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With big night from James, Heat top Hawks, 101-92
LeBron James leaped as high as he can soar. Dwyane Wade shot better than he ever has before. And when the Miami Heat stars are on their games like ...
Without Melo, Knicks top Heat 112-92
Another Knicks-Heat game, another 20-point Knicks win. And if that isn't surprising enough, this one happened with Carmelo Anthony on the sideline.
Wizards stun Heat 105-101 for 2nd win of season
Before his NBA-worst, one-win Washington Wizards took on LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, coach Randy ...
Wizards beat Heat 105-101 for 2nd win of season
His feet soaking in a tub of ice, his eyes scanning a box score, LeBron James chuckled a bit at the notion that his Miami Heat might learn something ...
LeBron James chosen as SI's Sportsman of the Year
When LeBron James learned he was Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, the Miami Heat star was surprised. Not because he thought his ...
Popovich: 'Disappointed' in $250K fine from NBA
Gregg Popovich said Saturday night he doesn't know if the San Antonio Spurs will appeal a $250,000 fine from the NBA for sending his star players home ...
NBA fines Spurs $250,000 for sending starters home
Gregg Popovich sent his best players home, deciding they reached the end of the road before the trip was over. For that, and for keeping it a secret, ...
Short-handed Spurs fall to Heat, 105-100
When Gregg Popovich gives his best players a night off to rest, it's not uncommon for the San Antonio Spurs coach to get letters from upset fans.
Allen, Heat top short-handed Spurs 105-100
The NBA plans to make San Antonio pay for resting four starters. The Miami Heat almost could not. Ray Allen's 3-pointer with 22.6 seconds left gave ...
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 ...
LeBron, Knicks top NBA jersey-sale lists
LeBron James is atop the NBA's jersey-sales list once again. The Miami Heat star has the league's hottest-selling jersey, marking the third time the ...
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.
Korver, Hawks beat winless Wizards, 101-100 in OT
Kyle Korver hit a long 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks beat Washington 101-100, extending the Wizards' ...
LeBron James calling 138-point scorer 'Sir Jack'
Attention, Grinnell College basketball office: LeBron James wants the tape from Jack Taylor's record-setting scoring spree. Or as "King James" is now ...
Wizards fall to 0-9 with 96-89 loss to Pacers
After his Washington Wizards, the only winless team in the NBA, dropped to a franchise-worst 0-9, coach Randy Wittman sat down for his postgame news ...
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 ...
Clippers beat Heat 107-100 for 4th straight win
In their toughest test yet of this young NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers measured themselves against the Miami Heat and liked how they stacked up
Injured Magic cheerleader in stable condition
A cheerleader and stunt team member is in stable condition after falling on her head during a performance at an Orlando Magic game. In a statement ...
Knicks hold off Magic 99-89 to improve to 5-0
In their first four games, the New York Knicks surprised many by consistently performing above preseason expectations and jumping out to an unbeaten ...
James scores 38 in Heat's 113-110 win at Houston
LeBron James put on a second-half show and helped the Miami Heat finally put away Houston. James scored 32 of his season-high 38 points after ...
James hits clinching shot, Heat beat Hawks 95-89
LeBron James' right knee was hurting. With Dwyane Wade back at the hotel, there was no way the MVP was coming out. James scored 21 points, including ...
Rap-reality TV star sits in on Hawks broadcast
T.I. added a new line to his expanding resume — broadcaster. The Grammy Award-winning rapper and reality television joined the Atlanta Hawks' ...
Wade, James lift Heat past Nets, 103-73
In 25 seasons of Miami Heat basketball, the club had never won its first four home games of any season. That is, until now. And the Heat are making ...
Deng, Bulls hand Magic first loss
For nearly three quarters, the Orlando Magic looked like the team that has been the surprise of young NBA season. Then, the Chicago Bulls found the ...