LeBron, Dwyane Wade explode as Heat grill Mavs in opener

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 63 points and the Miami Heat coasted to a 105-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day at American Airlines Center. It was the season-opener for both teams and a 'rematch' of the NBA Finals contestants

Peja Stojakovic Retires from NBA

Peja Stojakovic is going out a champion. The 13-year veteran is retiring from the NBA because of recurring neck and back injuries

Lakers Trade Lamar Odom to Mavericks Much to Kobe's Chagrin

The Los Angeles Lakers traded forward Lamar Odom and a second-round draft pick to the Mavericks and Kobe Bryant doesn't like it one bit

Knicks Waive Goodbye to Chauncey Billups

The New York Knicks used their amnesty clause to waive veteran guard Chauncey Billups. The move was reportedly made to create cap space in acquiring free-agent center Tyson Chandler

Suns Re-Sign Grant Hill to One-Year Deal

The Phoenix Suns re-signed swingman Grant Hill to a one-year, $6.5 million contract, bringing one of the most popular and valuable players back for another season

Will Lakers Acquire Both Dwight Howard, Chris Paul?

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested to trade for both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul in an effort to form another basketball superpower in Hollywood, a source close to situation reported

Cleveland Owner Gilbert Cavalier Over Dinner Encounter

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert kept his cool during an encounter with the hated Heat. According to a report, Gilbert had a close encounter with Miami Heat president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison at Myles Chefetz's Prime 112 Steakhouse, a top Miami restaurant

Miami Heat Considers Run at Center Greg Oden

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in acquiring restricted free-agent center Greg Oden despite their limited spending power, multiple sources reported

College Hoops Teams Capitalize on NBA Void

The NBA appears to be ready to end the lockout and is targeting a Christmas Day return, but that's still a month away and college basketball programs around the country have been and will continue to take advantage of the absence of professional basketball

Bulls Lock Up Superstar Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose is expected to direct the Bulls play for at least the next six years after Chicago agreed to terms with its star point guard on a five-year contract extension. The pact is reportedly worth about $94 million

Cavs Coach Excited About Kyrie Irving's Potential

Byron Scott is in his second season of coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers in the post-LeBron James era but insists that the 2011-12 campaign is a whole new ballgame. Top draft pick Kyle Irving of Duke is part of the reason why

NJ Nets Owner to Challenge Putin

Russian billionaire and owner of the New Jersey Nets, Mikhail Prokhorov, will challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the March presidential elections as an independent candidate

Stern Rebuke: Chris Paul To Lakers Trade Put On Hold

Los Angeles' basketball teams both attempted big moves with the Lakers dealing for superstar guard Chris Paul as part of a three-way trade in which they parted with Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol. The NBA halted the trade, however. The Clippers did ink Caron Butler to a three-year, $24 million deal

Study Debunks Basketball Myth

A new study of NBA players has found that trying to repeat a successful three-pointer is more likely to be a missed shot. On the other hand, trying again after missing is more likely to end with a score

Chris Paul Denies Trade Demand Rumors

New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul denied reports he requested a trade to the New York Knicks through his agent. A major media outlet reported the 26-year-old, who is set to enter free agency at the conclusion of this season, informed the New Orleans Hornets that he would not sign an extension with the team and requested to be traded

Celtics Say They Won't Trade Rondo

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge attempted to squash all rumors surrounding Rajon Rondo, saying they have no intention of trading the All-Star guard. Reports surfaced the Celts were looking to deal the point guard for Chris Paul

Ramon Sessions Could Offer Depth or Trade Bait for Cavaliers

Trade interest regarding Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ramon Sessions has heated up. The New York Knicks are one team interested in him and the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers have been rumored to be interested in Sessions in the past and could be again

NBA Season Off to Unpredictable Start

If their is one thing the first week of NBA action after a 149-day lockout has taught us, it's that nothing is guaranteed at the highest level of professional basketball

NBA TV Ratings Soar on Christmas Day

Knicks Ink Baron Davis

The New York Knicks further strengthened their backcourt rotation after signing veteran guard Baron Davis to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million

Stern's PR Attempt on Failed Initial Chris Paul Deal Inaccurate

After being inundated by criticisms for nixing the proposed three-team deal involving Chris Paul, NBA commissioner David Stern gave his account prior to his veto of the trade, which was reportedly labeled as not accurate or even a 'lie' by one source

Cincinnati and Xavier Issue Suspensions Following Ugly Brawl

Cincinnati and Xavier both suspended four players Sunday for their roles in an ugly brawl that ended Saturday's game between the city rivals. The punishments include the NCAA's automatic one-game suspensions that result for ejections from fighting

Blazers Oden Signs One-Year-Pact, Roy Set to Retire

Just as the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to announce center Greg Oden's one-year deal to remain with the team for $8.9 million, news broke that guard Brandon Roy will be forced to retire due to a degenerative knee condition

NBA's Short Slate Presents Challenges

The NBA unveiled it's lockout-shortened, 66- game regular season schedule, presenting challenges to everyone. After a 149-day lockout that nearly demolished the season, the league compressed the NBA's 66th season by allotting each team with 66 games

Nets Could Pursue Dwight Howard;
Celtics Interested In Chris Paul

Though the new collective bargaining has yet to be officially ratified, the NBA trade rumor mill has been abuzz with the New Jersey Nets pursuing star center Dwight Howard while the Boston Celtics look to remain competitive by seeking to land guard Chris Paul

Cavs - Baron Davis at Crossroads

The Los Angeles Lakers have a veteran core and expect to contend for an NBA title but that doesn't mean there aren't question marks surrounding them.

