Michael Lee

Articles by Michael Lee

Once Again, a Perfect Ending (August 24, 2008)

A Team for Real, But Is It a Dream? (August 24, 2008)

As Leslie Era Ends, Another One Begins (August 23, 2008)

U.S. Team Is One Step From Gold (August 23, 2008)

For U.S. Men, London's Calling (August 22, 2008)

Taurasi's Effort Leads U.S. to Final (August 22, 2008)

Bryant, U.S. Soar to Semis (August 21, 2008)

Hammon-Led Russia Next Up for U.S. Women (August 20, 2008)

U.S. Rout of Germany Says a Lot (August 19, 2008)

U.S. Women's Eight Crew Secures Its Place in History (August 18, 2008)

Spain Can Only Watch (August 17, 2008)

At 17, Rubio's Game Is Ahead of Schedule (August 16, 2008)

U.S. Takes Charge in Its Rout of Greece (August 15, 2008)

Redeem Team Fans Out (August 14, 2008)

After Rout, U.S. Looks To Greece (August 13, 2008)

Thompson, U.S. Women Again Win in Fine Fashion (August 12, 2008)

U.S.-China: Big Stage, Little Drama (August 11, 2008)

Game vs. U.S. Puts China in Hoops Heaven (August 10, 2008)

U.S. Women Make Their Opening Statement Heard (August 10, 2008)

Lawson's Long Run To Games Began in '84 (August 9, 2008)

Gaining New Perspective (August 8, 2008)

U.S. Men Arrive With One Gold in Mind (August 7, 2008)

This Pair Of Divers Gets It, Together (August 4, 2008)

Donaghy Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison (July 30, 2008)

Donaghy's Attorney Pushes for Leniency (July 29, 2008)

For U.S. Basketball Team, The Opening Act Is a Hit (July 26, 2008)

The Stars, Aligned (July 25, 2008)

76ers Make The Biggest Splash With Brand Move (July 10, 2008)

Talent-Thin Field Enters Cash-Poor Free Agent Market (July 1, 2008)

Krzyzewski Sets the Tone Early (June 30, 2008)

Fresh Faces at the Top (June 27, 2008)

Beasley Breezes Into the Draft (June 26, 2008)

U.S. Takes a New Approach (June 24, 2008)

Bulls Are Latest Team to Struggle to Find the One (June 22, 2008)

Celtics' Three Are World Beaters (June 19, 2008)

After Drought, It's Green Again (June 18, 2008)

Rivers Has Father on His Mind (June 18, 2008)

Lakers' Big Men, Needed Big Time (June 17, 2008)

Garnett Welcomes the 'Jungle' (June 17, 2008)

Bavetta Referees Despite Allegations (June 16, 2008)

Lakers Survive, Return to Boston (June 16, 2008)

Jackson Defends Bryant (June 15, 2008)

Celtics Coach Proves He Is No Quack (June 15, 2008)

Allen Finds Stroke When It Counts (June 14, 2008)

For the Lakers, It's Search and Recovery After Collapse (June 14, 2008)

Stern Says Allegations 'Not True' (June 13, 2008)

Celtics Counter Lakers' Punch (June 13, 2008)

Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A. (June 12, 2008)

For Luke Walton, Father's Day Is Here (June 12, 2008)

Donaghy: Refs Helped Alter Games (June 11, 2008)

There's No Place Like Home (June 11, 2008)

Lakers Will Try To Rally Again (June 10, 2008)

Another Agent Zero Is in Boston (June 10, 2008)

For Stern, a Matchup Between the Celtics and Lakers Comes Full Circle (June 9, 2008)

Celtics Maintain Hold on Series (June 9, 2008)

After Injury Scares, Celtics Stick Together (June 8, 2008)

Sidelined Bynum Looks Toward Lakers' Future (June 8, 2008)

Pierce Is Still Sore, But Expects to Play (June 7, 2008)

So Far, the Celtics Have Had Bryant's Number (June 7, 2008)

For Celtics, It's Game Won (June 6, 2008)

Odom Found a Delicious Solution (June 6, 2008)

Wrapped Up in Present (June 5, 2008)

On Eve of Finals, These Friends Are Seeing Red (June 4, 2008)

