NBA playoffs: Here's a recipe to beat the Miami Heat

Many view the Miami Heat as "unstoppable." No matter how close to the truth that might be, there are certain steps an...

LeBron James saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1 vs. Pacers

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a...

Coach K returning to US men's national basketball team as head coach

Kzyzewski has decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.

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...

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...

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.

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...

Randolph, Grizzlies on the rebound again

Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session.

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...

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...

Magic look for more good luck in NBA lottery tonight

Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks broke out just enough to stay in it.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and...

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...

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the...

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...

NBA Owners reject Kings' move to Seattle, Sacramento to keep franchise

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not...

Pacers rout Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers finally figured it out.

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Tony Parker had 25 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held the Golden State Warriors' starting backcourt to 13...

Doug Robinson: Shssh, don't tell the Millers about the rich offers for the Sacramento Kings

Record offers are being made for the Sacramento Kings — one of the NBA's worst franchises — as the value of NBA...

James, Heat beat Bulls 88-65 for 3-1 series lead

LeBron James scored 27 points and the Miami Heat nearly matched a franchise record for points allowed in a playoff game,...

Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead

Tony Allen scored on a driving layup to open overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97...

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...

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.