Andrei Kirilenko

Thunder forward Ibaka again an NBA All-Defensive team pick

Tags: Shane Battier, Corey Brewer, Luol Deng, Serge Ibaka, Metta World Peace

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Jim Souhan column

Tags: Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, Target Center , Sports, ESPN (tv network)

Lakers don't let up in win over Timberwolves

Lakers 116 - Timberwolves 94 (end of regulation) The Lakers blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night 116-94. Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 33 points, shooting 13-22 (59.1%) from the field. Bryant also hit four of eight three-point...

Tags: Jose Barea, Brandon Roy, Kevin Love, Antawn Jamison, Los Angeles Lakers

Schmitz's Take: Magic muscle? Who knew?

The Magic aren’t regarded around the league as a physical team, especially since losing Dwight Howard, who has posed for the cover of fitness magazines. But when push came to shove on Monday nigh, the Magic pushed back, 290-pound Big Baby Davis...

Tags: Jose Barea, Maurice Harkless, Kevin Love, National Basketball Association, Rick Adelman

What NBA wants for Christmas? Clarity

    A year ago at this time, the NBA was getting ready to get started.     To a degree, that's the case again this season, only this time it has nothing to do with a lockout.     Yes, the New York Knicks have had their moments, the Oklahoma City...

Tags: Hedo Turkoglu, Philadelphia 76ers, Amare Stoudemire, Erik Spoelstra, Indiana Pacers

Now is the time to trade Pau Gasol

There's no need to wait for Pau Gasol and Steve Nash to play together again to assess whether keeping Gasol is the right move for the Lakers. Weren't you paying attention in October? The Lakers went 0-8 1/2 in games the duo both played, taking into...

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Indiana Pacers, Jordan Hill

Gameday preview: Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Here’s your guide to the Orlando Magic’s game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. When: Tipoff is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis. TV: Fox Sports Florida. Radio: FM 96.5. Spanish-...

Tags: Brandon Roy, Ricky Rubio, Hedo Turkoglu, Kevin Love, Target Center

Boozer at top of all-around game

The story is always the same for Carlos Boozer. Big scoring night or small, "Booz" from the crowd or boos, the veteran forward judges his night by one result: Did he help his team win? It's why Boozer considered his 24-point performance in the Bulls'...

Tags: Marco Belinelli, Tom Thibodeau, Kevin Love, Chicago Tribune, Taj Gibson

Scoreboard -- July 27, 2012

TV SPORTS SATURDAY Olympics-Women's Soccer, United States vs. Colombia, Brazil vs. New Zealand, France vs. North Korea; Beach Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, China vs. Serbia; Equestrian; Women's Handball, Norway vs. France; Women's Shooting; Men's...

Tags: Today (tv program), Detroit Lions, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers

Changes put Gordon Hayward in the Jazz's immediate plans

With the light striking his new purple hat as he stepped onto stage, there was one thing that seemed a safe bet when it came to Utah's first pick in June of 2010. Gordon Hayward wouldn't have the lights shine on him too much too early-and that was viewed...

Tags: Deron Williams, National Basketball Association, Tyrone Corbin, Gordon Hayward, Indiana Pacers

NBA Free Agents: The class of 2011-12 (Updated)

South Florida Sun Sentinel

NBA free agents (* -- indicates restricted free agent, with team allowed to match outside offers to retain player): Best of who is left: Alexis Ajinca, Gilbert Arenas, Keith Bogans, Erick Dampier, Francisco Elson, Melvin Ely, Kryrlo Fesenko, Eddie House,...

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Nene, Indiana Pacers

ASK IRA: Baron Davis, Mo Williams next for Heat?