http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ David Stern en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:08:53 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628276/NBA-veteran-Jason-Collins-comes-out-as-gay.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628276/NBA-veteran-Jason-Collins-comes-out-as-gay.html In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:55:13 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627450/Letter-reveals-Maloof-brothers-favor-Seattles-deal-for-Kings.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627450/Letter-reveals-Maloof-brothers-favor-Seattles-deal-for-Kings.html The Maloof family is asking NBA owners to approve the sale of the Kings to a Seattle group, saying there is "significant... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627141/Sacramento-Seattle-Kings-fate-to-be-decided-soon.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627141/Sacramento-Seattle-Kings-fate-to-be-decided-soon.html go again. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622840/West-beats-East-143-138-in-NBA-All-Star-Game-videos.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622840/West-beats-East-143-138-in-NBA-All-Star-Game-videos.html Kevin Durant scored 30 points, MVP Chris Paul had 20 points and 15 assists, and the Western Conference beat the East 143-138... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:31:18 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621247/Rock-On-How-Utes-can-log-a-sellout.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621247/Rock-On-How-Utes-can-log-a-sellout.html Be sure the Niners kick for their points. They've missed 13 field goal attempts this season. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:58:37 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570296/Reports-Jimmer-Fredette-Kings-headed-for-Seattle.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570296/Reports-Jimmer-Fredette-Kings-headed-for-Seattle.html Jimmer Fredette may soon call the Emerald City his home. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:10:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617491/Rock-On-Bronco-Mendenhall-Rick-Majerus-in-an-alternate-universe.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617491/Rock-On-Bronco-Mendenhall-Rick-Majerus-in-an-alternate-universe.html Poor Al Jefferson. The Jazz center spends 25 large for a new bed and still has an aching back. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617165/Bryant-eclipses-30000-Lakers-beat-Hornets-103-87.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617165/Bryant-eclipses-30000-Lakers-beat-Hornets-103-87.html Kobe Bryant grinned and uttered the word "irony" as he considered the fact that the team that drafted him nearly 17 years ago... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:33:54 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615507/Mehmet-Okur-international-players-could-teach-us-a-lesson-about-getting-along.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615507/Mehmet-Okur-international-players-could-teach-us-a-lesson-about-getting-along.html When former Jazz center Mehmet Okur announced his retirement last week, I thought: There goes one of the good ones. It's... Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:58:37 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566139/Utah-Jazz-lose-at-Memphis-fall-on-the-road-for-third-straight-time.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566139/Utah-Jazz-lose-at-Memphis-fall-on-the-road-for-third-straight-time.html At this rate — and the way they're playing — the Jazz might gather an impressive collection of honorary city keys... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:43:06 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566088/Utah-Jazz-Slow-starts-playing-Alec-Burks-and-other-short-shots-from-Monday-shootaround.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566088/Utah-Jazz-Slow-starts-playing-Alec-Burks-and-other-short-shots-from-Monday-shootaround.html Coach Tyrone Corbin made players aware of extra emotions to be in Memphis. He expects Grizzlies to be fired up but hopes for... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:46:35 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614678/Nets-beat-Raptors-107-100-in-Brooklyn-debut.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614678/Nets-beat-Raptors-107-100-in-Brooklyn-debut.html The chant was 55 years in the making, delayed a couple days by disaster, and delivered by a sold-out crowd that wasn't... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:56:32 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565324/Utah-Jazz-chime-in-on-Stern-announcing-he-will-retire-in-February-2014.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565324/Utah-Jazz-chime-in-on-Stern-announcing-he-will-retire-in-February-2014.html Players and brass of the Utah Jazz, a small-market organization that stands to benefit from the most-recent Collective... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:56:57 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765597121/NBA-Where-the-fights-arent-fair.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765597121/NBA-Where-the-fights-arent-fair.html Whattya mean the Lakers traded for Dwight Howard? Didn't they just sign Steve Nash, too? Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:01:41 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765590221/Obama-taking-in-Olympic-basketball-tune-ups.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765590221/Obama-taking-in-Olympic-basketball-tune-ups.html Hoops fan President Barack Obama is getting an Olympic preview of USA Basketball. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:34:09 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586701/Hornets-select-Davis-with-No-1-pick-in-NBA-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586701/Hornets-select-Davis-with-No-1-pick-in-NBA-draft.html The New Orleans Hornets have selected Kentucky forward Anthony Davis with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:28:54 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586759/Lillard-picked-6th-by-Trail-Blazers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586759/Lillard-picked-6th-by-Trail-Blazers.html Damian Lillard claimed he didn't know he was going to be drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night even though he... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:41:58 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586706/Weber-States-Damian-Lillard-drafted-6th-by-the-Trail-Blazers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586706/Weber-States-Damian-Lillard-drafted-6th-by-the-Trail-Blazers.html Weber State's Damian Lillard was chosen No. 6 by the Portland Trailblazers in Thursday night's NBA Draft. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:08:13 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586225/Utah-Jazz-still-uncertain-who-will-be-available-at-No-47-of-the-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765586225/Utah-Jazz-still-uncertain-who-will-be-available-at-No-47-of-the-draft.html In the NBA mock-draft world, what will happen after David Stern does his grip-and-grin pose with Anthony Davis remains up for... Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:06:27 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765584202/NBA-weighs-retroactive-penalties-for-floppers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765584202/NBA-weighs-retroactive-penalties-for-floppers.html David Stern is determined to stop the floppers, even if it takes until the next morning. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:47:37 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765579651/NBA-Notebook-Commissioner-David-Stern-wants-crackdown-on-flopping.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765579651/NBA-Notebook-Commissioner-David-Stern-wants-crackdown-on-flopping.html David Stern wants to take a closer look at flopping and referees to be able to take a second look at all flagrant fouls. Wed, 30 May 2012 23:18:17 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765579355/Bobcats-hope-draft-lottery-answers-a-cry-for-help.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765579355/Bobcats-hope-draft-lottery-answers-a-cry-for-help.html After the worst season in NBA history, the Charlotte Bobcats could use a player such as Anthony Davis. Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765577999/NBA-notes-Woodson-Knicks-close-to-agreement.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765577999/NBA-notes-Woodson-Knicks-close-to-agreement.html The New York Knicks and coach Mike Woodson are completing a multiyear deal that could be announced this week, a person with... Tue, 22 May 2012 23:53:54 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575874/NBA-Playoffs-MVP-LeBron-James-leads-Heat-in-win.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575874/NBA-Playoffs-MVP-LeBron-James-leads-Heat-in-win.html LeBron James was promised some rest. It never came. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:14:06 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575624/After-MVP-ceremony-its-Game-1-for-Pacers-Heat.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575624/After-MVP-ceremony-its-Game-1-for-Pacers-Heat.html A few minutes before the Miami-Indiana series begins Sunday afternoon, NBA Commissioner David Stern will hit the court to... Sat, 12 May 2012 18:34:21 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575502/Source-says-LeBron-James-wins-3rd-MVP.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765575502/Source-says-LeBron-James-wins-3rd-MVP.html Heat forward LeBron James is the NBA's MVP for a third time, putting him alongside some of the game's all-time greats. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:25:55 MDT