Sonics / NBA http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics RSS Feed for NWCN - Sports - Sonics / NBA en-us Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:58:52 GMT Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/Manu-Ginobili-sparks-Spurs-to-Game-5-win-211772461.html With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. Ginobili broke out of a slump in a big way with 24 points and 10 assists in his first start of the season, and the Spurs beat the Heat 114-104 to take a 3-2 lead. Reports: NBA & Coyotes could still be in play for Seattle http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/Reports-NBA--Coyotes-could-still-be-in-play-for-Seattle-211308961.html Two reports out today could possibly give NBA and NHL fans in Seattle some hope. KGO's Tim Montemayor says the NBA is having productive talks about expanding to Seattle. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is unsure if the Coyotes will stay in Glendale. LeBron's signature sequence seals Heat win http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/LeBrons-signature-sequence-seals-Heat-win-210788531.html LeBron James had another decision to make. If he got dunked on, he would endure one of the game's ultimate personal indignities. Or he could wind up making a play that would become the latest entry on his own copious highlight reel. Former Sonics coach George Karl parts ways with Nuggets http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/George-Karl-out-as-Nuggets-coach-210445681.html Less than a month after winning the NBA's Coach of the Year award, Karl's tenure with the Nuggets is over after 8 1/2 seasons. The Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers also have head coaching vacancies. Chris Hansen reflects on pursuit of Sacramento Kings http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/Chris-Hansen-reflects-on-pursuit-of-Sacramento-Kings-209253541.html In his first interview since the NBA Board of Governors voted to keep the Kings in Sacramento, Chris Hansen shares what he learned during his pursuit of the franchise and when his mission is over. NBA owners unanimously approve Kings sale to Sacramento group http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/NBA-owners-approve-Kings-sale-209215631.html NBA owners earlier this month voted 22-8 against allowing the team to relocate to Seattle, effectively ending a bid by a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen to buy the Kings. Kevin Durant makes $1 million tornado pledge http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/Kevin-Durant-makes-1M-tornado-pledge-208347451.html Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation. Done deal: Kings sold to Sacramento group http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/AP-Source-Maloofs-reach-agreement-to-sell-Kings-to-Ranadive-207828531.html Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed. NBA owners vote against Kings relocation http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/NBA-Kings-board-governors-vote-207531841.html Report: Stern helped sway NBA owners to vote for Sacramento http://www.nwcn.com/sports/sonics/Report-Stern-helped-sway-NBA-owners-to-vote-for-Sacramento-207807801.html Did NBA commissioner David Stern help influence owners to vote for Sacramento? HOOPSWORLD editor and publisher and USA Today contributor Steve Kyler believes so. KING 5's Chris Daniels asked Stern back in April if he was, and Stern said no.