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Thunder, Spurs bring connection into West finals

When Clay Bennett was seeking a leader for his team that would one day become the Oklahoma City Thunder, he picked a rising star from a San Antonio franchise on the verge of winning its fourth NBA championship in a decade.

Oklahoma City Thunder's small forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to shoot against the Los Angeles Lakers as Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach Scott Brooks and a sea of blue shirted fans watch during Game 5 of the NBA western conference semi-finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 21, 2012
DUHATSCHEK
(Staples) Center of it all

NHL, NBA, pro cycling to collide Sunday at Los Angeles arena

The Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers , The Grammy Awards and numerous concerts is seen in Los Angeles, California February 9, 2012. At right are two downtown hotels The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriot. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
NBA Playoffs
Iguodala leading the way in postseason for 76ers

Andre Iguodala is winning games for the Sixers and winning over Philadelphia with each clutch basket.

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics during Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff basketball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2012.
London 2012
Krysten Boogaard inspired by brother as she aims for Olympics

Hockey player Derek Boogaard died a year ago, and his sister says she can feel him watching her as she plays basketball

Canadian women's national basketball team centre Krysten Boogaard, sister of late NHL player Derek Boogaard, passes during practice at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday May 16, 2012.
On the hot seat
Lakers back coach Mike Brown despite Magic Johnson’s prediction

Former L.A. star says coach will be fired if his old team falls to Denver

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown yells to his team playing the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference basketball playoffs in Denver May 6, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
NBA
Attorney for Andersen says allegations that led to search involve spurned fan

An attorney for Chris “Birdman” Andersen says he believes the allegations that led to a search of the Denver Nuggets player’s home this week involve a spurned female fan.

Chris 'Birdman' Andersen
Opinion
Spurs may be Team Geezer, but they're one of the great dynasties in sports history

As this lockout-condensed NBA season winds down, with its rat-a-tat schedule and heightened sense of urgency, look who's sitting on top in the West.

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) celebrates after scoring with forward DeJuan Blair (45) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 16, 2012. The Spurs won 120-99..
Great Expectations
Jabari Parker emerges as latest hoops phenom for Chicago’s South Side

This is what it's like to be the nation's top high school basketball player

Jabari Parker breaks his solitude on the bench with a smile and acknowledgement from teammates, as he is introduced into an Illinois sectional championship basketball game against Marist.