CLEVELAND (AP) — Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as the Chicago Bulls ended Cleveland's three-game

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Ryan Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds and Dwight Howard scored 25 as the short-handed Orlando Magic defeated the previously unbeaten

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday for

A Prince George’s County Grand Jury has returned an eight count indictment against Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Delonte West. West is charged with transporting

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held the New Jersey Nets without a point for more than

Kobe Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with 18 consecutive points in the third

Delonte West scored 13 points in his delayed season debut, Mo Williams added 24 and LeBron James 14 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, back at full strength, rolled

Paul Pierce scored 20 of his 22 points in the third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 118-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the

Derrick Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the balanced Chicago Bulls to an impressive 92-85 season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs

Kevin Garnett scored 10 points with seven rebounds during 26 easy minutes in his return to the Boston court as the Celtics held the Charlotte Bobcats to a

The Boston Celtics beat Cleveland 95-89 in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, spoiling the hyped debut of the Cavaliers with LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal.

There was no championship hangover for these Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday as the reigning NBA champions

The Lakers received their rings and unveiled the franchise's 15th championship banner Tuesday night in a ceremony before their season opener against the

Blake Griffin is about to add patience to his repertoire of basketball skills while his broken left kneecap heals.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has a broken left kneecap that could sideline the No. 1 overall draft pick for six weeks.

No opponent did more to thwart point guard Tim Hardaway's plans to help the Miami Heat raise a championship banner than the New York Knicks.

Antawn Jamison's ailing shoulder will keep him off the court well into the regular season.

The regular referees made the call. They're coming back to work.

The trade in which the Orlando Magic acquired that Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets this summer has had major ramifications on the Carter family.

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor is listening to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James about handling life in the spotlight.

The NBA's locked-out referees could be back on the floor in time for the regular season.

The Atlanta Hawks have trimmed their roster to 16 players by releasing guards Juan Dixon and Mike Wilks.

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James tells a newspaper that a cancer scare earlier this year was "nerve-racking" and had him on edge for a few days.

Nate Robinson scored 19 points, and the New York Knicks beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 106-91 Sunday in a game that featured a bizarre delay in the third quarter when

Andrew Bynum scored 15 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Charlotte Bobcats 91-87 on Saturday night in their first game back at Staples Center since winning the NBA

Minnesota forward Kevin Love fractured a bone in his left hand during the Timberwolves' 94-90 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night and will

A ruling by a New Jersey judge Friday set the stage for a second manslaughter trial for former NBA star Jayson Williams, whose lawyers argued that a racial

Andrew Bynum scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-92 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

"Captain Jack" is no more. Disgruntled Golden State star Stephen Jackson asked to relinquish his captain title during a meeting Tuesday with Warriors coach Don

Cavaliers guard Delonte West returned to practice Tuesday after missing one week to attend to personal issues.

Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson has been suspended for two exhibition games for conduct detrimental to the team.

Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle.

Monta Ellis scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors ruined the Los Angeles Lakers return to the "Fabulous" Forum with a 110-91 preseason victory Friday night.

An attorney representing Jayson Williams says the prosecution of the retired NBA star for manslaughter was racially biased and "out of control."

Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on

The Securities and Exchange Commission says it plans to appeal a federal judge's dismissal of the agency's insider-trading lawsuit against Mark Cuban.

NBA general managers predict repeats this season for the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.

Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery.

Golden State Warriors forward Brandan Wright injured his shooting shoulder during practice Friday and could miss extended time.

Troubled Cavaliers guard Delonte West did not join his teammates for an intrasquad scrimmage, the public's first chance to see superstars LeBron James and

J.R. Smith is pledging more maturity this season, a promise he's made in the past. The sharp-shooting Denver Nuggets guard realizes that some will believe it,

With its regular referees locked out, the NBA is confident in its roster of replacements — even the two it previously fired.
 

The NBA banned players, coaches and other team basketball personnel from using Twitter and other social media sites during games.

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian held a wedding ceremony on Sunday night in Los Angeles, but a report surfaced that the couple is not legally married. Odom

Less than 24 hours after saying he was focused on basketball, Delonte West skipped Cleveland's first day of practice.

Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady said Monday he's "far ahead of schedule" in his recovery from knee surgery and wants to show that he's still got a few

Stephen Jackson still would like to be traded from the Golden State Warriors and is unhappy with the team's decline since reaching the second round of the 2007

They are throwing a big bash for Shaq.

Carlos Boozer says he's a little surprised to still be a member of the Utah Jazz. He's not alone.

Candace Parker had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Lisa Leslie scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks forced a deciding third game of the Western Conference finals with an 87-76

Phil Jackson is back from his summer vacation in Montana, already thinking about how to minimize distractions around a Los Angeles Lakers team that returns as defending NBA

Coach Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors will consider trading disgruntled star Stephen Jackson if the team can find the right situation.

The New York Knicks have re-signed power forward David Lee to a one-year contract. Lee will make about $8 million, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says in his personal blog that he has made an offer to buy the New Jersey Nets.

Michael Beasley is back with the Miami Heat.

A referee who was previously fired by the NBA is among the group of replacements who have agreed to participate in training camp next week.

LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers.

Police say Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two handguns and a

An Orange County Superior Court judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant's ex-housekeeper can continue her wrongful discharge case against her former employers but

LeBron James is leaving Cleveland -- for Hollywood.

When Ricky Rubio told the Minnesota Timberwolves he was planning on staying in Spain for at least the next two years, word quickly spread to restricted free

Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs.

No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league.

A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash.

Former Bulls star Michael Jordan will be inducted into NBA Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

Media, local dignitaries and fans alike crowded in the FedEx Forum Thursday morning as the Memphis Grizzlies signed former NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star Allen

Guard Allen Iverson has tweeted that he will be heading to Memphis.

Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be

The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team's staff are meeting with Allen Iverson as the sides move closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a very

King James got a royal greeting Saturday. LeBron James spoke to dozens of children wearing T-shirts with "Earn the crown" and "The King is coming" written on

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free agent point guard Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet, a person close to the deal says.

Prison medical records show Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee is not pregnant, the Dallas Mavericks forward's attorney said Thursday.

Ricky Rubio preferred to keep playing basketball in Spain because joining the Minnesota Timberwolves was a risky move that would complicate his life.

Timberwolves president David Kahn says Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio has backed out of a deal to play in Minnesota this season.

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams was the victim of racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at his New Jersey mansion

The NBA suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson on Friday after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.

The Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson.

Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy says he could return from a severe knee injury earlier than expected.

Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars. According to Hillsborough County jail records, Donaghy was being held without bond Tuesday for a

Nuggets reserve forward Renaldo Balkman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida.

LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown -- on two wheels.

Candace Parker had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 67-66 overtime win against the San Antonio Silver Stars on Friday night.

All 13-year-old Justin Cozzolino wanted was a photo of his hero LeBron James' high school. He got a whole lot more.

New York Knicks player Nate Robinson was arrested Tuesday for driving without a license.

The Toronto Raptors completed a trade with the Bucks on Tuesday, sending Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee as part of a four-player deal.

A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Toronto Raptors have agreed to send forward Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee in exchange for Amir Johnson as

The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to free agency, have fulfilled one of coach George Karl's offseason wishes with the re-signing of

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed center Primoz Brezec, who played in Europe last season. Terms of Thursday's deal weren't immediately disclosed by the

The Hornets have agreed to trade starting shooting guard Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers for a future second-round draft choice.

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain's national team. He will be sidelined at

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol underwent surgery on his left hand after injuring it during practice with Spain's national team.

The Boston Celtics are bringing back Glen "Big Baby" Davis. The Celtics announced Monday that they've re-signed the power forward to a new deal. It's

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a verbal agreement with Kurt Rambis to become the team's next head

LeBron James is going to make the Cleveland Cavaliers wait -- and sweat. James indicated Friday that he is unlikely to accept a contract extension from the

Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games.

The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal together again for Christmas -- this time joined by LeBron James.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet and seem likely to get him.

Tyler Hansbrough could miss up to two months with a right shin injury, but the Indiana Pacers believe their first-round draft pick will be healthy enough for