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ROME (AP) -- Boston Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett is about to become a small shareholder in the American-owned Roma football club.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNA Los Angeles music producer testified that gang members kidnapped him in 2008 and told him the reason was an "issue" with Shaquille O´Neal and his business partner, according to transcripts from a preliminary criminal hearing.
» read more on ESPNNBA players who just finished a season capped by the highest rated championship series in more than a decade are concerned about how their labor dispute and a potential work stoppage before next season will affect their surging fan base.
» read more on ESPNThe Washington Wizards have picked up the third-year options on the rookie contracts of John Wall, Jordan Crawford, Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin.
» read more on ESPNThe Cavaliers aren´t acting as if they´ve made a decision on the No. 1 overall pick, and according to multiple sources, they are actively discussing a number of possibilities.
» read more on ESPNThe NBA has issued its Green Room invitations, given to those it believes will be the top 14 or 15 prospects in the NBA draft.
Lakers? Spurs? Who needs them? This year´s Western Conference final between the Mavs and Thunder is packed with storylines, says Zach Lowe. Here are some key ones to watch.» read more on SI
Game 1 of the NBA´s Eastern Conference final between the Bulls and Heat was the most-viewed game in history on cable TV, TNT announced Monday. The network´s coverage of the Bulls´ 103-92 romp drew 11.1 million total viewers and a 6.2 U.S. household rating, topping TNT´s previous record of 10.8 million viewers for Michael Jordan´s last All-Star Game, in 2003.» read more on SI
MOSCOW (AP) -- A Russian tycoon and owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA basketball team says his decision to head a pro-Kremlin political party was an "uneasy" one.» read more on SI
Two years ago, Taj Gibson just seemed like an odd draft pick for a rebuilding Bulls team. But now the 26-year-old is proving to be crucial to Chicago´s title hopes, says Zach Lowe.» read more on SI
MOSCOW (AP) -- A Russian tycoon and owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA basketball team says his decision to head a pro-Kremlin political party was an "uneasy" one.» read more on SI
The Heat have their Big Three, but they had no answer for Chicago´s Big One. A close game turned into a blowout late, as the Bulls cruised to a 103-82 victory to snag a 1-0 series lead.» read more on SI
The Thunder´s big stars came out for Game 7. Kevin Durant scored 39 and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double as Oklahoma City ousted Memphis 105-90 in their Western semifinal.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNSuns president and CEO Rick Welts, in an effort to breach what he see as the tiptoed-around topic of homosexuality in men´s sports, recently met with friends, associates and a reporter to reveal he is gay.
» read more on ESPNTexas A&M was negotiating a contract with Murray State´s Billy Kennedy to be the Aggies´ next head coach, a source involved in the process said Sunday.
The Oklahoma City franchise hasn´t played in a Game 7 since 1997. Memphis has never done it. Who´ll prevail today and advance to the Western finals against the Mavs? Follow it all here.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNFormer Michigan basketball star Jalen Rose says Grant Hill has agreed to help support the new charter school in Detroit bearing Rose´s name.
» read more on ESPNLeBron James had a bit of advice Saturday for fans who are expected an exciting, high-scoring, offensively efficient playoff series between his Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls: watch the Western Conference finals instead.
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Charles Oakley, one of the NBA´s all-time tough guys and now a Charlotte Bobcats assistant, has sued a Las Vegas resort over what he calls a May 2010 "gang-style beat down" by security guards who injured him.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNChina´s official news agency says Yao Ming has sued a sportswear maker for allegedly using his name and logo to sell its products.
» read more on ESPNChicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer appreciates his teammates´ support that came during his recent slump.
Do the Grizzlies have enough energy left? Can Kevin Durant rise to the moment? Will an unknown reserve decide the NBA´s first Game 7 of 2011? Chris Mannix analyzes Thunder-Grizz.» read more on SI
Do the Grizzlies have enough energy left? Can Kevin Durant rise to the moment? Will an unknown reserve decide the NBA´s first Game 7 of 2011? Chris Mannix analyzes Thunder-Grizz.» read more on SI
It looked like the Grizz were finished, but then they came roaring back to snag a Game 6 victory. Memphis´s 95-83 win sends the series back to Oklahoma City for a decisive Game 7.» read more on SI
The mysterious game of musical chairs continued in the NBA coaching ranks this week, where the number of vacant seats remained the same but the number of candidates still alive in the circle was dwindling by the day.» read more on SI
\n» read more on ESPNZach Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference semifinal to Game 7.
