http://basketball.rawsignal.com/ We rank the latest and greatest news about basketball en-us 6/15/2015 11:32:32 PM © 2015 Raw Signal. All rights reserved. 60 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185349656&aId=33863700&d=150615 Report: Nuggets to hire ex-Kings coach Malone 6/15/2015 12:16:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185349656&aId=33863700&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185279417&aId=33852376&d=150615 With Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving both sidelined by injuries, LeBron James has been putting up video game-like numbers throughout the 2015 NBA Finals.  Averaging 36.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game, James had the perfect answer when a reporter asked him about his confidence level after Sunday's Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors. "I feel confident because I'm the best player in the world," James said. "It's simple."The Cleveland Cavaliers' season is on the line Tuesday when Arman Walia 6/15/2015 5:17:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185279417&aId=33852376&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358701&aId=33865343&d=150615 As the Cavaliers and Warriors head to Game 6 on Tuesday, average viewership for the N.B.A. finals could hit 20 million, an elusive number that was once routine. Richard Sandomir 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358701&aId=33865343&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185369308&aId=33863326&d=150615 Vegas makes Cavs favorites for 2016 NBA title 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185369308&aId=33863326&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185366180&aId=33866487&d=150615 The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing elimination after the Golden State Warriors handed them their third loss of the 2015 NBA Finals on Sunday night, but with another exquisite performance, LeBron James proved he's the MVP of the series, regardless of the outcome. On his way to his second triple-double in five games, James finished with 40 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, joining Jerry West as the only players in NBA Finals history to score 40 points in a triple-double. With six triple-doubles Kevin Alonzo 6/15/2015 3:56:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185366180&aId=33866487&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185360835&aId=33851398&d=150615 Warriors overcome LeBron, take 3-2 Finals lead 6/15/2015 2:16:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185360835&aId=33851398&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185291305&aId=33866045&d=150615 The Charlotte Hornets are having a draft party, and they will be revealing some new uniforms. For those looking for something to do on draft night, the Charlotte Hornets are hosting a party for the 2015 NBA Draft. Fans can head to Time Warner Cable arena to test out seats, and be surrounded by fellow Hornets fans as the team makes their pick. The big news here however is what will take place right before the draft begins. During the party, the team will announce their new uniform option fo Chris Barnewall 6/15/2015 2:36:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185291305&aId=33866045&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185343806&aId=33860484&d=150615 The closer the 2015 NBA draft inches, the wilder the whispers around it become. This rings true for any year, of course. With the NBA Finals nearing a conclusion and major draft landmarks such as the NBA Draft Combine complete, the final month or so of waiting feels like triple the amount of time and prospects rise and fall down draft boards in dramatic fashion. Believe the hype for some of the more notable names of the period. Each year, prospects garner more attention than usual in this down p 6/15/2015 2:16:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185343806&aId=33860484&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185311427&aId=33861854&d=150615 It is what it is. First things first, here's LeBron James on what he can do to be better in Game 6 (h/t Adam Reisinger on Twitter): LeBron on what he can do to be better in Game 6: pic.twitter.com/IWlRTQ4N2F — Adam Reisinger (@AdamReisinger) June 15, 2015 The eyes of the basketball-loving world are on the NBA Finals, and just about everyone, save the most incorrigible dunces among us, understands what's going on. LeBron is carrying a seriously overmatched team against a fully healthy, William Bohl 6/15/2015 10:36:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185311427&aId=33861854&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185367680&aId=33861852&d=150615 When the Golden State Warriors went small in Game 4 of the 2015 NBA Finals, removing Andrew Bogut from the starting lineup in favor of Andre Iguodala, David Blatt faced a decision. Would he also downsize, moving away from the two-big look that's been so successful for the Cleveland Cavaliers throughout the playoffs in an attempt to match Golden State's quickness and versatility? Or would he respond to Steve Kerr's attempt to engineer mismatches by resolving to exploit his own, doubling down on C Dan Devine 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185367680&aId=33861852&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358680&aId=33862729&d=150615 Despite James’s superhuman efforts for the depleted Cavaliers, the Warriors have a 3-2 N.B.A. finals lead because of their options and depth. Scott Cacciola 6/15/2015 1:36:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358680&aId=33862729&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185366169&aId=33863739&d=150615 Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge is one of several big-name free agents closing out their contracts this summer. The Blazers finished the regular season 51-31 to lead the Northwest Division and competed in the first round of the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. After a nine-year stint in Portland, Aldridge may be heading elsewhere.If Aldridge were to leave Portland, where would he be likely to land? What are the chances he signs a new contract with the Blazers? Bleacher Re 6/15/2015 2:56:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185366169&aId=33863739&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185369303&aId=33852432&d=150615 After a series’ worth of struggles, Stephen Curry finally found his way toward some open space. Barely. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The NBA’s MVP nailed seven three-pointers on his way toward 37 points as his Golden State Warriors worked toward a pivotal Game 5 win, downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91. Curry managed 17 fourth-quarter points in the conquest, taking a 3-2 series lead as his W’s could take in the franchise’s first NBA championship i Kelly Dwyer 6/15/2015 3:56:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185369303&aId=33852432&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185337963&aId=33860485&d=150615 When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, anything can happen as one of the Association's legendary franchises looks to rebuild.    General manager Mitch Kupchak and the front office continue to rebuild and at least put up the appearance of an organization learning from its mistakes of the Dwight Howard era. It shouldn't shock, then, that the team's name continues to come up in chatter surrounding a major free agent, with other whispers suggesting the front office might get crazy with the No. 2 p 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185337963&aId=33860485&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185362336&aId=33867095&d=150615 With the No. 2 overall pick, the Los Angeles Lakers are focusing their offseason moves on the draft and the free-agency market. Yet after finishing the season 21-61, the Lakers must explore all of their options for new talent, including trades, if they want to become contenders in 2016.  Who are the Lakers targeting in trade scenarios for next year? Bleacher Report senior writer Kevin Ding joins Stephen Nelson to break down the players the Lakers are targeting in the offseason. Read more NBA ne 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185362336&aId=33867095&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185360842&aId=33866010&d=150615 Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James recorded a historic stat line in Sunday's 104-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, joining Jerry West (1969) as the only players in Finals history to record a triple-double with 40 or more points, per NBA.com/Stats. James made 15 of his 34 field-goal attempts, three of his eight three-point attempts and seven of his nine free throws, finishing with 40 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and two turnovers in a game-high 45 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185360842&aId=33866010&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185141961&aId=33866011&d=150615 'Legitimate chance' Embiid misses all of '15-16 6/15/2015 1:56:00 PM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185141961&aId=33866011&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185141974&aId=33866486&d=150615 The free-agency singularity is here—almost, anyway. With the NBA salary cap set to reach an unprecedented $89 million for the 2016-17 season, organizations will have absurd amounts of money to spend. To put that number in perspective, clubs can only spend a little over $67 million on their rosters for the upcoming campaign, and that represents an increase over this season's $63 million cap. It's good news for teams attempting to add a missing piece or two. But it's even better news for the play Stephen Babb 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185141974&aId=33866486&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358727&aId=33865220&d=150615 Following a 104-91 victory over LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of their first title in 40 years. Still, accomplishing that feat by winning Game 6 in Cleveland will be no easy task. James put up more gaudy numbers Sunday night at Golden State, racking up 40 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for yet another triple-double. He's now averaging an incredible 36.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 8.8 assists in Sean Odonnell 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185358727&aId=33865220&d=150615 http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185298015&aId=33858816&d=150615 Lakers won't make No. 2 pick based on Kobe 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://basketball.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=185298015&aId=33858816&d=150615