Articles and News for Aug08
  1. 2007 FIBA Asian Champion Team to Play in U.S. Summer League

  2. 22 arrested in Boston after Celtics' win (AP)

  3. 3-point shooting lifts Magic to 5th straight win

  4. 76ers continue playoff push, beat Clips (AP)

  5. 76ers' deal precedes free agent splash? (AP)

  6. 76ers name former GM Nash scout (AP)

  7. 76ers re-sign G Louis Williams (AP)

  8. Adande: Game 2 is time for Jackson to work his magic

  9. Adande: How did Kobe get here?

  10. Adande: Sixteen teams, sixteen individual dramas

  11. Adande: Year to remember for Fisher

  12. After Sitting in 2004, Ready to Stand and Deliver

  13. After disappointing season, Bulls fire interim coach

  14. Agent: Cassell giving signed deal to C's Tuesday

  15. Agent, Dunleavy spar over Brand's 76ers saga

  16. Ailing Billups to push through injury in East finals

  17. Ainge Is Big Fan of Summer Camp

  18. Ainge's Perseverance Restores Celtics to Relevancy

  19. Allen, MVP James key East's All-Star win (AP)

  20. Allen expected to play, Perkins unsure (AP)

  21. Allen helps Celts complete Texas sweep (AP)

  22. Allen lifts Celts to 3-2 lead on Pistons (AP)

  23. Allen looks to help Celtics go up 2-0 (AP)

  24. Allen plays well despite son's condition (AP)

  25. Another loss: Wade to miss rest of Heat's season

  26. Appeal of 'Back-to-the-Future' NBA Finals Crosses Generations

  27. Arenas Blog: The Perception of a Point Guard

  28. Arenas Ends Season, Bowing to Bone Bruise and Poor Performance

  29. Arenas has MRI on knee

  30. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 10

  31. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 21

  32. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 22

  33. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 23

  34. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 3

  35. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: February 22

  36. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 17

  37. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 20

  38. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 27

  39. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 28

  40. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 3

  41. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 7

  42. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 10

  43. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 12

  44. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 13

  45. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 15

  46. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 16

  47. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 18

  48. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 24

  49. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 28

  50. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 3

  51. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 30

  52. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 4

  53. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 5

  54. Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: NBA Finals Game 1

  55. Artest's 29 Help Kings Down Hawks

  56. Artest's Decision Looms

  57. As Pistons' coach, Curry not afraid to play hardball

  58. As deadline nears, what trades are next? (AP)

  59. As expected, Wizards' Arenas opts out of contract

  60. Ashanti to Perform National Anthem Before Game 5

  61. At NBA pre-draft camp, Mayo pleads his innocence

  62. Avery Johnson Dismissed as Mavericks Coach

  63. Back home, Celtics look to finish off LA (AP)

  64. Back spasms slow James, Bulls beat Cavs (AP)

  65. Balanced Bucks Crush Cavaliers

  66. Banged-up Billups to push through injury (AP)

  67. Barkley: 'I am not going to gamble anymore'

  68. Barkley confirms $400K gambling debt (AP)

  69. Barkley to play charity poker tournament (AP)

  70. Baron Davis close to joining Clippers (AP)

  71. Bayless Lifts Blazers Past Suns

  72. Bean-Counting in Beantown: NBA Finals Give Boston a Big Boost

  73. Beasley Gives Heat Numerous Options

  74. Beasley, Rose to face off in first summer contest

  75. Beasley goes through on-court drills (AP)

  76. Beasley injured in first Heat practice (AP)

  77. Beasley scores 28, Rose 10 in debuts (AP)

  78. Beasley visits Bulls' practice facility (AP)

  79. Beijing or bust! Coach K and Co. arrive in China

  80. Ben Couch: Celtics-Cavaliers -- Game 6 Live Blog

  81. Ben Couch: Hawks-Celtics Live-Game Blog

  82. Bennett admits mistakes in dealing with Seattle

  83. Bennett thought new arena could revive Sonics

  84. Bibby, Marion can play Hawks-Heat replay (AP)

  85. Bill Russell Writing Book About Coach Red Auerbach

  86. Billups' 28 Gives Pistons 2-0 Lead Over Magic

  87. Billups Reports No Injury Setbacks, Hopes to Be More Aggressive

  88. Billups Says His Hamstring Feels Good, 50-50 on Playing Tonight

  89. Billups feels better but doesn't play in Game 5 win

  90. Billups ready for Game 1 of East finals (AP)

  91. Billups wins sportsmanship award (AP)

  92. Blazers 113, Grizzlies 91 (F)

  93. Blazers 82, Clippers 80 (F)

  94. Blazers, Spanish G Fernandez reach deal (AP)

  95. Blazers at Rose Garden a Thorn in the Side of Lakers' Win Streak

  96. Blazers end Lakers' 10-game win streak (AP)

  97. Bobcats' Brown tabs brother as assistant (AP)

  98. Bobcats Extend Qualifying Offers to Okafor and Hollins

  99. Bobcats F Wallace returns to practice (AP)

  100. Bobcats GM confident Okafor will re-sign (AP)

  101. Bobcats' May says he's ready for camp (AP)

  102. Bobcats, Okafor agree on 6 years, $72M (AP)

  103. Bobcats give G Shannon Brown 1-year deal (AP)

  104. Bobcats’ Balanced Attack Clips Clippers

  105. Bosh's 40 propel Raptors past Magic (AP)

  106. Boston to Honor Celtics With Parade on Thursday

  107. Boston's Paul Pierce and Washington's DeShawn Stevenson Fined

  108. Brook Lopez Blog: Draft, Finals and More

  109. Brown returns to Carolina as coach of Bobcats

  110. Brown's Free Throws Lift Cavs to 91-90 Win Over 76ers

  111. Bryant Again Leads Lakers Past Jazz for 2-0 Lead

  112. Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team (AP)

  113. Bryant, Lakers Anxious to End Layoff

  114. Bryant, Lakers Hold Off Jazz, Reach West Finals

  115. Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs, Take 2-0 Lead

  116. Bryant leads Lakers into Game 1 vs. Jazz (AP)

  117. Bryant leads Lakers to sweep of Nuggets (AP)

  118. Bryant looks to bounce back in Game 2 (AP)

  119. Bryant says he wants to stay with Lakers (AP)

  120. Bryant says sore back remains problem (AP)

  121. Bryant scores 53, Lakers lose to Memphis (AP)

  122. Bryant scores quiet 22 in Game 6 loss (AP)

  123. Bryant to Schilling: 'Go Yankees' (AP)

  124. Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team (AP)

  125. Bryant's 26 Leads Lakers Over Jazz

  126. Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Jazz in opener (AP)

