Topic: Derek Fisher

Heat, Grizzlies advance to respective NBA conference finals

Miami defeated the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night to win their Eastern Conference semifinal series, while Memphis reached its very first Western Conference final by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Heat, Grizzlies bring opponents to elimination brink in NBA playoffs

Monday night, Miami beat Chicago, and Memphis outlasted Oklahoma City to each go up 3-1 in their respective NBA Eastern and Western Conference semifinal playoff series.

NBA players union ousts executive director

NBA players vote unanimously to dismiss Billy Hunter after 17 years as union head. Action follows a critical review of Hunter's leadership of the NBA union. 

Miami Heat bury the Thunder, Lebron gets his ring

The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma Thunder with a barrage of three-pointers to take the 2012 NBA championship. After nine years, Lebron James finally gets his ring.

Thunder can’t close deal in Game 3 loss to Heat

Miami overcame an Oklahoma City scoring run in the third period to defeat the Thunder last night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Miami. Game 4 is Tuesday night on ABC.

NBA Finals: Thunder overcomes 'opening night jitters' to cool off Heat, 105-94, in Game 1

Oklahoma City shrugged off a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma last night. Game 2 will be Thursday night.

Thunder reaches NBA Finals by beating Spurs in Game 6

For the first time since 1996, when the franchise was in Seattle, Oklahoma City is in the NBA Finals by virtue of their series-clinching win Wednesday night over San Antonio.

NBA Western finals: Spurs extend streak in defeating Thunder

San Antonio took a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference Finals series Tuesday night by defeating Oklahoma City. The victory was a NBA record-setter.

NBA lockout: Is the season saved?

NBA lockout likely to end after players and owners reach a tentative agreement early Saturday. If players, owners approve the 10-year deal, NBA lockout could end in time for Christmas Day games.

First two weeks of NBA season canceled. Who's affected?

NBA commissioner David Stern announced the cancellation of the new season's first two weeks Monday night. Can NBA owners and the players association come together on a new CBA before more are lost?

NBA preseason canceled as contract talks end

NBA preseason lost, first two weeks of season now in jeopardy. League cancelled NBA preseason after union rejected 50-50 revenue split.

NBA lockout: a meeting, but no deal

NBA lockout still on after players, owners fail to reach agreement. NBA lockout threatens to cut into season.

Derek Fisher staying with Lakers after free agent talks

Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, but in the end Derek Fisher will remain with the Lakers.

NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers beat Celtics, win 16th title

NBA Finals Game 7: It wasn't the prettiest NBA finals game but Game 7 went to the Lakers 83-79 over the Boston Celtics.

NBA Finals: Celtics, Lakers have game 7 date with history

Of the NBA's 63 championships, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers account for 32. The Lakers trail the Celtics 15 to 17 in NBA Finals championship banners heading into Thursday's decisive Game 7.

Boston Celtics handle Kobe Bryant, lead Los Angeles Lakers 3-2

Boston Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86.

L.A. in economic shambles but can spend $1 million for a parade?

Opinion: Celtics vs. Lakers: Which laundry are you cheering for?

Too many trades hurt team identity and rivalry.