Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9828)
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls took full advantage of the biggest advantage they have against the Miami Heat — rebounding. Chicago dominated the second-chance points 27-6 and started the overtime period with seven of them, leading to a 95-88 victory over the Heat on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. Miami (43-17) lost its third […]
LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the 28-man Team USA player pool announced by chairman Jerry Colangelo. James and Durant, Olympic gold medalists at the London games in 2012, return to the Team USA pool for 2014-16. Additional Team USA veterans on the 28-man list are New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, Knicks center Tyson […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Forward Marvin Williams tied his season high with 23 points and rookie point guard Trey Burke hit a late clutch jumper as the Utah Jazz stunned the Miami Heat 94-89 on Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena. Williams hit 5 of 8 3-pointers, including back-to-back shots late in the fourth quarter to […]
Shane Rhodes starts off Basketball Insiders’ new “Free Agent Watch” series, looking at the best free agent point guards set to hit the market this summer.
In the wake of LaMelo Ball’s season-ending injury, Tristan Tucker breaks down the shift in the rookie hierarchy as teams prepare for the playoffs.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Guard Arron Afflao had 18 points and forwards Maurice Harkless and Tobias Harris each had 17 points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 100-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night. Rookie reserve guard Victor Oladipo had 16 points, including 10 in the decisive fourth quarter as the Magic (22-55) snapped a […]
With less than 30 hours remaining before the 2014 NBA Trade Deadline, several teams are closing in on deals… The HEAT and the Pacers know home court matters.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern still has a long road ahead to climb into Big Ten Conference championship discussion moving forward, but the improving Wildcats made another statement Sunday afternoon in Purdue’s Mackey Arena. Getting 27 points from senior forward Drew Crawford, Northwestern defeated slumping Purdue 74-65 to avoid a last-place Big Ten Conference finish […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Forward Rudy Gay scored 31 points, guard Ray McCallum added a career-best 27, and the Sacramento Kings sent the Los Angeles Lakers plummeting to a depth they haven’t reached in almost four decades. Center DeMarcus Cousins finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Kings handed the Lakers their 50th loss […]
With Lou Williams in Atlanta, Luke Kennard has made good on extra playing time, proving himself invaluable in the Clippers’ chase for a ring.