  127. Bryant's 41 Help Lakers Spoil O'Neal's Suns Debut

  128. Bryant's 49 Points Lead Lakers Over Nuggets

  129. Bryant's 49 power Lakers to 2-0 lead (AP)

  130. Bucks 103, Pistons 98 (F)

  131. Bucks' Alexander Likes Challenges Ahead

  132. Bucks Hire Scott Skiles as Head Coach

  133. Bucks Take Down Timberwolves

  134. Bucks sign No. 8 overall pick Alexander (AP)

  135. Bucks, with new GM, dismiss Krystkowiak as coach

  136. Bulls 101, Cavaliers 98 (F)

  137. Bulls 135, Nuggets 127 (F)

  138. Bulls 151, Bucks 135 (F)

  139. Bulls 99, Heat 92 (F)

  140. Bulls Add Brian Shaw, Tyrone Corbin to Coach Candidate List

  141. Bulls F Noah gets 6 months probation (AP)

  142. Bulls' Noah arrested for drug possession (AP)

  143. Bulls Relieve Boylan of Coaching Duties

  144. Bulls' Rose pleads guilty to speeding (AP)

  145. Bulls begin Rose era after introducing No. 1 pick

  146. Bulls' big rally edges Cavs

  147. Bulls dismiss Boylan

  148. Bulls fire interim coach Boylan (AP)

  149. Bulls' fortunes brighter on heels of draft lottery win

  150. Bulls hope Rose points way to success (AP)

  151. Bulls ink Deng for 6 yrs., reported $80M (AP)

  152. Bulls introduce new coach Del Negro (AP)

  153. Bulls likely to draft Rose, Beasley (AP)

  154. Bulls likely to draft Rose or Beasley (AP)

  155. Bulls not announcing who they'll pick (AP)

  156. Bulls take Rose No. 1, Heat pick Beasley (AP)

  157. Bulls to interview Person a second time (AP)

  158. Bush offers congratulations to Celtics (AP)

  159. Butler's Basket Lifts Wizards to Game 5 Win over Cavs

  160. Bynum to Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery on Left Knee

  161. Calderon Says He's Reached Agreement on New Raptors Deal

  162. Calderon agrees to stay with Raptors (AP)

  163. Camby still upset over being dealt (AP)

  164. Carmelo pleads guilty to reduced charge of DUI

  165. Casino: Lawsuit against NBA was mistake (AP)

  166. Cavaliers 105, Wizards 88 (F)

  167. Cavaliers 106, Pacers 97 (F)

  168. Cavaliers 108, Celtics 84 (F)

  169. Cavaliers 74, Celtics 69 (F)

  170. Cavaliers 84, Heat 76 (F)

  171. Cavaliers 88, Celtics 77 (F)

  172. Cavaliers' James excited to face Celtics (AP)

  173. Cavaliers' Pavlovic to miss 1st round (AP)

  174. Cavaliers rip Celtics, pull within 2-1 (AP)

  175. Cavs Cruise to Game 3 Win, Send Celts to 0-4 Playoff Road Record

  176. Cavs Even Series with Celtics

  177. Cavs G Gibson undergoes ankle surgery (AP)

  178. Cavs' James sits and wins scoring title (AP)

  179. Cavs' Pavlovic Out Two-to-Three Weeks With Ankle Sprain

  180. Cavs clinch 4th with controversial win (AP)

  181. Cavs lose Gibson with separated shoulder (AP)

  182. Cavs ride James, force Game 7 at Boston (AP)

  183. Cavs tie series, extend Celts' road woes (AP)

  184. Celtics-Pistons: Game 2 Live Blog

  185. Celtics-Pistons: Game 6 Live Blog

  186. Celtics 104, Hawks 81 (F)

  187. Celtics 106, Pistons 102 (F)

  188. Celtics 108, Lakers 102 (F)

  189. Celtics 110, Hawks 85 (F)

  190. Celtics 116, Bulls 93 (F)

  191. Celtics 129, Lakers 96 (F)

  192. Celtics 76, Cavaliers 72 (F)

  193. Celtics 89, Cavaliers 73 (F)

  194. Celtics 89, Pistons 81 (F)

  195. Celtics 93, Spurs 91 (F)

  196. Celtics 94, Mavericks 90 (F)

  197. Celtics 94, Pistons 80 (F)

  198. Celtics 96, Cavaliers 89 (F)

  199. Celtics 96, Hawks 77 (F)

  200. Celtics 97, Cavaliers 92 (F)

  201. Celtics 97, Lakers 91 (F)

  202. Celtics 98, Lakers 88 (F)

  203. Celtics 99, Hawks 65 (F)

  204. Celtics 99, Knicks 93 (F)

  205. Celtics Beat Pistons in Game 1 of East Finals

  206. Celtics C Perkins has shoulder surgery (AP)

  207. Celtics C Perkins uncertain for Game 5 (AP)

  208. Celtics, Cavs back in Boston for Game 7 (AP)

  209. Celtics Center Kendrick Perkins Uncertain for Game 5

  210. Celtics Clamp Down on Cavaliers Again to Take 2-0 Series Lead

  211. Celtics Clip Hawks to Regain Series Lead

  212. Celtics Fans Gather to Celebrate NBA Title

  213. Celtics Gain Edge on Pistons with Game 5 Win

  214. Celtics Grab 2-0 Series Lead on Hawks

  215. Celtics Grab First Road Win, Take 2-1 Lead

  216. Celtics Handle Knicks With Big Three on Bench

  217. Celtics, Hawks not disciplined (AP)

  218. Celtics Making No Excuses

  219. Celtics Need to Win on the Road to Advance Past Pistons

  220. Celtics PG Rondo has sore hamstring (AP)

  221. Celtics' Ray Allen, Perkins Expected to Play in Game 6

  222. Celtics' Rondo hurting, but will play (AP)

  223. Celtics Still Interested in Posey

  224. Celtics Top Game 7 Scoring Performances

  225. Celtics Want to Show Desperation in Game 4

  226. Celtics back in NBA finals, oust Pistons (AP)

  227. Celtics coast to seventh straight win (AP)

  228. Celtics drop season-high third straight (AP)

  229. Celtics end Hornets' 5-game win streak (AP)

  230. Celtics expect Allen, Perkins to play (AP)

  231. Celtics expect Allen for Game 6 after family issue

  232. Celtics go up 2-0, James struggles again (AP)

  233. Celtics go up 3-2 on Hawks, win 110-85 (AP)

  234. Celtics have bigger goal than turnaround (AP)

  235. Celtics home with 2 chances to win title (AP)

  236. Celtics pound Hawks 99-65 in Game 7 (AP)

  237. Celtics re-sign Gs House, Tony Allen (AP)

  238. Celtics set NBA finals as target (AP)

  239. Celtics' slumping Allen to keep shooting (AP)

  240. Celtics' success fuels popularity surge (AP)

  241. Celtics to hold 'rolling rally' Thursday (AP)

  242. Celtics to visit Lakers on Christmas Day (AP)

  243. Celtics win 17th title, first since 1986 (AP)

  244. Celtics win battle of benches in Game 1 (AP)

  245. Celtics win in Detroit to take 2-1 lead (AP)

  246. Celtics win seventh straight

  247. Celts' Pierce expects to play in Game 2 (AP)

  248. Celts' new 'Big 3' find 1 ball is plenty (AP)

  249. Celts try for first road win in playoffs (AP)

  250. Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 1.0: Picks 1-30

  251. Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 2.0: Picks 1-30

  252. Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 6.0: Picks 1-30

  253. Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 7.2: Picks 1-30

  254. Change of heart? Artest rethinking not opting out

  255. Chauncey Billups Wins J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

  256. Cheeks has 76ers on verge of playoffs (AP)

  257. Clippers 114, Jazz 104 (F)

  258. Clippers Acquire Camby from Nuggets

  259. Clippers' Shaun Livingston Resumes Basketball-Related Activities

  260. Clippers Sign Draft Picks Jordan, Taylor

