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Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers

Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Haslem was suspended for Game 6 of the Miami-Indiana Eastern Conference semifinal series, a matchup where ...

Heat's LeBron James leads NBA all-defensive team

NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the league's all-defensive squad Wednesday, while Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler didn't even crack the first team. Confused? So were plenty of others — even a Harvard graduate. Jeremy Lin, Chandler's teammate in New York, took to ...

From left, Golden State Warriors owner and CEO Joe Lacob, NBA Commissioner David Stern, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Warriors owner Peter Guber hold up 2017 jerseys following an announcement Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in San Francisco, that the NBA basketball team wants to build a new arena on the waterfront in San Francisco. The Warriors unveiled plans to build an arena at Piers 30-32. The waterfront site is just blocks from the San Francisco Giants' ballpark and the downtown financial district. The arena is expected to be completed by 2017. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Warriors unveil plans to move to San Francisco

Sitting along the shore and staring at one of the world's most majestic metropolitan views, Joe Lacob leaned over to hear fellow Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber whisper in his ear. "Man," Guber said, "we got to do this." And with that, the franchise's new vision started to come ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant leaves the floor after the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Lakers 106-90 in Game 5 in their NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Lakers will debate overhaul after playoff exit

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol spent the final minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers' final game arguing in Oklahoma City, disagreeing on the best way to run a pick-and-roll play. It might have been the tandem's last few minutes together with a franchise that has little patience when even great ...

Irving, Lin among players to train vs US Olympians

Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and Knicks star Jeremy Lin are among 13 NBA players chosen to scrimmage against the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team in July. Also picked Monday were: John Wall (Washington), Ryan Anderson (Orlando), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento), Paul George (Indiana), Kawhi Leonard and DeJuan ...

FILE - This May 8, 2012 file photo shows Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy calling a play in the second half of the Game 5 of an NBA first round basketball series against the Indiana Pacers, in Indianapolis. The Magic have fired coach Van Gundy after a rocky season. The moves came Monday, May 21, 2012 after the team's second straight first-round playoff exit. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Magic fire coach Stan Van Gundy; GM also gone

For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the franchise as internal team issues quickly affected the product on the floor. Now after easily one of the most tumultuous seasons in their history, ...

Orlando Magic fire coach Stan Van Gundy

Orlando Magic fire coach Stan Van Gundy.

FILE - In this 1968 photo provided by the Chicago Bulls, Bulls' Bob Boozer poses in uniform. Former NBA star and 1960 Olympic gold medalist Boozer has died. He was 75. Thomas Funeral Home in Omaha confirmed that Boozer died Saturday night, May 19, 2012. (AP Photo/The Chicago Bulls, File)

Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75

Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship. His friends and family remember him more for his humility and service to others. Boozer died of a brain aneurysm Saturday afternoon at an Omaha hospital. ...

Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller

With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder. They got slow. They got into the paint. And they got to the free-throw line 42 times, ...

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, front, falls into Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones as he is called for traveling during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers

As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out. After the storm, there was silence. One day after they lost by 19 points and Dwyane Wade lost his cool in Game 3 against a balanced Indiana team growing in confidence and ...

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin (32) while moving the ball upcourt during the second quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sweet 16: Streaking Spurs go up 2-0 on Clippers

On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged his own. "I'm old. Used," said Parker, laughing. Chris Paul, meanwhile, isn't acknowledging ...

This family photo shows Patrick Gonzalez, 12, with an image of San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner shaved into his head, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Gonzalez was suspended for a day from Woodlake Hills Middle School because the district deemed his $75 haircut a distraction. He returned to class Thursday after reluctantly shaving his head. (AP Photo/Rachel Delgado)

Texas boy suspended over NBA shave scores tickets

A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player. Patrick Gonzalez was suspended for a day from Woodlake Hills Middle School because the school ...

Pacers' Larry Bird is NBA Executive of the Year

Everything always seemed to come so easily for Larry Bird on a basketball court. The way the ball appeared almost destined to swish through the net every time he finished his lightning-quick release with a flick of his right wrist. The way he could suck a defender in while running ...

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches action during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Miami. The Pacers defeated the Heat 78-75. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Column: Loss of Bosh turns up heat on Miami

It came down to a last shot and who was going to take it, an all-too-familiar dilemma for the Miami Heat. LeBron James, the reigning MVP, was running on fumes after playing nearly 43 minutes, much of it down low banging into the Pacers' big men, trying to paper over ...

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, center, congratulates teammates Tony Parker, left, of France, and Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, during the third quarter of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rested Spurs win Game 1 over weary Clippers 108-92

So much for getting rusty: The San Antonio Spurs didn't miss a beat after a weeklong break, extending a winning streak that few NBA teams have ever sustained in the playoffs. The weary Los Angeles Clippers looked just beaten — and making matters worse, they're even a little more beat-up ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, passes off in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Nazr Mohammed, right, in the third quarter of Game 1 in the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs, in Oklahoma City, Monday, May 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Kobe: I don't take charges

Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it. Based on his own analysis of NBA greats from Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, Bryant believes there's too much of a health risk to get run over by ...

FILE - In this March 19, 2011 file photo, basketball fans wait outside Staples Center before an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Los Angeles. With three permanent sports teams and a jam-packed slate of concerts and shows, Staples Center is always among the world’s busiest arenas, but this weekend will be the craziest on record. After a remarkable run of postseason success, the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers and the NHL’s Kings are combining to host six playoff games in a jaw-dropping four days _ and with a major cycling race finishing right outside the building Sunday, no less. (AP Photo/File)

Staples Center to host 6 playoff games in 4 days

Staples Center is always among the world's busiest arenas, hosting a jam-packed slate of concerts and shows crammed between games for the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings. But the downtown Los Angeles venue is preparing for its craziest weekend ever. After a remarkable run of simultaneous postseason ...

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving holds the NBA rookie of the Year award at the basketball team's headquarters in Independence, Ohio Tuesday, May 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cavaliers' Irving selected NBA's top rookie

Once Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen. He was the NBA's Rookie of the Year. "This award is for us," Irving said to his father, Dred, who raised his son ...

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Kyrie Irving Named NBA's Top Rookie

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is the NBA's Rookie of the Year. Irving received 117 of 120 possible first-place votes from a nationwide media panel of 120 writers and broadcasters. (May 15)

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2012, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving directs the offense against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the voting told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Sunday, May 13, that Irving has been chosen the NBA's Rookie of the Year. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

AP Source: Irving to be named NBA's top rookie

Kyrie Irving began his first pro season as the top pick and ended it as the top rookie. Cleveland's smooth, playmaking point guard has been chosen as the NBA"s Rookie of the Year, a person familiar with the voting told the Associated Press on Sunday. Irving's selection is hardly a ...