An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Playing a rare early game, the United States had stalled after a quick start, and a double-digit lead was down to five as halftime approached. Then, every time the Americans... United States - Slovenia - Recreation - New Jersey Nets - Kevin Durant

Last week, Warriors fans were alarmed as reports trickled in about Stephen Curry spraining his ankle during a United States practice in Madrid. This week, the face of the franchise tried to send the Golden State faithful into full-blown panic. At the end of a... Stephen Curry - United States - Golden State Warriors - Golden State - Basketball

Kobe Bryant towers over a city street as he dribbles a basketball in the cover photo of a pamphlet distributed earlier this year to promote the World Championship. After offseason knee surgery, Bryant isn't doing much dribbling at all this summer. Nor are... Kobe Bryant - Basketball - United States - World Championship - sport

Last week, Warriors fans were alarmed as reports trickled in about Stephen Curry spraining his ankle during a United States practice in Madrid. This week, the face of the franchise tried to send the Golden State faithful into full-blown panic. At the end of a... Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors - United States - Golden State - Basketball

Warriors guard Stephen Curry practiced with the U.S. basketball team Friday, confident he'll be available for exhibition games after injuring his left ankle Wednesday. Curry took part in noncontact training at the Magic Box center in Madrid and said he's at "... Basketball - United States - Madrid - Stephen Curry - sport

Stephen Curry is eager to overcome an ankle injury, hopeful he can still make the U.S. roster for the world championship. The Warriors guard didn't practice Thursday after spraining his left ankle a day earlier. The U.S. team said his recovery was "... United States - Stephen Curry - sport - Mike Krzyzewski - College and University

Beat writer Janny Hu podcasts from Salt Lake City on the Golden State Warriors' continuing wild ride in the NBA playoffs . Janny talks about how the Warriors opened the second round with an... Golden State Warriors - NBA - National Basketball Association - Sports - Basketball

Chronicle columnist C.W. Nevius takes on Charles Barkley over the former NBA player's disparaging comments about the Bay Area earlier this week. "To me, it's all just good for the game," says... Charles Barkley - NBA - Sport - National Basketball Association - Basketball

The Golden State Warriors are shocking the basketball world by dominating the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs . Beat writer Janny Hu and deputy... Dallas Mavericks - Golden State Warriors - NBA - National Basketball Association - Sports

Believe it or not, the Golden State Warriors are in the NBA playoffs . How did that happen? Warriors beat writer Janny Hu and deputy sports editor Larry Yant are back to podcast about the... Golden State Warriors - NBA - National Basketball Association - Sport - Basketball

It's the week and a half before the Colts and Bears meet in the Super Bowl and the Fool is one lonely guy. No Fantasy Man , no journalism class kids and nothing to bet on . What's a Fool... Super Bowl - Indianapolis Colts - NFL - Sports - Football

The Warriors shook up their roster this week, making an eight-player deal with the Indianapolis Pacers . Gone are Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu and Keith McLeod. Joining Golden State are... Troy Murphy - Mike Dunleavy - Ike Diogu - sport - NBA

The Knicks reportedly rejected a three-team trade with the Blazers and Pacers that would've landed disgruntled guard Rudy Fernandez in New York, according to the New York Daily News . The Daily News, citing an anonymous source, reports the deal would've sent Anthony Randolph to Indiana, a first-round pick to Portland and Fernandez to the Knicks. The Blazers are reportedly "insisting on receiving a first-round pick," according to the Daily News.

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No news most likely is good news for Don Nelson and Larry Riley as they spend their summers wondering if they're going to be employed by the Warriors again this season. It has been widely speculated that both Nelson, the team's head coach, and Riley, the organization's general manager, will be replaced when the club's new ownership—a group led by Joe Lacob—formally takes over control of the club later this month or in October. The question is: When will the terminations occur? While Lacob technically cannot make moves until the sale is complete, that hasn't prevented him from potentially discussing his coach's and general manager's futures with his partners and even possibly having his "people" talk to the "people" of prospective replacement candidates....

Jamal Crawford has one year left on his contract, one that will pay him $10.8 million this season before...