  261. Clippers Sign Free Agent Guard Jason Williams

  262. Clippers Withdraw Qualifying Offer to Fazekas

  263. Clippers acquire C Camby from Nuggets (AP)

  264. Clippers acquire F Novak from Rockets (AP)

  265. Clippers sign G Jason Williams (AP)

  266. Clippers want to keep Brand, Maggette (AP)

  267. Coach K focusing on preparation (AP)

  268. Court brief: Sonics say $10M should buy out lease

  269. Court won't review Nets arena project (AP)

  270. Cox Sports, Dish Network Reach Deal to Carry Hornets TV Games

  271. Crawford All for D'Antoni as Knicks' New Head Coach

  272. Crawford's 43 Leads Knicks over Raptors

  273. Crawford's 43 power Knicks past Raptors (AP)

  274. C's nip Hornets, extend East lead to 6 games

  275. Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job

  276. DA: Barkley's debt paid, case closed (AP)

  277. D'Antoni agrees to become Knicks coach (AP)

  278. D-League: Interview With D-League President Dan Reed

  279. D-League Trio Have Cherished Chance in NBA

  280. Dan Gross: Sir Charles? To One Lucky Busboy, He's Saint Charles

  281. David J. Stern: New Arena Effort Is Genuine Team Sport

  282. Davis' late jumper lifts Warriors to win (AP)

  283. Day after deal, Knicks cut Green, Jones (AP)

  284. Deadline day: Tar Heels trio withdraws from draft

  285. Decisions Due on Heat's D-League Players

  286. Del Negro Accepts Bulls' Coaching Position

  287. Del Negro accepts Bulls coaching job (AP)

  288. Desperate Lakers look to avert 0-3 hole (AP)

  289. Detroit's Big Three Do a Number on Sixers to Take 3-2 Lead

  290. Dirk, Kidd too much for Grizzlies (AP)

  291. Disputed shot helps Pistons to 2-0 lead (AP)

  292. Divac Honored with Induction to Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame

  293. Doctors Examine Yi's Injured Wrist

  294. Donaghy: Ref fraternizing tainted games (AP)

  295. Donaghy docs allege refs altered playoff games

  296. Donaghy lawyer: Coaches, players altered games

  297. Donaghy sentenced to 15 months in prison (AP)

  298. Donaghy's charges linger over NBA finals (AP)

  299. Donaghy's ex-classmates get prison terms (AP)

  300. Donaghy's lawyer: Others affected games (AP)

  301. Donaghy's wife seeks restraining order (AP)

  302. Draft Clicks: Summer Camp

  303. Draft Clicks: The Top Three

  304. Draft Clicks: Who Loves Love?

  305. Draft Watch: Who's No. 1 -- Beasley or Rose?

  306. Dumars: '01 No. 1 pick Brown agrees with Pistons

  307. Duncan Scores 40 to Lead Spurs to Game 1 Win Over Suns

  308. Duncan, Spurs Edge Nuggets

  309. Duncan's 3 helps Spurs beat Suns in 2OT (AP)

  310. Dunleavy Paces Indiana Past Nets

  311. Durant, Green Lead Sonics over Warriors

  312. Dwyane Wade Expected to Miss Rest of Season

  313. East 134, West 128 (F)

  314. East finals goes back to Boston tied 2-2 (AP)

  315. Elbow to chest cuts Beasley's first practice short

  316. Ellis scores 6-year, $67 million deal with Warriors

  317. E-mails may show Sonics misled Stern (AP)

  318. Euroleague Celebrates Club Basketball: 50 Greatest Contributors

  319. European Star Rudy Fernandez Signs With Blazers

  320. European powers to test mettle against NBA teams

  321. European team makes Boykins highest-paid player

  322. Ex-Sonics owner says Stern told him to drop suit

  323. Ex-Sonics owner sues to rescind sale (AP)

  324. Ex-Sonics president Walker testifies (AP)

  325. Farmar, Lakers top Heat for 10th straight win

  326. Farmar and Rose at Seeds of Peace

  327. Feds: Donaghy bet on 100-plus games he worked

  328. Feds: Donaghy bet on games he worked in '06-07

  329. Final Draft Early Entry Candidate List

  330. Finals Blog: A Historic Eight Months

  331. Ford: Ranking draft prospects by tiers

  332. Ford: Ranking the best available free agents

  333. Ford: Top international prospects at Olympics

  334. Former Executive with NBA’s Royals, Kings Dies

  335. Former NBA player Rider arrested (AP)

  336. Former Sonics owner Schultz sues to reverse sale

  337. Former Sonics start over in Oklahoma (AP)

  338. Former home of Sixers, Flyers to be demolished

  339. Former member of Mayo's inner circle questioned

  340. Forward March: Dandridge Proud of Legacy He Left with Team

  341. Free agent G Mason signs with Spurs (AP)

  342. Free agent Josh Smith visits with 76ers (AP)

  343. Free-agent forward Smith of Hawks visits 76ers

  344. Future uncertain for Pistons (AP)

  345. Gallinari Ready for Pressure of Playing in New York

  346. Gallinari scores 14 in Knicks debut (AP)

  347. Game 6 Keys for the Celtics

  348. Garcia Hits Six Treys Off Bench as Kings Trip Up Bobcats in Overtime

  349. Garnett, Bryant selected to All-Defensive Team

  350. Garnett Gets Emotional After First Championship

  351. Garnett leads Celtics to 50th win (AP)

  352. Garnett wins defensive player award (AP)

  353. Ginobili, Duncan Help Spurs Romp, Force Game 7

  354. Ginobili Expects to be OK for Beijing

  355. Ginobili Wins 2007-08 Sixth Man of the Year Award

  356. Gordon, new-look Bulls race past Nuggets (AP)

  357. Gov. to NBA: Drop Sonics relocation vote (AP)

  358. Greatest Prize for Celts Still to Come

  359. Green, 76ers try to go up 2-0 on Pistons (AP)

  360. Grizzlies 114, Lakers 111 (F)

  361. Grizzlies 98, Bobcats 80 (F)

  362. Grizzlies' Mayo Hits 69-Footer in Summer League

  363. Grizzlies' Mayo hits 69-foot 3-pointer (AP)

  364. Grizzlies' Navarro headed back to Spain (AP)

  365. Grizzlies sign 1st-rounders Mayo, Arthur (AP)

  366. Grizzlies sign draft picks Mayo, Arthur to contracts

  367. Guards Kick Off Week of Bobcats Workouts

  368. Guilty plea made in NBA betting scandal (AP)

  369. HEAT.com Interview With Michael Beasley

  370. Hamilton Passes Isiah to Become Pistons' Leading Playoff Scorer

  371. Happy Canada Day: Calderon re-ups with Raptors

  372. Having a Gaye Old Time - USA Minicamp Notebook

  373. Hawks 103, Celtics 100 (F)

  374. Hawks 117, Warriors 110 (F)

  375. Hawks 97, Celtics 92 (F)

  376. Hawks Add Veteran Presence in Maurice Evans

  377. Hawks Captain Says Signing Smith, Childress Essential

  378. Hawks, Celtics surprised to be in Game 7 (AP)

  379. Hawks' Childress signs with Greek club (AP)

  380. Hawks Make Basketball Operations Staff Announcement

  381. Hawks Roll Past Warriors to Snap Six-Game Skid

  382. Hawks Surprise Celtics Again to Even Series

  383. Hawks coach Woodson inks 2-yr. extension (AP)

  384. Hawks end 6-game skid, top Warriors (AP)

  385. Hawks end NBA's longest playoff drought (AP)

  386. Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)

