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Phil Jackson Won’t Coach Clippers Because It’s ‘Creepy’

Phil Jackson won’t be coaching the Los Angeles Clippers because, well, that would be creepy. The Clippers agreed to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro—whose contract was up—on Tuesday, paving the way for them to hire anyone they wanted—so long as Donald Sterling was willing to actually pay them and Chris Paul approved. [...]

Will Carmelo Anthony's Legacy Ever Live Up to Superstar Billing?

When Carmelo Anthony joined the NBA on the heels of his 2003 NCAA title at Syracuse, he was expected to be a career-long rival of LeBron James. Much like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, we anticipated the two duking it out for the Larry O’Brien trophy every June. Show More Summary

Tony Allen Flops to Get Flagrant Foul Called on Manu Ginobili (VIDEO)

Ranking the NY Knicks' Most Likely NBA Free Agency Moves

The New York Knicks are on the heels of their most successful regular season in more than a decade. Their 54 wins earned them the second seed in the Eastern Conference, and Carmelo Anthony's play had him in the MVP discussion through much of the season. Show More Summary

Potential Trade Packages and Scenarios to Shake Up Boston Celtics' Future

A hazardous road awaits the Boston Celtics and their general manager Danny Ainge. The Celtics are at the end of an incredibly fruitful era with the possibility of both Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce never playing another game for the organization where they established their Hall of Fame careers. Show More Summary

NBA Draft 2013: Five College Studs Guaranteed to Be Duds in the Pros

As the NBA postseason draws nearer to a close, the attention begins to shift to next year and the upcoming draft. The Cleveland Cavalers won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, May 21, and can now begin scouting the array of college talent entering the 2013 NBA Draft to see who is worthy of being chosen No. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Rumors: Separating Fact from Fiction in Latest D12 Buzz

Dwight Howard hasn't said anything about his free-agent decision since his Los Angeles Lakers debut came to an untimely, abrupt end in late April. Frankly, he hasn't needed to. A number of voices have done the speaking for him, all offering their own take of where Superman should be taking his talents next season and why. Show More Summary

NBA Draft Lottery 2013: Teams with Most to Gain from Good Draft Positioning

In the NBA, lottery selections—particularly top-five lottery selections—are as good as gold. Teams that manage to acquire top-five talent in multiple drafts typically find themselves well out of the lottery in a very short period of time. Show More Summary

Tony Parker Notches Career High in Assists as Spurs Outlast Grizzlies in Game 2

Tony Parker led the San Antonio Spurs in a squeaker over the Memphis Grizzlies, a 93-89 Game 2 overtime win, thanks in part to his career-high 18 assists. Tony Parker's 18 assists are tied for 2nd-most in Spurs playoff history, 2 shy of Johnny Moore's 20 in 1983. Show More Summary

Where Tim Duncan's Big Three Ranks with Greatest NBA Playoff Trios

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have dominated the NBA for a long time, and this postseason hasn't exactly been an exception to that general rule of the thumb. Thanks to the victories it's accumulated during the 2013 playoffs,...Show More Summary

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 2 Postgame Grades and Analysis

Now, on to Memphis. The San Antonio Spurs jumped out to a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime. Tony Parker went bonkers on the offensive end while Tim Duncan saved his best for last. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol struggled to find the bottom of the net while Tony Allen had to resort to flopping to make an impact. Show More Summary

Advising Joe Dumars so He Doesn't Waste Detroit Pistons' Free-Agency Cash Again

Let's just be clear about one thing. I am not a Joe Dumars hater. I love and respect the man for not only helping the Detroit Pistons win two titles during my early years, but I also appreciate all he did in building a winner in my senior year of college. Show More Summary

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 2 Score, Highlights and Analysis

In an overtime thriller, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 93-89, to take Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals and assume a 2-0 series lead. The Spurs held a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies mounted a 15-2 run down the stretch to tie the game with 15 seconds remaining on a floater by Mike Conley. Show More Summary

Watch a replay of the 2013 NBA Draft lottery

The lottery drawings were conducted Tuesday, May 21 in New York City.

Game Predictions for Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Hey! Wake up! Don't you realize that the Eastern Conference finals are finally here? It feels like we saw Halley's Comet the last time we saw the Miami Heat play, but the time is nearly upon us, as the Heat finally face off with the third-seeded Indiana Pacers in the ECF. Show More Summary

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Full 2-Round Predictions, Post-Draft Lottery Edition

The results of the NBA draft lottery saw a slight change from the initial projections, with the Cleveland Cavaliers moving up to No. 1, the Orlando Magic down to No. 2, the Washington Wizards sneaking up to No. 3, and Charlotte falling to No. Show More Summary

NBA Draft Lottery Results 2013: Biggest Winners and Losers from Lottery

The order has been set for the 2013 NBA draft, with the Cleveland Cavaliers again winning the No. 1 overall selection for the second time in just three years. Cleveland came into the lottery only holding the third-best chance of taking the No. Show More Summary

Analyzing Otto Porter's Best Attributes Heading into 2013 NBA Draft

Otto Porter is one of the most talked-about players leading up to the 2013 NBA draft, and for good reason. The 19-year-old small forward out of Georgetown is supremely talented, selfless to a fault, understands the nuances of the game and treats every single play like it's his last. Show More Summary

10 NBA Players Who Will Definitely Switch Uniforms This Offseason

This summer, an impressive class of free agents is set to hit the open market. While the futures of superstars Dwight Howard and Chris Paul remain up in the air, there are several impending free agents who look like locks to switch uniforms this offseason. Show More Summary

Best Potential Replacements for Vinny Del Negro to Keep Chris Paul with Clippers

Chris Paul has decided that Vinny Del Negro will not return as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Ahem, excuse me, I mean the Clippers as an organization have decided to move forward without Del Negro. According to Adrian Wojnaorwski of Yahoo! Sports, the Clippers have parted ways with their head coach. Show More Summary