Survivor: Los Angeles (June 1, 2008)

Bryant Drives Lakers Into Finals (May 30, 2008)

Spurs Don't Dwell on Losses (May 29, 2008)

Lakers Are on Verge Of Dethroning Spurs (May 28, 2008)

Parker, Ginóbili Mix Well With Duncan (May 27, 2008)

Duncan, Ginóbili Pick Up The Pace to Spark Spurs (May 26, 2008)

Odom Sparks Lakers in Rout (May 24, 2008)

Bryant Resuscitated 'Pretty Dead' Lakers (May 23, 2008)

Blockbuster Opening in L.A. (May 22, 2008)

Western Conference Finals Preview (May 21, 2008)

A Rivalry That Hasn't Gotten Old (May 21, 2008)

Spurs Prove They've Got Enough Left in Tank (May 21, 2008)

Veteran Spurs Finish Off the Hornets (May 20, 2008)

Eastern Conference Finals Preview (May 20, 2008)

They Meet at Last (May 20, 2008)

Celtics Left Standing After Classic Duel (May 19, 2008)

For Celtics, Home Is Where Their Heart Is (May 18, 2008)

With an Overwhelming Start, Celtics Burst Hawks' Bubble (May 5, 2008)

James Finds the Support He Needs (May 3, 2008)

Cavaliers Stay Upbeat After Tough Loss (May 2, 2008)

Faltering Late, James and Cavs Can't Finish the Job (May 1, 2008)

Arenas Is Done, Will Rest Knee (May 1, 2008)

It's Closing Time in Cleveland (April 30, 2008)

Offensive Rebounding Brings Reward (April 29, 2008)

West Sends His Home City Reeling (April 28, 2008)

Finally, Smith Is Comfortable (April 27, 2008)

In Olympics, U.S. Will Open Against China (April 27, 2008)

James: Cavs Not Aggressive Enough (April 26, 2008)

Getting the Word, James Has 'Fun' With the Fans (April 25, 2008)

His Defense Never Rests (April 24, 2008)

James Not Worried About Free Throws (April 23, 2008)

Lakers Find Magic In Center Gasol (April 23, 2008)

For Cavs, Trade Value Increases Significantly in Game 2 (April 22, 2008)

West Is a Factor in the East (April 21, 2008)

Wizards' Physical Play Doesn't Rattle James (April 20, 2008)

James: 'I Motivate Myself' (April 19, 2008)

New Guard Looks Like Old Guard (April 19, 2008)

Cavs Don't Know Who They Are (April 18, 2008)

A One-Man Show No Longer (April 17, 2008)

Lakers' Bryant Has Best Shot at Elusive MVP Award (April 15, 2008)

Brand's Mark of Honor (April 14, 2008)

Gauging the Arenas Factor (April 11, 2008)

In Playoffs, Arenas Will Be a Reserve (April 10, 2008)

A Triple Take for Wizards (April 10, 2008)

Nelson's Warriors Are Born to Run (April 6, 2008)

Seattle's Sonics Go From Boom to Bust (March 30, 2008)

O'Neal Is Not Center of Suns' Orbit (March 29, 2008)

Watching Out for No. 1, and Then Some (March 23, 2008)

Iverson's Return to Philly Is Mostly a Happy One (March 20, 2008)

Young 76ers Are Ringing the Bell (March 19, 2008)

Scola a Perfect Fit for Rockets (March 16, 2008)

76ers Closing In Fast On Sixth Playoff Spot (March 10, 2008)

Wizards Say Adapting to Injury Woes Is Old Hat (March 10, 2008)

The Power, and the Glory (March 10, 2008)

Resurgent Bobcats Upend the Wizards (March 9, 2008)

Blatche Is Building Career With Blocks (March 9, 2008)

Celtics Pointing Forward (March 5, 2008)

Pistons Get Some Extra Help for the Long Haul (March 3, 2008)

Nuggets Could Be the Odd Team Out (March 2, 2008)

For Jamison, a Cause That Truly Hit Home (February 25, 2008)

First-Place Hornets Are All the Buzz (February 25, 2008)

Players 'Worth More Dead Than Alive' (February 24, 2008)