It's On! NBA Season to Start on Christmas

The NBA and its players have reportedly reached a deal to end the labor strife between the sides that has already cost the league several games. A 66 game schedule has been proposed with games to start on Christmas day

Case Against Syracuse Assistant Bernie Fine Takes Twist with Phone Call Revelation

The case against Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine keeps building and building. A taped phone call and a third accuser put the long-time Jim Boeheim assistant under more scrutiny

Bernie Fine Probe Accelerated; Authorities Search Syracuse Assistant's Home

Investigators from various agencies, including officers from the U.S. Secret Service, searched the house of Bernie Fine as part of the investigation of sexual abuse allegations against the Syracuse University associate men's basketball coach

Syracuse Assistant Basketball Coach Bernie Fine Denies Sex Assault Accusations

Syracuse associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine denied accusations of sexually assaulting a former ball boy. Fine is in his 35th season as an assistant to coach Jim Boeheim on the Syracuse bench. He was immediately placed on administrative leave by the school

NBA Players Unlikely to Accept Latest Offer

Time is running out for the NBA and its players to agree to a new deal in time to save some semblance of a full regular season, or a season at all, but it does not appear that the latest proposal from the owners is going to get it done

Airing It Out: Stephon Marbury Rips into Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is on the other side and seems to be seeing things a little differently when it comes to the current NBA labor situation. His views as owner of the Charlotte Bobcats differ greatly from his views during his playing career and ex-NBA star Stephon Marbury ripped him for it on twitter

Bulls Derrick Rose Addresses Thorny Issue of NBA Lockout

Chicago Bulls star guard and reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose is the latest basketball personality to put the onus on team owners for the current NBA labor impasse. Rose, the youngest MVP in league history, made his stand known via some pointed criticism directed to the owners

NBA's David Stern Like a 'Plantation Overseer'

HBO's 'Real Sports' host Bryant Gumbel lambasted NBA commissioner David Stern, likening pro-basketball's top honcho to a 'plantation owner'

Overseas Maverick: Dirk Nowitzki to Look for Basketball Work Overseas

Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki is planning to play in Europe with the clouds of uncertainty still all over the NBA season, the reigning Finals MVP confirmed

NBA Players File Two Anti-Trust Lawsuits

The NBA season is getting shorter and shorter as the lockout gets longer and now if any progress is to be made it might have to start in the courts rather than on it. The NBA formally notified teams that it has canceled games through Dec. 15

NBA Season in Peril: Owners and Players Meet for Third Straight Day

NBA owners and players are putting in the time, now they just need to hammer out a deal. The two sides met for eight hours Wednesday on the heels of a marathon 16-hour meeting Tuesday. Federal mediator George Cohen said bargaining would resume Thursday afternoon

Magic Johnson Zings Lebron During University at Albany Appearance

Ex-NBA great, HIV activist, minority business owner ... comedian? Magic Johnson made some zingers at Miami Heat star LeBron during a visit to the University at Albany Saturday, saying he favors Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to James due to the Heat star's lack of championships

NBA and Players Union Report Little Progress

A five-hour negotiating session between the NBA and the players union resulted in little progress, making the prospect of postponed training camps and cancelled games very real. Training camps were expected to open Oct. 3 and the regular season's opening night is scheduled for Nov. 1

Shaq Raps Kobe and Kareem in New Book

Shaquille O'Neal who has been known to be vocal during his 19-year NBA career, holds little back in 'Shaq Uncut: My Story,' a new book co-authored with ESPN analyst and ESPNBoston.com columnist Jackie MacMullan

Coach K takes 903 from NYC; Sets Wins Mark as Duke tops MSU

Andre Dawkins netted 26 points and Seth Curry chipped in with 20 as Duke topped Michigan State 74-69 Tuesday night at MSG. The win was No. 903 in the remarkable college coaching career of Mike Krzyzewski, who eclipsed Bob Knight for the all-time victories mark for Division I men's basketball

Duke Edges Presbyterian: Coach K Captures 902nd Career Win

Junior forward Ryan Kelly chipped in 17 points off the bench and the Duke Blue Devils cruised to a 96-55 victory over Presbyterian at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski's 902nd win tied Bobby Knight for the most wins in Division I men's basketball history

NBA and Players Association Reportedly Will Meet Again

The NBA and the NBA Players Association are scheduled to meet again Saturday in an effort to put an end on their labor dispute and save the remainder of the 2011-2012 season

Rifts Reportedly on Both Sides of NBA Labor Impasse

With the NBA season remains on hold, rifts within the ownership ranks and the players association are beginning to unfold as another round of talks between both parties collapsed

