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Hollins deactivates Daye for Donte Greene vs Spurs

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:15:07 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins is switching up his bench a bit for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs, deactivating Austin Daye in favor of Donte Greene.

Grizzlies coach defends flagrant foul but not flop

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:33:11 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies want to make sure everyone knows that just because Tony Allen was fined $5,000 for flopping by the NBA, it doesn't mean the key foul he drew in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals wasn't a flagrant.

Spurs confirm C Tim Duncan, wife getting divorced

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:03:04 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - San Antonio Spurs All-Star Tim Duncan is getting divorced.

Allen to match fans' donations for tornado relief

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:42:56 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those gifts.

NBA fines Grizzlies G Tony Allen $5,000 for flop

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:25 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Memphis, Grizzlies ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48:09 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The towels are showing up all around Memphis, hanging over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Mayors from San Antonio, Memphis bet BBQ on hoops

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:33 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples.

Parker guides Spurs to 2-0 lead in West finals

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:04 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs are up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals after a sensational Game 2 performance by Tony Parker.

Spurs' Parker getting MRI on troublesome left calf

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:05 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.

Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:26:57 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute.

Grizzlies rally before losing to Spurs in overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:33:27 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The Memphis Grizzlies called their woeful performance against San Antonio in the opener of the Western Conference finals an aberration. It wasn't their brand of basketball, they said. Things would change, they insisted.

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:14:34 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Pelicans get No. 6 pick in NBA draft lottery

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:31:37 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans wound up with the sixth overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery, dropping a spot after finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this past season.

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:39 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Michael Jordan wants to "bring the buzz back" to Charlotte.

Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:16:18 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Ex-NBA player stabbed, seriously injured in fight

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:29:04 -0400

BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is seriously injured after being stabbed in a fight.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:31 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

Parker, Spurs set to face Grizzlies

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:33 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green failed to step up quickly enough on a pick, allowing Golden State's Stephen Curry to hit an open 3-pointer. The roar of the Oracle Arena crowd Thursday night was nothing compared to Tony Parker's tirade at Green over the defensive lapse.

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:28:25 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:35 -0400

OAKLAND, California - By the time the Golden State Warriors' magical season came to a close, their struggles to find healthy bodies were matched by their shooting woes.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:24:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:20 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after wrapping up the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing, too, because they can use a little rest after all that hard work.

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:02 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week.

Thunder season ends with 88-84 loss to Grizzlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:02:58 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - In a season that seemed doomed once All-Star Russell Westbrook was lost to a knee injury, Kevin Durant couldn't save the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:50:52 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success.