Familiar foes meet with high stakes on the line as the dominating duo LeBron and Dwyane Wade await the weary but chippy Celtics, previews Shaun Powell. Read Full Article
Wade: Matchup 'inevitable' | Rosen: East finals a battle of past vs. future | Series hub
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MicroMovie: Week 4Three teams closed and advanced to the conference finals in Week 4. | Semifinals' bestKevin Durant's heroics, Heat teamwork highlight the best plays of the semifinals. | Revisiting the stealNBA.com's Steve Aschburner reflects on an immortal play in Larry's legend. | Heat hummingJust in time, Miami's reserves are contributing to the team's playoff run. |

Sixers' young core gives franchise bright futureMay 27th 2012 4:52 pm |
The Philadelphia 76ers know brighter days are ahead after a surprising run to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read Full Article |
Wade: East finals an 'inevitable' matchupMay 27th 2012 5:15 pm |
In 2010, Boston ousted Dwyane Wade in the first round and LeBron James in the second round. A year later, Wade and James were teammates and turned the tables, sending the Celtics into the offseason. Read Full Article |
Heat and Celtics prepare to meet again in postseasonMay 27th 2012 2:50 am |
It's a rematch: Miami and Boston will meet in the playoffs again, this time with a spot in the NBA finals at stake. Read Full Article |
James, Heat turn attention toward East FinalsMay 26th 2012 5:41 pm |
LeBron James shook a few hands, slapped a few fives, gave a few hugs. Read Full Article |
Eastern Conference finals scheduleMay 25th 2012 2:41 pm |
Here is the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami's opponent will be determined Saturday night when the Philadelphia 76ers play the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series (8 p.m., ABC). Read Full Article |
Heat's Spoelstra fined $25K for comments about officiatingMay 26th 2012 4:35 pm |
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been fined $25,000 for critical public comments about how the Miami/Indiana playoff series was being officiated, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. Read Full Article |
Knicks remove interim tag, sign Woodson to multiyear dealMay 26th 2012 9:55 am |
Mike Woodson will return as New York Knicks coach after leading them to their first playoff victory in 11 years. Read Full Article |
Bradley to have shoulder surgery, miss rest of playoffsMay 25th 2012 2:41 pm |
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is done for the season. Read Full Article |
Knicks' Smith arrested in South Beach for license violationMay 25th 2012 2:41 pm |
Miami Beach police say a New York Knicks player has been arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's license. Read Full Article |
Record 24 teams scheduled for July Summer League in VegasMay 25th 2012 12:39 am |
A record 24 teams will compete at the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this summer, the NBA announced Thursday. From July 13- 22, 23 NBA teams, including 11 that participated in the NBA Playoffs, as well as a team of NBA D-League Select players will compete at the Thomas & Mack Center and the COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Read Full Article |

![]() | Dunk of the Night Serge Ibaka rises up to throw this one down with two hands. |
![]() | The Daily Zap Check out the highlights from Sunday's Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. |
![]() | Block of the Night Russell Westbrook gets the block on one end and the fast break layup on the other. |
![]() | Top 5 of Inside - Westbrook's Shirt The Inside crew cracks on Russell Westbrook's choice of postgame attire after Game 1 and Chuck is a lively topic on San Antonio radio. |
![]() | Top 5 of Inside - Rubio Still Watching Like all NBA fans, Ricky Rubio is staying up to date with the NBA conference finals. |