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Utah Jazz to pick 14th in NBA draft; Cleveland Cavaliers nab No. 1 pick again
The Utah Jazz were given the 14th pick in the 2013 NBA draft lottery Tuesday evening.
Former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan meets with Milwaukee about coaching job, report says
Former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has met with the Milwaukee Bucks and "is being seriously considered" for that franchise's head coaching vacancy, according to USA Today. Read more »
Memphis Grizzlies remember blown 2-1 lead vs OKC Thunder in 2011
The Grizzlies have been here before. Now they will find out if age and experience can help them hold onto home-court advantage. Read more »
NBA playoffs: LeBron James shrugs off flopping accusations as Heat prepare for game 4 vs. Bulls
The suggestion that he's a flopper drew a grin as wide as his wingspan from LeBron James. Read more »
NBA playoffs: Golden State Warriors beat San Antonio Spurs 97-87 in OT, even series 2-2
Stephen Curry scored 22 on an injured left ankle, Harrison Barnes had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the San Antonio Spurs 97-87 in overtime Sunday to even... Read more »
NBA playoffs: OKC Thunder struggle to shoot losing 87-81 to Memphis (+video)
Serge Ibaka missed not one, but two dunks. He missed layups and even a couple short jumpers and longer wide-open looks. Read more »
NBA playoffs: Indiana Pacers protect home court, beat Knicks 82-71 (+video)
Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Paul George had 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assist to lead the Pacers past New York 82-71 Saturday night in Game of the Eastern Conference... Read more »
Utah Jazz: Workout attendees well aware of team's point guard situation
Six players try out for the Jazz on Saturday, including three playmakers who hope to fill one of the team's guard line vacancies. Read more »
Brad Rock: It wasn't just basketball for Jazz's Harrison, it was entertainment
Making sure fans went home with a positive vibe was the goal of the longtime vice president for game operations and promotions. Read more »
Utah Jazz to host first pre-draft workout with four guards, two bigs
The NBA Draft isn't for another seven weeks, but the Utah Jazz are in full prep mode for that June 27 event. Read more »
Spurs top Warriors 102-92 for 2-1 series lead
Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs quieted the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors in a 102-92... Read more »
Bulls falter down the stretch, lose 104-94 to Heat
The Chicago Bulls held LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in check. They failed to keep track of Chris Bosh, and he made them pay for it. Read more »
New GM McDonough gets to work quickly with Suns
Ryan McDonough worked his way through the Boston Celtics organization with a tireless work ethic and attention to detail. Read more »
Kobe Bryant: 'Mom wasn't given permission to sell my stuff'
Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementos from his high school days and early professional basketball career. Read more »
NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone meets Mormon missionaries
The Hall of Famer, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Olympian and Utah's favorite "Mailman" was tagged in a photo with four LDS missionaries on Twitter Wendesday night. Read more »
Bulls get rolled by Miami, lose Game 2 115-78
Joakim Noah was ejected early in the fourth quarter, and Taj Gibson followed him to the locker room a few seconds later after getting two technicals of his own. Read more »
Utah Jazz: Franchise's future rests squarely on the shoulders of its young Core Four
General manager Dennis Lindsey believes there are a number of NBA teams who'd want to "trade spots" with the Utah Jazz this offseason. Read more »
Spurs outlast Warriors in double OT 129-127
Manu Ginobili's 3-pointer from the wing with 1.2 seconds left in double overtime lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 129-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry's 44... Read more »
Bulls steal Game 1, top Heat 93-86
Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays... Read more »
Jerry Sloan open to coaching Deron Williams in Brooklyn
After confirming reports that he was interested in a possible return to the NBA, former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he would be open to coaching the Brooklyn Nets and reuniting with former Jazzman... Read more »
NBA MVP voter explains why he didn't choose Miami Heat's LeBron James
The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player believes Carmelo Anthony "meant more to his team" this season. Read more »
LeBron James ends up 1 vote shy of NBA MVP unanimity
MIAMI — LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice. Read more »
Indiana Pacers defeat New York Knicks 102-95 in Game 1
David West scored 20 points, Paul George added 19 and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read more »
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder edge Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1
Down by one in the final minute, the Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies. Read more »
Bulls beat Nets 99-93 in Game 7
Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Marco Belinelli also scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series. Read more »
Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, sending them to the second round of the... Read more »
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Utah Jazz: No lottery luck, so Jazz remain in No. 14 spot for NBA draft
The Jazz did not defy the odds in the NBA's lottery and remained in the No. 14 position for the 2013 draft on June 27. Read more »
Bodyguards allegedly beat up 2 fans who took Damian Lillard's picture
Portland Trail Blazers and former Weber State guard Damian Lillard’s bodyguards allegedly beat up two brothers who took a photograph of the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year, according to a report... Read more »
If hired, Jeff Hornacek will face same challenges as Tyrone Corbin
Current Jazz coach is off to a better career start than Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan. Read more »
San Antonio Spurs blow late lead, beat Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 in OT
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the... Read more »
Utah Jazz: Team is a long shot to win NBA's draft lottery
President Randy Rigby and general manager Dennis Lindsey will be in New York City, hoping to beat the odds and bring a high pick back to Utah. Read more »
Images of world sport: Russian riots, Beckham's swan song and the Preakness
From across the world of sports, here are the best 25 sports photos from the weekend with two honorable mentions. Read more »
OKC Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M pledge to aid tornado victims
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. Read more »
Experienced Miami Heat, upstart Indiana Pacers ready to go
Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in... Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Deseret News writers talk U. stadium, Y hoops and Jazz on 1320 KFAN
Three Deseret News reporters appeared on the "Wasatch Whip Around" hosted by Gunther and Graham on 1320 KFAN AM to talk all things Utes, Cougars and Jazz. Read more »
Magic look for more good luck in NBA lottery tonight
Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch. Read more »
Five ways the Pacers can hang with the Heat
The Indiana Pacers are a confident bunch. They talk about how they've grown in the playoffs and how they're applying what they learn to the next opponent. Read more »
San Antonio cruises past Memphis in series opener
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. Read more »
Randolph, Grizzlies on the rebound again
Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session. Read more »
Report: Jerry Sloan will not be coaching Milwaukee Bucks
The former Utah Jazz coach met with the Milwaukee Bucks and was reportedly "seriously considered" for that franchise's head coaching vacancy, but TNT's David Aldridge reported that he will not be... Read more »
NBA: Miami Heat rally past Chicago Bulls to advance, 94-91
The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter. Read more »
NBA: Indiana Pacers knock out NY Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6
Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals... Read more »
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