  387. Hawks put together initial list of GM candidates

  388. Hawks sign Evans to fill Childress' spot (AP)

  389. Hawks stun Celtics 97-92 to even series (AP)

  390. Hawks win again, alone in 8th in East (AP)

  391. Haywood not suspended for LeBron shove (AP)

  392. Haywood to LeBron: Stop whining and play ball

  393. Heat F Beasley resumes contact drills (AP)

  394. Heat Insider Interview With New Coach Erik Spoelstra

  395. Heat Request Waivers on Alexander Johnson

  396. Heat Rookie Beasley Returns to Contact Drills

  397. Heat Rookie Chalmers a Quick Study

  398. Heat Sign Yakhouba Diawara

  399. Heat Waive Guard Smush Parker

  400. Heat give Beasley red-carpet treatment (AP)

  401. Heat have holes to plug in free agency (AP)

  402. Heat shutting Wade down for season (AP)

  403. Heat's Beasley struggles in second game (AP)

  404. Heat's Cook out with injury, Beasley day-to-day

  405. History is Not on Lakers' Side as They Enter Game 3

  406. Hollinger: All-Defense teams

  407. Hollinger: Best Finals performances: No. 1

  408. Hollinger: Biggest surprises in playoffs so far

  409. Hollinger: Grading every trade this season

  410. Hollinger: Handing out playoff awards

  411. Hollinger: How will the West play out?

  412. Hollinger: How will the postseason turn out?

  413. Hollinger: Lakers' offense versus Celtics' defense

  414. Hollinger: Second-half story lines to watch, Part 1

  415. Hollinger: Spurs still facing long odds

  416. Hollinger: Stacking up this Final Four to their predecessors

  417. Hollinger: The 30 best international players in the NBA

  418. Hollinger: What's behind Rockets' success?

  419. Hollinger: Who are the best big men in the draft?

  420. Hornets-Mavs -- Game 2 Live Blog

  421. Hornets-Mavs -- Game 5 Live Blog

  422. Hornets-Spurs -- Game 2 Live Blog

  423. Hornets-Spurs -- Game 5 Live Blog

  424. Hornets-Spurs -- Game 6 Live Blog

  425. Hornets 100, Knicks 88 (F)

  426. Hornets 101, Spurs 79 (F)

  427. Hornets 101, Spurs 82 (F)

  428. Hornets 102, Spurs 84 (F)

  429. Hornets 104, Mavericks 93 (F)

  430. Hornets 106, Miami 77 (F)

  431. Hornets 108, Bulls 97 (F)

  432. Hornets 114, Clippers 92 (F)

  433. Hornets 122, Wolves 90 (F)

  434. Hornets 90, Rockets 69 (F)

  435. Hornets 97, Mavericks 84 (F)

  436. Hornets' Chandler to train with Team USA (AP)

  437. Hornets Edge Out Cavaliers

  438. Hornets G Rasual Butler faces gun charge (AP)

  439. Hornets Hope to Sting Duncan, Spurs Again in Game 2

  440. Hornets' Scott trusts defense vs. Mavs (AP)

  441. Hornets' Scott voted coach of the year (AP)

  442. Hornets back home, try to regroup (AP)

  443. Hornets, champion Spurs set for Game 7 (AP)

  444. Hornets, coach Scott agree to contract extension

  445. Hornets expect West to play in Game 7 (AP)

  446. Hornets fortify bench, lure Posey away from Celts

  447. Hornets give Paul deal worth up to $68M (AP)

  448. Hornets set to host Spurs in Game 7 (AP)

  449. Hornets try to contain Duncan again (AP)

  450. Hornets try to regroup vs. Spurs at home (AP)

  451. Horry Matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With 237th NBA Playoff Game

  452. Horry Says Return 'Up in the Air'

  453. Horry Wants to Play Another Year

  454. Horry breaks Kareem's playoff appearance record

  455. Horry plays in record 238th playoff game (AP)

  456. Howard, Lewis get Magic by Cavs 104-90 (AP)

  457. Howard goes for 20-20 again as Magic win (AP)

  458. Howard helps Magic eliminate Raptors (AP)

  459. Howard's Second 20-20 Game Lifts Magic Past Raptors

  460. Howard's sternum break limits Team USA practice

  461. Injured Lakers C Bynum to have knee surgery

  462. Iranian Olympic Team Invited to Rocky Mountain Revue

  463. Isiah playing for Knicks future, not his (AP)

  464. It's Perfectly All Right to Be Envious of Boston

  465. Iverson, Anthony Push Nuggets Past Clippers

  466. Iverson, Nuggets Win Playoff Showdown Over Warriors

  467. Iverson, Smith put Nuggets in charge of 8th place

  468. Iverson looks to bounce back for Nuggets (AP)

  469. Jackson: Jump shot Jesus has returned

  470. Jackson uses KG comments as motivation (AP)

  471. Jackson's 24 Vaults Warriors Over Trail Blazers

  472. James-Led Cavaliers Throttle Wizards

  473. James' 30 help Cavs rip Wizards 116-86 (AP)

  474. James' 45 points can't save Cavaliers (AP)

  475. James, 8-man Cavs hold off Wizards 90-89 (AP)

  476. James, Cavs come up short of NBA title (AP)

  477. James, Cavs set to face top-seeded Celts (AP)

  478. James Drops 32 as Cavs Beat Celtics to Force Game 7

  479. James Leads Cavaliers Past Wizards in Game 1

  480. James gets second straight triple-double (AP)

  481. James leads Cavs past Wizards in Game 1 (AP)

  482. James' missed layup keeps Wizards alive (AP)

  483. James sits as US rips Canada behind Wade (AP)

  484. James sparks Cavaliers past Wolves 92-84 (AP)

  485. James' triple-double rallies Cavs to win (AP)

  486. James wins second All-Star MVP in 3 yrs. (AP)

  487. Jayson Williams case heads back to court (AP)

  488. Jazz 103, Pistons 95 (F)

  489. Jazz 104, Lakers 99 (F)

  490. Jazz 105, Rockets 96 (F)

  491. Jazz 113, Rockets 91 (F)

  492. Jazz 116, Mavericks 110 (F)

  493. Jazz 121, Clippers 101 (F)

  494. Jazz 123, Lakers 115 (F - OT)

  495. Jazz 126, Suns 118 (F)

  496. Jazz 93, Rockets 82 (F)

  497. Jazz 96, Raptors 79 (F)

  498. Jazz Burn Rockets to Take 2-0 Series Lead

  499. Jazz Exercise Option on Millsap

  500. Jazz Fight Off Wild Mavericks to Capture 16th Straight Home Victory

  501. Jazz Match Oklahoma City's Offer, Retain Miles

  502. Jazz Owner Larry Miller to Skip Sunday's Game 4

  503. Jazz beat Lakers in OT, tie series at 2 (AP)

  504. Jazz deal Suns third home loss in a row (AP)

  505. Jazz exercise option on F Millsap (AP)

  506. Jazz extend PG Williams' contract (AP)

  507. Jazz extend home win streak to 19 (AP)

  508. Jazz get key 105-96 win over Rockets (AP)

  509. Jazz hope to stay alive versus Lakers (AP)

  510. Jazz match Okla. City's offer for Miles (AP)

  511. Jazz overcome injury to Kirilenko in win (AP)

  512. Jazz owner Miller hospitalized (AP)

  513. Jazz say Millsap should be OK in 6 weeks (AP)

  514. Jazz's late run holds off Mavs

  515. Jefferson likes trade to Milwaukee now (AP)

  516. Jefferson settles down, happy with trade to Bucks

  517. Jermaine O'Neal Expected to Return Tonight or Next Week

  518. Job for Celtics PGs: Get ball to Big 3 (AP)

  519. Johnson ousted as coach after Mavs' playoff exit

  520. Judge bars woman from contacting Jordan (AP)

  521. Kansas State frosh Beasley decides to enter NBA

  522. Kareem Discusses His Younger Days

  523. Kareem anticipates Lakers-Celtics series (AP)

  524. Kerr: Suns in 'No Huge Rush' to Hire New Coach

  525. Kevin Garnett Wins Community Assist Award for April

  526. Kevin Garnett Wins Kia Defensive Player of the Year

  527. Kidd assists Mavericks to first victory since trade

  528. Kidd ensures Mavs-Hornets in 1st round (AP)

  529. Kidd shoots more, keys Mavericks' win (AP)

  530. Kidd's second game with Mavs better (AP)

  531. Kings 110, Clippers 98 (F)

  532. Kings 114, Lakers 113 (F)

  533. Kings 120, Heat 109 (F)

  534. Kings trading Bibby to Hawks for 4 players

  535. Knicks Announce Assistant Coaches

  536. Knicks Are Looking at Selecting Texas' D.J. Augustin in NBA Draft

  537. Knicks' Chandler Will Miss Finale With Sprained Knee

  538. Knicks' Curry has torn knee cartilage (AP)

  539. Knicks Sign First-Round Pick Gallinari

  540. Knicks Sign Free Agent Anthony Roberson

  541. Knicks' Thomas loses possible last game (AP)

  542. Knicks Waive Taurean Green and Bobby Jones

  543. Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach (AP)

