KEVIN DURANT HELPS MAKE THIS GAME A STEAL
 The Oklahoma City forward picks off a Kobe Bryant pass and the Thunder goes on to beat the Lakers, 77-75, in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal series.OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant doesn't need much resume building.
05/16/2012 23:56, LaTimes |
PACERS' LARRY BIRD VOTED NBA'S EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
 Bird becomes the first person to be named the league's MVP, coach of the year and executive of the year.Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird was voted the NBA's executive of the year on Wednesday, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the most valuable player and coach of the year honors.
05/16/2012 18:07, LaTimes |
AGREEMENT REACHED ON SEATTLE ARENA PLAN
SEATTLE (AP) - Attempts to build a nearly $500 million arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday.
05/16/2012 15:35, msnbc |
AGREEMENT REACHED ON SEATTLE ARENA PLAN
SEATTLE (AP) - Attempts to build an arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday when the city, King County and investor Chris Hansen announced a memorandum of understanding laying out the financial responsibilities for the proposed venue.
05/16/2012 13:42, msnbc |
PACERS' LARRY BIRD IS NBA EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
NEW YORK (AP) - Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird was voted the NBA's Executive of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the MVP and Coach of the Year honors.
05/16/2012 12:00, msnbc |
MARK CUBAN: COLLEGE IS A BUSINESS DECISION
A meltdown is coming to the higher education sector, billionaire computer magnate and NBA Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban warned in a blog post on May 13. With education costs that rise each year, a hungry market of students plied with easy-to-get loans, and little incentive for colleges to make m...
05/16/2012 18:36, Yahoo!News |
ZOO-LIKE CANNES OPENS WITH ANDERSON'S 'MOONRISE'
 The sunbaked Cannes Film Festival got under way with Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," whose carefully composed whimsy stood in stark contrast to the zoo-like atmosphere at the annual French Riviera extravaganza.
05/16/2012 17:32, Yahoo!News |
CLIPPERS AND SPURS BOTH RELY ON RESERVES
Bench has been crucial to the success of Clippers and Spurs.SAN ANTONIO -- Chris Paul doesn't want to add any more pressure to the Clippers' bench just because they will be facing a San Antonio Spurs bench that is one of the best in the NBA.
05/16/2012 05:07, LaTimes |
CLIPPERS AND SPURS BOTH RELY ON RESERVES
Bench has been crucial to the success of Clippers and Spurs.SAN ANTONIO -- Chris Paul doesn't want to add any more pressure to the Clippers' bench just because they will be facing a San Antonio Spurs bench that is one of the best in the NBA.
05/16/2012 00:07, LaTimes |
20 TV SHOWS WITH THE MOST SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ THIS WEEK [CHART]
Although the NBA Playoffs round two Lakers vs. Nuggets game earned over 2 million more social media mentions than The Voice, the latter's season finale caused quite a large ripple in the social ocean.
05/16/2012 05:10, Yahoo!News |
CLEVELAND'S KYRIE IRVING EASILY WINS NBA'S ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
 Irving, the Cavaliers' point guard, gets 117 out of a possible 120 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ricky Rubio finishes second.Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is the NBA's rookie of the year, winning the award Tuesday with the same ease as he dribbled past defenders this season.
05/15/2012 17:35, LaTimes |
STAPLES CENTER TO HOST 6 PLAYOFF GAMES IN 4 DAYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Staples Center is always among the world's busiest arenas, hosting a jam-packed slate of concerts and shows crammed between games for the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.
05/15/2012 15:56, msnbc |
VIDEO: THE PROGNOSIS FOR BOSH AND THE HEAT
 The NBC SportsTalk give an update on the Chris Bosh injury, and debate whether LeBron James and the Heat can still win a title if he doesn't return for the NBA Finals. (NBC Sports)
05/14/2012 22:14, msnbc |
LAKERS VS. THUNDER: HOW THEY MATCH UP
It's the veteran and playoff-tested Lakers taking on young and athletic Oklahoma City, which has much to prove.Oklahoma City hasn't been to the NBA Finals but has plenty of time to get there with its youthful roster of size, speed and Kevin Durant.
05/13/2012 22:42, LaTimes |
DEREK FISHER, JAMES HARDEN HAVE LAKERS MEMORIES TO CONFRONT
A former L.A. mainstay and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate — who suffered a concussion when he was elbowed by Metta World Peace — meet the Lakers again in the NBA Western Conference semifinals.Derek Fisher has a career's worth of Lakers moments to remember.
05/13/2012 20:07, LaTimes |
AP SOURCE: IRVING TO BE NAMED NBA'S TOP ROOKIE
CLEVELAND (AP) - A person familiar with the voting says Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving has been chosen the NBA's Rookie of the Year.
