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Mbakwe works out with Timberwolves

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Former Gopher basketball player Trevor Mbakwe worked out with the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to the draft. Wolves' Flip Saunders has seen Mbakwe play plenty of times, but does it mean his chances of playing in Minnesota are better?

Minnesota Timberwolves 12 hours ago

Celtics-Clippers talks hit roadblock -- again

Celtics Blog | Boston Globe — While Doc Rivers still continues to ponder whether he wants to coach the Celtics or Clippers, the two teams reignited talks regarding the longtime coach and Kevin Garnett in a complicated deal that would include Los Angeles center DeAndre Jordan.

Boston Celtics 14 hours ago

Video: NBA Finals Game 5: Danny Green in Xfinity Fast Break Play Of The Game

Courtside | San Antonio Express-NewsDanny Green broke an NBA Finals record with six three-point shots, helping to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5.

San Antonio Spurs 14 hours ago

Knicks to work out South Dakota State's Wolters

Knicks Blog | New York Post — Getty ImagesNate Wolters. On Tuesday, the Knicks will conduct a pre-draft workout with an intriguing mix of players, highlighted by South Dakota State point guard Nate Wolters and Louisville center Gorgui Dieng. Wolters, a 6-foot-4 playmaker with excellent vision, was fourth in the nation in scoring this past season and averaged better than 21 points, five rebounds and five assists in his final two college seasons, while leading the Jackrabbits to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. With great basketball instincts, but limited athleticism, Wolters is projected by numerous mock dra...

New York Knicks 14 hours ago

2013 NBA draft: James Southerland brings shooting, defense to predraft workout for Trail Blazers (video)

Blazers Blog | Oregonian — Syracuse forward James Southerland, who measured out with a 7-1 wingspan at the NBA draft combine, talked to the media about his ability to stretch the floor with his NBA 3-point shooting range.

Portland Trail Blazers 14 hours ago
In Clippers-Celtics trade, Rivers, Garnett might come to L.A. photo

In Clippers-Celtics trade, Rivers, Garnett might come to L.A.

Orange County Register — After a quiet Sunday, the Clippers and Boston Celtics began talking trade again Monday, and before the afternoon began things heated up. Talks between the two teams about a deal that would essentially send Celtics coach Doc Rivers and forward-center...

Los Angeles Clippers 15 hours ago

Sports Insider: NOLA.com's Jimmy Smith talks about Alex Len possibly going No. 1 to Cavaliers

Plain Dealer — On today's episode of Sports Insider, NOLA.com's Jimmy Smith joined cleveland.com's Glenn Moore to talk NBA Draft and his tweet about the Cleveland Cavaliers interest in Maryland center Alex Len at No. 1.

Cleveland Cavaliers 15 hours ago
NBA Finals 2013 links: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's leadership is complaining; the old Manu and new Danny Green (videos) photo

NBA Finals 2013 links: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's leadership is complaining; the old Manu and new Danny Green (videos)

Plain Dealer — James and Wade seemed more interested in getting calls than giving effort in Miami's Game 5 loss to Spurs. Aging Manu Ginobili displays his old greatness and Danny Green continues his emergence. More Spurs vs. Heat story links.

Cleveland Cavaliers 15 hours ago

Report: Allen Iverson's ex-wife says former Sixers star has abducted their 5 kids

Courier-PostAllen Iverson's ex-wife says the former Philadelphia 76ers star has abducted their five children and refuses to give them back, according to court documents, TMZ.com reports.

Philadelphia 76ers 15 hours ago

Russell Westbrook is off crutches and says he's back

Thunder Rumblings | Oklahoman — Anthony SlaterUnable to play basketball this offseason, Russell Westbrook has taken up Vine as a mini-hobby. Last week, he made some six-second clips on the social media video service, covering a pair of Taylor Swift songs.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder 18 hours ago

Kobe Bryant items' auction proceeds to benefit anti-bullying campaign

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Fifty percent of the proceeds from the sale of four items of Kobe Bryant memorabilia sold at auction next month will benefit the the Bully Project, an anti-bullying campaign that seeks to create a culture of empathy.

Los Angeles Lakers 18 hours ago

Sources: New framework for C's-Clippers deal

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — The latest as negotiations between the Clippers and Celtics heat up again: The Celtics and Clippers have relaunched discussions on a new trade framework that could bring a resolution to the complicated talks regarding coach Doc Rivers and star forward Kevin Garnett potentially going to Los Angeles in a multiplayer deal, according to sources close to the process. With the Clippers adamant that prized young guard Eric Bledsoe will not be included in the trade for Garnett, sources told ESPN.

