5 Bold NBA Predictions For 2017
The NBA saw more than its fair share of surprises in 2016. The Cavaliers won it all. The Warriors won 73 regular season games before landing Kevin Durant in the offseason. What will happen in 2017?
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The NBA saw more than its fair share of surprises in 2016. The Cavaliers won it all. The Warriors won 73 regular season games before landing Kevin Durant in the offseason. What will happen in 2017?
The 2016-17 NBA season tips off October 25. Preview the Eastern Conference elite, contenders, on the rise and rebuilding teams.
The NBA said that next month's draft will return to Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the fourth straight year. The draft will be held June 23 at the home of the Nets. The 76ers have the first pick.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including seven points during a pivotal stretch late in the fourth quarter, to lead Dallas to a 92-86 victory over the winless 76ers on Monday night.
LeBron James became the youngest player to reach 25,000 career points.
Seven-footers are still highly coveted by NBA teams, but these players have historically been more prone to injury
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Larry Brown walked off a winner like he did so many times before in Philadelphia, the SMU faithful that packed the rows behind the bench roaring in appreciation.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points while playing only 20 minutes, and the Mavericks had their largest victory ever, winning 123-70 over the winless 76ers on Thursday night.
With the NBA season right around the corner, let's break down which five teams are the worst.
The Philadelphia 76er has been chatting up Kim Kardashian and Rihanna in recent weeks but the 20-year-old Cameroonian has been making a splash on twitter for sometime now. Here are 13 of his best tweets and 13 reasons why you need to follow this future NBA star.
Two weeks have now passed since we last saw the San Antonio Spurs dismantle the Miami Heat to win their fifth championship. On Thursday, it will be time for the winners to put the champagne down as the 2014 NBA Draft commences
Protective injury gear is becoming more popular in professional sports these days and athletes are taking the opportunity to make a fashion statement (and endorsement deals). So who wore theirs the best?
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and the Dallas Mavericks beat undermanned Philadelphia 124-112 Friday night, handing the 76ers their 10th straight loss.
Monta Ellis scored 24 points, including 13 in the third quarter when Dallas took its first lead, and the Mavericks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-94 Monday night.
Allen Iverson's highlights played one more time on the big screen, diehard 76ers fans and Julius Erving all part of the crowd catching one more glimpse of him in his prime.
After climbing above .500 last week, Dallas dropped three straight games, all on the road, all featuring a dizzying total of giveaways.
Mavericks point guard Derek Fisher left Dallas' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night with a strained right knee.
O.J. Mayo and Chris Kaman didn't want to let another tight game slip away from the Dallas Mavericks. Mayo scored 26 points, Kaman added 20 and the Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 107-100 Tuesday night.
Evan Turner scored 22 points and Thaddeus Young had 20 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
The Dwight Howard saga is finally about to end, according to reports. A four-team deal involving the Nuggets and 76ers will send the disgruntled Magic center to the Lakers.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was spotted wearing a Boston Celtics tank top. Does this mean that the Celtics are destined to lose to the 76ers in the NBA Playoffs?
The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Eastern Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let's take a look at the Eastern Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.
Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks erased a 15-point deficit with a dominant second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 82-75 on Friday night.
Reserve J.J. Barea scored a season-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 16 despite a sprained ankle, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
The U.S. Post Office on W. Parker Road is a place Jim Frankenfield no longer feels comfortable even approaching.
In April 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Senate Bill 10, the law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
There have been some changes to the forecast, especially regarding the chance of severe weather.
This curriculum is controversial in some Texas public schools because portions of the reading lessons include Biblical texts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was expecting a response from Iran on a peace proposal Friday, adding, "we'll see what the response entails" and that he hopes it's "a serious offer."
The U.S. Post Office on W. Parker Road is a place Jim Frankenfield no longer feels comfortable even approaching.
In April 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Senate Bill 10, the law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
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There have been some changes to the forecast, especially regarding the chance of severe weather.
This curriculum is controversial in some Texas public schools because portions of the reading lessons include Biblical texts.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
