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Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry was fired on Tuesday after a single season with the team and a dismal 39–43 regular-season performance that culminated in a four-game first round playoff sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Pistons’ Curry Fired After One Dismal Year

Jul 1, 2009, 3:00 am

Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry was fired on Tuesday after a single season with the team and a dismal 39–43 regular-season performance that culminated in a four-game first round playoff sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming‘s foot injury is severe enough to end his career, the team doctor says.

NBA Yao Injury Could Be Career-Threatening, Says Doctor

Jun 30, 2009, 5:00 pm

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming‘s foot injury is severe enough to end his career, the team doctor says.

The 2009 NBA draft class has been said to be one of the weakest draft classes ever. While it is a weak class, with Oklahoma power forward and Los Angeles Clipper-bound Blake Griffin being the main star, there are still some gems in this draft.

Knicks and Nets First Round Draft Preview

Jun 24, 2009, 2:00 am

The 2009 NBA draft class has been said to be one of the weakest draft classes ever. While it is a weak class, with Oklahoma power forward and Los Angeles Clipper-bound Blake Griffin being the main star, there are still some gems in this draft.

With his fourth NBA championship wrapped up, Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant got a 7–1, 325-pound monkey off his back by winning his first title without the help of center Shaquille O’Neal.

Kobe’s Quest to Be the Best

Jun 18, 2009, 2:00 am

With his fourth NBA championship wrapped up, Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant got a 7–1, 325-pound monkey off his back by winning his first title without the help of center Shaquille O’Neal.

With the NBA playoffs over and done with, the Los Angeles Lakers are world champions for the 15th time in franchise history. Head coach Phil Jackson captured his historic 10th title as a coach, and shooting guard Kobe Bryant won his fourth title.

Phil, Kobe, and Lakers Win It All Again

Jun 16, 2009, 1:00 pm

With the NBA playoffs over and done with, the Los Angeles Lakers are world champions for the 15th time in franchise history. Head coach Phil Jackson captured his historic 10th title as a coach, and shooting guard Kobe Bryant won his fourth title.

Kobe Bryant wins first NBA Finals MVP of his career as he led the Los Angeles Lakers over the Orlando Magic.

Lakers Defeat Orlando, Win NBA Finals

Jun 15, 2009, 3:00 am

Kobe Bryant wins first NBA Finals MVP of his career as he led the Los Angeles Lakers over the Orlando Magic.

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of their 15th NBA Championship on Thursday.

Fisher's Heroics Lift Lakers to Brink of Title

Jun 12, 2009, 7:00 am

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of their 15th NBA Championship on Thursday.

The Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104.

Magic Stun Lakers 108-104, Trim Deficit to 2-1

Jun 10, 2009, 7:00 am

The Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104.

After going down 0–2, the Orlando Magic are back home for three games hoping that some home cooking is just what they need to compete with the Lakers and win the franchise’s first ever finals game—they are currently 0–6.

Magic Hoping Home Court Gets Howard Going

Jun 9, 2009, 12:00 am

After going down 0–2, the Orlando Magic are back home for three games hoping that some home cooking is just what they need to compete with the Lakers and win the franchise’s first ever finals game—they are currently 0–6.

Lakers are right where they are expected to be while the Magic are right where they thought they should be.

Magic Seek One More Upset Against Kobe and Lakers

Jun 4, 2009, 3:00 am

Lakers are right where they are expected to be while the Magic are right where they thought they should be.

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