http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:42 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:42 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021222080_apbknnbafinalslebronsheadband.html?syndication=rss It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021222080_apbknnbafinalslebronsheadband.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:46:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/19/no-decision-in-glendale-on-arena-deal/?syndication=rss The Glendale City Council met Tuesday night to consider a rental deal for the use of Jobing.com Arena with prospective Coyotes owner Renaissance Sports & Entertainment. At issue is the management of the city-owned facility where the Coyotes have played since 2003. The city has budgeted $6 million wh NBA in Seattle http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/19/no-decision-in-glendale-on-arena-deal/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:03:15 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021220790_apbknjimlitke061913.html?syndication=rss The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021220790_apbknjimlitke061913.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218868_apbknnbafinalsphotogallery.html?syndication=rss The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218868_apbknnbafinalsphotogallery.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218851_apbknjimlitke061913.html?syndication=rss The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218851_apbknjimlitke061913.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021214897_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021214897_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218816_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218816_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021218669_nbafinals19xml.html?syndication=rss Ray Allen's three-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter capped a huge Miami rally plus essentially took the championship trophy out of San Antonio's hands, and the Heat found a way in overtime to hold off the Spurs for a 103-100 win. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021218669_nbafinals19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218362_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218362_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2021218311_brewer19xml.html?syndication=rss Seattle lives an uncomfortable life as a Plan B for NHL, NBA Jerry Brewer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2021218311_brewer19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:30 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215252_apbknnbafinalspopculture.html?syndication=rss During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215252_apbknnbafinalspopculture.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208722_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208722_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021212333_nba18xml.html?syndication=rss The San Antonio Spurs have long been the NBA’s gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021212333_nba18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:01:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/17/poll-question-will-seattle-have-a-nba-or-nhl-team/?syndication=rss In lieu of the recent news and events regarding the possibly of Seattle landing a NHL team, here’s a poll that is running in the Seattle Times. NBA in Seattle http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/17/poll-question-will-seattle-have-a-nba-or-nhl-team/?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211720_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss The Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to roll up their sleeves and scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles in San Antonio. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211720_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209557_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss LeBron James has been here before, with dire results. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209557_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206533_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things to note from Game 5 of the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206533_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:01:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206389_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206389_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021206313_nba17xml.html?syndication=rss Previously slumping Manu Ginobili collected 24 points and 10 assists to lead San Antonio to a 114-104 victory over defending champion Miami. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021206313_nba17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:18 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205985_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205985_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:40 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206086_apbknnbafinalsgreen.html?syndication=rss Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206086_apbknnbafinalsgreen.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206138_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Until Tuesday night, the Miami Heat will be lamenting 8 bad minutes. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206138_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205967_apbknnbafinalsnotebook.html?syndication=rss Win or lose, Sunday marked the final home game of this season for the Spurs. The series shifts back to Miami for Game 6 on Tuesday night, and the winner will be decided on South Beach. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205967_apbknnbafinalsnotebook.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/16/report-seattle-is-plan-b-for-coyotes/?syndication=rss In a Saturday night report, CBC’s Elliotte Friedman and Glenn Healy said Seattle is first in line to become the home of the Phoenix Coyotes if a deal falls apart between prospective owners of the hockey team and the City of Glendale. A potential Canadian ownership group that includes George Go NBA in Seattle http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/16/report-seattle-is-plan-b-for-coyotes/?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205781_apbknnbafinalscoachingcarousel.html?syndication=rss Front offices across the NBA seem to be panicking a bit these days. Job security has long been an oxymoron for coaches in this league, but even by that what-have-you-done-for-me-lately standard, this offseason has been a particularly volatile one. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205781_apbknnbafinalscoachingcarousel.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021199470_nbaroundupxml.html?syndication=rss San Antonio guard Tony Parker said the strained right hamstring that wore him down in recent days could tear “any time now” heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021199470_nbaroundupxml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:13:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2021199295_nhlseattle16xml.html?syndication=rss A financial deal between the Phoenix Coyotes and the City of Glendale may be nearing, according to a report. But given the instability of the on-again, off-again negotiations, there’s an outside chance the hockey team could play in Seattle next season. Or the city could be a leverage ploy. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2021199295_nhlseattle16xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:08:47 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199098_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Tony Parker's hamstring, not Dwyane Wade's knee, is the current chief injury concern. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199098_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199016_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss It was the compelling story of the NBA regular season, the Miami Heat making their run at the league-record mark of 33 consecutive victories. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199016_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199003_apbknnbafinalsbreakdown.html?syndication=rss The swings in momentum in these NBA Finals have been so wild that it has been difficult to grasp just who is in control of the series. Maybe that's because with San Antonio and Miami tied at two games apiece, neither team really is, or feels like it has, any semblance of control. