2011 NBA Lockout

Inauguration, Spanish politics and Super Bowl prep

2013-01-21 06:28:00

Barack Obama may already have been officially inaugurated yesterday, but don't tell that to the people on Washington's National Mall this morning: A second, more outdoor ceremony today will give the public a view as Obama starts his second term. Some of...

Wizards bring back point guard Mack, who was cut in October

2012-12-24 00:00:00

The Washington Wizards have decided to address their backcourt problems by signing a point guard who was cut last October for not being experienced enough to handle playmaking duties. If that sounds confusing, imagine being Shelvin Mack late Saturday...

Nets' Blatche rips Wizards, his former team

2012-11-27 22:33:00

Trail Blazers @Wizards Tonight, 7 TV: Comcast SportsNet Andray Blatche took just two shots in the Brooklyn Nets' 96-89 win over the rival New York Knicks on Monday night at Barclays Center. But on a night that should have been all about the...

Team of Under Armour NBA players to play exhibition game at St. Frances

2012-08-08 05:35:00

Several NBA players will be in Baltimore on Tuesday for an exhibition game at St. Frances. Dwayne Wise, Under Armour B'more Finest's director of basketball operations, told The Sun that a team of Under Armour-sponsored pros will take on a team made up...

Can Team USA men win basketball gold?

2012-05-29 00:00:00

Still the favorite Josh Robbins Orlando Sentinel The injuries to Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, LaMarcus Aldridge and Chauncey Billups hurt the United States' chances to repeat as Olympic champs, but Team USA still should be considered the favorite. The...

Aquille Carr looks to elevate game as basketball legend grows

2012-02-04 13:36:00

February 4, 2012 It's late in the first half of a tournament game, more than 3,000 basketball fans have filled the auditorium, and as the Patterson High Clippers of Baltimore toss the ball inbounds and head up the court, a spectator leans over to...

Does NBA slate favor youth or experience?

2011-12-08 00:00:00

Kids won't be all right Ira Winderman Sun Sentinel Hmm. Let's see: Two weeks to get ready, room for about 10 practices the entire season if you don't practice after back-to-backs or after road games, and barely enough time for scouting reports on...

In a short season, here are 5 Wizards games to catch

2011-12-26 20:17:08

The new red, white and blue Washington Wizards opened the regular season Monday night against the New Jersey Nets — and the uniforms, logos and shiny court aren't all that fans should be interested in seeing at Verizon Center. John Wall had his...

Summer hoops: D.C.'s Goodman League vs. L.A.'s Drew League

2011-08-19 12:47:00

With the NBA lockout dampening excitement for the league, various street games have taken center stage in the offseason. A few weeks ago Kevin Durant made headlines when he dropped 66 points in a game at New York's Rucker Park. This week Kobe Bryant hit...

Selby shines as he and Kevin Durant win 'biggest game this summer'

2011-08-08 21:10:00

The Carmelo Anthony Summer Pro-Am tour rolled through Baltimore on Monday night, attracting a packed house to St.Frances for what was billed as a heavyweight battle between NBA stars Kevin Durant and Brandon Jennings. It turned out that a hometown hero...

'Khloe & Lamar' recap: Season 2 premiere, part 2

2012-02-20 19:47:00

Part two of the season opener kicks off with a discussion about Malika’s boyfriend, Adrian Wilson, a player for the Arizona Cardinals. We try to figure out whether Rob (or the rest of the Free World) actually cares about this situation. The jury...

Which commissioner should be paid most?

2012-02-19 20:43:55

Goodell made best better David Teel Daily Press Is this a trick question? Like who's buried in Grant's tomb? Sports' highest-paid commissioner should be the leader of the most successful league, the venture that draws the largest audience and rakes...

Kobe Bryant tries to make a basket while playing in an exhibition game against professional players from the Philippines in July, 2011. Bryant shot down speculation that he might play in Turkey if the NBA lockout extends into the season.

2012-07-27 16:53:00

JJ Redick, shooting guard for the Orlando Magic, keeps his basketball and shooting skills sharp during the NBA lockout by practicing at Rollins College each morning in Winter Park, Fla. Redick is currently rehabbing from surgery to repair an abdominal tear.

2012-05-10 00:00:00

SCOUTING REPORT: Magic officials envision Harper is a "stretch 4," a power forward who can force opposing defenses to defend the 3-point line because of his shooting range. In that way, his game is similar to Rashard Lewis'. Harper needs to add strength.

2011-12-19 08:16:20

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