Category: Wirenews
The New York Knicks are closer to finalizing a deal with Steve Kerr to become head coach of the team, according to the New York Daily News. Kerr’s agent, former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, is negotiating with the Knicks. The two sides are reportedly optimistic that a deal can be completed early […]
Donald Sterling, banned by the NBA for life on April 29, apologized Sunday for his previous comments and said he is not a racist. Sterling spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, and the interview will air Monday. Excerpts were detailed Sunday on CNN.com. The exiled Los Angeles Clippers owner addressed the tape recording that included him […]
LOS ANGELES — On the verge of heading back to Oklahoma City down 3-1 in this Western Conference semfinal series, the Los Angeles Clippers responded with the biggest rally in their franchise history. “It’s an obvious thing, but 3-1 compared to 2-2 is a huge, huge difference,” said Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin. “Nothing really […]
LOS ANGELES — Despite 40 points from Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant, the Los Angeles Clippers used a fourth-quarter rally for a 101-99 victory over the Thunder in Game 4 of this Western Conference semifinal series before a sellout crowd of 19,365 at Staples Center on Sunday. Reserve guard Darren Collison’s layup with 32 seconds […]
Shelly Sterling, the wife of banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, told ABC in an interview Sunday that she plans to file for divorce and “absolutely” will fight the NBA if it tries to force her to sell her stake of ownership with the Clippers. “I will fight that decision,” she told Barbara Walters […]
NEW YORK — Paul Pierce said he heard whispers with the Brooklyn Nets in an 0-2 hole against the defending NBA champion Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Nets responded with a roar, pulling out a 104-90 victory in Game 3 at Barclays Center on Saturday night. Miami leads the best-of-three series, 2-1, […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — Guard Tony Parker scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs whipped the Portland Trail Blazers 118-103 Saturday night at the Moda Center. Forward Tim Duncan collected 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists for the Spurs, who took a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series that continues in Portland […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — The San Antonio Spurs continue to show the Portland Trail Blazers what championship-level basketball is all about. Guard Tony Parker scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half as San Antonio whipped Portland 118-103 on Saturday night at the Moda Center. Forward Tim Duncan collected 19 points, seven rebounds and […]
The Golden State Warriors apparently are not holding out much hope of luring Steve Kerr to fill their head coaching vacancy. The Warriors believe Kerr is too far along in talks with the New York Knicks, who are seeking a replacement for Mike Woodson, to switch gears and put the Warriors at the top of […]
NEW YORK — Led by forwards Andray Blatche and Mirza Teletovic off the bench, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Miami Heat 104-90 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday night at the Barclays Center. The Nets trimmed the Heat’s lead to 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is at 8 […]
