Kevin Durant Buzzer Beater: Thunder Top Mavericks 104-102 On Final Shot (VIDEO)
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MINNEAPOLIS – Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. JIM MONE/ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, left, drives past Minnesota's Michael But they are also now 0-3 thanks to some late-game heroics by Kevin Durant. With just 1.4 [...]
Read MoreRon Artest's name change is fun for TV announcers, anyway (video)
NBCSports.co
Ron Artest was now Metta World Peace, and the most dangerous 3-point shooter was a rookie named Andrew Goudelock. (Goudeluck with that). Even the MVP chants, a staple of Staples Center whenever Bryant steps to the free-throw line, were half-hearted. 07, 2011 Ron Artest #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game [...]
Read MoreLakers' Artest to try out boxing?
ABS CBN News
Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest) scored 14 points for the Lakers, who had much more life than the visiting Jazz despite playing their third game in three nights to open the season. Los Angeles ran away in a dominant third quarter, starting with According to Elle Seckbach of ESNewsReporting.com, Metta World Peace has plans [...]
Read MoreSacramento Kings: Can Jimmer Fredette and Company Revitalize a Depressed Region?
Bleacher Rep
SACRAMENTO, CA – The return of the Sacramento Kings brought a miniature bonanza to local businesses that have missed the NBA franchise in the first third of the season. "Normally on a Monday night, the day after Christmasis slow. We've had our issues with Sacramento Kings play by play man Grant Napear in the past, [...]
Read MoreJimmer Fredette finds a way for Kings in debut
Boston Heral
SACRAMENTO, CA – Three nights after scoring a team-high 21 points as a starter in Sacramento's preseason opener, Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette chipped. Jimmer Fredette finds a way for Kings in debut. Jimmer Fredette always would call ahead, making sure Angelina's wasn't too busy and his appearance wouldn't cause too much of a ruckus. [...]
Read MoreLakers can't rely solely on Kobe Bryant this season
Los Angeles
SB Nation is a collection of over 300 individual communities, each offering high quality year-round coverage and conversation led by fans who are passionate about their favorite teams, leagues or sports. By empowering fans Chicago point guard Derrick Rose knocks the ball from Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the game Sunday at Staples Center. (Wally [...]
Read MoreBulls beat Lakers 88-87 behind Rose's basket with 4.8 seconds left
Chicago Trib
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker "Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou. 42-1 on Barebones TDM classic . After many long months, we finally get some answers to the questions of this NBA season. It's about [...]
Read MoreMonta Ellis accused of sexual harassment in lawsuit
Los Angeles
An ex-Golden State Warriors employee has sued Monta Ellis and the pro basketball team, saying the star guard sent her unwanted sexually explicit text messages, including a photo of male genitalia he claimed was his, and Erika Ross Smith, who worked in the team's community relations department, alleges that Ellis sent her explicit messages up [...]
Read MoreFirst impressions of Clippers may last
ESPN
Even though it was only one preseason game, the Clippers made a pretty strong statement in Monday's 114-95 win over the Lakers. Click on the photo for 11 reasons why they will end up being the best in LA by season's end. 50% off! It took about three and a half minutes for the Los [...]
Read MoreExperts say Bryant's wife stands to make windfall in divorce
Los Angeles
Vanessa Bryant, wife of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, filed for divorce in Santa Ana, Calif., citing irreconcilable differences Friday as the reason for the split. David Warner is poised to become a $3 million man, Anthony Mundine signs Jeff Fenech to conduct US negotiations, Kobe Bryant's wife seeks divorce after latest infidelity; this [...]
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