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Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in good shape

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:54 -0400

NEW YORK - Commissioner David Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in great shape and in great hands in looking back on his nearly 30-year tenure as the league's boss.

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.

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.

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.

Seattle still without NBA after relocation denied

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:25 -0400

SEATTLE - After nearly four months spent awaiting a decision on the return of professional basketball, Seattle was left Wednesday feeling jilted again.

Kings fans celebrate as NBA says they'll stay put

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:22 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Horns blared around the Capitol and cheers erupted from bars as the NBA made it official and said the Kings would stay put, despite aggressive efforts by an investment group in Seattle to drag them away.

Voisin: NBA must stand for integrity in duel for Kings

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:08 -0400

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By AILENE VOISIN

Heat stumble in Game 1, fall to Bulls 93-86

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:34:06 -0400

MIAMI - LeBron James took his MVP trophy from Commissioner David Stern moments before tipoff, hoisted it toward the Miami fans and they responded with deafening cheers.

James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:41:32 -0400

MIAMI - LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice.

Grizzlies advance, win 4 straight over Clippers

Sat, 04 May 2013 03:41:45 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies are very happy after finally getting a bit of payback for their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a year ago.

Grizzlies advance with 118-105 win over Clippers

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:00:41 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies refused to be pushed around, especially on their home court, and now they're headed back to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons.

Little discipline for foreclosure lawyers

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:45:31 -0400

ORLANDO, Florida - Since Florida's mortgage crisis began about six years ago, banks have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle allegations that they wrongfully foreclosed on thousands of homeowners. Prosecutors have charged loan servicers with filing fraudulent documents on behalf of banks.

After coming out, Collins needs a new NBA home

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:44:56 -0400

The coming-out part is over. Now Jason Collins needs a job.

Collins' big test will be joining an NBA team

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:53:35 -0400

The coming-out part is over.

Reaction to Jason Collins coming out as gay

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:46:14 -0400

Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports:

James leads Heat over Bucks and into next round

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:28:42 -0400

MILWAUKEE - After getting treatment "around the clock" for two days, Dwyane Wade tested his aching right knee in warm-ups before Game 4.

Uncertain offseason for Bucks after Heat sweep

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:20:40 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Brandon Jennings didn't play in the fourth quarter, and there's no telling if he'll ever play for the Milwaukee Bucks again.

James leads Heat over Bucks and into next round

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:48:29 -0400

MILWAUKEE - LeBron James can cross another item off his to-do list.