1. The Orlando Magic Hope Pat Williams Is Their Lottery Good Luck Charm Again

    Orlando Magic fans approach Pat Williams whenever they see him around town these days. "Come on home with the first pick," they say. "Bring it on back," they say...

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  2. Bulls in for Some Agony with Coming Roster Losses

    Good luck, Rip Hamilton. Hardly knew you, Daequan Cook. ''We'll see what the market calls for,'' Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said repeatedly Thursday, one day after the Miami ...

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  3. Despite playoff heroics, Robinson likely to move on

    When the Bulls signed Nate Robinson as a free agent last summer, the prevailing sentiment was that the diminutive scorer would offer some offensive firepower off the bench in limited ...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 1 day ago 347 reads 1 comments

  4. 2nd-Round Draft Prospects Guaranteed to Interest the Detroit Pistons

    In the 2013 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons will have the No. 8 pick in the second round. Players available that late rarely turn into All-Stars, but the Pistons should be able to ...

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  5. If Hired, Jeff Hornacek Will Face Same Challenges as Tyrone Corbin

    Judging by the reaction to my column last month, that said Tyrone Corbin deserves another year, I might as well have been endorsing Edward John Smith...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 1 day ago 4,567 reads 1 comments

  6. Updated Postseason Report Card Grades for Every NBA Superstar

    Kevin Durant , Carmelo Anthony and Stephen Curry have bowed out of the NBA playoffs, but don't worry; there are plenty of NBA superstars left to grade...

    Grant Hughes Written by Grant Hughes about 1 day ago 48,637 reads 25 comments

  7. Stats You Wouldn't Believe from the 2013 NBA Combine

    At the 2013 NBA draft combine in Chicago, top prospects from the NCAA and around the globe posted mind-blowing numbers in the measurements and athletic testing...

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  8. Spike Lee Scores 2 Seats to Knicks Game 6 in Indy, Minus the Pacers T-Shirts

    Spike Lee's persistence finally paid off: The New York Knicks ' most ardent (and visible) supporter managed to secure a pair of tickets to Game 6 in Indianapolis...

    Grant Hughes Written by Grant Hughes about 1 day ago 37,352 reads 42 comments

  9. Power Ranking the Best Available NBA Head Coaching Candidates

    As the NBA 's elite contend for a title in the closing weeks of the postseason, some of the league's less prosperous franchises are in the market for new head coaches...

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  10. NBA Gamecast: Knicks vs. Pacers

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  11. The NBA Draft Lottery Offers Promise, but It Can Carry a Chill

    Once upon a time, a ping pong ball bounced Cleveland's way, and LeBron James , delivered straight from high school to the Cavaliers by the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery , promised to "light [Cleveland] up like Vegas...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 1 day ago 116 reads 1 comments

  12. Stephen A. Smith Can't Accept That He Was Wrong on Doc Rivers-Danny Ainge

    ESPN TV personality Stephen A. Smith's wild claims the past couple of weeks have had a lot of scrutiny going his way...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 1 day ago 982 reads 2 comments

  13. 2013 NBA Mock Draft: Post-Combine Edition

    With the NBA combine wrapped up, we've updated our latest mock draft to reflect the results. This will be the last mock until the NBA lottery is conducted on Tuesday, May 21, when we'll have a better idea of the actual draft order...

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  14. George Hill Cleared to Play in Game 6

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  15. Grizzlies vs. Spurs Western Conference Finals Is More Awesome Than You Think

    As the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs are set to square off in the Western Conference Finals, there's a ton of different opinions on every aspect of the game...

    Jesse Dorsey Written by Jesse Dorsey about 1 day ago 5,729 reads 13 comments

  16. Jordan's Jersey Debacle

    Fact: After his jerseys were stolen from the visitors' locker room when the team was on the road against the Orlando Magic, Jordan had to wear a No. 12 jersey...

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  17. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

    Despite Carmelo's 39 points, the Pacers will head to the Eastern Conference Finals after beating New York in Game Six 106-99. Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career high 25 points in the win...

    Tristan Thornburgh Written by Tristan Thornburgh about 1 day ago 64,220 reads 327 comments

  18. Ranking the 5 Biggest Offseason Needs for the Washington Wizards

    If the Washington Wizards really want to be the talk of the nation's capital, there are five main things the front office must address this offseason...

    Jonathan Munshaw Written by Jonathan Munshaw about 1 day ago 2,552 reads 20 comments

  19. NBA Playoffs 2013: Spurs' Balance Will Lead Them to NBA Finals

    The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the NBA 's most physical teams and best defensive units. The Golden State Warriors were one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the league...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 1 day ago 1,048 reads 6 comments

  20. NBA Free Agents 2013: Available Players Who Will Transform Franchises

    There are a handful of stellar NBA players coming out of this year's free-agent class that have served as the focal point of their team and franchise...

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  21. Like Patrick Ewing Did in 1994, Carmelo Anthony Can Carry Knicks over Pacers

    In so many ways, the best and most important money game Patrick Ewing ever played for the Knicks , the one that finally put him into the NBA Finals, was Game 7 against another Indiana Pacers team, back in 1994...

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  22. Metta World Peace Is a Weatherman

    There are two major approaches to being a weatherman. There's the straightforward, "meteorologist" approach, and then there are the guys who try to have fun with the job. Metta World Peace is somehow in a third category of his own...

    Jesse Dorsey Written by Jesse Dorsey about 1 day ago 4,178 reads 12 comments

  23. Mike Woodson Says J.R. Smith Is 'more Alert' as Knicks Prepare for Game 6

    Mike Woodson has always publicly supported J.R. Smith in the face of the shooting guard's struggles on and off the court...

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  24. Mike Krzyzewski Reportedly Considering Returning as Team USA Coach in 2016

    Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has made quite a mark on the USA Basketball team since he assumed the head coaching position in 2005. Despite remarks to the contrary, it now seems Krzyzewski could remain at the helm through 2016...

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  25. Sacramento Celebrates Saving Their Kings

    As the Sacramento Kings prepare to delve into their future, past the uncertainty of the 2012-13 season that cast doubt on where they would play next season, the city and the fans celebrate a team that won just 28 games this season...

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