Magic keep hopes alive

ORLANDO, Fla. – Not ready to go home just yet, the only place the Orlando Magic are headed is back to Boston. Halfway to history.

Wed., May 26, 2010

Phoenix reserves too much for Lakers to handle

PHOENIX – The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time. Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making …

Tue., May 25, 2010

Orlando avoids sweep, goes home for Game 5

BOSTON – Put away the brooms. Hold off on those “Beat L.A!” chants. The Boston Celtics still have some work to do before they can play for their second NBA …

Tue., May 25, 2010

Which way will LeBron James go?

Like many of us from time to time, LeBron James must decide where he is going to work next. This has created a smattering of interest. ESPN, for instance, has …

Mon., May 24, 2010

Stoudemire leads Suns past Lakers

PHOENIX – Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and there will be no sweep in the Western Conference finals. Stoudemire matched his career playoff high with 42 …

Thu., May 20, 2010

Lakers beat Suns for 2-0 lead in series

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway to another NBA finals, and their fans already know who they want their dominant defending champions to play next. Pau Gasol …

Wed., May 19, 2010

Celtics take control

ORLANDO, Fla. – Too slow? Too old? Try two wins from the NBA finals.

Tue., May 18, 2010

Kobe Bryant’s offensive outburst lifts L.A.

LOS ANGELES – Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals.

Mon., May 17, 2010

Celtics win one for aged

ORLANDO, Fla. – The hair is a little grayer. The ankles and knees no longer so sturdy. Even with a roster full of aging superstars, the Boston Celtics are still …

Mon., April 26, 2010

Wade’s record game keeps Heat hopes alive

Dwyane Wade watched the 3-pointer drop perfectly through the net, then turned upcourt and extended the fingers on his right hand. And he screamed.

Tue., April 20, 2010

Lakers get Slouch’s loyalty

I live in California, where this year we are witnessing the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in U.S. history (Meg Whitman might spend $200 million) and the costliest sports divorce in …

Tue., Feb. 23, 2010

Blazers struggling to find way in tough West

PORTLAND – After seeing a 25-point lead evaporate, two days removed from a 20-point rout, Nate McMillan was rightfully angry. Portland’s coach has guided his team through a minefield of …

Mon., Feb. 15, 2010

Huge crowd for All-Stars in Big D

ARLINGTON, Texas – The largest crowd to watch a basketball game saw an all too familiar sight. Dwyane Wade did it again in north Texas.

Mon., Feb. 15, 2010

Bosh’s return to Dallas memorable

ARLINGTON, Texas – Playing about 20 miles west from where he was a high school star, Dallas native Chris Bosh looked right at home in the All-Star game Sunday night …

Mon., Feb. 8, 2010

Labor issues could overshadow All-Star week

NEW YORK – The NFL’s party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league’s labor situation. Now it could be the NBA’s turn.

Thu., Jan. 28, 2010

Commentary: Gun rights potentially sticky issue for Stern

Someone isn’t just raining on David Stern’s image parade, someone is threatening to shoot it up. Gilbert Arenas’ gun-toting behavior, his fingers-cocked mockery of it and the recent charges against …

Tue., Jan. 26, 2010

Norman Chad: NBA needs to get its All-Stars slam dunking

I like the NBA – I’m not saying it’s FAN-tastic, I’m not saying it’s where amazing happens, I’m not saying I love this game – I just like it. I …

Mon., Jan. 18, 2010

All-Star fan voting draws criticism

Unwanted by their teams, Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady are still adored by their fans. The Memphis Grizzlies quickly parted ways with Iverson. The Houston Rockets are trying to trade …

Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

In brief: James scores 29, Cavaliers beat Rockets

NBA: LeBron James scored 29 points, Mo Williams added 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a flurry of 3-pointers and a stifling defense Sunday night to beat the Houston …

Mon., Dec. 21, 2009

Lakers hit the road

Seven weeks into the National Basketball Association season, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally rediscovering the trials and tribulations of life on the road. The Lakers played 17 of their …

Fri., Dec. 11, 2009

Stuckey best thing going for the Pistons

“He’s got an unbelievable combination of speed and strength. That’s hard to come by. And there is nothing that he really can’t do. He is going to be an All-Star, …

Tue., Nov. 24, 2009

With an 0-13 start, Nets stare perfect season square in the face

In the shadow of the George Washington Bridge, near an off-ramp of the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Nets are on the toll road to NBA history. In their …

Tue., Oct. 27, 2009

Five story lines as NBA tips off

1. Can Shaq win a ring for the King? Is Cleveland big enough for two of the largest and most recognizable players in the NBA? The Cavaliers hope so, after …

Mon., Oct. 12, 2009

NBA GMs pick Lakers to repeat as champs

Los Angeles Lakers fans weren’t the only ones surprised by the team’s offseason signing of Ron Artest. According to an NBA.com survey, the league’s general managers consider the Artest signing …

Tue., Oct. 6, 2009

Daye has highlight reel play

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Austin Daye’s physique has always drawn comparisons to Tayshaun Prince. It only took the Detroit Pistons rookie from Gonzaga two quarters to bring Prince’s most famous …

Thu., Sept. 10, 2009

Sports in brief: Grizzlies set to sign Iverson

NBA: Allen Iverson will be a fan attraction for the Memphis Grizzlies – from the beginning. The Grizzlies confirmed Wednesday they have agreed in principle to a contract with Iverson, …

Tue., July 21, 2009

NBA defends minimum age rule

WASHINGTON — The NBA defended its minimum age requirement to Congress, but a critical lawmaker was unmoved and is asking to meet with top league officials to discuss it, according …

Fri., June 26, 2009

Griffin goes 1st in guard-heavy draft

NEW YORK – Blake Griffin was the consensus No. 1 pick. The Los Angeles Clippers started Thursday night’s draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, the only player considered a sure …