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Last hourESPN Sources: Nets contacted Celtics about Rivers
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was contacted by the Brooklyn Nets, who wanted to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position, team and league sources ...
Last hourThe Washington Post Wizards move up but could still miss out on Otto Porter Jr.
Wizards Coach Randy Wittman called Bradley Beal from the golf course about an hour before Tuesdays NBA draft lottery and had one simple message: "Dont screw it up." Beal delivered, as the Wizard...
Last hourThe Modesto Bee Pacers' Hibbert and Vogel move forward after tough decision in opening loss
A day after the surprising decision to keep his top shot-blocker on the bench in the final seconds of the Miami Heat's 103-102 overtime win in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals, ...
Last hourDetroit Free Press Pistons' Dumars has spoken with Jackson 'one or two' times since Phil left town
Lost in the hype of the NBA draft lottery, Pistons president Joe Dumars made his first public comments about legendary coach Phil Jackson's short-term consulting role with the Pistons' coaching ...
Last hourDetroit Free Press Maurice Cheeks gets second interview with Pistons
Evidently, Mo Cheeks impressed someone during a recent phone interview with the Pistons. The Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach and former head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Tr...
Last hourThe Basketball Jones Video: Welcome to Amir Johnsons secret Google party
There are a few of these videos from Amir Johnsons trip to Googles new Toronto offices, but I like this one the best, and not just because it features my current favorite track off a spectacular...
Last hourThe Basketball Jones LeBron James isnt impressed with his game-winner
Here is what we think about LeBron James Game 1 buzzer-beating game-winning hyphen-inducing layup: Whoa. What a shot. What. A. Shot. This guy is a monster. Why didnt Frank Vogel have Roy Hibbe...
Last hourThe Basketball Jones 2013 Playoff Player Profile: Tyler Hansbrough
Back before all that other crazy stuff happened in the fourth quarter and overtime, there was like a 30 percent chance that last nights opener of the Pacers-Heat series was going to be known as ...
Last hourThe Basketball Jones Ep. 992: Big Decisions
On Thursdays episode of "The Fix" x "The Overdose," The Jones discuss Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, NBA head coaching vacancies, Dwightmare 2.0, Coach K returning to Team USA, and Jim...
3 hours agoESPN Pacers' Hibbert accuses Battier of 'dirty' play
When the Miami Heat faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference fin...
3 hours agoDime Magazine How To Fix Houston: Pair James Harden With A New Big Man (Hint: Its Not Dwight Howard)
With only four teams remaining in the NBA Playoffs, it means a few "contenders" have already been eliminated from title contention. The offseason is the time for these teams to retool to prepare...
3 hours agoDime Magazine The 20 Biggest Busts In The NBA Draft Lottery Since 2000
After the lottery went down earlier this week, the 2013 NBA Draft is set. While this draft doesnt appear to be particularly strong, at least on the surface, there have been other draft classes s...
3 hours agoDime Magazine All-NBA Teams Announced; Someone Gives J.J. Hickson A Vote
The All-NBA Teams were announced this afternoon, headlined, once again, by LeBron James. He was the only player to receive all 119 First-Team votes. Joining the King on the First Team is Kevin D...
3 hours agoDime Magazine Amazing NBA GIF: Tony Allen Wins the Academy Award For His Acting
Remember this play from Game 2 of the Memphis Grizzlies/San Antonio Spurs series on Tuesday night? With less than :30 second to go and the Grizzlies storming back from a double-digit deficit, Ma...
3 hours agoDime Magazine Shaq & Chris Andersen Sing A Birdman Song Together With Kenny Smith Beatboxing
In Miamis crazy Game 1 win last night, Chris Andersen mustve been the unsung hero. He went for 16 points and didnt miss a shot from the floor, hanging all over the rim whenever the Pacers forgot...
3 hours agoDime Magazine If Youre In Portland Tonight, Heres Your Chance To Meet Damian Lillard
If youre in Portland tonight, heres your chance to meet Damian Lillard. The NBAs Rookie of the Year will be stopping by Compound Gallery (107 NW 5th Ave.) tonight between 6:00 and 7:00 pm to sig...
3 hours agoDime Magazine Roy Hibbert: I Will Never Sit Quietly in a Big Moment Ever Again
Since the second the final buzzer sounded on the Heat/Pacers game last night, debate has been raging over whether or not Frank Vogel cost his team the game by keeping Roy Hibbert on the bench on...
4 hours agoThe Washington Times Close game against Heat leaves Pacers 'strengthened'
MIAMI -- Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers. ...
4 hours agoNBA.com NBA TV to televise 45 WNBA Games in 2013
NBA TV will televise 45 games during the 2013 WNBA regular season -- the league's 17th season -- tipping off with the defending WNBA Champion Indiana Fever visiting the San Antonio Silver Stars ...
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