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- Mayor: Deal to sell Kings signed | Pelton
- Ex-Heat, Mavs G Danilovic stabbed in Serbia
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- Durant says 'nothing's ever a wasted year'
- Dirk planning for huge pay cut | MacMahon
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- Noel says knee ahead of schedule | Ford
- Thibs: Rose caution was smart | Greenberg
- Doolittle: What's next for the NY Knicks?
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Before Game 1 (ABC/ESPN Radio, 3:30 ET), take a look back at the Grizzlies’ season-long journey to the West finals: http://t.co/T42H3dlDt9
2 minutes ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
Interesting stats on how #Grizzlies can upend #Spurs and why Parker/Conley battle is key: http://t.co/krH5TjFphv #NBAPlayoffs
53 minutes ago
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
On this date in 1989, Michael Jordan put up 40 points and 10 assists to help the Bulls knock the Knicks out of the playoffs.
about an hour ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Then straight to Spurs/Grizz Game 1 here in SA. Preview w/ @drew_48moh, @therealgraydon, @chipc3 & @PistonPowered: http://t.co/dtllVhReuu
about an hour ago
- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
10A CT/11A ET 103.3 FM: @ESPNSoccerToday! Aston Villa's @bguzan, @swish41 on Champs League & Tim Leiweke on Beckham: http://t.co/FEtU9zmfZh
about an hour ago
- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
Nine years ago, on his 28th birthday, Kevin Garnett had 32 pts, 21 reb, 5 blocks and 4 steals in the Timberwolves' Game 7 win vs. Kings.
about 2 hours ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
How #CodyZeller improved his #NBADraft stock at the #NBACombine: http://t.co/kOxNNm4sTz
about 2 hours ago
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
- WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
Pacers had an 8-year frustrating crawl back to conference finals, personified by once troubled Lance Stephenson http://t.co/3cUmAD0PA4
about 2 hours ago
- WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
- jadande J.A. Adande
RT @MikeWellsNBA: My man @MattKryger of The Star w incredible photo of @Hoya2aPacer beating up Melo's dunk http://t.co/9gz0sk6qwK
about 2 hours ago
- jadande J.A. Adande
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
Happy Birthday! NBA champions Dolph Schayes (85), Bill Laimbeer (56), Kevin Garnett (37) and Mario Chalmers (27).
about 3 hours ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- jadande J.A. Adande
And 0 top 10 TV markets RT @JoeG1984: Of the top 10 team payrolls in the NBA this season, only 1 remains (MIA)
about 3 hours ago
- jadande J.A. Adande
- jadande J.A. Adande
Seeing all of those Pacers at the podium reminded me of the NCAA tournament
about 3 hours ago
- jadande J.A. Adande
- jadande J.A. Adande
Kinda. But more of a statement about a team win RT @samwind318: did all of those pacers have a #podiumgame last night?
about 3 hours ago
- jadande J.A. Adande
- jadande J.A. Adande
But the weather's nice... RT @whoismrcox: LA is the worst place to be single and the worst place to be in a relationship.
about 3 hours ago
- jadande J.A. Adande
- tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
The goodbye hugs from Bill Hader and the SNL crew. Man.
about 10 hours ago
- tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Pacers should've added a consistent 3pt shooter this yr. That's pretty much all they're missing to really haunt Heat.
about 12 hours ago
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
- RoyceWebb Royce Webb, ESPN NBA
Danny Granger is the Rudy Gay of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
about 12 hours ago
- RoyceWebb Royce Webb, ESPN NBA
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Pacers, people, Pacers. My bad. Both Heat and Pacers are better than they were when they met last season in playoffs.
about 12 hours ago
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
RT @ESPNStatsInfo: Lance Stephenson - huge game for @Pacers, did all his damage inside. Here's his shot chart http://t.co/jOg6xR92Fh
about 12 hours ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
David West said earlier this season Indy will be much more prepared for Heat's small ball adjustments this time.
about 12 hours ago
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
MEDIA
Sunday, May 19
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Play Podcast ESPN's Mike Tirico discusses the NBA's policy for dealing with concussions and explains why it might be difficult to determine how long the Pacers could be without George Hill.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio's Ian O'Connor comments on Pacers-Knicks, Carmelo Anthony's style of play, J.R. Smith, Raymond Felton, the impact of George Hill's absence and more.
Play Podcast ESPN's Israel Gutierrez weighs in on whether the Knicks or Pacers would be a tougher match-up for the Heat and says Dwyane Wade's health will be critical for Miami for the remainder of the postseason. Gutierrez also discusses the latest developments in the sale of the Kings.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss what we learned from the Bulls and Thunder this season and preview Thursday night's action.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez break down the offensive problems for the Knicks, high expectations for the Warriors and Wednesday night's games.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss if the physical play should be expected in the playoffs, if Amare will make an impact for the Knicks and the best shooting backcourt.
- Ford: Noel tops Big Board | Wiggins No. 1
- Doolittle: What's next for the Warriors?
- Elhassan: Trade DeMarcus Cousins now
- Haberstroh: Headed for Grizz-Heat finals?
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Owners keep Kings in Sacramento
Ownership representatives met for nearly four hours Wednesday and ultimately voted to reject the Kings' proposed move to Seattle, backing last month's unanimous recommendation from a relocation committee to keep the team in Sacramento.
Grizzlies, Heat NBA Finals bound?
The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat appear on a collision course to the NBA Finals writes Tom Haberstroh.
Griz storm into uncharted territory
Making the Western Conference finals is entirely unfamiliar territory for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Griz are relishing it, Ramona Shelburne writes.
Lessons of Russ-less Thunder
When Russell Westbrook went down, Kevin Durant stepped up, but it hasn't been enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Why Wiggins would go No. 1 in 2013
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