Heat run streak to 24 with huge comeback vs. Cavs

Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the second-longest winning streak in NBA history has now increased to 24 games.

Drake says college coach inspired him to finish school

Todd Johnson

theGRIO REPORT - Kentucky men's basketball has attracted the support of some of hip-hop's biggest names since head coach John Calipari's arrival in 2009. Rapper Drake may be one of the Wildcats' most visible fans and now he's taking it a step further - telling Kentucky's cn|2 that Calipari inspired him to finish high school.

First lady hugs US basketball stars after win over France

Tom Withers, Associated Press

SLIDESHOW - With first lady Michelle Obama on hand to cheer on the U.S., Durant, Anthony and Tyson Chandler added nine rebounds apiece for the Americans...

Nike signs NBA rookie Anthony Davis

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - Just one month after trademarking is infamous unibrow, this year's No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, Anthony Davis signed a deal with Nike that will span over the next few years...

Blake Griffin out of Olympics

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers leading scorer Blake Griffin suffered a knee injury to his left knee during Team USA practice on Wednesday and will likely miss the 2012 Olympics.

Anthony Davis severely sprains ankle, likely out of Olympics

theGrio

Recent No. 1 pick Anthony Davis severely sprained his ankle in a workout for the Hornets, which leaves him very unlikely to be ready when USA Basketball opens training camp Friday (July 6) in Las Vegas...

How Anthony Davis brings hope to New Orleans

Stefen Lovelace

OPINION - Securing Anthony Davis, the best NBA prospect in more than a decade, was also a dream come true for the city of New Orleans...

Anthony Davis ready to shine in New Orleans

Todd Johnson

theGRIO VIDEO - Anthony Davis has size, speed and a defensive sense of awareness unmatched among his college peers. He is the clear-cut number one pick in tonight's NBA draft...