Boston Celtics 18 hours ago
Kings offer Mullin role as consultant photo

Kings offer Mullin role as consultant

Sacramento Bee — Kings principal owner Vivek Ranadive will introduce Pete D'Alessandro as the team's new general manager today at a news conference at Sleep Train Arena. Former Warriors great Chris Mullin, right, comes to the aid of team owner Joe Lacob, who was booed during Mullin's jersey retirement ceremony.

Sacramento Kings 21 hours ago
Nerlens Noel could be centerpiece of an NBA championship: Cavs Comment of the Day photo

Nerlens Noel could be centerpiece of an NBA championship: Cavs Comment of the Day

Plain Dealer — "The consensus number one pick is Nerlens Noel. Nine out of ten people who are paid to rank talent in a draft say that Nerlens Noel should be the top pick. And for good reason. Noel has an unheard of combination of height, speed, and quickness." - wilco105

Cleveland Cavaliers 22 hours ago

Pippen: Rose didn't deserve criticism

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen said Bulls guard Derrick Rose didn't deserve to be criticized by fans for sitting out the entire the 2012-13 season while rehabbing from a torn ACL in his left knee. Read the entire story.

Chicago Bulls 23 hours ago
2013-06-27 16:00:00

NBA Photos

  • Pete D'Alessandro begins 'dream job' as Kings GM The Associated Press
    Pete D'Alessandro smiles as he answers a question after being formally named as the new general manager of the Sacramento Kings NBA basketball team by new Kings owner, Vivek Ranadive, right, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, June 17, 2013. D'Alessandro, who spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, replaces Geoff Petrie who had been notified that he would not be retained after his contract expired June 30. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
  • Pete D'Alessandro kisses his daughter, Kate, 3, after a news conference where he was formally named as the new general manager of the Sacramento Kings basketball team by new Kings owner, Vivek Ranadive, right, in Sacramento, Calif., Monday June 17, 2013. D'Alessandro, who spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, replaces Geoff Petrie who had been notified that he would not retained after his contract expired June 30 The Associated Press
    Pete D'Alessandro kisses his daughter, Kate, 3, after a news conference where he was formally named as the new general manager of the Sacramento Kings basketball team by new Kings owner, Vivek Ranadive, right, in Sacramento, Calif., Monday June 17, 2013. D'Alessandro, who spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, replaces Geoff Petrie who had been notified that he would not retained after his contract expired June 30. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
  • Scouting, development paying off for Spurs The Associated Press
    San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) embraces Danny Green during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, against the Miami Heat, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Rob Ferrel, right, gives Evan Enriquez, 8, a haircut that includes a San Antonio Spurs logo, Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat in Game 6 Tuesday night The Associated Press
    Rob Ferrel, right, gives Evan Enriquez, 8, a haircut that includes a San Antonio Spurs logo, Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat in Game 6 Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • A San Antonio metro bus scrolls the message
    A San Antonio metro bus scrolls the message "Go Spurs Go" as it travels through downtown San Antonio, Monday, June 17, 2013. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat in Game 6 Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Rob Ferrel gives Evan Enriquez, 8, a haircut that includes a San Antonio Spurs logo, Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat in Game 6 Tuesday night The Associated Press
    Rob Ferrel gives Evan Enriquez, 8, a haircut that includes a San Antonio Spurs logo, Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat in Game 6 Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Heat back on familiar, and shaky, ground in Finals The Associated Press
    Miami Heat players Chris Bosh (1), Dwyane Wade (3), LeBron James (6), Mario Chalmers, and Ray Allen (34) pause at a break against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs won 114-104. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Pete D'Alessandro, center, laughs at a comment made by Vivek Ranadive,right, the new owner of the Sacramento Kings basketball team at a news conference where D'Alessandro was formally introduced as the Kings new general manager in Sacramento, Calif., Monday June 17, 2013. D'Alessandro, who spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, replaces Geoff Petrie who had been notified that he would not retained after his contract expired June 30. At right is Kings head coach Michael Malone
    Pete D'Alessandro, center, laughs at a comment made by Vivek Ranadive,right, the new owner of the Sacramento Kings basketball team at a news conference where D'Alessandro was formally introduced as the Kings new general manager in Sacramento, Calif., Monday June 17, 2013. D'Alessandro, who spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, replaces Geoff Petrie who had been notified that he would not retained after his contract expired June 30. At right is Kings head coach Michael Malone.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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