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James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) collide during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami.

LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7. 15 minutes ago

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7-1 center Alex Len would offer Bobcats inside scoring

Former Maryland standout, expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft, says he’d loved to play with Kemba Walker.
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Recap: Miami vs. San Antonio

Ray Allen resurrected the Heat with a clutch 3- pointer near the end of regulation, and Miami did just enough in overtime to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

18 minutes ago
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Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now

The drama between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is over - at least for now.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

7-1 center Alex Len would offer Bobcats inside scoring

Former Maryland standout, expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft, says he’d love to play with Kemba Walker.
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Duncan carries Spurs to halftime lead

Tim Duncan can smell a fifth championship ring.

2 hours ago
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Timberwolves in need of shooting and size in backcourt

The Timberwolves enter next week's NBA draft needing to add both size and shooting in their backcourt.
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Can the Hawks really acquire Chris Paul and/or Dwight Howard

According to several reports, the proposed trade that would have sent Boston coach Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to the Los Angeles Clippers is dead. For now, at least in theory, that keeps impending free agent guard Chris Paul stuck in limbo because there was no way he was going to leave the Clippers...
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Spurs' coach puts Pop into news conferences

During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display.
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Report: Clippers, Celtics deal for Doc 'dead'

The Celtics and Clippers have reportedly broken off talks on a proposed trade that would have sent head coach Doc Rivers and veteran Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

Alex Len tells Charlotte Bobcats: 'I can shoot'

So here’s Maryland center Alex Len’s sales pitch to be a top pick in the June 27 NBA draft: "I’m 7-1 or 7-2 (in sneakers). I’m pretty agile. And I can step out and shoot."