  544. Knicks' overhaul continues with Isiah's dismissal

  545. Knicks set to introduce D'Antoni Tuesday (AP)

  546. Knicks sign No. 6 overall pick Gallinari (AP)

  547. Knicks to Introduce D'Antoni on Tuesday

  548. Knicks to introduce new coach D'Antoni Tuesday

  549. Kobe, Garnett Headline All-Defensive Team

  550. Kobe & Co. arrive to heroes' welcome in Beijing

  551. Kobe expected to be named MVP on Tuesday (AP)

  552. Kobe only unanimous pick for All-NBA first team

  553. Kobe pours in 53, but host Lakers still fall to Grizz

  554. Kobe satisfied with Lakers roster, looking forward

  555. Kobe says he'll play in Game 5 (AP)

  556. Kobe says he'll play in Game 5 despite sore back

  557. Kobe's 41 trump Shaq's debut with Suns (AP)

  558. Kobe's Contributions Were More Than Enough

  559. Kurt Thomas Eyes Return to Spurs

  560. Lakers-Celtics rivalry ends hiatus (AP)

  561. Lakers-Spurs Blog -- Who is to blame?

  562. Lakers 100, Spurs 92 (F)

  563. Lakers 101, Spurs 71 (F)

  564. Lakers 103, Celtics 98 (F)

  565. Lakers 106, Clippers 78 (F)

  566. Lakers 106, Heat 88 (F)

  567. Lakers 106, Jazz 95 (F)

  568. Lakers 106, Spurs 85 (F)

  569. Lakers 107, Nuggets 101 (F)

  570. Lakers 108, Jazz 105 (F)

  571. Lakers 109, Jazz 98 (F)

  572. Lakers 111, Jazz 104 (F)

  573. Lakers 119, Clippers 82 (F)

  574. Lakers 128, Nuggets 114 (F)

  575. Lakers' 12 2nd-half 3s sink Clippers (AP)

  576. Lakers 130, Suns 124 (F)

  577. Lakers 87, Celtics 81 (F)

  578. Lakers 89, Spurs 85 (F)

  579. Lakers 93, Spurs 91 (F)

  580. Lakers' Bryant likely to be named MVP on Tuesday

  581. Lakers C Bynum not cleared to practice (AP)

  582. Lakers C Bynum to undergo knee surgery (AP)

  583. Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery (AP)

  584. Lakers, Celtics Look to Play Better in Game 4

  585. Lakers, Celtics look to play better (AP)

  586. Lakers Center Andrew Bynum Has Successful Surgery

  587. Lakers Conduct Player Exit Interviews

  588. Lakers F Walton undergoes ankle surgery (AP)

  589. Lakers' Fisher Has Partially Torn Tendon in Foot

  590. Lakers G Farmar in Israel for clinic (AP)

  591. Lakers G Vujacic gets 3-year, $15M deal (AP)

  592. Lakers Get Some Rest and Relaxation Before West Finals

  593. Lakers Lock Up Sasha Vujacic

  594. Lakers Look for Bounce Back in Finals

  595. Lakers Need a Group Effort to Help Kobe Bryant

  596. Lakers' Newble Opens NBA Eyes to Darfur

  597. Lakers Not Counting on Bynum Any Time Soon

  598. Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell

  599. Lakers Snap Jazz's 19-Game Home Winning Streak

  600. Lakers Sweep Nuggets, Advance to Second Round

  601. Lakers Trounce Kings, Win Western Conference Title

  602. Lakers' Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul (AP)

  603. Lakers' Walton to undergo ankle surgery (AP)

  604. Lakers allow Turiaf to join Warriors (AP)

  605. Lakers begin preparing for Nuggets (AP)

  606. Lakers believe future is bright (AP)

  607. Lakers end Jazz's home win streak at 19 (AP)

  608. Lakers enjoy days off before West finals (AP)

  609. Lakers get break before West finals (AP)

  610. Lakers get week off before NBA finals (AP)

  611. Lakers look for more from Odom vs. Celts (AP)

  612. Lakers look to bounce back vs. Spurs (AP)

  613. Lakers not down after first playoff loss (AP)

  614. Lakers not expecting Bynum back soon (AP)

  615. Lakers reach West finals, hold off Jazz (AP)

  616. Lakers seek balance again in Game 6 (AP)

  617. Lakers take break after Game 4 collapse (AP)

  618. Lakers top Jazz, end 19-game home win streak

  619. Lakers try to rebound better vs. Jazz (AP)

  620. Lakers wait again for next opponent (AP)

  621. Lakers win, gain ground on idle Hornets (AP)

  622. Larry Brown introduced as Bobcats coach (AP)

  623. Last-place Bucks fire coach Krystkowiak (AP)

  624. Late FTs get Kings by Lakers 114-113 (AP)

  625. Lawson, Ellington, Green to stay at UNC (AP)

  626. Lawsuit against Zach Randolph dropped (AP)

  627. Lawsuit, tax vote increase heat on Sonics move

  628. Lawyer: NBA wants to 'destroy' Donaghy (AP)

  629. LeBron Stresses Importance of Exercise, Environment to Kids

  630. LeBron helps kids go green (AP)

  631. LeBron likely out for US game vs. Canada (AP)

  632. LeBron sits, still wins scoring title but Pistons roll

  633. LeBron's 2nd straight triple-double keys Cavs

  634. Lost for Game 6: Cavs' Gibson separates shoulder

  635. Love has 18 points, 13 boards in debut (AP)

  636. Love misses Wolves summer league game (AP)

  637. Luke Walton to Undergo Ankle Surgery

  638. Maggette Leads Clippers to Win Over Jazz

  639. Maggette Powers Clippers to Win over Grizzlies

  640. Magic 102, Raptors 92 (F)

  641. Magic 103, Bucks 86 (F)

  642. Magic 104, Bulls 84 (F)

  643. Magic 111, Pistons 86 (F)

  644. Magic 114, Raptors 100 (F)

  645. Magic Beat Raptors, Move to Second Round

  646. Magic Johnson Makes Special Appearance

  647. Magic Make Time for Kids

  648. Magic Need to Execute Flawlessly to Tie Series with Pistons

  649. Magic, Pistons trade barbs before Game 2 (AP)

  650. Magic Re-Sign Backup Center Adonal Foyle

  651. Magic notch club-record 24th road win (AP)

  652. Magic optimistic despite 3-1 deficit (AP)

  653. Magic sign free-agent PG Anthony Johnson (AP)

  654. Magic's Howard ready to go in Beijing (AP)

  655. Magic's Jameer Nelson Sticks By Guarantee vs. Pistons

  656. Magic's Nelson guarantees Game 5 win (AP)

  657. Majerle among Porter's staff with Suns (AP)

  658. Many factors in Celtics' resurgence (AP)

  659. Marbury Plans to Attend Knicks' Minicamp

  660. Martin's 36 Carry Kings Over Grizzlies in OT

  661. Mavericks 111, Warriors 86 (F)

  662. Mavericks 96, Trail Blazers 76 (F)

  663. Mavericks 97, Jazz 94 (F)

  664. Mavericks' Howard charged in drag racing incident

  665. Mavericks fire coach Avery Johnson (AP)

  666. Mavericks officially name Carlisle coach (AP)

  667. Mavs' Howard arrested for drag racing (AP)

  668. Mavs clinch berth on Dirk's late 3 (AP)

  669. Mavs cruise past listless Knicks 108-79 (AP)

  670. Mavs like position heading to playoffs (AP)

  671. Mavs owner Cuban must pay Nelson $6.3M (AP)

  672. Mavs still negotiating with Carlisle (AP)

  673. Mayo, Love in Wolves-Memphis 8-man trade (AP)

  674. Mayo cuts ties with agent, 'modifies' inner circle

  675. Mayo scores 15 in Summer League debut (AP)

  676. Mayo with mustard: 69-footer spices Vegas game

  677. McGrady aims to win first playoff series (AP)

  678. McGrady says he'll play against Suns (AP)

  679. McGrady's 35 lift Rockets by Blazers (AP)

  680. McHale Not Sure If Wolves Will Keep Pick or Trade It

  681. McMenamin: Denver-LA Lakers Game 2 Blog

  682. McMenamin: Game 3 Keys for the Lakers

  683. Mechanical Problems Divert Magic Plane on Flight to Orlando

  684. Mechanical issue diverts Magic's flight (AP)

  685. Melo apologizes amid report of special treatment

  686. 'Melo pleads to reduced DUI charge (AP)

