Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
The HEAT could ask their big three to take pay cuts again… LSU’s Johnny O’Bryant declares… Samuel Dalembert given assurances in Dallas.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are holding out hope that injured power forward Serge Ibaka will be able to return during the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Ibaka was expected to miss the series with a calf injury. He sustained the injury during the Thunder’s second-round series clincher over the Los Angeles Clippers […]
WASHINGTON — Villanova guard-forward James Bell overcame foul trouble to score 16 points and the No. 9 Wildcats came back from a second-half deficit to beat Georgetown 65-60 on Monday night in the Big East. Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu, averaging just 4.9 points per game, made his first three shots and had 12 points. His […]
The NBA acknowledged Wednesday that a goaltending call should have been made against Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O’Neal on a blocked shot against Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis on Tuesday night. O’Neal’s block in the final seconds denied the Mavericks the chance to take the lead near the end of overtime. Warriors guard Stephen […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Forward Rudy Gay saved his best for the final quarter for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. He received just enough assistance from center DeMarcus Cousins and Isaiah Thomas to help the Kings win for the first time since the All-Star break. Gay’s driving layup capped a 22-point night, and Thomas’ two free […]
Free-agent center Jason Collins worked out for the Brooklyn Nets this week in Los Angeles, and the Nets are strongly considering signing Collins to a 10-day contract, ESPN.com reported. If Collins is signed, he would become the NBA’s first active openly gay player. According to the report, the Nets are thinking about adding a big […]
An in-depth look at UCLA freshman guard Zach LaVine’s game, how he can help at the next level and where he needs to improve in order to be a successful pro.
LOS ANGELES — Point guard Damian Lillard scored 34 points and dished out eight assists and forward LaMarcus Aldridge added 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124-112 on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Lillard, who hit five 3-pointers, and Aldridge combined for 19 points in the […]
In the middle of his toughest professional season, Dennis Smith Jr. remains surprisingly positive through injuries, limited playing time and personal tragedy. Drew Maresca caught up with the New York Knicks guard to discuss his approach to the game and what he can do to get back on track.
SALT LAKE CITY — Maybe Kevin Love should play center more often. The All-Star posted his first career triple-double and the Minnesota Timberwolves opened a five-game road trip with a 121-104 blowout victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena. Love, starting at center because of Minnesota injuries, finished with 37 points, […]