http://www.kansascity.com/490/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from The Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2013Kansas City Star NBA news 60 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:49:54 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys 1.1.fi feedback@kansascity.com (Feedback) http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251098/spurs-up-2-0-know-it-can-all-fall.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251098/spurs-up-2-0-know-it-can-all-fall.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Uh-oh, 2-0? http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251056/source-says-mavericks-preparing.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251056/source-says-mavericks-preparing.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT Now that the Los Angeles Clippers have refused to offer coach Vinny Del Negro a new contract, a source said Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks believe they have a better chance of acquiring Dwight Howard than acquiring Chris Paul. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251007/winning-lottery-gives-cavaliers.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4251007/winning-lottery-gives-cavaliers.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT When the Cavaliers' private jet returned to Cleveland early Wednesday morning carrying the No. 1 pick, Dan Gilbert and crew brought back something even more valuable: options. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4250838/drew-sharp-pistons-should-consider.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4250838/drew-sharp-pistons-should-consider.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT The Pistons got good news Tuesday night. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4250555/nba-draft-order-set-so-who-goes.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4250555/nba-draft-order-set-so-who-goes.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10 CDT The Cleveland Cavaliers are on top of the NBA draft yet again, only this time there is no LeBron James waiting to save them. There may not even be a Kyrie Irving. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249354/3-indiana-pacers-0-0-at-1-miami.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249354/3-indiana-pacers-0-0-at-1-miami.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 09:14 CDT The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will meet in the postseason for the second consecutive year, but this time, it's in the Eastern Conference Finals, beginning Wednesday night in Miami. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249229/recognition-tough-to-come-by-for.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249229/recognition-tough-to-come-by-for.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT It is a subject Erik Spoelstra would rather avoid. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248848/national-hockey-league-playoff.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248848/national-hockey-league-playoff.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59 CDT Daniel Paille's goal with 3:31 left in the game led the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series. The win gives the Bruins a 3-0 lead in this best-of-seven series with a chance to close things out on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Johnny Boychuk tied the contest early in the third period while Tuukka Rask turned away 23 shots for Boston, which got a pair of assists from Shawn Thornton. Taylor Pyatt had the lone goal while Henrik Lundqvist made 32 stops for the Rangers, who have dug themselves a deep hole thanks to going 0-for-10 on the power play in this series, including 0-for-2 on Tuesday. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249041/spurs-cant-ease-up-despite-2-0.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249041/spurs-cant-ease-up-despite-2-0.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 02:28 CDT If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4248881/grizzlies-rally-before-losing.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4248881/grizzlies-rally-before-losing.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 00:31 CDT The Memphis Grizzlies called their woeful performance against San Antonio in the opener of the Western Conference finals an aberration. It wasn't their brand of basketball, they said. Things would change, they insisted. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4248823/spurs-hold-on-for-93-89-ot-win.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4248823/spurs-hold-on-for-93-89-ot-win.html#storylink=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00 CDT SAN ANTONIO-He did it with lobs into the post, simple bounce passes and wild flips into the corners. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248822/recap-san-antonio-vs-memphis.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248822/recap-san-antonio-vs-memphis.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 23:34 CDT Despite uncharacteristically losing their way for a critical time, the San Antonio Spurs regained their championship form when it mattered most to put the Memphis Grizzlies in an unwanted position in the franchise's first-ever Western Conference finals trip. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248778/spurs-blow-late-lead-beat-grizzlies.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248778/spurs-blow-late-lead-beat-grizzlies.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 23:16 CDT When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248678/clippers-fire-coach-vinny-del.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248678/clippers-fire-coach-vinny-del.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT LOS ANGELES-Almost three weeks after the Los Angeles Clippers were knocked out of the Western Conference playoffs, the team decided to part ways with Coach Vinny Del Negro on Tuesday. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248641/nate-mclouths-walk-off-homer-against.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248641/nate-mclouths-walk-off-homer-against.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT With the possibility of freefalling into their worst losing skid in nearly two years, the Orioles received one of their best pitching performances of the season, two homers from reserve Chris Dickerson and a walk-off blast from Nate McLouth to finally beat the New York Yankees in extra innings. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248636/jim-souhan-timberwolves-had-a.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248636/jim-souhan-timberwolves-had-a.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT The Minnesota Timberwolves will make the ninth pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Rodney Williams should be available. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248621/cleveland-cavaliers-win-draft.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248621/cleveland-cavaliers-win-draft.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT Hours before the draft lottery, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wrote on his Twitter account that this would be the last lottery he attends for quite a few years. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248583/tj-simers-are-clippers-stars-calling.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248583/tj-simers-are-clippers-stars-calling.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT LOS ANGELES-Why mess with success when you have known only defeat previously? http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248514/nba-playoffs-previewing-the-east.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248514/nba-playoffs-previewing-the-east.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT Indiana and Miami started battling in the media before this series even started. Once they get on the court, well, LeBron James and the Heat just look better. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248482/cavs-win-lottery-for-2nd-time.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248482/cavs-win-lottery-for-2nd-time.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33 CDT The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hoping the third time is once again the charm when it comes to this year's NBA Draft. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248467/cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248467/cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 20:05 CDT What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248417/michael-jordan-lets-bring-the.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248417/michael-jordan-lets-bring-the.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It's official: The Charlotte Bobcats plan to be the Charlotte Hornets. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248396/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248396/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30 CDT Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248368/clippers-parting-ways-with-coach.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248368/clippers-parting-ways-with-coach.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT LOS ANGELES-Los Angeles Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro said "yes" in a text message when asked if he and the team had parted ways on Tuesday. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248242/trails-blazed-by-ex-marquette.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248242/trails-blazed-by-ex-marquette.html#storylink=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00 CDT Vander Blue has watched his friend and mentor Wesley Matthews beat the odds to succeed in the NBA, gaining a starting role with the Portland Trail Blazers.