ superstar won’t finish the summer as an Olympic gold medalist. Curry, citing recent injuries, has opted of the player pool that the U.S. Men’s … | Continue reading
The following statement was released today by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry: | Continue reading
The Consensus Mock Draft is a compilation of the best mock drafts around the web. We bring them together to come up with a good estimate of how the 2015 NBA Draft could play out. | Continue reading
The Lede: Draymond Green had 28 points with five 3-pointers, seven rebounds and five assists, while MVP Stephen Curry scored 18 points despite foul trouble, and Golden State thoroughly overwhelmed Cleveland 110-77 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Green is money for Warriors in Game 2 win | Cavaliers heart, toughness questioned | Lebron: I have to be better | Warriors breezing into history | Report: Rubio open to trade if Timberwolves miss playoffs No. 1: Green is money for Warriors in Game 2 win — Dray … | Continue reading
OAKLAND — The Golden State Warriors took a 2-0 lead in The Finals with another easy victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. The Warriors have now won seven straight games against the Cavs, by an average of 18.6 points. One stat stood out from the rest in the Warriors’ 110 … | Continue reading
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has left Game 2 of the NBA Finals in the third quarter. | Continue reading
OAKLAND — “Hammer, Hammer, I am, Hammer!” The stars always come out for The Finals. But few cities offer local royalty like the Golden State Warriors, who can serve up a list that includes HT faves MC Hammer, E-40 and the fabulous Carlos Santana (who’s handling anthem duties toni … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Hornacek gets the point | Wall still climbing | Work ahead for Presti | Too much LeBron? | The Ali Effect No. 1: Hornacek emphasizes getting the point — During the most productive part of his playing career, Jeff Hornacek ran with John Stockton in Utah. During … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Curry’s media availability OAKLAND, Calif. — Two-time MVP Stephen Curry, coming off a second year in a row playing into June with the Warriors and two injuries that forced him to miss games in the playoffs, said Saturday he has not decided whether he will play in the Olymp … | Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif. — You would think that the team facing the Golden State Warriors in The Finals would want to slow the pace down. But Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said Friday that he wants his team to play faster in Game 2 on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, ABC). “I need [LeBron James] … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING It’s all in Thunder’s heads | K.D. looms over champs | Cavs have need for speed | Can Porzingis be tops? | Kings deflated No. 1: Westbrook says Thunder need mental toughness — All through the playoffs we saw what the Thunder could do with their extraordinary l … | Continue reading
The death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali late Friday at the age of 74 drew a massive response from, well, pretty much everyone around the globe. NBA players were especially active among those offering tributes, taking to Twitter to express their condolences and respect for the thr … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Tyronn Lue, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James discuss Game 1 of The Finals and what needs to change in Game 2 OAKLAND — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is doing his best to block out the white noise after his team’s 15-point loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING LeBron: ‘Better ingredients’ needed in Game 2 | George plans to give Team USA tryouts ‘a shot’ | Warriors sound off on Dellavedova’s foul | Report: Sixers, Hawks discussing trade No. 1: LeBron: Cavs need ‘better ingredients’ in Game 2— The Cleveland Cavaliers … | Continue reading
OAKLAND — The Golden State Warriors used a 29-8 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to take control of Game 1 of The Finals, their sixth straight win over Cleveland, going back to Game 4 of last year’s series. One stat stood out from the rest in the Warriors’ 104-89 victor … | Continue reading
OAKLAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t want you to call it a rematch of the 2015 Finals. They insist this year’s team is so drastically different at this stage of the season that it’s unfair to call this series against the Golden State Warriors a “rematch.” Kevin Love is health … | Continue reading
It looks like the Toronto Raptors are finally erasing the question mark over the head that seems to have lived over the head of the most successful coach in franchise history. Dwane Casey is getting a new three-year contract worth $18 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of T … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Health, experience key in 2016 Finals | Curry: ‘Face of NBA’ talk ‘annoying’ | Report: Knicks to hire Hornacek | Durant’s teammates await his decision No. 1: Health, experience at center of these Finals— The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled into The 2015 NBA Finals … | Continue reading
OAKLAND — The comings and goings of LeBron James‘ jump shot has been a fascinating study over the course of his career. There have been times where James has been a competent shooter. And there have been big games that he’s won with his jumper. But more often than not, the greatn … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: What’s next for Durant, Thunder? | Warriors’ most impressive feat so far? … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: What’s next for Durant, Thunder? | Warriors’ most impressive feat so far? … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING LeBron not worried about Finals odds | Barnes unsure if he will start in Game 1 | Durant’s offseason begins No. 1: LeBron not listening to oddsmakers’ predictions for Finals— In Cleveland, the Cavaliers have been in wait-and-see mode ever since they wrapped up … | Continue reading
HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — Time for the rematch. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are back in The Finals. One team won a record 73 games in the regular season, but faced elimination three times in the playoffs. The other fired its coach in January, but cruised throug … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Durant versus Iguodala in Game 7 showdown | Warriors’ Kerr keeping it simple for Game 7 | DeRozan’s focus is on Toronto | Report: Bosh, Heat clashed over use of blood thinners No. 1: Durant versus Iguodala in Game 7 showdown — Tonight’s Game 7 showdown between … | Continue reading
There’s no need to minimize it or insult the process by saying it’s just another basketball game. Well, yes, it’s only a game, but plenty is at stake for the Warriors and Thunder and the principles involved in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. So let’s run it down here: Wa … | Continue reading
The Grizzlies have hired another first-time head coach, and general manager Chris Wallace thinks David Fizdale's resume working with the Miami Heat has him primed to continue Memphis' recent success | Continue reading
Terrible news regarding the New Orleans Pelicans. Guard Bryce Dejean-Jones was confirmed dead Saturday at the age of 23. Details are still murky, but reports from The Vertical said he bled to death after suffering gunshot wounds. There was no indication where or when he was shot, … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Report: Sixers explore trading Okafor, Noel | Warriors still facing steep odds | LeBron back to Miami? | Fizdale already impressing in Memphis No. 1: Report: Sixers explore trading Okafor, Noel — The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Thunder can’t pull off clinching win | Green gets back into gear | Magic plan to be active in free agency | Why Beal will likely get max deal No. 1: Key surge in fourth quarter gets Warriors past Thunder— The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to wait at least an … | Continue reading
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After an extensive search that included interviews with a dozen candidates, the Rockets have chosen veteran Mike D’Antoni as their next head coach. Despite his resume and reputation on the offensive side of the ball, the Rockets opted for the 65-year-old D’Antoni because he plans … | Continue reading
Maryland guard Melo Trimble has withdrawn his name from consideration for the NBA Draft and will return for his junior season. | Continue reading
From NBA.com staff reports A day after meeting with Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera in California to discuss the team’s coaching vacancy, Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale has secured his first coaching job. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Fizdale and t … | Continue reading