Cavaliers name veteran college coach Beilein new head coach
Beilein replaces Larry Drew, who took over the job when Tyronn Lue was sacked six games into the Cavs' first season since superstar LeBron James departed via free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers.
View ArticleCurry brother rivalry adds spice to NBA Western Conference finals
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, 31, will be playing in a fifth straight conference final, while Seth will be fighting for an NBA Finals berth for the first time. #NBA
View ArticleNBA: Warriors takes game one of Western Conference Final
"You can't key it on one guy and even if you try to somebody else is going to be open." - Steph Curry #NBA
View ArticleNew Orleans secures right to pick No. 1
“I don’t believe the universe makes mistakes,” said David Griffin, who is barely a month into his tenure as New Orleans’ executive vice president of basketball operations. “I just think we have...
View ArticleBucks, Raptors start East title showdown
The top-seeded Bucks play host to the second-seeded Raptors on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. They had the best records in the NBA this season – Milwaukee went 60-22,...
View ArticleNBA: Bucks rally to top Raptors
Brook Lopez scored 13 of his career playoff-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 points and the Bucks closed the game on a 10-0 run to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100...
View ArticleGSW look to build off impressive start
“You see like the morale, like everybody’s shoulders are up and smiles, and just aggressiveness all over the floor” Stephen Curry said. “Whether that’s setting a screen, swing or cutting hard, all that...
View ArticleNBA to fete Magic, Bird
Johnson and Bird forged an epic rivalry during the 1980s when the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were locked in a long-running battle for basketball supremacy.
View ArticleCavs rookie says Kai could be next big thing
“I feel like he can make it. He is 7-foot, he is a great player and he can shoot it. He is getting a lot better so when he comes back, you can all see,” - Collin Sexton #NBA
View ArticleNBA: Warriors now up 2-0 over Blazers
Curry sparked a 14-3 run for the Warriors as the NBA champions overturned a 108-100 deficit with just over four minutes remaining in a pulsating battle at the Oracle Arena.
View ArticleBucks also eye 2-0 lead over Raptors
The Bucks are three wins away from taking full advantage of that opening, and becoming the team that replaces James after his eight consecutive seasons going to the NBA Finals as a representative of...
View ArticleBucks rout Raptors to take 2-0 lead
"Once the game started, we did a great job setting the tone. We knew Toronto was going to come and try to play hard and try to get one at our place." - Giannis Antetokounmpo #NBA
View ArticleAntetokounmpo, Harden, George finalists for NBA MVP award
Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee to the best record in the league and a berth in the Eastern Conference finals, where they are battling the Toronto Raptors for a place in the championship series. #NBA
View ArticleNBA: Pacers guard banned for at least two years
Under the program, the 29-year-old who averaged 10.2 points per game last season and was due to become a free agent can apply for reinstatement in two years.
View ArticleWarriors close in on finals
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Draymond Green had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Western...
View ArticleKawhi leads Raptors to take game 3
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Spanish center Marc Gasol added 16 for the Raptors, who got off to a quick start and led much of the night but had to battle to put the Bucks away.
View ArticleNBA: Lillard playing with separated ribs
"It's there but it's not something that's affecting anything that I'm doing." - Damian Lillard #NBA
View ArticleIguodala doubtful for Game 4 with calf injury
Iguodala, the 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the Warriors, exited in the third quarter of Saturday's 110-99 comeback victory over the Trail Blazers, which gave the Warriors a commanding 3-0...
View ArticleNew Lakers coach Vogel calls for ‘togetherness’
Vogel, who was chosen to replace the fired Luke Walton, arrives at the Lakers with the club reeling from the shock departure of executive Magic Johnson last month.
View ArticleNBA: Johnson blasts Pelinka after shock exit
"I wasn't having fun coming to work anymore. Especially when I gotta work beside [Pelinka], knowing that you want my position." - Magic Johnson #NBA
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