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NBA draft order set, so who goes No. 1?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:16 -0400

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock.

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.

Timberwolves stick at No. 9 in lottery

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:11:17 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - To no one's surprise, the Minnesota Timberwolves were unlucky in the NBA lottery once again.

Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:27:16 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

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.

Thunder, NBA donate to tornado relief efforts

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett began hearing from people around the NBA within minutes of Monday's tornado.

Clippers won't offer Del Negro new deal as coach

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:50:12 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Warriors GM: 'Sense of desperation has passed'

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:23 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The turnaround has taken place. The total transformation might not be far away.

Hansen congratulates Sacramento on keeping Kings

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:11 -0400

SEATTLE - Chris Hansen is not going away in his pursuit of bringing the NBA back to Seattle.

Men report attack after snapping photo of Lillard

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:36:01 -0400

SALEM, Oregon - Two brothers allege that people standing near Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard assaulted them after one of the victims took a photo of the NBA Rookie of the Year.

Thurl Bailey named state refugee ambassador

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:40 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Former Utah Jazz great Thurl Bailey has been named the state's refugee ambassador.

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.

AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:14:20 -0400

The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled.

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.

Warriors' Harrison Barnes gets 6 stitches

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:59:05 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Golden State Warriors rookie forward Harrison Barnes left a playoff game against San Antonio on Thursday night because of headaches after a hard fall to the court.