In 11-Player Trade, Cavs' James Gets His Wish for Reinforcements (February 22, 2008)

NBA Trade Deadline Could Be a Big Deal (February 20, 2008)

Jamison, Butler Soak Up All-Star Experience (February 16, 2008)

For Now, Kidd Remains In the East With the Nets (February 16, 2008)

Arenas Not Bothered By Team USA Snub (February 16, 2008)

Paul's Biggest Assist Goes to New Orleans (February 15, 2008)

Kidd Trade to Mavs Blocked by George (February 14, 2008)

Small Crowds Stinging Hornets Owner Shinn (February 12, 2008)

In Miami, a Seemingly Dead Heat (February 9, 2008)

Suns Make a Big Move, Acquiring O'Neal From Heat (February 7, 2008)

Lunar New Year Is Like Christmas (February 2, 2008)

Blazers Are Wise Beyond Their Years (February 1, 2008)

Pecherov Laments Late-Game Misses (January 17, 2008)

Stevenson Guarding Washington's Success (January 17, 2008)

Sore Knee Keeps Daniels Out Again (January 16, 2008)

Wizards Suffer a Letdown (January 16, 2008)

Darfur Gets McGrady's Attention (January 15, 2008)

Thomas Is Cleared For Light Practice (January 15, 2008)

Win Over Boston Is Deja Vu (January 15, 2008)

Celtics Take the Long View (January 12, 2008)

Those Sonics Look Awfully Familiar (January 7, 2008)

With Trade Talk Behind Him, L.A.'s Bryant Appears Content (December 25, 2007)

Baffled Bulls Trying to Shake Slump (December 19, 2007)

The Doc Is In for Celtics (December 18, 2007)

Pro Leagues Reassess Security (December 6, 2007)

This Month Could Provide a Respite (December 3, 2007)

Butler, Jamison Shouldering Load For Ailing Wizards (December 3, 2007)

Butler Has the Raptors' Number, Scores 29 in Win (December 2, 2007)

Home, But It Still Feels Like the Road (December 2, 2007)

Getting the Ultimate Raise (December 2, 2007)

Toddler Keeps a Big Man Grounded (December 1, 2007)

Arenas Continues To Rest His Knee (November 20, 2007)

Young Improves in the Nick of Time (November 20, 2007)

Haywood Is Heightening His Attack on Hardwood (November 19, 2007)

Arenas Sidelined With Swollen Knee (November 18, 2007)

Wizards Win 4th In a Row (November 18, 2007)

Nowitzki Is Looking To Take That Final Step (October 31, 2007)

In NBA, Wins Can Multiply By the Power of Three (October 30, 2007)

Stern To Alter Rules For Refs (October 26, 2007)

The NBA in China: Opening a Super Market (October 18, 2007)

Knicks Play Bigger In Court Than on It (October 2, 2007)

Thinking Big in Boston (September 29, 2007)

James Relishes Role as Host Of 'SNL' Season Premiere (September 28, 2007)

After the 'Shock,' Oden Looks Forward (September 28, 2007)

Blazers' Oden Is Out for the Year (September 14, 2007)

U.S. Team Puts Value On Victory (September 3, 2007)

Anthony Leads U.S. Into the Olympics (September 2, 2007)

With Krzyzewski in Charge, the Americans Are Right at the Top (September 1, 2007)

Americans' Dominance Could Be the Stuff of Dream Teams (August 31, 2007)

NBA to Review Policies On Officials, Gambling (August 31, 2007)

That's Amare (August 30, 2007)

James Hits All 11 Shots, U.S. Stays Unbeaten (August 30, 2007)

U.S. Rolls, Clinches Spot in Semifinals (August 29, 2007)

U.S. Lets Up a Bit, But Still Romps (August 28, 2007)

U.S. Has No Trouble Routing Brazil (August 27, 2007)

Nene, Barbosa Hope It's a Samba on the Strip (August 26, 2007)

After Slow Start, U.S. Steamrolls Canada (August 26, 2007)

Vasquez Learns From the Master (August 25, 2007)

From Way Back, It's Redd (August 25, 2007)

Team USA Cruises to Lighthearted Victory (August 24, 2007)

