http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Basketball 60 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:42:52 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135175.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning are pumped for the weekend -- it's all Summer Groove, all the time. We chatted with the two basketball superstars about their causes, how they beat the heat and the bad economy (even celebs feel it). http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1134771.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1134771.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:04 EDT Dwyane Wade's recent public criticism of the Miami Heat's lack of roster moves so far this summer was in response to a painful stance team president Pat Riley took last month regarding the guard's contract status. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1133910.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1133910.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:31 EDT Ron Artest signed Wednesday with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he wanted to join for years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135176.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT There's barely a scratch on the place. Certainly no graffiti or vandalism. In fact, since it opened in 2003, the Overtown Youth Center, sitting pristine in the heart of one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County, has only once been targeted, when an air conditioner was swiped from the roof. http://www.miamiherald.com/1342/story/677784.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1342/story/677784.html Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:46 EDT http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1135176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1135176.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT There's barely a scratch on the place. Certainly no graffiti or vandalism. In fact, since it opened in 2003, the Overtown Youth Center, sitting pristine in the heart of one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County, has only once been targeted, when an air conditioner was swiped from the roof. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1135175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1135175.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:01 EDT Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning are pumped for the weekend -- it's all Summer Groove, all the time. We chatted with the two basketball superstars about their causes, how they beat the heat and the bad economy (even celebs feel it). http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1134771.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1134771.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:04 EDT Dwyane Wade's recent public criticism of the Miami Heat's lack of roster moves so far this summer was in response to a painful stance team president Pat Riley took last month regarding the guard's contract status. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131926.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131926.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:01 EDT Dwyane Wade's public campaign for the Heat to soon add play-making help to the roster resonated up the Atlantic on Tuesday, when free agent guard Allen Iverson placed Miami atop his wish list of potential destinations. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131644.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131644.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:27 EDT His nickname was ''The Answer'' back before that became a question. At age 34, he is no long-term solution for the Heat or any other NBA team. But here, at least, he might just be something worthy of a new nickname. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131785.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1131785.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:01 EDT Mostly basketball talk today: It isn't just impatience that makes Dwyane Wade want to fast track the Heat's master plan. Though 2010 free agency is Miami's best chance to acquire another all-star, Wade cautions that placing all of its hopes in that is risky. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1130115.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1130115.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade assembled a star-studded cast for their Summer Groove charity event this week. Here's the lineup: Wade, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony will play in Sunday's exhibition game at AmericanAirlines Arena, according to an event spokesperson. Tickets to the 6:30 p.m. game are priced from $15 to $60. A block party, free to the public, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in front of the arena. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1128695.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1128695.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:45 EDT Dwyane Wade said Monday that simply making the playoffs is not enough to satisfy him and his long-term commitment to the Heat hinges largely on the team becoming a championship contender again. He also expressed concern that other teams have passed the Heat in the Eastern Conference hierarchy this summer. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1126081.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/1126081.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:21 EDT Amid a cost-conscious approach to improving the roster this summer, the Heat's attempts to upgrade through free agency apparently aren't being discounted. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135304.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135304.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:20 EDT The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135086.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135086.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:35 EDT The Toronto Raptors have signed forward DeMar DeRozan, the No. 9 pick in the draft. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135074.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135074.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:20 EDT The Toronto Raptors have signed first-round draft pick DeMar DeRozan through the 2010-11 season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135046.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1135046.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:35 EDT After losing out on Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers are considering Paul Millsap. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134720.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134720.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:55 EDT The Mavericks on Thursday completed a four- team trade that brings forward Shawn Marion to Dallas, sends guard Jerry Stackhouse to Memphis and moves guard/forward Hedo Turkoglu to Toronto. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134672.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134672.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:32 EDT The Los Angeles Clippers signed Blake Griffin, the top overall pick in the 2009 draft, on Thursday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134595.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134595.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:55 EDT The Toronto Raptors got their top offseason target - thanks to some help from Chris Bosh - finalizing the acquisition of Hedo Turkoglu on Thursday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134554.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134554.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:35 EDT The New York Knicks signed guard Toney Douglas on Thursday, per club policy terms of the deal were not announced. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134517.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/1134517.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:19 EDT The Chicago Bulls signed both of their 2009 first-round picks on Thursday, as James Johnson and Taj Gibson inked deals with the club. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1135306.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1135306.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:20 EDT Swin Cash matched her season high with 18 points, leading the Seattle Storm to a 66-55 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1135164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1135164.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55 EDT Betty Lennox scored 20 points, Tina Thompson had 16 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 69-60 on Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1134828.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1134828.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00 EDT The WNBA announced Thursday that Dan Hughes of the San Antonio Silver Stars and Lin Dunn of the Indiana Fever will be the head coaches for the 2009 All-Star Game. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1133773.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1133773.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:16 EDT Diana Taurasi scored the game's first six points to fuel a 22-2 opening run, and the Phoenix Mercury routed the Chicago Sky 90-70 Wednesday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1132063.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1132063.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:13 EDT Kara Lawson had 13 points and six assists, and Hamchetou Maiga-Ba also scored 13 points Tuesday night for the Sacramento Monarchs, who held off the Chicago Sky 83-73. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131943.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131943.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:03 EDT Rookie Renee Montgomery scored 16 of her season-high 21 points in the final two-minutes of regulation and overtime as the Minnesota Lynx rallied to beat the Washington Mystics 96-94 on Tuesday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131825.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131825.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:43 EDT Chamique Holdsclaw scored 19 points and Erica DeSouza had a double-double to help the Atlanta Dream hold off the Connecticut Sun 72-67 on Tuesday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131558.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131558.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:48 EDT Minnesota Lynx forward Seimone Augustus underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131528.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wnba/story/1131528.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33 EDT Swin Cash had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Sue Bird added 17 points in the Seattle Storm's 66-53 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Tuesday.