05/13/2012 18:21, msnbc |
STERN PRESENTS LEBRON WITH MVP TROPHY
MIAMI (AP) - NBA Commissioner David Stern handed Miami's LeBron James his third MVP trophy in a pregame ceremony before the Heat hosted the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
05/13/2012 13:00, msnbc |
CLIPPERS ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF PLAYOFFS
 Chris Paul scored 19 points, and Nick Young added 11 as the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with an 82-72 Game 7 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
05/13/2012 12:49, msnbc |
SLIDESHOW: SLIDESHOW: BEST IMAGES OF NBA PLAYOFFS
 Check out some of the best images from the 2012 NBA playoffs.
05/13/2012 10:07, msnbc |
DON NELSON GRADUATES FROM IOWA 50 YEARS LATER
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Fifty years ago, Don Nelson left the University of Iowa eight credits and a student-teaching requirement shy of a degree. Nelson took correspondence classes to complete the credits. But it took the most coaching wins in NBA history for the university to decide Nelson didn't ne...
05/12/2012 16:22, msnbc |
LEBRON JAMES WINS 3RD NBA MVP AWARD
He will receive the trophy on Sunday before Game 1 of the Heat's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Pacers.MIAMI — Calling the honor "overwhelming" but pointing to a "bigger goal," LeBron James on Saturday became the eighth player in NBA history to win the MVP award three times.
05/12/2012 14:56, LaTimes |
LEBRON JAMES WINS 3RD NBA MVP AWARD
He will receive the trophy on Sunday before Game 1 of the Heat's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Pacers.MIAMI — Calling the honor "overwhelming" but pointing to a "bigger goal," LeBron James on Saturday became the eighth player in NBA history to win the MVP award three times.
05/12/2012 14:49, LaTimes |
DON NELSON GRADUATES FROM IOWA 50 YEARS LATER
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Fifty years ago, Don Nelson left the University of Iowa eight credits and a student-teaching requirement shy of a degree. Nelson took correspondence classes to complete the credits. But it took the most coaching wins in NBA history for the university to decide Nelson didn't need to...
05/12/2012 13:28, msnbc |
THE MOMENTS THAT MADE AN MVP SEASON
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James wears jersey No. 6 in Miami, so here's six memorable moments from the season where the Heat star became just the eighth player in NBA history to win a third MVP award. The announcement was made by the NBA on Saturday:
05/12/2012 11:28, msnbc |
NBA NAMES LEBRON JAMES MVP
Miami Heat forward Lebron James is the NBA's 2011-2012 Most Valuable Player.<div class="feedflare">
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05/12/2012 11:21, CNN |
MARC GASOL ON FIRE; CLIPPERS GET BURNED
Memphis center Marc Gasol, after a slow start in the first-round NBA playoff series, has led the Grizzlies back from a 3-1 deficit and forced the Clippers into a Game 7 finale on the road.Marc Gasol has awakened, and that's bad news for the Clippers.
05/12/2012 11:07, LaTimes |
CLIPPERS' PLAYOFF SERIES TAKES A BEARISH TURN WITH GAME 6 LOSS
Grizzlies win, 90-88, to level first-round series at 3-3 and set up winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday in Memphis, where Grizzlies can become only the ninth NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-1.The Clippers have put themselves in this predicament, on the verge of making NBA history -- and not i...
05/12/2012 00:28, LaTimes |
CLIPPERS' PLAYOFF SERIES TAKES A BEARISH TURN WITH GAME 6 LOSS
Grizzlies win, 90-88, to level first-round series at 3-3 and set up winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday in Memphis, where Grizzlies can become only the ninth NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-1.The Clippers have put themselves in this predicament, on the verge of making NBA history -- and not i...
05/12/2012 00:28, LaTimes |
CENTER DEANDRE JORDAN SAYS HE MUST DO MORE FOR THE CLIPPERS
 With averages of 3.6 points per game and 4.4 rebounds, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan says, 'I know I have to do a better job.'At least Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is fully aware that he has not performed at a level in the NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies that's accept...
05/11/2012 22:07, LaTimes |
HEAT'S LEBRON JAMES WILL BE NAMED MVP
Miami Heat star is expected to win the award for the third time in four seasons, joining a select group.A person familiar with the decision has told the Associated Press that Miami's LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA's most valuable player, the third time he has won the award in the...
05/11/2012 22:07, LaTimes |
CENTER DEANDRE JORDAN SAYS HE MUST DO MORE FOR THE CLIPPERS
With averages of 3.6 points per game and 4.4 rebounds, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan says, 'I know I have to do a better job.'At least Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is fully aware that he has not performed at a level in the NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies that's accept...
05/11/2012 20:35, LaTimes |
NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW: EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
 Sizing up the Boston vs. Philadelphia and Miami vs. Indiana matchups. The winners advance to the East finals.NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL CAPSULES
05/11/2012 17:42, LaTimes |
NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW: EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Sizing up the Boston vs. Philadelphia and Miami vs. Indiana matchups. The winners advance to the East finals.NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL CAPSULES
05/11/2012 17:14, LaTimes |
LEBRON WINS THIRD MVP
 PBT: Heat forward LeBron James is the NBA's MVP for a third time in four seasons, putting him alongside some of the game's all-time greats.
