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Uncertainly remains with Bosh; Heat willing to adapt

By Ira Winderman — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:01:00 GMT

When it came to an opponent for their Eastern Conference finals series that opens Monday at AmericanAirlines Arena, the Miami Heat knew a definitive answer would be forthcoming in Saturday night's Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers Game 7.

Great Britain committed to ensuring Deng's services

By K.C. Johnson — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT

The seemingly annual dance to securing Luol Deng's insurance for international competition is nearing its completion.

Jeff Van Gundy rips Magic's top executive

Sports Xchange — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:58:00 GMT

ESPN NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy strongly criticized Orlando Magic executive Alex Martins on Friday, after he fired coach Stan Van Gundy earlier in the week.

Knicks ink coach Woodson to multiyear contract

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:57:00 GMT

The New York Knicks removed the interim label from Mike Woodson and named him their head coach on Friday.

Heat coach Spoelstra fined $25,000 for officiating rant

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:24:00 GMT

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra won the series but lost in the pocketbook when it came to his war of words with Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel regarding how the teams' games had been officiated this season.

Wade, with a little help from LeBron, powers Heat to East finals

By Ira Winderman — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:46:00 GMT

Dwyane Wade wanted three days off, and the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers sweat out Saturday's Game 7 of these Eastern Conference semifinals from the comfort of his couch.

Shaq declines invitation to discuss Magic GM job

The Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:03:00 GMT

NBA great Shaquille O'Neal has declined an invitation to interview for the Orlando Magic's vacant general manager position.

Bulls shut out in All-NBA voting

By K.C. Johnson, Tribune reporter — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:00 GMT

Despite their league-best regular-season record, the Chicago Bulls landed no players on the three All-NBA teams released Thursday.

Pacers' Danny Granger on Game 6: 'I'm playing'

By Josh Weinfuss — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:00 GMT

This is too big of a game for Danny Granger to take a night off.

Erik Spoelstra: Pacers have been headhunting all season

By Ira Winderman — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:00 GMT

While insisting he only is looking ahead, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took time Thursday to question the way his team's games against the Indiana Pacers have been officiated this season.

LeBron: Referees blew it by not ejecting Hansbrough

By Ira Winderman — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT

To LeBron James, the simple solution could have prevented the bigger mess.

Shaq: "I would love to be general manager of the Magic"

By Mike Bianchi — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:52:00 GMT

At first blush, Shaquille O'Neal being interviewed for the Orlando Magic general manager's job seems preposterous.

Lakers' Bynum plans to have Orthokine therapy

Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Even though Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum remained healthy this past season, he said on Wednesday he plans to go to Germany in September to undergo Orthokine therapy, which is the procedure Kobe Bryant had last offseason.

76ers force a Game 7 vs. Celtics

Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:01:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA -- Jrue Holiday scored 20 points Wednesday night, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 82-75 in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series, forcing a decisive seventh game Saturday in Boston.

Report: Shaq to meet with Magic officials about GM job

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:34:00 GMT

Shaquille O'Neal added the designations "Dr." and "Ph.D." to his name when he received his doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Barry University earlier this month.

Heat's Haslem suspended for 1 game, Pittman for 3

By Shandel Richardson — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:22:00 GMT

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade had no interest in even discussing the possibility.

Bulls' Deng earns defensive honor; Boozer gets vote

By K.C. Johnson — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:09:00 GMT

One of the league's stingiest defenses has drawn postseason recognition again.

Pacers respond to Larry Bird calling them 'soft'

By Harvey Fialkov , Sun Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:00 GMT

In a physical series that's becoming more about X-rays than Xs and Os, the battered Pacers were informed after a light practice Wednesday morning in their downtown hotel that Larry Bird, their team president and NBA legend, called them "soft'' after the Heat handed them their worst playoff loss in history.

For Brian Shaw, Heat-Pacers brings flood of emotions

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:04:00 GMT

There is the emotion of Udonis Haslem, Tyler Hansbrough, LeBron James and Danny Granger in this Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers playoff series. Theirs are the visceral reactions to a contentious NBA playoff series that could end as soon as Thursday's 8 p.m. Game 6 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Rosenbloom: Howard's antics increase appreciation for Rose

Steve Rosenbloom — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:04:00 GMT

Steve Rosenbloom: The Orlando Magic fired coach Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith this week. And now, Magic center Dwight Howard will trade himself. Which ought to make you appreciate how complete a player Derrick Rose is. That's physically and mentally.

Heat race to 3-2 series lead with 115-83 romp over Pacers

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:51:00 GMT

There will be at least one more game this season at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Jerry Sloan said to be interested in Magic, Bobcats jobs

Tribune news services — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:24:00 GMT

Former Bulls and Jazz coach Jerry Sloan told Fox Sports Florida on Tuesday that he would have interest in the vacant Magic head coaching job.

LeBron James calls Danny Granger's antics 'stupid'

By Shandel Richardson , Sun Sentinel — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:53:00 GMT

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Readers Q&A: K.C. Johnson's Bulls mailbag

By K.C. Johnson — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:00 GMT

In the latest installment of "Ask K.C.," the Tribune's Bulls beat writer tackles questions about Carlos Boozer's future, offseason trade possibilities and Derrick Rose's chances of making a full recovery from ACL surgery.

The offseason is here. Your questions remain.

Bulls' Hamilton to join NBA-TV crew for playoffs

By K.C. Johnson, Tribune reporter — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT

Bulls guard Richard Hamilton will join the NBA-TV studio crew for playoff coverage on Wednesday and Thursday nights, the network said Tuesday.