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Spurs blow late lead, but top Grizzlies 93-89 in OT May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio’s first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night. The Spurs took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with Game 3 on Saturday in Memphis.
Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery againMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year. Nick Gilbert expects the Cleveland Cavaliers are through with it, and if so he sent them out a winner again. The Cavaliers and their owner's son beat the odds for the second time in three years, winning the lottery Tuesday night to give them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 NBA draft.
Evidence suggests Butler’s success is no fluke May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Before the 2011 draft, an NBA personnel director spoke positively about Jimmy Butler’s defensive skills. The assessment went something like this: “If he can just find an offensive move that works for him, like Bruce Bowen hitting 3-pointers, he will have a chance to stay in the league.”
Clippers won’t offer Del Negro new deal as coach May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team said Tuesday he won’t be offered a contract when his current one expires at the end of June. He is just the second coach to leave the team with a winning record, following Larry Brown in 1993.
Sky finalizes local TV broadcast partnership May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has agreed to a local broadcast partnership with Weigel Broadcasting Co. for the upcoming WNBA season, team officials announced Tuesday. The schedule includes 24 regular-season game over the WCIU and U Too channels in the Chicago area, along with the WNBA’s LiveAccess at www.chicagosky.net.
Bulls hoping injury-prone Hinrich will healMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls went 9-21, including playoffs, when Kirk Hinrich missed games with injuries last season. That stat shows Hinrich, 32, is still a valuable NBA player, who also has a nagging tendency toward getting hurt.
Spurs rout Memphis in Game 1 May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Team leader Noah should only improve May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Joakim Noah did something no one thought he could this month. Not fans, opponents and certainly not his own coaching staff. He put the Bulls on his back and carried them to a victory in Game 7 at Brooklyn; outdueling Brook Lopez to the tune of 12-of-17 shooting for 24 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. This came after he didn’t exactly guarantee a road win in Game 7, but predicted as much while sitting at his locker following a Game 6 loss. So what did that performance mean for Noah’s future as an NBA player? Tough to tell.
Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6 May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004. The New York native also had 10 rebounds and the Pacers were spurred by the return of point guard George Hill two days after he was diagnosed with a concussion.
Boozer clearly doing some things right May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's one thing to remember about Carlos Boozer: Back in 2010, before the Bulls took the jump from a .500 team to 62 wins, there were two significant additions — Boozer and coach Tom Thibodeau. Boozer has plenty of flaws as a player and the Bulls would love to shred his large contract. But the guy has been on the winning side more often than not as an NBA player.
Stephens says losing Demons won’t hurt Rosemont May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Rosemont Mayor Bradley Stephens said Friday he is disappointed but not irked by the prospect of losing DePaul University's Blue Demons men's basketball team to Chicago, even though the team has played at Rosemont's Allstate Arena for nearly three decades. "It's not like it's a nasty divorce," Stephens said. "All good things come to an end. We were fortunate enough to be there in their heyday."
Cutting Deng loose makes little sense May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
There's a chance the Bulls will take a good look at Luol Deng's trade value this summer. At the same time, it's tough to ignore what he's meant to the team's success over the past nine seasons.
Sky’s Delle Donne relies on strong family ties May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne doesn't need to look far for a source of inspiration.
Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.
AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by TIBCO software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.
Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Chicago to renovate Navy Pier, build arena May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing a multi-million dollar renovation plan that includes remodeling Navy Pier and building a 10,000-seat basketball arena near McCormick Place that would be the home court of DePaul University’s basketball teams. In a news release on Thursday, Emanuel’s office says the first phase of a $278 million project to renovate Navy Pier will begin in the fall and will cost about $166 million.
Richmond pleads not guilty to harassing a witness chargesMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A former standout high school basketball star from Lake County is back in jail after threatening his female probation officer who was scheduled to testify against him, authorities said. Jereme Richmond, 21, of the 2000 bock of Arthur Drive in Waukegan, pleaded not guilty to three counts of harassing a witness.
Mohammed hopes to be back with Bulls May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
When some players hit free agency, they sit back and let their agent try to find them a new job. Nazr Mohammed plans to do it himself. Following Wednesday’s season-ending loss in Miami, Mohammed said he’ll call the Bulls himself and let them know he wants to come back.
Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.