  687. Memphis' Rose works out for Heat coaching staff

  688. Memphis Signs First-Round Choices Mayo, Arthur

  689. Memphis Statement on Navarro Joining F.C. Barcelona

  690. Miami Claims Bobby Jones Off Waivers

  691. Miami's Wade Buys His Mother a Church

  692. Michael Curry Introduced as New Pistons Head Coach

  693. Mike D'Antoni Will Remain On Staff of Team USA

  694. Millsap’s Thumb Should Heal in Six Weeks

  695. Milwaukee's Royal Ivey Suspended for Three Games

  696. Munson: Donaghy's sentencing raises legal questions

  697. NBA Draft 2008: What's the Consensus?

  698. NBA Dreamin': Year Abroad Serves Reyshawn Terry Well

  699. NBA Fans Rejoice in a Double Dose of Game 7 Thrills

  700. NBA Finals By the Numbers

  701. NBA Finals Ratings Up from Last Year

  702. NBA Preseason Game in London Sells Out

  703. NBA Releases 2008-09 Schedule

  704. NBA Star Yao an Ambassador for China On, Off Basketball Court

  705. NBA Statement in Response to Today's Court Filing

  706. NBA demands $1.4 million from Donaghy (AP)

  707. NBA finals games top-rated June programs (AP)

  708. NBA has 6 nicknames in mind for Oklahoma (AP)

  709. NBA preseason game in London sells out (AP)

  710. NBA ref responds to Donaghy's 2002 playoff claim

  711. NBA to implement fines for flopping next season

  712. NBA ups Donaghy restitution figure to $1.4 million

  713. NBA's Care, Dedication Will Be Remembered Most

  714. NBA's Global Push Focusing on India

  715. NBA's losers look to win draft lottery (AP)

  716. NBC's Tim Russert Dies

  717. NO's Paul has spectacular playoff debut (AP)

  718. Nellie wins $6.3M pay dispute against Mavs' Cuban

  719. Nelson guarantees Magic will prevail in Game 5

  720. Nene Doubtful for Series Opener

  721. Nene returns, Nuggets beat slumping Mavs (AP)

  722. Nets 110, Bulls 102 (F - OT)

  723. Nets 112, Bobcats 108 (F)

  724. Nets 120, Bucks 106 (F)

  725. Nets Extend Qualifying Offer to Nenad Krstic

  726. Nets Have Eye on Carmelo Anthony

  727. Nets Hire Doug Overton as Assistant Coach

  728. Nets acquire G Dooling from Magic (AP)

  729. Nets agree with Fs Najera, Hayes (AP)

  730. Nets decide to make wholesale changes (AP)

  731. Nets quickly promote Vandeweghe to GM (AP)

  732. Nets sign draft picks Lopez, Anderson (AP)

  733. New-Look SuperSonics Hand Trail Blazers a Fifth Straight Road Loss

  734. New-Look Wade's Behind the Scenes Look at U.S. Basketball

  735. New Knicks prez Walsh faces tough task (AP)

  736. New Knicks staff includes Herb Williams (AP)

  737. New Mavs Coach Visits Nowitzki in Germany

  738. New Orleans' Recovery Efforts Bring Malone Back Home

  739. New Orleans and Chris Paul Put On a Show

  740. New e-mail incriminates Seattle lawmaker (AP)

  741. New e-mails bared in Sonics' co-owner deposition

  742. Newly relocated Sonics kick off Oklahoma City era

  743. No announcement yet on Bulls, Collins (AP)

  744. No one disciplined after C's-Hawks Game 4 run-in

  745. No reunion for Bulls, Collins (AP)

  746. No suspension for Wiz's Haywood on LeBron foul

  747. Noah put off by fuss over son's pot-alcohol arrest

  748. Not music to Kobe's ears: Shaq rap rips Bryant

  749. Nowitzki, Kidd Team Up to Lift Dallas Over Memphis

  750. Nowitzki's return gives jolt to Mavs (AP)

  751. Nuggets 109, Spurs 96 (F)

  752. Nuggets 111, Rockets 94 (F)

  753. Nuggets 114, Warriors 105 (F)

  754. Nuggets 118, Mavericks 105 (F)

  755. Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 111 (F)

