50 300 45 http://www.sportsnet.ca/ http://www.sportsnet.ca/includes/printer_friendly_header.gif Fri, 25 May 2012 18:34:07 EDT AP Mike Woodson will return as New York Knicks coach after leading them to their first playoff victory in 11 years.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:21:00 EDT AP The NBA fined Miami coach Erik Spoelstra $25,000 for 'critical public comments' about officiating in the team's series against Indiana.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:22:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca What must the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder do to advance to the NBA final? And which club are we picking to win?]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT AP It looks as if the Lakers are set for a major shakeup this summer and one of the twin towers may leave Los Angeles.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 10:41:00 EDT AP Celtics coach Doc Rivers says guard Avery Bradley is done for the season which moves Ray Allen back into the starting lineup.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 14:22:00 EDT AP Dwyane Wade scored 41 points as the Heat finished off the Pacers in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:00 EDT AP Miami Beach police reportedly arrested New York Knicks' J.R. Smith on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's licence.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 08:30:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, and Chris Paul have been named to the All-NBA First team.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:34:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Today the NBA is home to pseudo toughness, flopping and a lack of understanding has been fostered by the league and officials. ]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 13:38:00 EDT AP A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Jerry Sloan for their vacant head coaching position Friday.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The Hornets are trying to create a buzz in New Orleans by introducing a new mascot for the upcoming NBA Draft lottery .]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 10:57:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The Orlando Magic have some big holes to fill, and plenty of options to fill them; Shaquille O'Neal included.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:52:00 EDT AP Miami Heat centre Dexter Pittman has been suspended three games by the NBA and forward Udonis Haslem was given a one-game suspension.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 18:51:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Shaquille O’Neal has issued a statement saying that he is no longer interested in the Orlando Magic’s GM position.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:50:00 EDT AP NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James is the leading vote-getter for the league's all-defensive team.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:13:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Kobe Bryant needs to learn to better utilize his teammates if he plans on winning another championship and extending his legacy in L.A.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 12:44:00 EDT AP We will find out soon if the Clippers future remains bright or whether the franchise is set for a return to the bad, old days. ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:47:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh hasn’t thrown in the towel on his season just yet.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 17:25:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Pacers coach Frank Vogel talks about his team standing up for each other, after the on-courts altercations in Game 4.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:08:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Cleaning out the front office may not have be enough to get Dwight Howard to stay with the Orlando Magic.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The NBA has released a list of 60 players who have been invited to participate in the league's draft combine in Chicago from June 6-8.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:41:00 EDT AP A person with knowledge of the situation says the New York Knicks and coach Mike Woodson are finalizing a multiyear deal.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 15:41:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a shooting that wounded 8 people shortly after the Thunder-Lakers NBA game.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:18:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett says the Philadelphia 76ers have 'fair-weather' fans.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:23:00 EDT AP The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't found any shortcuts (Mavericks, Lakers, Spurs) as they try to climb to the top of the Western Conference.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 18:57:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The Golden State Warriors are ready to move back to San Francisco.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 EDT AP Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland is the lone unanimous choice to the NBA's All-Rookie team.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:00 EDT AP After a second straight 2nd-round playoff exit, the 16-time champion Los Angeles Lakers will debate an overhaul.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:03:00 EDT AP After a sweet and sour season in Los Angeles, Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is uncertain of what the future holds for him.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:21:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The Toronto Raptors will pursue soon-to-be restricted free agent Jeremy Lin this summer, according to a report in the New York Post.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 11:57:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca A season of discontent has ended with the firing of Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy. The team also agreed to part ways with GM Otis Smith.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 15:32:00 EDT AP Toronto Raptors guard-forward DeMar DeRozan has been named to the 2012 USA Basketball Select Team. ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca LeBron James performance on Sunday was nothing short of spectacular as he carried Miami to a much-needed victory.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 11:11:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Not only is Kyrie Irving the 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year, but he is the star of a new commercial that has become an internet sensation.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 14:13:00 EDT AP Bob Boozer, a member of the dominating 1960 Olympic basketball team who went on to star in the NBA, has died of a brain aneurysm. He was 75.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:33:00 EDT