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199003_apbknnbafinalsbreakdown.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196160_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Spurs guard Tony Parker said Saturday the strained right hamstring that wore him down this week could tear "any time now" heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196160_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196329_apbknkingsgeneralmanager.html?syndication=rss The Sacramento Kings hired Denver executive Pete D'Alessandro as their new general manager on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196329_apbknkingsgeneralmanager.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196168_apbklkatiesmithsmilestone.html?syndication=rss Katie Smith got a walking cane from her New York Liberty teammates last week as a birthday present. She's still many years away from needing it. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196168_apbklkatiesmithsmilestone.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196133_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss Former teammates, players and an ex-NBA assistant coach say the credibility a Hall of Fame career brings and familiarity with today's players will help Jason Kidd successfully transition into coaching. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196133_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021189062_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Dwyane Wade has never gone the distance in three previous NBA Finals trips. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021189062_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021193004_nba15xml.html?syndication=rss Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs isn’t scoring much through four games of the NBA Finals. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021193004_nba15xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:24:53 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192321_apbknnbafinalsratings.html?syndication=rss The NBA Finals' television viewership for Game 4 was down 7 percent from last year. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192321_apbknnbafinalsratings.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021189037_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Manu Ginobili isn't scoring. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021189037_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188784_apbkokobekimmel.html?syndication=rss Kobe Bryant will sit down with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a conversation at the Nokia Theatre on Aug. 15 to raise money toward eliminating homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188784_apbkokobekimmel.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188602_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss LeBron James wanted the responsibility on his powerful shoulders. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188602_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185254_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss LeBron James wanted the responsibility on his powerful shoulders. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185254_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021185120_nba14xml.html?syndication=rss Riding big performances from its Big Three, the Miami Heat tied the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Game 4. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021185120_nba14xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:35:44 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185185_apbkokobekimmel.html?syndication=rss Kobe Bryant will sit down with late night host Jimmy Kimmel for a conversation at the Nokia Theatre on Aug. 15 to raise money toward eliminating homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185185_apbkokobekimmel.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184911_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Tony Parker made good on his pledge before Game 4 of the NBA Finals: He was ready to go. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184911_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184788_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184788_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184932_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Trying to guard Dwyane Wade proved impossible for Tiago Splitter. Same goes for Boris Diaw. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184932_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/13/could-coyotes-play-in-seattle-next-season/?syndication=rss It’s unclear where the Phoenix Coyotes will play next season. During a press conference Wednesday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he hopes to have some clarity on the situation at its Board of Governors meeting on June 27. The league has owned the fr NBA in Seattle http://blogs.seattletimes.com/nbainseattle/2013/06/13/could-coyotes-play-in-seattle-next-season/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184751_apbknnbafinalsanthemsinger.html?syndication=rss An 11-year-old Latino boy whose singing of the national anthem at the NBA Finals set off a barrage of racist tweets earned a roaring ovation in an encore performance before Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184751_apbknnbafinalsanthemsinger.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184708_apbknnbafinalsheatlineup.html?syndication=rss Mike Miller's uncanny play in these NBA Finals has earned him a spot in the Miami Heat's starting lineup. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184708_apbknnbafinalsheatlineup.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184677_apbknnbafinalsnotebook.html?syndication=rss There have been times in these NBA Finals that Dwyane Wade has looked like the Dwyane Wade of old, attacking the rim, dropping the unblockable floater in the lane and jumpstarting the Miami Heat offense. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184677_apbknnbafinalsnotebook.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180684_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss Meet the new guy, Jason Kidd. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180684_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180600_apbknpistonscheeks.html?syndication=rss Maurice Cheeks is ready for a new challenge, undaunted by the fact that the Detroit Pistons have been a revolving door for coaches lately. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180600_apbknpistonscheeks.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180590_apbknnbafinalsadmiralreflects.html?syndication=rss David Robinson was 37 years old when he rode off into the NBA sunset with a fresh Lawrence O'Brien trophy under his arm and his legacy as the greatest player in San Antonio Spurs history firmly intact. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180590_apbknnbafinalsadmiralreflects.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180424_apbknnbafinalsparker.html?syndication=rss Spurs guard Tony Parker said he will play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals after his availability was in doubt because of a mild right hamstring strain. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180424_apbknnbafinalsparker.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:46:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176047_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Even after winning 27 in a row during the regular season, the Miami Heat don't want to rely on a three-game winning streak now. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176047_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021176424_nba13xml.html?syndication=rss Game 4 of the NBA Finals will tell more about the Miami Heat than a 66-win regular season ever could. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021176424_nba13xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176108_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss The Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176108_apbknnetskidd.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:27:13 PDT