MIAMI — The Charlotte Hornets’ situation went from bad to worse early in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat when Nicolas Batum was lost to a left ankle injury. Batum brought the ball up the floor against Heat rookie Justise Winslow, who knocked the bal … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Previewing Game 2 of Blazers-Clippers LOS ANGELES — They’re used to it by now, the basketball world shedding pity on them for losing four starters from last season and giving them a nice pat on the head and a wish for good luck. The Portland Trail Blazers had fallen from t … | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden are close to terms with with Minnesota Timberwolves to become the franchise’s new coach/president and general manager, respectively, according to a report from The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources: Minnesota is engaged in … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Hornets-Heat Game 2 Preview MIAMI — The Charlotte Hornets had a lot to think about after getting thumped, 123-91, in Game 1 of their first round series with the Miami Heat on Sunday. And, with Game 2 on Wednesday night (7 p.m. ET, NBA TV), they’ve had two full days off to … | 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: How long to rest Steph? | Your All-Defensive team picks? | Most attractive … | 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: How long to rest Steph? | Your All-Defensive team picks? | Most attractive … | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — Former NBA point guard and legendary collegian Dwayne “Pearl” Washington died today at age 52, according to Syracuse.com. Washington was hospitalized last year with a brain tumor, for which he had been receiving treatment. A native of Brooklyn, Washington pla … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Highlights from Tuesday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING No need to fret over Curry | Villanueva fires back at Westbrook | Nowitzki joins Mavs’ growing injury list | Suns happy to keep Watson No. 1: Why not to fret over Curry’s ankle injury— It is more than understandable if Go … | Continue reading
Three people with knowledge of the process tell The Associated Press that the Sacramento Kings plan to interview Vinny Del Negro, Mark Jackson and Sam Mitchell as they begin their search for a replacement for fired coach George Karl. | Continue reading
VIDEO: Crawford secures Kia Sixth Man Award LOS ANGELES — Jamal Crawford won the Kia Sixth Man Award and a fringe benefit: The hunk of bronze was “renamed” the Jamal Crawford Trophy. Well, for one day, anyway. More like an honorary title, which still belongs to Kia. But here’s wh … | Continue reading
Angry or chastened, Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy remains one of the most quotable, candid and entertaining bench bosses in the NBA. Van Gundy got a little too, er, entertaining Sunday in the Pistons’ Game 1 loss to Cleveland when he criticized the officiating in the live TV quart … | Continue reading
The Phoenix Suns have reached an agreement with interim head coach Earl Watson to retain him as the 17th head coach in franchise history. | Continue reading
LeBron James won't get into any verbal fight with Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy. | Continue reading
VIDEO: Zach Randolph talks after Monday’s practice SAN ANTONIO — Zach Randolph knows the depleted Grizzlies are in deep water against the Spurs. He knows the odds are very much stacked against Memphis even a game, let alone the first round playoff series. But Z-Bo also knows that … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Highlights from Monday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING Curry uncertain for Game 3 | Report: Thibodeau wants full control of next team | Report: Rambis, Jackson to hold triangle camp No. 1: Curry uncertain for Game 3— The Golden State Warriors are undefeated in the playoffs, bu … | Continue reading
OAKLAND — Stephen Curry will miss Game 2 against the Rockets on Monday night because of the sprained right ankle suffered two days earlier in the playoff opener, the Warriors announced about 70 minutes before tipoff. Curry’s on-court workout, the final attempt at playing, sealed … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Al Horford goes up top for the alley-oop against Boston ATLANTA — Al Horford didn’t take the bait. It’s the playoffs, after all. And he knows better than to partake in anything that will shift the focus away from the business at hand, namely his Atlanta Hawks focusing on … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Highlights from Sunday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING Raptors not giving into negativity | Beverley fine with playing the villain | Portland’s Stotts ready to do away with hack-a-strategy | The graduation of Dion Waiters No. 1: Raptors not giving into the negativity — They kn … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Pistons reflect on Game 1 loss. CLEVELAND – Much has been made of Reggie Jackson‘s status as the lone Detroit Pistons starter with actual NBA postseason experience, an indication of how young and raw that group is. So who was it acting like the newbie in Game 1 Sunday, cos … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Waiters gets served. OKLAHOMA CITY – Fourth-year Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters is averaging the fewest points per game (9.8 ppg) of his career. Waiters is also probably playing the best overall basketball of his career. It speaks to Waiters’ continuing basketbal … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Curry tweaks ankle. OAKLAND — The Warriors began to prepare for the possibility of not having Stephen Curry for Game 2 against the Rockets on Monday, with Curry missing practice Sunday to get treatment on the sprained right ankle that limited him to 20 minutes the day befo … | Continue reading
The rebuilding, reconfiguring, resurrecting of the Nets takes the next step with the move to name Hawks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson as the new head coach in Brooklyn. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported the news and the Nets made it official on Sunday that Atkins … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Avery Bradley strains his right hamstring in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the Hawks ATLANTA — The Boston Celtics will have to work without Avery Bradley, their best perimeter defender, for what could be the remainder of their first round series against the Atlanta … | Continue reading
VIDEO: The Fast Break — April 16 NEWS OF THE MORNING It’s all about Curry’s ankle | Brooks eyeing Lakers | Familiar Raptors headache | Bradley injury could doom Celtics No. 1: All eyes are on Stephen Curry’s ankle — Yes, the Warriors dominated, owned, locked up and threw away the … | Continue reading
