NBA -- Gibson, Boozer power Bulls over Magic CHICAGO -- Getting a spot in an NBA roster is tough, becoming a starter is even tougher. So when Bulls forward Taj Gibson got his first call… Fri, 04 Jan 2013
NBA -- It's sweet sixteen for the L.A. Clippers CHICAGO -- After a torrid winning streak of 15 games plus a punishing schedule of three games in four nights, you'd think the Los Angeles Cl… Sat, 29 Dec 2012
NBA -- Super Durant carries OKC over Dallas CHICAGO -- Of all the superlatives that could have possibly described Kevin Durant's performance Thursday night at the Chesapeake Energy Are… Sat, 29 Dec 2012
NBA -- Snowstorm postpones today's Bulls vs. Pacers tiff CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls' visit to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where they were to play the Indiana Paacers was postpone… Thu, 27 Dec 2012
NBA -- Spurs spoil Nowitzki's return, 129-91 CHICAGO -- Dirk Nowitzki's return to the lineup for the first time since preseason knee surgery turned out to be something he'd rather forge… Tue, 25 Dec 2012
NBA -- Unafraid of Thunder, Wolves beat OKC CHICAGO -- The best team in the NBA with a 21-4 record and a 12-game winning streak, the rolling OKC Thunder stormed into Minneapolis, Minne… Sat, 22 Dec 2012
NBA -- Behind Noah's triple-double, Bulls dump Celtics CHICAGO -- In his colorful five-year NBA career that has spanned 353 games and counting, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah only has one tripl… Wed, 19 Dec 2012
NBA -- Grizzlies score grisly win over Bulls, 80-71 CHICAGO -- In an ugly game where both combatants had difficulty putting points on the scoreboard, the Memphis Grizzlies used a little fourth… Wed, 19 Dec 2012
NBA -- Nets melt in the homestretch, lose to Bulls CHICAGO -- Ahead 79-75 with 1:48 left to play, the Brooklyn Nets appeared well on their way to a convincing road victory over the undermanne… Mon, 17 Dec 2012
Column Rest easy, Buboy, like all storms, this too shall come to pass CHICAGO -- Like most phone conversations between almost complete strangers, my chat Friday afternoon with Nevada State Athletic Commisison (… Sun, 16 Dec 2012
Column The curious case of Buboy Fernandez CHICAGO -- At about 4:52 pm Thursday afternoon here in Chicago, I was able to get hold of Mr. Al Bello, the decorated Getty Images photograp… Fri, 14 Dec 2012
NBA -- L.A. Clippers up streak to seven CHICAGO -- Held to just 40 percent shooting in the opening half, the Los Angeles Clippers bounced back strong in the third and final quarter… Thu, 13 Dec 2012
NBA -- Mavericks dethrone Kings, stay above water CHICAGO -- Life without injured superstar Dirk Nowitzki has been a tremendous challenge for the Dallas Mavericks, who were barely floating i… Tue, 11 Dec 2012
Column The same Gerry I used to know CHICAGO --- It was supposed to be an interview between columnist and news source, but the early Friday afternoon conversation quickly morphe… Sun, 09 Dec 2012
Column Thunder vs Rockets: Not just another game CHICAGO -- There are 11 games on tap in the NBA in this cold, wintry Wednesday night. Just another busy day in the tedious regular season ca… Thu, 29 Nov 2012
NBA -- Road kill continues, Spurs beat winless Wizards CHICAGO -- Oops, the best NBA road team did it again. The San Antonio Spurs claimed another road triumph Monday night, beating the winless W… Tue, 27 Nov 2012
NBA -- Spurs improve NBA-best road record to 7-1 CHICAGO -- When it comes to taking care of NBA business away from home, no one does it better than the San Antonio Spurs. Halfway through th… Mon, 26 Nov 2012
NBA -- Rockets destroy reeling Knicks CHICAGO -- What defense? The New York Knicks, who stormed off the gates with an 8-1 record built on their NBA-leading defense, got hammered … Sun, 25 Nov 2012
NBA -- Mavs penetrate tough Knicks defense CHICAGO -- Early in this young season, the New York Knicks own the stingiest defense in the NBA, surrendering only 91.4 points per game and … Fri, 23 Nov 2012
NBA -- Sixers capture third straight win CHICAGO -- After stumbling out of the gates with a shaky 4-4 start, the Philadelphia 76ers have quietly won three in a row to grab the third… Thu, 22 Nov 2012
