Stein: West clincher shows how Mavs have evolved
June 6, 2006The Mavericks' second-half comeback mirrors their development from jump-shooting softies to imposing title contenders, writes Marc Stein.
Ford: Scouting Thomas
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Spanish star Navarro considering NBA options
June 6, 2006Spanish international Juan Carlos Navarro finally could be about to leave Europe for the NBA.
Reports: Baylor wins NBA executive of year award
May 14, 2006The Los Angeles Times and the Sporting News reported that Elgin Baylor has been chosen the NBA's executive of the year and will receive the award next week.
Playing tough 'D' a new concept for high-octane Suns
May 14, 2006Playing defense is usually little more than a necessity for the Phoenix Suns, an obligation of sorts while the other team has the ball.
LeBron shares Sporting News MVP award with Nash
May 14, 2006LeBron James, who finished a distant runner-up to Steve Nash for NBA Most Valuable Player, has been named the league's co-MVP along with the Phoenix guard by the Sporting News.
Wallace, Bowen headline first team all-defensive team
May 14, 2006Ben Wallace, Bruce Bowen, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko and Jason Kidd were named to the all-defensive first team.
Hornets lawyer: no practice facility, relocation is coming
May 14, 2006A lawyer for New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said the NBA club is Louisiana's to lose, stressing that if the state breaks a promise to build the team a new practice headquarters, relocation would be certain.
Nets arena could be in shadow of 60-story skyscraper
May 14, 2006By 2009, the Nets could be playing home games beneath the billowing glass skirts of a 60-story skyscraper nicknamed Miss Brooklyn.
Kings owner downplays Nelson as coach candidate
May 14, 2006Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says, "We love Nellie," but the ownership's newfound belief that "defense wins championships" might mean that they leave Don Nelson in retirement and look elsewhere for a new coach, reports Marc Stein.