  756. Nuggets' Anthony Inspires Through Charity Tournament

  757. Nuggets' Anthony arrested on DUI charge (AP)

  758. Nuggets' Anthony arrested on suspicion of DUI

  759. Nuggets' Anthony sorry for DUI arrest (AP)

  760. Nuggets Close Summer League with Win Over Lakers

  761. Nuggets Hope to Keep Anthony Carter

  762. Nuggets Make Qualifying Offer to J.R. Smith

  763. Nuggets Sign Chris Andersen

  764. Nuggets Suspend Carmelo Anthony for Two Games

  765. Nuggets end Spurs' 11-game win streak (AP)

  766. Nuggets sign F-C Chris Andersen (AP)

  767. Nuggets strengthen hold on 8th in West (AP)

  768. Nuggets suspend 'Melo 2 games for arrest (AP)

  769. Nuggets suspend Melo for 1st two games after DUI

  770. O'Neal, Nash lead Suns past Spurs 94-87 (AP)

  771. O'Neil replaces Mills as MSG Sports prez (AP)

  772. Okafor, Bobcats agree to 6-year, $72 million deal

  773. Okafor, Bobcats still far apart on new contract

  774. Okafor happy with new coach and contract (AP)

  775. Okla. City voters to decide on proposal (AP)

  776. Orlando Magic Seem Unlikely to Land Corey Maggette, GM Says

  777. Orlando Pro Summer League Opener: It's Rose vs. Beasley

  778. Over 16,000 want season tickets in OKC (AP)

  779. Owner Bennett testifies in Sonics trial (AP)

  780. Owners approve Sonics move to Okla. City (AP)

  781. PG Billups out for Game 4; Stuckey makes start

  782. PG Boykins signs with Italian team (AP)

  783. Pacers Co-Owner to Take Over as Team Chairman and CEO

  784. Pacers, Colts Form Historic Partnership to Aid Students

  785. Pacers' O'Neal likely back next week (AP)

  786. Pacers Pick Up Option on Stephen Graham

  787. Pacers Sign Draft Picks Rush, Hibbert

  788. Pacers' Williams on 'thin ice' following car incident

  789. Pacers co-owner Simon appoints self as new CEO

  790. Pacers 'upset' with Shawne Williams (AP)

  791. Parity Finally Catches Up to WNBA Teams

  792. Parker, Ginobili Score 31 Each as Spurs Beat Hornets

  793. Parker, Manu each score 31 in Spurs' win (AP)

  794. Parker Sparks Spurs to Take 2-0 Lead on Suns

  795. Parker helps Spurs close in on 3rd seed (AP)

  796. Parker vs. Paul is Matchup to Watch

  797. Parker's 32 lift Spurs by Suns 102-96 (AP)

  798. Paul Lifts Hornets over Mavs for Game 1 Win

  799. Paul Picks Apart Mavericks Again as Hornets Go Up 2-0 in Series

  800. Paul Powers Hornets to Another Easy Win over Spurs

  801. Paul Scores 37 as Hornets Rally Past Bulls

  802. Paul and Hornets nearing extension (AP)

  803. Paul delights home crowd despite loss (AP)

  804. Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

  805. Paul helps Hornets down Knicks 100-88 (AP)

  806. Paul helps Hornets eliminate Mavericks (AP)

  807. Paul helps Hornets rip Mavs for 2-0 lead (AP)

  808. Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

  809. Paul powers Hornets to 2-0 lead on Spurs (AP)

  810. Paul's 37 rally Hornets over Bulls (AP)

  811. Paul's Strong Finish Helps Hornets Beat Knicks

  812. Paul's Triple-Double Helps Hornets Oust Mavericks

  813. Paul's agent: Extension with Hornets almost done

  814. Paxson Will Take His Time on Bulls Pick

  815. Philadelphia's Spectrum to be demolished (AP)

  816. Pierce, Garnett, Allen win first title (AP)

  817. Pierce, KG lift Celtics by Spurs 93-91 (AP)

  818. Pierce Scores 41 to Lead Celtics Past Cavaliers and into East Finals

  819. Pierce cuffed, let go after traffic stop (AP)

  820. Pierce denies gesture was gang-related (AP)

  821. Pierce leads Celtics vs. hometown Lakers (AP)

  822. Pierce looks to knock out Lakers (AP)

  823. Pierce-led Celtics Eliminate Pistons in Six

  824. Pierce's 41 lift Celts by Cavs in Game 7 (AP)

  825. Pierce's dramatic recovery spurs debate (AP)

  826. Pinnock Leads Blazers Past Hornets

  827. Pistons 103, Celtics 97 (F)

  828. Pistons 105, 76ers 88 (F)

  829. Pistons 115, Timberwolves 103 (F)

  830. Pistons 116, Bulls 109 (F)

  831. Pistons 85, Heat 69 (F)

  832. Pistons 90, Magic 89 (F)

  833. Pistons 91, Magic 72 (F)

  834. Pistons 91, Magic 86 (F)

  835. Pistons 93, 76ers 84 (F)

  836. Pistons 94, Celtics 75 (F)

  837. Pistons 98, Sixers 81 (F)

  838. Pistons Add Three to Coaching Staff

  839. Pistons' Billups Still Sore, Unsure He Can Go in Game 4

  840. Pistons, Celtics set to renew rivalry (AP)

  841. Pistons G Billups unsure about Game 4 (AP)

  842. Pistons' Hamilton strains elbow in loss (AP)

  843. Pistons Quash Magic Rally to Win Game 5 and Series

  844. Pistons Sign Second Round Draft Choice Walter Sharpe

  845. Pistons Steal Game 2, Tie Series 1-1

  846. Pistons' Wallace fined $25,000 (AP)

  847. Pistons assistant Porter interviews for Suns' job

  848. Pistons assistant Porter picked as Suns' new coach

  849. Pistons beat 76ers 105-88 to tie series (AP)

  850. Pistons beat 76ers 98-81 for 3-2 lead (AP)

  851. Pistons clinch Central Division title (AP)

  852. Pistons coach Curry hires 3 assistants (AP)

  853. Pistons eliminate Magic in 5 games (AP)

  854. Pistons fire coach Flip Saunders (AP)

  855. Pistons introduce Michael Curry as coach (AP)

  856. Pistons introduce assistant Curry as head coach

  857. Pistons rip Magic 91-72 in series opener (AP)

  858. Pistons seal Central with easy defeat of Heat

  859. Pistons snap 5-game skid to Bulls (AP)

  860. Pistons to name Michael Curry coach (AP)

  861. Pistons top Magic 90-89, lead series 3-1 (AP)

  862. Pizza chain apologizes for 'crybaby' LeBron shirt

  863. Plagued Clips Handed Fourth Double-Digit Drubbing as Lakers Sweep

  864. Playoff Push: Four-way tie in West? Could happen

  865. Popovich Confirms Contract Extension with Spurs

  866. Popovich confirms extension with Spurs (AP)

  867. Popovich may want Ginobili to skip Games (AP)

  868. Posey Goes Public: Celtics Are Top Choice

  869. Power Rankings: It's All About Matchups

  870. Power Rankings: Look who's back on top

  871. Power Rankings Mail -- Stay the Course

  872. Power Rankings: Streaking Rockets stay on top

  873. Pre-Draft Preview: Orlando Primary Highlights NBA Election

  874. Pregame Pyrotechnics, Noise Put Stern in the Mood to Review

  875. Prince helping Pistons at both ends (AP)

  876. Prosecutors: Donaghy 'central' to NBA bet scandal

  877. Prosecutors: Donaghy deserves a break (AP)

  878. Prosecutors: Donaghy downplaying role (AP)

  879. Prosecutors say ex-ref Donaghy deserves break

  880. Raptors 114, Sonics 106 (F)

  881. Raptors 127, Magic 110 (F)

  882. Raptors Extend Qualifying Offers to Calderon and Delfino

  883. Raptors Lock Up No. 6 Seed with First-Ever Season Sweep of Heat

  884. Raptors' Parker has right hand surgery (AP)

  885. Raptors Release Jorge Garbajosa

  886. Raptors lock up 6th place in East (AP)

  887. Raptors mum on lineup changes for Game 3 (AP)

  888. Raptors' second-leading scorer Parker has surgery

  889. Ready for Beijing? D-Wade Feeling No Pain in Workout Sessions

  890. Reeling Raptors try to regroup vs. Magic (AP)

  891. Report: Arenas to sign for $111M, 6 yrs. (AP)

  892. Report: Brand to Sign With 76ers

  893. Report: Bryant wins first NBA MVP award (AP)

  894. Report Card Notes WNBA's Diversity in Ownership, Coaches

  895. Report: Davis Verbally Agrees to Go to Clippers

  896. Report: Diop To Return to Mavericks

  897. Report: Donaghy made 134 calls to ref (AP)

  898. Report: Donaghy made scores of calls to fellow ref

  899. Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP)