Richardson Brings 40 Minutes of 'Infierno' to Mexico (August 24, 2007)

Bryant Deflects the Spotlight (August 23, 2007)

Anthony, Redd Lead in Opening Qualifier (August 23, 2007)

Old Dream, New Team (August 22, 2007)

Green and Durant Stick Together, Even in the Bright Lights of Vegas (August 21, 2007)

Whistling While They Work (August 7, 2007)

Offseason Moves Shift NBA's Balance of Power From West to East (August 5, 2007)

Time for the Boston '3' Party (August 1, 2007)

Celtics Set To Acquire Garnett (July 31, 2007)

A Shadow in the Spotlight (July 27, 2007)

Officials Say Scandal Must Lead to Change (July 25, 2007)

Chase Tries To Capitalize On Chance (July 13, 2007)

For the Magic, It's a Transition Game (July 12, 2007)

A Case of Natural Selection (June 29, 2007)

International Man Of Mystery in Draft (June 28, 2007)

For Likely No. 1, Star-Maker Machinery Already in High Gear (June 26, 2007)

For Hawks, Not Easy as 1-2-3 (June 25, 2007)

Arenas Explains His Options (June 15, 2007)

For Spurs, a Familiar Ring (June 15, 2007)

Cavs' Snow Has Been Through Process of Elimination (June 14, 2007)

LeBron Can't Escape The Lone Star State (June 14, 2007)

Persistent Injury Finally Sends Hughes to the Bench for Game 3 (June 13, 2007)

Spurs Are on the Brink (June 13, 2007)

Cavs Resume Chase Back on Home Court (June 12, 2007)

Despite Two Easy Victories, Spurs Seek Complete Game (June 12, 2007)

Cleveland's Little Big Man (June 4, 2007)

James's Growing Body of Evidence (June 2, 2007)

James Seizes Control (June 1, 2007)

Cavs Learn Tough People Survive (May 31, 2007)

Bryant Flip-Flops On Trade (May 31, 2007)

Cavaliers Show Mettle, Tie Series (May 30, 2007)

Billups Takes On Hobbled Defense (May 29, 2007)

James Scores 32, Cavs Win Game 3 (May 28, 2007)

In Offseason, Francis Trades Hoops for Ring (May 25, 2007)

Blazers Hit Lottery, Sonics Get 2nd Pick (May 23, 2007)

Eastern Conference Finals Preview (May 21, 2007)

In Utah, Boozer Sheds His Cavalier Attitude (May 20, 2007)

Suns Not Making Excuses For Deficit (May 18, 2007)

Spurs Gain An Edge In Series (May 17, 2007)

NBA Punishes Suns, Spurs (May 16, 2007)

Utah's Fisher Torn Between Family and Game (May 15, 2007)

Boozer, Fisher Power Jazz to 3-1 Series Lead (May 15, 2007)

Davis's Play Has Been Golden (May 13, 2007)

Warriors' Davis Goes Above and Beyond (May 13, 2007)

Davis, Golden State Prove They Won't Go Quietly (May 12, 2007)

Ilgauskas Is 3rd to Form Cavs' 1-2 Punch (April 29, 2007)

Players Come to Grips With Playoff Pressure (April 26, 2007)

Gooden Pours It On vs. Wizards (April 26, 2007)

Cavs' Ilgauskas Deals With Painful Losses (April 25, 2007)

Cavs' James: Injury Not Serious (April 24, 2007)

Jordan Isn't Worried That Cavs' Hughes Is Tipped Off to Team's Offense (April 24, 2007)

It's a 'New Day' for Hughes, but a Bad One for Wizards (April 23, 2007)

Awaiting a New, Improved James (April 22, 2007)

Hill's Magic Returns (April 21, 2007)

Cavaliers Say All The Right Things About Wizards (April 21, 2007)

A Ghost of a Chance (April 15, 2007)

Wizards Back Into Postseason (April 11, 2007)

Daniels's Minutes Give Jordan Pause (April 11, 2007)

Injuries Reveal Shallow Depth (April 8, 2007)

Victory Comes at a Great Cost for Wizards (April 2, 2007)

Thomas's Birthday Present: Starting (April 2, 2007)