\n» read more on ESPNDoc Rivers has agreed to a five-year extension to remain coach of the Celtics.
\n» read more on ESPNChris Paul is trying to decompress by spending time with family, visiting children his foundation works with and generally avoiding thoughts of his future with the New Orleans Hornets.
\n» read more on ESPNSix weeks after winning the national championship, Connecticut´s Jeremy Lamb was among 17 players invited to USA Basketball´s Under-19 training camp.
\n» read more on ESPNThe Miami Heat is a strong favorite, almost 2-to-1, to beat the Chicago Bulls in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals.
\n» read more on ESPNBoth LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had days this offseason they thought they´d sign with the Bulls.
\n» read more on ESPNLakers assistant coaches Chuck Person and Brian Shaw have permission and are scheduled to be interviewed by the Warriors, league sources said Friday.
\n» read more on ESPNCeltics guard Rajon Rondo will not require elbow surgery, but Jermaine O´Neal needs a procedure on his wrist.
For the first time since MJ was a Bull, Chicago is headed back to the East finals. Derrick Rose and Co. blew out Atlanta 93-73 to win the series 4-2 and face the Heat in the next round.» read more on SI
ATLANTA -- One week after being named the youngest Most Valuable Player in NBA history, Chicago´s Derrick Rose made headlines again by being selected to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his short career.» read more on SI
Chicago is just one win away from a battle with Miami´s Big 3 in the Eastern Conference finals. But first, the Bulls have to finish off the Hawks in Game 6. D-Rose and Co. lead 45-35 at the half.» read more on SI
The ailing Celtics showed up, but lacked the firepower to go toe-to-toe with the Heat. Miami rallied late and finished off Boston in overtime for an 98-90 victory to snag a 3-1 series lead.» read more on SI
Down 2-1 and banged up, the ailing Celtics face a difficult road to the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat aren´t helping either. Can LeBron James and Co. steal a Game 4 victory in Boston?» read more on SI
NEW YORK (AP) -- Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been selected to the NBA all-defensive first team for a record-tying ninth time.» read more on SI
NEW YORK (AP) -- Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been selected to the NBA all-defensive first team for a record-tying ninth time.» read more on SI
ATLANTA (AP) -- NBA referee Bennett Salvatore acknowledged Sunday that he blew a call in the closing minutes of Atlanta´s 100-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls, which evened the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.» read more on SI
Josh Smith found his game and the Hawks found a way to even their series with the Bulls. Atlanta squeezed out a 100-88 win over Chicago to square it at 2-2 heading back to Chicago.» read more on SI
Derrick Rose was unstoppable in Game 3, will Game 4 be any different? Down 2-1, the Hawks are going big to try and stop the league´s MVP. Follow the game here with TNT OverTime.» read more on SI
The champion´s two-year run has ended with a thud. The Mavericks proved way too much for the Lakers, routing them 122-86 and sweeping their Western Conference semifinal series.» read more on SI
History doesn´t bode well for the Lakers. Ninety-eight previous teams have trailed 3-0 in the NBA playoffs; none advanced. Can the Lakers make history? Well, first, they have to win Game 4.» read more on SI
DALLAS (AP) So this is how it could end for Phil Jackson, the guy who turned Michael Jordan into a champion, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O´Neal into champions, and Bryant into a winner without O´Neal.» read more on SI
All the Celtics needed was a change of scenery. After losing both games in Miami, Boston got back on track on its own court, winning 97-81 to cut the Heat´s East semis lead to 2-1.» read more on SI
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies are finding a little desperation can carry them a long way.» read more on SI
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston College guard Reggie Jackson says he will forgo his senior season and remain in the NBA draft.» read more on SI
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pitt junior guard Ashton Gibbs will withdraw his name from NBA draft consideration, and return to coach Jamie Dixon´s program.» read more on SI
The scenery has changed, but will the result be the same? After taking both games in Miami, the Heat are looking to open up a 3-0 lead on the Celtics in Boston. Follow all of the action here.» read more on SI
The Thunder lost homecourt advantage in Game 1 vs. the Grizzlies. They have a chance to get it back tonight, but the FedEx Forum will not be an easy place to do it. Track the action here.» read more on SI