05/11/2012 16:49, msnbc |
AP SOURCE: JAMES WINS 3RD NBA MVP AWARD
MIAMI (AP) - A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Miami's LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA's MVP, the third time he's won the award in the past four seasons.
05/11/2012 15:56, msnbc |
NBA SAYS INCORRECT CALL HURT HAWKS LATE VS. CELTICS
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA says a foul against Boston with 3.1 seconds left in Atlanta's season-ending loss on Thursday should have been called sooner, which would have given the Hawks a free throw instead of just the ball out of bounds.
05/11/2012 15:42, msnbc |
MAYOR ASKS NBA TO CONSIDER COLUMBUS FOR TEAM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has sent an overture letter to NBA Commissioner David Stern that Ohio's capital city would love to have an expansion or relocated team play in its downtown arena along with the NHL's Blue Jackets.
05/10/2012 17:00, msnbc |
FORMER ADVISER, CIVIL RIGHTS FIGURE KATZENBACH DIES
Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday led Justice Department tributes to former presidential adviser and Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, who died at 90.<div class="feedflare">
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05/10/2012 05:14, CNN |
FORMER PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER, CIVIL RIGHTS FIGURE KATZENBACH DIES
Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday led Justice Department tributes to former presidential adviser and Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, who died at 90.<div class="feedflare">
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05/09/2012 18:42, CNN |
UNDERESTIMATE THE NUGGETS' ANDRE MILLER AT YOUR PERIL
 The Denver point guard, a Verbum Dei High product, is one of the NBA's quiet masters — though as he tormented the Lakers on Tuesday you saw a bit of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. So, Lakers fans, if you are still in shock over what Andre Miller did to your team at Staples Center on Tuesday...
05/09/2012 17:21, LaTimes |
UNDERESTIMATE THE NUGGETS' ANDRE MILLER AT YOUR PERIL
The Denver point guard, a Verbum Dei High product, is one of the NBA's quiet masters — though as he tormented the Lakers on Tuesday you saw a bit of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. So, Lakers fans, if you are still in shock over what Andre Miller did to your team at Staples Center on Tuesday...
05/09/2012 17:14, LaTimes |
ARREST FOR TORCHING CAB AFTER 2010 LAKERS VICTORY
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man videotaped torching a taxi after the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship two years ago was charged with arson and police will crack down on any fan violence this year if the Lakers, Clippers or Kings triumph, officials said Wednesday.
05/09/2012 14:07, msnbc |
GRIZZLIES LOOK TO AVOID ELIMINATION ON HOME COURT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The stunned and battered Memphis Grizzlies had legitimate hopes of going farther in the NBA playoffs than a year ago when they fell to Oklahoma City in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals is a distant memory.
05/09/2012 12:07, msnbc |
ARREST FOR TORCHING CAB AFTER 2010 LAKERS VICTORY
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An intense two-year police investigation has led to the arrest of an arsonist suspected of torching a taxicab during a melee outside the Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship victory in 2010.
05/09/2012 12:00, msnbc |
CAVS OWNER NOT SURPRISED BY LEBRON COMMENTS
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says "nothing in the NBA surprises'' him, so he was not shocked when superstar LeBron James said he could envision playing again for Cleveland.
05/09/2012 12:00, msnbc |
PBT: NBA WON'T SHORTEN SEASON AGAIN, STERN SAYS
 Commissioner David Stern says the NBA won't shorten its season, and it's all about money.
05/09/2012 09:49, msnbc |
POLICE ARREST MOTHER, WIFE OF KIDNAPPING SUSPECT
Police in Tennessee have arrested the wife and mother of the man suspected of kidnapping Jo Ann Bain and her three daughters, a county official said Tuesday.<div class="feedflare">
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05/08/2012 10:56, CNN |
20 TV SHOWS WITH THE MOST SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ THIS WEEK [CHART]
Question: Do the NBA playoffs count as reality television? Based on this data, it would seem so. All eight of the games made this week's social TV charts, among shows like American Idol, The Voice and Bad Girls Club. What a mix.
05/08/2012 07:50, Yahoo!News |
BARON DAVIS' KNEE INJURY COULD BE CAREER-THREATENING
The New York Knicks say Baron Davis suffered torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee Sunday during win over Miami, putting the 33-year-old guard's NBA future in doubt.Baron Davis has torn the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee, a pote...
05/07/2012 19:00, LaTimes |
LAKERS WANT TO MAINTAIN THEIR FINISHING TOUCH
In the last four seasons, the Lakers have converted 12 of 13 'close-out' opportunities — games in which a victory meant wrapping up a playoff series. They have another chance Tuesday against Denver.These are the games that defined the Lakers' recent runs to the NBA Finals, three consecutive ap...
05/07/2012 17:49, LaTimes |