Heat Owner Micky Arison Fined $500K for Twitter Comments'

The NBA has fined Miami Heat owner Miky Arison Monday for Twitter comments about the locked-out league's ongoing collective bargaining process. The league sanction arose from Arison's Twitter feed, when he used his account to comment on the ongoing labor situation in the NBA

Oklahoma Basketball Hit with Three Years Probation by NCAA

Oklahoma's men's basketball program was given three years probation and fined $15,000 by the NCAA for committing major violations while the program was already on probation. The Sooners also must vacate 13 wins from OU's 2009-2010 season

Like Father, Like Son: Tim Hardaway Jr. Gets Job Done at Michigan

Tim Hardaway Jr. realizes plenty is expected of him as a college basketball player merely by the name he has. So far, the Michigan basketball standout has delivered. Hardaway totaled 27 points in his first two games for the Wolverines

Kentucky's Coach Calipari to Rely on Two More Freshman in National Title Bid

Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari will rely on two more freshmen to take him to the promised land of a possible nation title. Fortunately for Coach Cal point guard Marquise Teague and forward Anthony Davis are two of the most talented players in the nation

BYU Junior Center Brandon Davies Glad to Be Back with Cougars

BYU Cougars center Brandon Davies said he's happy to carry on with his college basketball career after being suspended last season for violating the school's honor code, the junior hoops star

Ohio State Men's Basketball Squad Enters Season with High Expectations

Coming off a 34-win season, expectations are high at Ohio State entering the college basketball season. Led by sophomore Jared Sullinger, the potential No. 1 pick in the next NBA Draft, coach Thad Matta's squad is expected to come out on top in the rugged Big Ten Conference

Buford to Assume Leadership Role with Buckeyes Basketball Team

Ohio State Buckeyes senior guard William Buford looks to step up his game to the next level as he tries to erase the memories of last year's NCAA tournament disappointment in a Sweet Sixteen loss to Kentucky. Buford hit just 2 of 16 shots in a forgettable performance

Michael Jordan Docked $100K For Lockout Comments

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was fined $100,000 for his comments about the ongoing NBA lockout. Jordan pretty much stated he could see both the owners and players' side in the dispute, however, the league doesn't want individual owners to speak on the matter

Dennis Rodman and Chris Mullin Headline 2011 NBA Hall of Fame Induction Class

Dennis Rodman and Chris Mullin headlined the induction class at the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. The 2011 class also featured Artis Gilmore, Arvydas Sabonis, Teresa Edwards, Tara VanDerveer, Tom 'Satch' Sanders, Tex Winter, Herb Magee and Reece 'Goose' Tatum

NBA Lock Out: Summer League Basketball Best Show in Town

The North Carolina Pro Am may sound like a golf tournament, but with the nation's best basketball talent from pro, college, and the schoolyard, it's anything but. The action is furious as college teammates square off, while fierce rivals join forces

No Basketball Association? League Locks Out Players As Of Midnight

NBA commissioner David Stern ordered team owners to impose a lockout after the league and the players association failed to come up with a new collective bargaining agreement

Scottie Switch: Pippen Declares Michael Jordan Greatest-Ever NBA Player

Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen reportedly indicated that Michael Jordan, his teammate on six championship teams, is the greatest player in NBA history despite remarks he made last month regarding James, which were meant as a compliment to the Miami Heat star

2011 NBA Draft

After Duke's Kyrie Irving went No. 1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Arizona's Derrick Williams was picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 2 in Thursday NBA Draft, the event turned international.

LeBron James Shows Hate Is Winning the Day

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title, but to hear most people tell the story, LeBron James lost it. They say it with glee. Think about it. The passion to see people fail feels hotter these days than the pulling for a winner

Fans, Fanaticism and the Passion of LeBron James

Ever since LeBron James made the rather idiotic choice to leave Cleveland via 'The Decision,' he has transformed himself from the savior of basketball into all that people perceive is wrong for the sport

ABC Gets Big Ratings Boost from NBA Finals

ABC got a big boost from the NBA Finals. Sunday's Game 6, in which the Dallas Mavericks cliched their first NBA championship, was viewed by nearly 24 million people. Bolstered by the interest in the Mavs' series with the Miami Heat, ABC had its most-watched week during the summer season in nearly a decade

Lebron James Backtracks On Comments Made After Game 6

LeBron James is rethinking some of his comments but still feeling the pain. After the Miami Heat were dispatched by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Sunday night, James said many fans were more than happy to see the Heat go down in flames

Cleveland rejoices in LeBron's Failure, Mavs' Title

Perhaps now Cleveland can move on into the post-LeBron James era. Still playing the role of jilted bride, the city of Cleveland is waking up Monday morning feeling just a little bit better about itself thanks to the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks

Wade, LeBron Mock Nowitzki Illness, But Finals Loss Could Make Them Sick

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki fired back at Dwyane Wade and LeBron James Saturday after the Miami Heat stars were caught mocking his illness right after the morning shoot-around in Game 5. Nowitzki said he is not faking not feeling well as the duo may have indicated