NBA Finals

For Clippers, finding a great coach won't be easy

2 days ago

He has a coaching record of 416-521, with a .444 winning percentage.Pros: He led the New Jersey Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, losing to the Lakers in 2002 and to San Antonio in 2003.

Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

2 days ago

"If this is how this series is going to go, then get ready for a classic between teams that absolutely wanted to face the other with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.

Spurs, up 2-0, know it can all fall apart

2 days ago

"'You just cursed yourself forever.'"Or maybe just the Spurs, who haven't been back to the NBA Finals since their last title.

Recognition tough to come by for Heat's Erik Spoelstra

3 days ago

He did not receive a single vote for coach of the year last season despite leading the Heat to the league's third-best record and making a second straight appearance in the NBA Finals.

Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge

4 days ago

With Russell Westbrook out because of a knee injury, the Thunder were beaten by the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semifinals, a disappointing finish for a team that advanced to the...

Extra Points: No lazy days for veterans on the bubble

4 days ago

Baseball is just heating up, the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are Memorial Day traditions and the NBA Finals own June.

Bosh aiming to be impactful against Pacers

5 days ago

Chris Bosh would have happily played against anybody for a chance to return to the NBA Finals.

National Basketball Association Playoff Game Capsules

6 days ago

From start to finish, the veteran-laden San Antonio Spurs played with the confidence of a team in search of its fifth NBA championship.

Recap: San Antonio vs. Memphis

6 days ago

From start to finish, the veteran-laden San Antonio Spurs played with the confidence of a team in search of its fifth NBA championship.

It's Heat vs. Pacers in East finals starting Wednesday

6 days ago

After defeating the Indiana Pacers in a bitterly contested six-game series in last season's Eastern Conference semifinals, the Miami Heat now will face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals,...

Capsule preview of the NBA's conference finals

7 days ago

Story line: Playing in their first conference finals, the Grizzlies face a Spurs team that blew a 2-0 lead against Oklahoma City in this round last year and is still seeking its first NBA Finals...

Dallas Mavericks hope to come up big in lottery

7 days ago

In the meantime, behind Duncan, the Spurs used the lottery system to win four NBA titles during a nine-year span from 1999-'07; O'Neal guided Orlando to the 1995 NBA Finals.

Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run vs Spurs

7 days ago

The San Antonio Spurs are looking for a little payback themselves after blowing a 2-0 lead a year ago and missing out on the NBA Finals.

Miami Heat wants to be ready for Game 1 this time around

7 days ago

It's happened in every series the past three years except for their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 NBA Finals.

TV commercial featuring Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki to make debut

7 days ago

The ad campaign, titled "Forever is BIG," shows Nowitzki converting one of his patented fadeaway jump shots during Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals between the Mavs and Miami Heat.

Heat's Wade doesn't feel extra rest will help knee

8 days ago

Reflecting Friday on his previous conference finals, James said his best was probably beating Detroit in six games with Cleveland in 2007, which sent him to the NBA Finals for the first time.

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

8 days ago

Parker's worst shooting performance in the playoffs with more than five shot attempts came when he was 1 of 12 against New Jersey in the 2003 NBA Finals won by the Spurs.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

8 days ago

Parker's worst shooting performance in the playoffs with more than five shot attempts came when he was 1 of 12 against New Jersey in the 2003 NBA Finals won by the Spurs.

Heat's shooters never found their mark vs. Bulls

8 days ago

The previous franchise record was 72 in 2010-11 (58, 14) when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.

Mike Bresnahan: Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

9 days ago

"Charges were dropped against Bryant in 2004, a few months after the Lakers lost to Detroit in the NBA Finals.

Monte Poole: Warriors must get on the defensive

9 days ago

Reggie retired with one trip to the NBA Finals and zero rings.

(5) Memphis Grizzlies (3-1) at (1) Oklahoma City Thunder (1-3), 9:30 p.m. (ET)

9 days ago

"The Thunder made it to the NBA Finals last season before losing to the Miami Heat.

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

9 days ago

The Thunder, who made it to the NBA Finals last season, were eliminated in five games.

Heat's Wade in the battle of wounded knee

10 days ago

So, it has come to this - moving kneecaps to reduce pain with still one more series until a possible return trip to the NBA Finals.

Kevin Durant, Thunder at risk of elimination

11 days ago

Without injured All-Star Russell Westbrook, the Thunder need to win three in a row if they hope to reach the West finals for a third straight season or make their second straight trip to the NBA...