The playoffs. It’s the time of year when everybody has a little extra bounce in their step, when everybody can’t wait to get to the arena. But probably nobody more than Miami assistant coach Keith Smart, who finished up the last of his cancer treatments and will return to his reg … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Kevin Love on getting ready for playoffs. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – More than any of the other 15 teams in the first round of the NBA’s postseason tournament, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be watched closely not just for whether they win or lose each game but for how they happen … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Gregg Popovich speaking on playoff preparation. SAN ANTONIO — They know the Grizzlies come struggling into the playoffs with nine losses in their last 10 regular season games. They know that with key cogs Marc Gasol and Mike Conley missing, among so many others, that Memph … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Stotts previews first-round matchups NEWS OF THE MORNING LeBron is ready | Walton could talk to Knicks | Allen bows to Curry | Morey defends McHale firing No. 1: All business LeBron ready for playoffs — What do you get when perhaps the best all-around player in the NBA zer … | Continue reading
Russell Westbrook's triple-double against the Los Angeles Clippers reminded Kevin Durant of someone playing the NBA 2K game on rookie mode. | Continue reading
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors had their chance to celebrate their record-setting regular season before turning their focus to even bigger goals. | Continue reading
VIDEO: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: By the Numbers HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — If you like great playmaking from points and great shooting on the wing, Clippers-Blazers is the series for you. Chris Paul vs. Damian Lillard is the best individual matchup in the first round. And J.J. Redi … | Continue reading
Chris Bosh will still play a role for the Miami Heat in the playoffs, though apparently one that doesn't include him returning to the court. | Continue reading
NBA referees spent significantly less time reviewing calls this season as the NBA Replay Center stepped up its efforts to improve efficiency and maintain the flow of the game. The average review time was reduced by nearly 25 percent, dropping from 42.1 seconds during the 2014-15 … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Heat vs. Hornets: By the Numbers HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — The Eastern Conference took a step forward this season. It won 48 percent of its games against the West, its second best mark in the last 17 seasons. Most of the improvement came in the middle of the conference, where … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Kyrie Irving mostly struggled from deep in 2015-16 By Ben Leibowitz, Special to NBA.com Reigning Kia MVP Stephen Curry brought new meaning to the term “3-point sharpshooter” throughout 2015-16. The Golden State Warriors point guard obliterated the NBA record for most 3-poi … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Which East teams will win their series in the first round? NEWS OF THE MORNING Curry realizing his impact on league lore | Casey miffed over Game 1 tipoff time | Anthony talks frankly with Knicks’ brass | Hornets pull together No. 1: Curry starting to realize his place in … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Cavaliers-Pistons: By the Numbers HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — While the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs have been making history out West, the Cleveland Cavaliers have put themselves in position to take on the winner of what should be a dogfight in the Western Confe … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Thunder vs. Mavericks: By the Numbers HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — When the Oklahoma City Thunder made The Finals in 2012 with their four best players all under the age of 24, we thought they’d return every year. But the Thunder have yet to make it back and failed to make the pl … | Continue reading
VIDEO: Hawks vs. Celtics: By the Numbers HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — The Atlanta Hawks took a step backward this season. After leading the Eastern Conference with a franchise-record 60 wins last season, they were unable to recapture the magic they had on the offensive end of the floor … | Continue reading
Hassan Whiteside is the NBA's new king of blocked shots. He just set a Miami Heat single-season record for rebounds per game. He's a few months away from signing a contract that should set him up financially for life. | Continue reading
NEW YORK — Convening appropriately enough on some of the priciest real estate in the U.S., the NBA’s Board of Governors is expected to discuss and approve its own brand of pricey real estate at its annual spring meeting that ends Friday. If an average two-bedroom Manhattan condom … | Continue reading
NBA.com staff reports The Washington Wizards missed the playoffs this season, a letdown after last season’s 46-36 campaign that saw the Wizards reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. That work Washington put in — and its results since part of the way through 2011-12 — was done … | Continue reading
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced Sam Mitchell has been relieved of his interim head coaching duties, effective immediately, and the team will initiate a search for both a new head coach and a new head of basketball operations. Due to the sudden onset of Flip Saunders' il … | Continue reading
CHICAGO – Regardless of what one thinks of the job Sam Hinkie did in Philadelphia – dredging, dredging and dredging some more with his notorious “Process” that never advanced beyond a foundation pour – the 76ers’ former president and GM was working within the rules of the system. … | Continue reading
The basketball powers that be smiled on us all for the final night of this season. Kobe Bryant's final game after 20 spectacular seasons in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform and some 400 miles up the coast the Golden State Warriors try to put the finishing touches on their epic chase … | Continue reading
George Karl is slated to coach the season finale for the Sacramento Kings amid reports that he could be fired as soon as Thursday. | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — The season may not be over just yet, but the Sacramento Kings are reportedly already planning for the future. According to a report from The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnorowski, tomorrow the Kings will be part ways with coach George Karl… The Kings will allow Karl … | 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: State of Cavs as playoffs near? | Outlook on 76ers’ future? | Your All-Roo … | Continue reading