Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Gators did not allow history to be made in their first game of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, but there were a few moments in the second half when the Albany Great Danes had people wondering whether a No. 16 seed could beat a No. 1. The answer was no. Florida’s […]
Through six games this season, young Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has the confidence and versatility needed to be a star.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks avoided clinching the worst record in the NBA with a 119-116 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. The Bucks came out on top in a fast-paced, back-and-forth fourth quarter in which the lead changed five times. A pair of free throws from forward Jeff Adrien put Milwaukee up […]
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, the Most Valuable Player and winner of four scoring titles in five seasons, highlights the 2013-14 All-NBA first team announced by the league Wednesday. Durant was the lone unanimous selection, appearing on all 125 ballots as a first-team pick. Miami Heat forward LeBron James garnered 124 first-team votes. Joining […]
Even though the offense has struggled, Draymond Green remains one of the NBA’s most unique and versatile defenders.
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. Collins, 35, has not played in an NBA game since April 17, […]
PHILADELPHIA — With the regular season Big East title already wrapped up, the Villanova Wildcats could have coasted in their finale against the Georgetown Hoyas. Instead, the Wildcats played one of their best games of the season and put the Hoyas down early and often in a 77-59 victory. “Normally, it’s very difficult,” Villanova coach […]
Is the current season an example of NBA teams tanking or have people just started to notice what rebuilding looks like?
Colton Iverson is working hard in Turkey in hopes of joining the Boston Celtics next season… Clippers officially sign Glen Davis… Kemba Walker, Kevin Love named players of the week.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Forward LeBron James was running out of time to get his first triple-double of the season. With the Miami Heat comfortably ahead late in the third quarter, coach Erik Spoelstra did not want to leave his superstar on the court much longer. Fortunately for James, Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings obliged […]