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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said on Friday that he would be willing to accept less money to re-sign with the Knicks if that would help the Knicks attract big-name free agents, ESPNNewYork.com reported. “Without a doubt,” Anthony said. “Any opportunity I have to build that up in New York, I’d do it. I […]
The first five members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2014 were announced on Friday, and nine individuals and one team were named as finalists for consideration for election in 2014. The five Direct Elects include Bob “Slick” Leonard voted in from the American Basketball Association (ABA) Committee, Nat Clifton from […]
LOS ANGELES — Forward Kevin Durant scored 31 of his 43 points in the second half, rallying the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Staples Center. Durant, who also had 12 rebounds and seven assists, scored 19 in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City wiped […]
CHICAGO — There was a strange clash of matchups at the start of this game. The Brooklyn Nets stuck with a three-guard lineup against the active big men of the Chicago Bulls. By the end of the night, Chicago produced a 45-27 rebounding advantage and pulled away late to post a 92-76 victory over the […]
CHICAGO — Forward Taj Gibson scored 16 points, and the Chicago Bulls finished the game on a 17-4 run to secure a 92-76 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night at the United Center. Gibson, a Brooklyn native, returned to a bench role Thursday after starting the previous three games in place of Carlos […]
PHILADELPHIA — Little was expected of the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the season — and for good reason, as it has turned out. Much is expected of them now, with the NBA trade deadline looming. They are riding a season-worst eight-game losing streak into the All-Star break, leaving them with a 15-39 record, […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Backup guard Alec Burks scored 26 points, including nine in a row in the final two minutes, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 105-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. Burks hit 6 of 10 shots and 13 of 14 free throws for his game-high […]
NEW YORK — A double-digit, second-half deficit and the loss of their top player, center DeMarcus Cousins, wasn’t enough to derail the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The Kings turned back the New York Knicks 106-101 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Sacramento got a career-high 24 points from guard Jimmer Fredette, who hit six […]
INDIANAPOLIS– The Dallas Mavericks earned few style points, but they still emerged with a win Wednesday night. Fresh off a drubbing by the Charlotte Bobcats, the Mavericks bounced back Wednesday night to hand the Indiana Pacers their third loss in 28 home games, 81-73. “We limited mistakes,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. “We were able […]
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is finally discovering what it’s like to string together some victories. Cleveland’s third-year point guard heads into All-Star weekend feeling good about his team for a change, as the Cavaliers notched their first four-game winning streak in four seasons. Irving made the game’s biggest shot, a 3-pointer […]