  900. Report: Earl Boykins Signs With Italy's Virtus Bologna

  901. Report: Federal agents ask ex-ref about Bavetta

  902. Report: Garnett returns to Celts after birth of child

  903. Report: Isiah barred from talking to Knicks players

  904. Report: Jackson Has No Desire to Coach U.S. in Olympics

  905. Report: Lakers' Bryant earns first NBA MVP

  906. Report: Lakers' Bryant to receive first NBA MVP

  907. Report: Lakers' Bynum to get 2nd opinion on knee

  908. Report: Magic to Sign Pietrus to Multiyear Deal

  909. Report: Magic to sign Pietrus away from Warriors

  910. Report: Magic to sign SG Pietrus (AP)

  911. Report: Mutombo Wants to Play Another Season

  912. Report: Nets to Trade Marcus Williams to Warriors

  913. Report: Paul, Hornets Nearing Contract Extension

  914. Report: Pistons Re-Sign Walter Herrmann

  915. Report: Reinsdorf says D'Antoni 'misled' Bulls

  916. Report: Wizards Closing In On Extension for Jamison

  917. Report: Yao to Return to Action Next Month

  918. Reports: Ex-Sonics owner will sue to reclaim team

  919. Reports: New deal to send Kidd to Mavs (AP)

  920. Reports: Sonics' Durant to be named top rookie

  921. Reserve Guard Price Leads Jazz Over Raptors

  922. Riley quits as Heat coach, remains prez (AP)

  923. Riley scouting NCAAs, to miss Heat game (AP)

  924. Riley sheds head coach title, will remain Heat prez

  925. Riley to miss another Heat game to scout NCAAs

  926. Rivers' Gatorade-stained shirt nets $55K (AP)

  927. Rivers, Jackson Named Coaches of the Month

  928. Road-weary Celtics look to oust Cavs (AP)

  929. Rockets 112, Heat 100 (F)

  930. Rockets 89, Kings 87 (F)

  931. Rockets 95, Blazers 88 (F)

  932. Rockets 95, Jazz 69 (F)

  933. Rockets Down Kings in Summer League Finale

  934. Rockets end skid behind McGrady's 35

  935. Rockets get No. 5 seed, will meet Jazz (AP)

  936. Rockets looking for answers vs. Jazz (AP)

  937. Rockets put streak on line vs. Celtics (AP)

  938. Rockets roll to 14th consecutive victory (AP)

  939. Rockets sign Brent Barry to 2-year deal (AP)

  940. Rockets stay alive, rip Jazz 95-69 (AP)

  941. Rockets win 19th straight, rout Nets (AP)

  942. Rodman pleads no contest to battery (AP)

  943. Rodney Stuckey Aggravates Toe Injury Against Clippers

  944. Rondo, KG help Celtics shut down Hawks (AP)

  945. Rondo Misses Practice; Hopes to Play in Game 4

  946. Rondo's 16 assists propel Celtics to win (AP)

  947. Rookie Rankings -- Durant Finishes No. 1

  948. Rookie Watch: Who's standing out in summer league?

  949. Rose, Beasley to meet in summer league (AP)

  950. Rose gives Bulls crowded backcourt (AP)

  951. Rose works for Bulls, calls Beasley best (AP)

  952. Roundtable: Sizing up Shaq, Kobe and the loaded West

  953. Roundtable: Spurs-Hornets Game 7 and beyond

  954. Roundtable: Taking stock of the East

  955. Roundtable: The West's new landscape

  956. Roundtable: Where do the Spurs go from here?

  957. Roundtable: Who is the league's Most Valuable Player?

  958. Saunders fired; source says Pistons to hire Curry

  959. Schuhmann: Game 3 Keys for the Celtics

  960. Schultz warned by Stern on lawsuit (AP)

  961. Scott Agrees to Extension with Hornets

  962. Scott Expects to Return as Hornets Coach

  963. Scott agrees to extension with Hornets (AP)

  964. Scott expects to get extension, stay with Hornets

  965. Scott expects to return as Hornets coach (AP)

  966. Scouts Inc. breakdown: Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 6

  967. Seattle hopes to lure NBA back (AP)

  968. Seattle mayor to testify in Sonics trial (AP)

  969. Seeds of Peace: Jordan Farmar Checks In From Israel

  970. Senators ask NBA to delay Sonics vote (AP)

  971. Serving Trey: Dirk's Game-Winner Sinks Jazz, Sends Mavs to Playoffs

  972. Sessions, Durant Named T-Mobile Rookies of the Month

  973. Shaq takes swipe at Kobe in rap (AP)

  974. Shaq to lose deputy's badge for Kobe rap (AP)

  975. 'Sheed fined $25K for profanity, criticizing officials

  976. Sheridan: Celtics' third wheel eludes third degree

  977. Sheridan: Meet The Doberman

  978. Sheridan: Melo staying away from G-word

  979. Sheridan: Pistons on East finals losing streak

  980. Sheridan: Team USA FAQ

  981. Sheridan: Team USA gets wake-up call

  982. Sheridan: Team USA's golden oldie

  983. Sheridan: Who else could be dealt before deadline?

  984. Sheriff wants Shaq's badges back after Kobe rap

  985. Sir Baron Lifts Warriors in Thriller Over Celtics

  986. Sixers 108, Clippers 80 (F)

  987. Sixers 119, Bucks 97 (F)

  988. Sixers 124, Knicks 84 (F)

  989. Sixers 90, Pistons 86 (F)

  990. Sixers Roll Past Listing Clippers, Keep an Eye on Playoff Berth

  991. Sixers Sign Free Agent Guard Kareem Rush

  992. Sixers win eighth straight at home (AP)

  993. Skiles gets 4-year deal to coach Bucks (AP)

  994. Sloan says Jazz making progress (AP)

  995. Slump Won't Keep Allen From Shooting

  996. So long, Atlanta: Childress leaves NBA for Greece

  997. Sonics 99, Blazers 87 (F)

  998. Sonics 99, Mavericks 95 (F)

  999. Sonics Ink Rookies Westbrook, White

  1000. Sonics, Seattle, NBA wait for ruling (AP)

  1001. Sonics, Seattle and NBA wait for ruling (AP)

  1002. Sonics allege 'forced bleeding' by city (AP)

  1003. Sonics need Okla. City practice facility (AP)

  1004. Sonics sign 1st-round draft picks Westbrook, White

  1005. Sonics vs. Seattle trial gets under way (AP)

  1006. Source: Bobcats to hire Brown as coach (AP)

  1007. Source: Bulls offer job to Del Negro (AP)

  1008. Source: Durant is NBA Rookie of the Year (AP)

  1009. Source: Hawks, Maurice Evans near deal (AP)

  1010. Source: LeBron would consider offers from Europe

  1011. Source: Scott to be NBA coach of year (AP)

  1012. Sources: D'Antoni hears Knicks' pitch

  1013. Sources: Jamison, Wiz nearing 4-year, $50M deal

  1014. Sources: Mavs-Nets Kidd deal close to completion

  1015. Sources: Melo's reps, Nuggets to talk about future

  1016. Sources: Nets acquire guard Dooling from Magic

  1017. Sources: Nets trade Marcus Williams to Warriors

  1018. Sources: Sixers very much in mix to land Brand

  1019. Sources: Warriors keep Biedrins with 6-year deal

  1020. Special Bulls.com Interview With Derrick Rose

  1021. Special Summer Games: Pacers' O'Brien to Chair Indy Special Olympics

  1022. Speights, Smith Lead Sixers Past Wizards

  1023. Spurs 100, Hornets 80 (F)

  1024. Spurs 100, Timberwolves 99 (F)

  1025. Spurs 101, Kings 98 (F)

  1026. Spurs 102, Bulls 80 (F)

  1027. Spurs 103, Lakers 84 (F)

  1028. Spurs 109, Jazz 80 (F)

  1029. Spurs 110, Hornets 99 (F)

  1030. Spurs 92, Suns 87 (F)

  1031. Spurs 97, Clippers 88 (F)

  1032. Spurs 97, Mavericks 94 (F)

  1033. Spurs 99, Hornets 80 (F)

  1034. Spurs 99, Timberwolves 84 (F)

  1035. Spurs F Horry considering retirement (AP)

  1036. Spurs G Barry opts to become free agent (AP)

  1037. Spurs' Ginobili plays in finale vs. Jazz (AP)

  1038. Spurs' Ginobili wins NBA sixth man award (AP)

  1039. Spurs, Hornets to get rest before Game 7 (AP)

  1040. Spurs Kick Hornets and Advance to West Finals

  1041. Spurs, Lakers Renew their Postseason Rivalry

  1042. Spurs, Lakers set to renew rivalry (AP)

  1043. Spurs Promote Popovich, Buford

  1044. Spurs acquire F Kurt Thomas from Sonics (AP)

  1045. Spurs beat Hornets 99-80 to force Game 7 (AP)

  1046. Spurs beat Nuggets, avoid 3-game skid (AP)

  1047. Spurs become first West team to 50 wins (AP)

  1048. Spurs cruise past Hornets to even series (AP)

  1049. Spurs end slide at 4, rout Bulls 102-80 (AP)

  1050. Spurs expect another big effort by Suns (AP)

  1051. Spurs re-sign F Kurt Thomas (AP)

  1052. Spurs re-sign trade-deadline acquisition Thomas

  1053. Spurs return home down 0-2 vs. Lakers (AP)

  1054. Spurs say Game 1 loss is behind them (AP)

  1055. Spurs slice gap atop West

  1056. Spurs' streak ends at 11

  1057. Spurs supersub Ginobili wins NBA Sixth Man Award

  1058. Spurs win Game 7 at New Orleans 91-82 (AP)

  1059. Spurs wrap up No. 3 seed, will play Suns (AP)

  1060. Stars going to Europe doesn't worry NBA (AP)

  1061. Starters Sit Out Final Quarter as Mavs Crush Knicks

  1062. Stein: First-round memories

  1063. Stein: Lakers ready to make history? Probably not without some help

  1064. Stein: NBA has no quick fix for Donaghy's fixing charges

  1065. Stein: Schedule highlights for 2008-09 season

  1066. Stein: Spurs knew Hornets would be trouble

  1067. Stern: 2002 playoff series not rigged (AP)

  1068. Stern claims he didn't threaten Schultz (AP)

  1069. Stop the Vinsanity! Nets' Carter has ankle surgery

  1070. Stoudemire, Suns hand Celts 3rd straight loss

  1071. Strong Second Half Helps Detroit Motor Past Orlando

  1072. Suns 100, Sonics 98 (F)

  1073. Suns 109, Mavericks 97 (F)

  1074. Suns 122, Warriors 116 (F)

  1075. Suns 85, Celtics 77 (F)

  1076. Suns 94, Spurs 87 (F)

  1077. Suns 96, Spurs 79 (F)

  1078. Suns Beat Trail Blazers, End Up With Sixth Seed

  1079. Suns Complete Coaching Staff

  1080. Suns Introduce New Coach Terry Porter

  1081. Suns' Quest for a Coach Underway

  1082. Suns Re-Sign Veteran Linton Johnson