The two-time defending champs are on the ropes. Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points as the Mavericks edged the Lakers 98-92 to open up a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.» read more on SI
Can Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs put the two-time defending champs on the ropes? After winning both games in L.A., Dallas is seeking a 3-0 lead on its home court. Follow along here.» read more on SI
The Hawks managed a split with the top-seeded Bulls in Chicago. Can Atlanta take a step toward winning consecutive series for the first time since 1957 back on its own turf? Follow along.» read more on SI
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight announced Friday that he will keep his name in June´s NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of eligibility.» read more on SI
LOS ANGELES (AP) Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks let loose with a few primal howls as they left the court, cutting through the scattered boos and gloomy silence at Staples Center.» read more on SI
It´s easy to fault the defending champs for falling into an 0-2 hole, says Zach Lowe. But give the Mavs some credit. They´re winning this series more than the Lakers are losing it.» read more on SI
The two-time defending champions might not be around much longer. The Mavs won their second straight game in L.A. with a 93-81 victory, taking a 2-0 lead heading back to Dallas.» read more on SI
The Bulls weren´t leaving Chicago without a win. After a series-opening stunner, Derrick Rose fueled a 86-73 victory over the Hawks, squaring the series headed back to Atlanta.» read more on SI
Despite being on the road, the Hawks looked at home with a Game 1 win at Chicago. Can the Bulls take Game 2 before the series shifts to Atlanta? Follow the action with TNT OverTime.» read more on SI
CHICAGO (AP) -- Commissioner David Stern hopes the NBA does not follow the NFL´s lead and keeps its labor dispute with the union out of the courts.» read more on SI
With a hobbling star and down 1-0 to a team that was outscored in the regular season, the Bulls enter Game 2 with a lot on the line, says Zach Lowe. Here´s what to watch in Game 2.» read more on SI
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan guard Darius Morris is staying in the NBA draft.» read more on SI
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan guard Darius Morris is staying in the NBA draft.» read more on SI
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kevin Durant´s supporting cast came alive to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder out of a perilous 0-2 hole in the Western Conference semifinals.» read more on SI
There´s just no stopping the Heat these days -- especially when The Big Three is on a major roll. On Tuesday, Miami glided past Boston 102-91 to grab a 2-0 lead in the Eastern semis.» read more on SI
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kevin Durant´s supporting cast came alive to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder out of a perilous 0-2 hole in the Western Conference semifinals.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNGonzaga starting point guard Demetri Goodson has decided to transfer in order to play football, the school announced Tuesday.
There´s just no stopping the Heat these days -- especially when The Big Three is on a roll. On Tuesday, Miami sprinted past Boston 102-91 to grab a 2-0 lead in the Eastern semis.» read more on SI
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Griffin is expected to be named the NBA´s Rookie of the Year on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Clippers´ training complex.» read more on SI
CHICAGO (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says Derrick Rose has become the NBA´s youngest MVP and joined Michael Jordan as the only Bulls players to win the award.» read more on SI
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called "Basketball Wives," which he said intrudes on his private life.» read more on SI
The Lakers aren´t making it easy in defense of their championship. Dallas rallied from a 16-point deficit to grab a 96-94 Game 1 win, putting L.A. in a hole for the second straight series.» read more on SI
» read more on ESPNThe Dallas Mavericks might have planted a seed of doubt in the two-time defending champions´ minds while stealing Game 1 and homecourt advantage away from the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
The Lakers aren´t making it easy in defense of their championship. Dallas rallied from a 16-point deficit to grab a 96-94 Game 1 win, putting L.A. in a hole for the second straight series.» read more on SI
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