The NBA's European Invasion (April 1, 2007)

Sparing Few Smiles as Mavericks Soar (March 30, 2007)

The Playoffs' Big Back Door (March 25, 2007)

As Cassell Teeters, The Clippers Totter (March 24, 2007)

Butler Will Join Team During Trip (March 22, 2007)

An Up-and-Down Ride (March 18, 2007)

The Indistinct Class of 2006 (March 11, 2007)

The Back-to-Back Lacks (March 9, 2007)

Daniels's Game Is Showing Some Life (March 8, 2007)

Wizards Come Back to Earth (March 8, 2007)

NBA Official Defends Referees (March 6, 2007)

Back, and Better Than Ever? (March 4, 2007)

Jamison Still Hoping, Butler Is Day-to-Day (February 28, 2007)

Heat Is Not Ready To Wilt Just Yet (February 28, 2007)

Wizards Are Shot Down By Nets (February 28, 2007)

Percentages Not In Hayes's Favor (February 27, 2007)

Jamison Enjoys A Full Practice (February 27, 2007)

Injury May End Wade's Season (February 23, 2007)

How the West Was One (February 19, 2007)

Arenas Is Runner-Up Again in Three-Point Contest (February 18, 2007)

Arenas Zeroes In on NBA Stardom (February 18, 2007)

Who Gets Last Shot? Hibachi! (February 17, 2007)

Anthony Is Happy To Be a Replacement (February 17, 2007)

Toronto Suddenly Finds Itself North of .500 (February 15, 2007)

Without Stars, 76ers Shine a Little Brighter (February 14, 2007)

Jamison Eyes Return By March (February 8, 2007)

U.S. Basketball's Blessing and Curse (February 7, 2007)

Star Wars, Episode II (February 3, 2007)

Too Much Bosh for Wizards (February 1, 2007)

Jordan Anticipates Lift From Songaila (February 1, 2007)

Bryant 'Shocked' By 1-Game Suspension (January 31, 2007)

Anthony, Iverson Make Dynamic Debut (January 23, 2007)

Ex-Terp Blake Fitting In Fast With Nuggets (January 22, 2007)

With Anthony Back, Hope for a Golden Era (January 22, 2007)

Matinee Idol Takes Center Stage (January 16, 2007)

Hayes Stays Focused Despite Being Poked (January 16, 2007)

Jazz Is Back in the Swing of Things (January 15, 2007)

All-Star Game Is Returning To D.C. (January 12, 2007)

The NBA Starts the New Year By Getting Back Into Leather (January 1, 2007)

No Longer Hair Apparent, Stevenson Starts to Blend In (December 26, 2006)

Arenas Won't Be Denied (December 25, 2006)

Iverson Dealt to Nuggets (December 20, 2006)

Anthony Suspended 15 Games for Brawl (December 19, 2006)

NBA Expected to Hit Brawlers With Swift, Harsh Penalties (December 18, 2006)

It's a Guided Path Toward Professionalism (December 18, 2006)

Teaching Their Children Well (December 17, 2006)

Jordan Links Positive Attitudes to Positive Results (December 4, 2006)

Keep Close to Your Enemies (October 31, 2006)

Many Good Memories on a Sad Occasion (October 31, 2006)

The NBA Considers It a Summer Well Spent (October 29, 2006)

Haywood, Thomas Still Battling for Starting Role (October 23, 2006)

Songaila's Return Anything but Certain (October 19, 2006)

Haywood, Jordan Put Rift Behind Them (October 18, 2006)

Jamison Wants More Than Good Numbers (October 17, 2006)

Starters Seem to Be Making The Most of Their Minutes (October 16, 2006)

Knicks in a Bind, Coach on Hot Seat (October 8, 2006)

A Deposit for the Memory Bank (October 2, 2006)

After Bad Breaks, Hayes Ready for Breakout (October 1, 2006)

The Answer's Final Answer: Iverson Wants to Stay With 76ers (September 30, 2006)

Wizards Get Defensive By Signing Stevenson (August 6, 2006)

Wizards Close to Signing Free Agent Stevenson (August 5, 2006)

Cavaliers Keep James, Wade Stays With Heat (July 13, 2006)