2017 NBA Second Half Preview – Western Conference
With the NBA season more than half over, Western Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
With the NBA season more than half over, Western Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich called on President Donald Trump to be more inclusive Monday.
The Spurs have signed forward Joel Anthony to a 10-day contract after he was waived by San Antonio during the preseason.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Western Conference.
It wasn't a White Out, a Black Out or a Blue Out at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night. It was a Craig Out.
Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs put on such a basketball show they sent the loyal Golden State fans to a rare early exit.
The 2016-17 NBA season tips off October 25. Preview the Western Conference elite, contenders, on the rise and rebuilding teams.
"Say it ain't so!!!" wrote Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who went head-to-head against Duncan a staggering 90 times. "Greatest power forward ever!"
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, 15-time NBA All-Star, could have owned any basketball era, though modesty would never let him say so.
San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan is finally calling it a career.
The Thunder rolled over the Spurs, again. But San Antonio's future remains bright, with or without Duncan, Ginobili and Parker.
Now that Kevin Durant is back, the Thunder have returned to a familiar place.
Coaching changes are constant in the NBA, except in San Antonio.
NBA referees say their missed foul on Oklahoma City's Dion Waiters as he inbounded the ball was a play they had never seen before.
The Oklahoma City Thunder nearly gave the game away in a wild final sequence that referees acknowledge should have been blown dead before it started.
The Warriors dominated the NBA regular season, with the Spurs close behind. Can Curry and company take the West again?
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors might just be better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, the greatest team in NBA history.
The San Antonio Spurs clinched their 19th straight trip to the playoffs. The streak includes 5 NBA titles. And nobody's talking about them.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 97-81 on Wednesday night to clinch their 19th straight playoff berth.
Told by TNT sideline reporter David Aldridge in the on-court interview after the first quarter that Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders were the winners in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walked away shaking his head in silence.
Marjanovic is a 7'3" center for the San Antonio Spurs from Serbia.
Stephen Curry and the dominant Warriors aren't just beating teams anymore, they're throwing staggering knockout punches against the NBA's best — make that second-best.
There's never been an NBA season where two teams both won at least 80 percent of their games.
Team mascot The Coyote, wearing a batman costume, snared the critter that flew into the arena during pregame warmups Monday before San Antonio faced the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A Michigan man accused of fatally shooting a 37-year-old Detroit man on Monday has been charged with first-degree murder.
Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and Detroiters went to the downtown area for the third annual lighting of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara.
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
A Michigan man accused of fatally shooting a 37-year-old Detroit man on Monday has been charged with first-degree murder.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and Detroiters went to the downtown area for the third annual lighting of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara.
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Michigan Central is continuing its celebration of its reopening during the holiday season.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is skipping his final college season to enter the NFL draft.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that the team signed Bridgewater as another backup with second-year player Hendon Hooker behind starter Jared Goff.
The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have relieved head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Bougher of their duties.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, and Metro Detroiters traveled to downtown Detroit for the annual Kinara lighting celebration.
Much warmer in the coming days.
Tommy Ireland was fatally shot on Detroit's east side Monday morning. Three days later, the man's family and community members paid tribute with a vigil outside of the Ireland family home.
The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have relieved head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Bougher of their duties. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are bringing back Teddy Bridgewater to give the team a veteran backup quarterback for their playoff run.
Temperatures jump this weekend with 50s on the way.