New Orleans fires the security that allowed a kid to run on court A generation or two ago, it would have acted as an “aw, shucks” gem for the ages. A young Carmelo Anthony fan, in the waning moments of Anthony’s lone trip to New Orleans on the year, couldn’t help himself as he ran on the court to greet the All-Star. Without incident, the young man was shooed off the court, as the game … [Read more...]

Cavaliers choose to rest James against Pacers 5:50 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print INDIANAPOLIS -- LeBron James will sit out the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday for rest, … [Read more...]

The Numbers Game: The Minutemen This week's column balances the need to help owners still scouring the wire for value in the season's final days, and the need to look ahead to next season. We'll discuss players' per-minute fantasy appeal by filtering an individual's overall 8-cat fantasy value through the amount of playing time they've received.  This is essentially a thought experiment which … [Read more...]

Thabo Sefolosha sues five NYPD arresting officers, New York City Atlanta Hawks swingman Thabo Sefolosha, as expected, is filing suit against the New York City Police Department, and the city. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The NBA veteran was arrested a year ago following an altercation outside an NYC nightclub. In the wee hours, former Indiana … [Read more...]

Tony Parker on the Spurs/Warriors games: 'Everybody's playing now' In spite of the brilliant seasons shared by both teams, since last fall it had become apparent that the pair of April showdowns between the pace-setting Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs would act as a bit of a letdown. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Warriors were ahead … [Read more...]

Lakers' Scott: Hate to see Kobe go out this way 11:14 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Lakers coach Byron Scott expressed frustration with the way his team is playing as Kobe Bryant prepares for the final five games of his 20-season career before retiring this summer. "It bothers me that his last five, six, seven, eight games are going to be with the way we're playing as a team," Scott … [Read more...]

Green: Warriors ready for regular season to end 8:30 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Following Golden State's stunning 124-117 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Warriors forward Draymond Green conceded the … [Read more...]

Russell Westbrook ties Magic Johnson for most triple-doubles in past 30 years 1:17 AM ET print It took only 27 minutes and three quarters, but Russell Westbrook tied Magic Johnson for the most triple-doubles in a single season in the past 30 years with 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 124-102 romp of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Westbrook, who was … [Read more...]

NBA Playoff Picture: Grizzlies hold strong to keep Bulls on edge With just over a week left in the NBA's regular season, several games per night make a big difference in the fights for playoff berths and seeding. This post catches you up on everything that matters to these races. GAMES THAT MATTERED A LOT Finally, we know what kind of market it is: The Chicago Bulls entered Tuesday having … [Read more...]

Basketball Daily Dose: Look What the KAT Dragged In Get ready for a lot of "Wolves are a sleeper team" columns next year, you guys. They pulled off one of the most entertaining wins of the year in a 124-117 victory at Golden State. Karl-Anthony Towns was unreal late during the OT win on Tuesday, scoring 20 points with 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two turnovers in 45 minutes. If anyone … [Read more...]