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Heat seeking elusive second straight win

Jun 17, 2013

Heat seeking elusive second straight win

It was the compelling story of the NBA regular season, the Miami Heat making their run at the league-record mark of 33 consecutive victories. They fell six games short. These days, the Heat are looking for another streak. The most modest of all possible ...

Jun 17, 2013

Kings hire D'Alessandro as new GM

The Sacramento Kings hired Denver executive Pete D’Alessandro as their new general manager on Saturday. D’Alessandro will replace the departing Geoff Petrie, a team official confirmed on condition of anonymity because there has not been a formal announcement yet. The move was first reported ...

Nara selects Toyama as first coach

Jun 16, 2013

Nara selects Toyama as first coach

by Ed Odeven

It didn’t take long. Koto Toyama has landed another coaching gig. The Bambitious Nara have handed the reins to Toyama for the team’s inaugural season, 2013-14. The announcement was made earlier this week, just days before the June 19 draft. (Koju Munakata, a former ...

Nets take chance, name former All-Star Kidd new coach

Jun 14, 2013

Nets take chance, name former All-Star Kidd new coach

The Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success. Kidd retired earlier this month after one season with the New York Knicks, his 19th in the NBA. The ...

Spurs crush Heat in Game 3

Jun 13, 2013

Spurs crush Heat in Game 3

Danny Green and Gary Neal aren’t NBA royalty like LeBron James. Either undrafted or unwanted, they were once more likely to be found playing in the summer league or some other country than against the mighty Miami Heat. On Tuesday, they led the San ...

Grizzlies can Hollins despite record season

Jun 12, 2013

Grizzlies can Hollins despite record season

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part with the winningest coach in the franchise’s history, telling Lionel Hollins they will not be renewing his contract as head coach coming off their first trip to the Western Conference finals. Hollins confirmed Monday night to AP ...

Jun 12, 2013

Coach K adds NBA duo to U.S. staff

Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams are joining the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, adding two respected defensive coaches to Mike Krzyzewski’s staff. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim returns to round out the staff for the next three years, USA Basketball announced Monday. Thibodeau, whose Chicago ...

Jun 12, 2013

Kobe, parents settle auction dispute

Kobe Bryant reached a settlement with a New Jersey auction house that allows his mother sell a small amount of his memorabilia, while also getting an apology from his parents, who thanked him for his financial support. Kenneth Goldin, founder of southern New Jersey-based ...