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Outspoken Pacer Lance Stephenson has continued his trash-talking against the Miami Heat’s stars. Before the series began it was against Dwyane Wade and after Game 3 the not-so-nice words are now for LeBron James.

After a dominating start in this Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs fell back to earth as the Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 3, 106-97. San Antonio still has the 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series but the Thunder host the next game and can tie it up before the series shifts back to Texas.

After recent reports that Dave Joerger is changing allegiance—from the Memphis Grizzlies to Minnesota Timberwolves—it appears that no deal is in place and that the status quo remains with the head coach staying with the latter as the former has rejected any form of compensation for the transfer.

The San Antonio Spurs have completely dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals averaging a margin of victory of 31.0 points. So why are the Thunder the slight favourites in Game 3 pegged chalked at 2.5 points?

The Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Finals have been one-sided so far. How much of a mismatch has it been so far? The Spurs won Game 1 by 17 points, 122-105 and Game 2 by 45 points, 112-77 for a whopping 31.0 average margin of victory for the West defending champions. San Antonio now leads 2-0 in the series and now needs just two victories to return to the NBA Finals.

With head coach Dave Joerger on the way out chief executive officer Jason Levien booted from of the Memphis Grizzlies, the franchise is reportedly offering both positions to the popular broadcaster and veteran mentor Jeff Van Gundy.

The Indiana Pacers lost a very valuable advantage in their mission to unseat the defending champions: homecourt. The Miami Heat are not apologizing for stealing it as the Big Three Two, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, exploded in the payoff period to grab the 87-83 in Game 2 last Tuesday to tie the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.

The dominos continue to fall in Memphis. First the front office, now the head coach, Dave Joerger who is reportedly close to being “traded” to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Iggy Azalea is now a household name.

For the second straight game, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not have an answer to the San Antonio Spurs’ offensive barrage. The Spurs notched yet another easy win to the tune of 112-77 this time to grab the 2-0 series lead in this best-of-seven affair.

NBA Trade Rumors - Incoming free-agent forward Pau Gasol has expressed his interest in playing alongside former MVP point guard Derrick Rose next season, making the Chicago Bulls one of the clear-cut favorites to land the four-time All-Star.

Fair warning to Oklahoma City Thunder backers: the Spurs are for real and they aren’t contented with convincing 122-105 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder tried their best against the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the Western Conference Finals but came up way short against the defending West champions. Can Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook even the series at one apiece before the series shifts back to OKC? Or will Tim Duncan and Tony Parker lead their team to a commanding 2-0 series lead?

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the jackpot in the latest NBA lottery and are set to select No. 1 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft set June 26 in New York. They are not the only winners of this year’s annual rookie selection however as this draft is pegged to be one of the deepest ones since 2003 when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Darko Milicic and Carmelo Anthony entered the league.

After doubts were cast on the two-time defending champions to get back to the NBA Finals, order is restored in Miami after LeBron James and Dwyane Wade willed the Miami Heat to a stirring 87-83 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Aussie singer-rapper Iggy Azalea and boyfriend Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young hit the red carpet for the first time at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, and the basketball athlete took advantage of the opportunity to show the world his way of affection towards his flawless blonde hair girlfriend by playfully sticking his tongue out on her cheek.

Move over 29 other teams in the NBA, the basketball gods favor one team in the NBA draft lottery: the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the second straight year and third in four years, the franchise won a No. 1 pick in the annual NBA Draft getting the top selection in 2014 after picking first in 2013.

Khloe Kardashian likes posting quotes on Instagram.

The Indiana Pacers played their best game in the NBA Playoffs—and perhaps, the entire season—in the opening game of their best-of-seven series against the Miami Heat. How will LeBron James and company respond in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals?

Grizzlies owner Robert Pera has booted out the chief executive officer Jason Levien and assistant general manager Stu Lash on Monday afternoon stated in an ESPN report. According to the article, sources said that “a breakdown in the relationship between Pera and Levien” was one of the reasons of the firing.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight in September 2014 although no opponent or venue has been set yet. With a Manny Pacquiao fight booked for November also this year, the much-demanded Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is all but a pipe dream for now considering the close gap between the two bouts.

The lottery for the 2014 NBA Draft is set on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning Australia) with the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic having the most chances for the coveted top pick.

Your starting point guard calling out your franchise player for not showing leadership skills? That’s a recipe for disaster and that’s just what Ricky Rubio did to Kevin Love after a revealing interview last Saturday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the team with the best record in the league going 4-0 against the San Antonio Spurs in the regular season. Can Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the rest of the Thunder continue to stamp their class on Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and the Spurs in the playoffs?

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have a date set for their wedding.

The Indiana Pacers have been described as ‘bipolar’ in this 2014 NBA Playoffs. The good news for them is that the good side appeared first in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat as the home team notched the easy 107-96 victory on Sunday to gain the 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven affair.

Lakers Trade Rumors - The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering the idea of trading their first round lottery pick in an attempt to land another star to pair with superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant next season.

For years, Kevin Love has asked the Minnesota Timberwolves management to surround him with players that can at least contend for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The front office has failed him to say the least as the franchise has floundered since acquiring Love on a draft-day deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008: 0 postseason appearances in 6 seasons.

Recent reports are stating that Kevin Love has demanded a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves or at least, is non-committal to his future with the team. The development has been anticipated for years and the end game is here. Should Minnesota risk it all and hope the Love stays with the Timberwolves? Or should they start exploring possible deals now that they can get maximum value off their superstar?