2016 NBA Finals Expert Picks
The Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. What team do CBS Local Sports experts think will win?
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The Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. What team do CBS Local Sports experts think will win?
Would another NBA Finals win solidify Stephen Curry's team and game atop the NBA? Does LeBron James' legacy hang on the series outcome?
Did the Warriors win the Western Conference Finals, or did the Thunder give it to them? Either way, Golden State is favored to repeat.
Lakers president and co-owner Jeanie Buss said on a radio show on Monday that Phil Jackson is very "committed" to the New York Knicks and will not be coming to the Los Angeles Lakers anytime soon.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones was shot Saturday morning after he allegedly broke into an apartment in Dallas, Texas.
The Warriors changed the NBA with their new-world game. But one eternal basketball truth still holds... shots closer to the rim are easier.
The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing a deal with Brian Shaw to become the team's lead assistant coach.
LeBron James has a singular hold on the NBA right now, more so than even the heralded Stephen Curry.
With the NBA Playoffs winding down, let's take a look at the top unrestricted NBA free agents for 2016.
The Thunder rolled over the Spurs, again. But San Antonio's future remains bright, with or without Duncan, Ginobili and Parker.
Dwyane Wade's pregame routine has sparked a bit of an international incident.
The Lakers official Twitter account released the official 2016-2017 preseason schedule on Friday.
Charles Barkley suggested the Atlanta Hawks get physical with the Cleveland Cavaliers to slow them down. And he's right.
According to several reports, the Lakers and Luke Walton have reached a 5-year agreement worth $25 million to become the team's next head coach.
Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by holding off the resilient Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 on Friday night to claim the first-round playoff series 4-2.
Luke Walton, an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors and a former player for the Los Angeles Lakers, will be the head coach of the Lakers next season, the team confirmed Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers have fired Head Coach Byron Scott.
Damian Lillard scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers found their offense at home, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 96-88 on Saturday night to pull within 2-1 in the Western Conference first-round series.
With a core built around Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell and a top pick (hopefully this year, but potentially next year), the Lakers certainly need to add a couple more pieces to the puzzle before they can compete in the NBA again.
Chris Paul had 28 points and 11 assists as one of three Clippers with a double-double, leading Los Angeles to a 115-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in the opener of their first-round playoff series Sunday night.
Fox Sports' Jason Whitlock made some very egregious statements regarding Kobe Bryant's 20-year NBA career when he spoke Friday on "The Herd."
Kobe played at an obscene level for 18 of his 20 years. The 18-time NBA All-Star scored more points than almost anyone. Need more proof?
LeBron James has made the NBA Finals five years straight. Will it be six? More competition in the East could make it hard.
The Warriors dominated the NBA regular season, with the Spurs close behind. Can Curry and company take the West again?
Mirza Teletovic scored 22 points to lead seven Phoenix players in double figures and the Suns finished their second-worst season in franchise history Wednesday night with a 114-105 victory over a Los Angeles team made up almost entirely of Clippers bench players.
The order speeds up flood preparations and directs agencies to stage equipment and supplies before winter storms arrive.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Kirk Cousins has led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, ending a four-game losing streak against them.
Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Minnesota Twins' 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
The order speeds up flood preparations and directs agencies to stage equipment and supplies before winter storms arrive.
Deputies say Derek Spencer fired at tactical teams before he was shot and killed early Monday.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
The bills are aimed at continuing current preparations, supporting key public safety partnerships and helping student athletes who will be competing in the Games.
Officials also remind the public that the road into the Point Dume State Beach parking lot remains closed, but the beach itself is not closed.
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Police said that the suspect allegedly started a brush fire in the parkland area near the 1700 block of Paseo La Cresta on Thursday morning.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Kirk Cousins has led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, ending a four-game losing streak against them.
Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Minnesota Twins' 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The bills are aimed at continuing current preparations, supporting key public safety partnerships and helping student athletes who will be competing in the Games.
Wayne Knight ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns, Nico Iamaleava threw two of his three touchdown passes to Semaj Morgan, and UCLA defeated Purdue 52-38 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The marine layer will stretch into parts of the Inland Empire on Monday. Temperatures will be cooler heading into the first day of fall on Tuesday.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and older brother of actor Kaia Gerber, has died at the age of 27, a family spokesperson confirmed to CBS LA.
As Los Angeles gets ready to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to continue the city's preparation efforts. Brittney Ermon reports.
Zach Boetto reports from Live Oak Canyon Farm in Redlands, where the annual pumpkin patch opened over the weekend, giving families an early start on their holiday traditions.
Alex Biston takes a look at a brief cooldown ahead of the fall equinox in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
