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Love says he's happy with T-Wolves direction
Kevin Love didn't apologize. He didn't make excuses or suggest his words were taken out of context. What the Minnesota Timberwolves power forward did ...
Thunder hold off Lakers' late charge, win 114-108
In a reversal of roles, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers know they're the predators trying to track down Kevin Durant's Oklahoma City Thunder.
Miller leads Nuggets past Pacers 92-89
Denver's Andre Miller brought back a blast from the past Friday night. The 36-year-old backup guard scored eight of his 15 points during a 10-0 run ...
Rubio knows big expectations await his return
Wait 'till Ricky comes back. It seems like that's been the hopeful mantra for the Minnesota Timberwolves all season long. Guards getting torched by ...
Pau Gasol expected to miss Lakers' game at Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is expected to miss his third straight game with tendinitis in his knees. Coach Mike D'Antoni said at the Lakers' ...
Rubio: Knee feels good after 1st practice
At one point in his first real practice in nine months, Ricky Rubio zipped a pass through defender Josh Howard's legs to an open teammate. It may take ...
T-Wolves' Rubio set for 1st practice in 9 months
For Ricky Rubio, the waiting has been the hardest part. Now that Minnesota's dynamic young point guard is achingly close to playing in his first game ...
Warriors hold off Nuggets 106-105 in wild finish
If there were ever a time to praise the benefits of replay, Warriors coach Mark Jackson found it. Andre Iguodala's 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded was ...
Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses
After their worst start in history, the Washington Wizards became a national punch line. On TNT, Charles Barkley compared them with the Washington ...
Love grabs 24 rebs, Timberwolves beat Kings 97-89
Disgusted with his performance since coming back from a broken right hand, Kevin Love decided to play without his protective glove Tuesday night ...
Thunder dominate first half, rout Bobcats 114-69
Russell Westbrook tipped away a pass, got into the open court all by himself and then braced for a big take-off and a signature throwdown dunk.
Kevin McHale's daughter dies at 23
The daughter of Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale has died at 23. Alexandra "Sasha" McHale died Saturday, and the team disclosed no other details ...
Thunder edge Clippers 117-111 in overtime
Kendrick Perkins challenged his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates before a showdown of division leaders with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night
LeBron leads Heat past Nuggets 98-93
The Miami Heat's decade-long drought in Denver is history. LeBron James had 27 points and 12 assists, and the short-handed Heat beat the Nuggets 98-93 ...
Durant helps Thunder edge Bulls 97-91
Oklahoma City went to Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter. Chicago was missing its best closer, so all the Bulls had to pitch in. Durant and Co.
Foye, Jazz drop Lakers to 1-4 start
Before their game Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown remarked how easily Kobe Bryant had been scoring and in so many different ways.
Iguodala lifts Nuggets to 109-97 win over Pistons
First, Andre Iguodala threw a bad pass. Then, he took too many steps. Two costly turnovers late in a close game. In his Denver home debut, no less.
Westbrook leads Thunder past Raptors 108-88
Thunder coach Scott Brooks was happy to see his team get off to a fast start that made his job easy at the end. Russell Westbrook shrugged off a sore ...
Hornets beat Jazz 88-86, Davis hurt
The New Orleans Hornets' first win of the season was overshadowed by an injury to rookie center Anthony Davis. The No. 1 overall pick in the draft was ...
Parker's winner against Thunder quiets Harden talk
The Oklahoma City Thunder wanted something to stop the James Harden talk. This probably wasn't what they had in mind. Tony Parker sank a 21-footer as ...
Parker's buzzer-beater stuns Thunder in rematch
Tony Parker swished the buzzer-beater and unleashed a cathartic scream. Under the basket, Kevin Durant stood frozen in disbelief. Throw in the trade ...
NFL and players' union donating $1 million
The NFL and the players' union are combining to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help in the recovery efforts in the Northeast after ...
Wolves must rely on Roy but refrain from wear
Brandon Roy's balky knees have been holding up. Now the Minnesota Timberwolves are truly going to put those valuable joints of his to the test.
Lakers drop 2nd straight, fall to Blazers 116-106
Dwight Howard's 33 points and 14 rebounds were not enough for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-106 loss to the inspired Portland Trail Blazers on ...
Love's broken hand 'pretty much a freak accident'
Kevin Love's face stayed straight the entire time. Asked repeatedly about the source of his broken right hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star ...