Jeremy Lin needed a chance, the Knicks needed a spark, and together they were a perfect match in February. (AP) Jeremy Lin needed a chance, the Knicks needed a spark, and together they were a perfect match in February. Lin saved his career and salvaged New York’s season, and for three weeks the Knicks […]
Wilt Chamberlain was the NBA’s version of Paul Bunyan, John Henry and every other larger than life figure – real or imagined. (Photo: AP) Since its inception in 1946, NBA action has been fantastic and has included fantastic finishes, improbable performances and more than a few magical moments.. Athletes’ gravity-defying athleticism has made arenas around […]
In this image posted to Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James’ Twitter page, Miami Heat players wear team hoodies. Heat stars Dwyane Wade and James decided, Thursday, March 22, 2012, to make their reactions about the Trayvon Martin situation public, and James felt the best way to do that was the team photo with everyone […]
The estranged wife of the NBA player has filed court documents asking Iverson to turn over the names of any women he slept with while they were married. (AP) After first saying their divorce had nothing to do with other women, the estranged wife of the NBA player has filed court documents asking Iverson […]
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) watches game action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) Jeremy Lin collided with LeBron James shortly after tip-off, stumbling backward. With that, the tone was set. And Lin’s rise from […]
LeBron James could picture returning one day to the place where his NBA journey began. Back in Cleveland. Imagine that. After practicing in a gym where he refined his game for seven seasons, James said Thursday he would not rule out a return to the Cavaliers, a team he carried to the brink of a […]
Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 96-91. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, […]
The Heat say James will be a game-time decision for that night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP) LeBron James was sent home from Miami’s game-day shootaround practice to rest Thursday morning, and the Heat say he will be a game-time decision for that night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the Lakers […]
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton showcases the Los Angeles Lakers jersey of Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whom she named a cultural ambassador Wednesday for the United States. (AP) In a move to engage young people worldwide, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a global cultural ambassador. The NBA Hall […]
Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (24) puts up a shot as Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah and Ronnie Brewer defend. (AP) NEW YORK (AP) — NBA fans seem more excited about basketball’s return than bitter about the lockout based on television ratings for the league’s delayed openers. The five Christmas games Sunday averaged 6.2 […]
Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul (center) goes to the basket between Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol and Metta World Peace. (AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, […]
Jefferson, 26, and Lewis, 38, were having an argument at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday The live-in girlfriend of Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson was arrested in a domestic dispute after authorities say she bit the 6-foot-10, 265-pound player. Shirley Lewis was booked into Salt Lake County jail late Thursday, records show. She was later released. […]
