Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers News and Rumors: Mitch Kupchak to Interview Derek Fisher, Scott Skiles, and Larry Brown for Coaching Vacancy

The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly meet with Derek Fisher, Scott Skiles and Larry Brown this week to discuss the possibility of coaching the team next season.

NBA Playoffs & Finals 2014: Why Series Opener Could Be Bad News for the Miami Heat

Recent history in the NBA Finals shows us that when the Miami Heat play, winning game one of the series may be a curse.

NBA Finals 2014 Predictions & News: Why Tony Parker's Hurt Ankle May Help Miami Heat Beat San Antonio Spurs Again

Tony Parker is one of the San Antonio Spurs' most valuable players, but the six-time NBA All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP is nursing an injured ankle heading into Friday's NBA Finals. Facing one of the toughest defenses in the NBA playoffs so far in Miami, will an injured Parker mean the Heat three-peat?

Kevin Love NBA Trade Rumors 2014: Is the Minnesota Timberwolves Star Interested in Moving to Boston Celtics This Summer?

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love spent his weekend in Boston, creating speculations that he is considering the Celtics as his next destination.

NBA Offseason Free Agents, Trade Rumors, and Jeremy Lin Update: Houston Rockets Expected to Trade Linsanity to Have Shot at Carmelo Anthony, Kyrie Irving

The Houston Rockets are planning to make a big splash this summer, which means that Jeremy Lin could be on his way out of Houston this offseason.

2014 NBA Finals Schedule, Preview, Dates: San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat Prepare for Finals Rematch

The Spurs and Heat will face each other in the Finals for a second consecutive year. Let's preview the series to see which team has an edge where.

NBA Playoffs 2014: Miami Heat Advance to 4th Straight Finals; Why They Are Favorites to Three-Peat Against Thunder or Spurs

The Miami Heat will be playing in their fourth straight NBA Finals after they eliminated the Indiana Pacers. How do they match up against the Thunder and Spurs?

Knicks News and Rumors: Will Carmelo Anthony Decide To Stay In New York For Another Season?

Carmelo Anthony is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract, but New York Knicks president Phil Jackson is reportedly not yet convinced that the superstar forward will test free agency this summer.

NBA Playoffs 2014 Bracket & Schedule: Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs; Will Spurs Have Finals Rematch With Miami Heat?

The San Antonio Spurs will look to eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six of their Western Conference Finals series on Saturday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Steve Ballmer, Clippers, & Donald Sterling: Shelly Sterling Agrees to Sell Team to Former Microsoft Chief Steve Ballmer; Deal Worth $2 Billion

The Donald Sterling family trust and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer have agreed in principal to a deal.

NBA Playoffs 2014 Bracket, Standings & Schedule: San Antonio Spurs Topple Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5

The Spurs defeated the Thunder in game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead and are now just one game away from the 2014 NBA Finals.

Donald Sterling Tops List of 10 Most Hated Men in America; Bernie Madoff, OJ Simpson, Aaron Hernandez Among Others

Three sports personnel were named in the top 10 most hated men in America A recent poll was taken by E-Poll Market Research in the effort to find out who the most hated man in America.

NBA International Game Dates and Locations: Seven Countries Will Host NBA Games in 2014-15, Jeremy Lin and Rockets Headed to Mexico City

Mexico City and London are the two featured countries for next season's Global Games. The Rockets, Knicks, Bucks and Timberwolves are all in play.

Donald Sterling Racist Comment Update: Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Bids $1.8B for Los Angeles Clippers

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is reportedly one of the five serious bidders for the Los Angeles Clippers franchise, which is currently on sale after the infamous racism case involving team owner Donald Sterling.

Lakers News 2014: Spanish-Language Team Announcer Sues Time Warner, Team for Discrimination

Fernando Gonzalez said he is treated differently than his "Anglo-American counterparts." Fernando Gonzalez, who has been working as the Spanish-language announcer for the Lakers, has filed a lawsuit against the team and Time Warner Cable for discrimination and harassment.

NBA Playoffs 2014 Bracket, Standings & Schedule: Indiana Pacers Survive Game 5, Defeat Miami Heat 93-90

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat and avoided elimination. The Pacers are down 3-2 in this series and are heading back down to South Beach for game six.

NBA Playoffs vs. NHL Playoffs 2014: Which Sport Has Best Postseason Competition? [Poll]

Here we compare the NBA and the NHL playoffs. Do you prefer your postseason on the basketball court or on the ice hockey rink?

Jeremy Lin Offseason News: Rockets Could Trade 'Linsanity' to Knicks for Carmelo Anthony

The Houston Rockets are considered as one of the most likely landing spots for Carmelo Anthony this offseason as reports indicated that the team is preparing to move assets like Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik to make a room for the New York Knicks superstar.

Lakers News and Rumors: Los Angeles Should Look at Hiring One of These Guys as New Head Coach

The Los Angeles LAkers need a new head coach quickly. Here's a look at some of the most qualified NBA coaching candidates they can target to help bring them back to prominence.

NBA Playoffs 2014 Schedule & Predictions: Are the San Antonio Spurs in Trouble? [Poll]

Spurs have lost two games in a row and are now tied with the Thunder 2-2 in the Western Conference Finals. How much trouble do you think they are in?