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More Sonics Emails Reveal Owner Duplicity

Co-owners wrote of their 'hope of moving
to Oklahoma City'

May 25, 08 8:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Some of Aubrey McClendon's emails to his fellow SuperSonics owners have been revealed in a transcript of his April deposition, and they don't appear to help his case. The inquiry into whether the Oklahoma City-based investment group made good-faith efforts to keep the team in Seattle turned up two relatively... More »

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NBA • Seattle SuperSonics • lawsuit • Seattle • Oklahoma City • Clay Bennett

NBA PLAYOFFS

Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead 

LA never trails against defending champs
in 30-point victory

May 24, 08 6:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - No comeback required for the Lakers on Friday, as they scored the final nine points of the first half and never looked back in a 101-71 thrashing of defending champion San Antonio, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points and Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds as LA... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Tony Parker • Lamar Odom • Pau Gasol • Jordan Farmar • 2008 NBA playoffs

Gambling Ref: Don't Trust NBA Game Results

Disgraced ex-official warns of ties among players, coaches, refs

May 21, 08 2:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy alleged yesterday that relationships among basketball officials, coaches, and players "affected the outcome of games." He may also have passed the league information about other referees with gambling problems, and about the flow of confidential information from an official to a coach, AP... More »

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NBA • basketball • NBA referees • David Stern • Tim Donaghy • coach

 Spike Lee Plans
 Jordan Documentary 

Director announces project at Cannes

May 21, 08 12:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - You might remember Spike Lee's classic "Is it the shoes?" ads for Nike. But the director told a Cannes crowd he'll team up with Michael Jordan again for a different purpose: a documentary on the basketball legend, reports Variety. The NBA will finance the flick, which will feature... More »

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NBA • film • basketball • Cannes Film Festival • Michael Jordan • documentary • Spike Lee

 Barkley Pays Up,
 But It's Not Over Yet 

Ex-NBA star must shell out more for DA's fee

May 21, 08 11:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former NBA great Charles Barkley has paid off his $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino, but he's still got a charge left to settle: the district attorney's office is levying a $40,000 processing fee. Barkley says he hadn't known about the extra charge, but plans to... More »

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NBA • basketball • gambling • district attorney • Wynn Las Vegas • Charles Barkley

Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

Hot-and-cold guard key to each win in Boston's baffling playoff run

May 21, 08 8:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to... More »

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NBA • Detroit Pistons • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Tayshaun Prince • Richard Hamilton • Rajon Rondo • Antonio McDyess • 2008 NBA playoffs

 Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery 

Chicago beats long odds to capture top spot

May 21, 08 12:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jay-Z may have gold records and a clothing line and Larry Bird may have MVPs and championship rings but neither was able to bring their teams, the Nets and Pacers, respectively, the luck necessary to win the NBA’s draft lottery. That honor went to the Chicago Bulls, who had... More »

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NBA • basketball • Chicago Bulls • Larry Bird • Jay-Z

Flyers' Exit Extends Philly's Title Drought to 100 Seasons

City of Brotherly Love has been trophy-less since 1983

May 20, 08 2:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Flyers’ elimination from the NHL playoffs was more than the end to a hockey season in Philadelphia—it was the 100th consecutive season to see one of the local teams came up short of a championship. “Fans have been conditioned for failure,” suggests Sports Illustrated, which chronicles... More »

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NBA • NFL • MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • NHL • Philadelphia • Philadelphia Eagles • Philadelphia Flyers • Philadelphia 76ers

Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

Mayo scandal shocks few, and penalties remain slight

May 18, 08 12:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - The NBA can't stop agents from scurrying around high school and college basketball these days, offering illegal gifts to sign young players. Although the players are getting younger—more go pro right out of high school—punishments for players and agents alike remain slight, the New York Times reports. More »

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NBA • basketball • NBA draft • David Stern • high school basketball • OJ Mayo • basketball recruiting • college basketball

GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Kobe, Lakers Advance 
 to Western Finals  

May 17, 08 3:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers reached the NBA's Western Conference finals for the first time in four years by beating the Utah Jazz 108-105 on Friday. Kobe Bryant scored 34 points for LA, which held off a furious rally by the Jazz to clinch the series 4-2. Los Angeles plays the... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Utah Jazz • Deron Williams • Mehmet Okur • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA PLAYOFFS

 Cavs Win, Force a Game 7 

Celtics remain winless on the road during this postseason

May 16, 08 10:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James scored 32 points - 19 in the second half - and the Cavaliers forced a decisive and fitting finale to this home-sweet-home playoff series with a 74-69 victory Friday night over Boston, which has gone from regular-season road kings to postseason road kill. The Cavs are attempting to... More »

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NBA • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Boston Celtics • Wally Szczerbiak • Joe Smith • 2008 NBA playoffs

 NBA Game Or the Circus? 

Is all the noise and spectacle necessary? Fans, players, coaches are torn

May 16, 08 1:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Cleveland's Q is one of the loudest arenas in basketball, filled with fire and smoke and ear-shattering music. But it's hardly unique among NBA venues. After Commissioner David Stern recently wondered whether teams were getting a smidge carried away, the Plain Dealer takes a look at the pros and cons... More »

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NBA • Cleveland Cavaliers • fireworks • Boston Celtics • noise • fans • arena • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA PLAYOFFS

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive;
Win Over Hornets

May 15, 08 11:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the... More »

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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Tim Duncan • Tony Parker • Manu Ginobili • Tyson Chandler • Chris Paul • David West • 2008 NBA playoffs

 Barkley Gambling Debt: $400K  

Former NBA star promises to pay casino to head off felony charges

May 15, 08 8:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Charles Barkley admitted today that he owes a Las Vegas casino $400,000 and promised to pay up quickly, the AP reports. The former NBA star fessed up after the Wynn Las Vegas casino filed a complaint and the local DA threatened felony charges. "I'm not broke, and I'm... More »

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NBA • gambling • Las Vegas Strip • Charles Barkley

NBA Playoffs

 Lakers Top Jazz, 
 Take 3-2 Lead

May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Utah Jazz • Deron Williams

NBA Playoffs

 C's Best Cavs,
 Take 3-2 Series Lead 

May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics

NBA Playoffs

West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2

Forward has 38 points, 14 boards and 5 blocks in 101-79 victory

May 14, 08 12:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. New Orleans... More »

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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • David West • 2008 NBA playoffs

Game of the Night

 Pistons Oust Magic,
 Advance to East Finals

 

May 13, 08 10:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the first half, made victory-sealing free throws late in the game and Tayshaun Prince had a key block, helping Detroit... More »

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NBA • basketball • NBA playoffs • Detroit Pistons • Orlando Magic • Richard Hamilton

(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works. "I will adapt what I do. Now I like to play fast, move the ball... More »

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NBA • basketball • Mike D'Antoni • New York Knicks

NBA Playoffs

 James, Cavs Batter
 Homesick Celts 

Cleveland evens series as Boston remains winless on the road in the playoffs

May 12, 08 10:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Back to even, and back to Boston—with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at... More »

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NBA • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • 2008 NBA playoffs

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