National Basketball Association
Heat scorch Nets 105-85
Jan 30, 2013 23:55 EST
LeBron James and the NBA champion Miami Heat ended the Brooklyn Nets' home winning streak in emphatic style with a 105-85 triumph at the Barclays Center.
Grizzlies ship Gay to Raptors in three-team trade
Jan 30, 2013 23:19 EST
The Toronto Raptors confirmed they have acquired forward Rudy Gay and center Hamed Haddadi from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team NBA trade.
Brooklyn's Lopez added to All-Star lineup
Jan 30, 2013 17:46 EST
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez was named by NBA commissioner David Stern on Wednesday to replace injured Boston guard Rajon Rondo on the East squad in next month's NBA All-Star Game.
Russian prodigy Shved among Rising Stars lineup
Jan 30, 2013 16:34 EST
Russian guard Alexey Shved, an NBA rookie guard with the Minnesota Timberwolves, was the only player from outside the United States named on Wednesday to the NBA Rising Stars Challenge.
Thompson powers Warriors over Cavaliers
Jan 29, 2013 23:25 EST
Klay Thompson scored a career-high 32 points, including a personal best six 3-pointers, to power the Golden State Warriors over Cleveland 108-95 in the NBA.
NBA Warriors win in Bogut's return from ankle injury
Jan 29, 2013 09:23 EST
Australian big man Andrew Bogut played his first NBA game in nearly three months, scoring 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds for the Golden State Warriors in a 114-102 victory Monday at Toronto.
US police probe Chris Brown fight with rapper Ocean
Jan 28, 2013 23:37 EST
Los Angeles police are investigating a fight between singer Chris Brown -- still on probation for beating girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 -- and rapper Frank Ocean.
Warriors win in Bogut's return from ankle injury
Jan 28, 2013 22:23 EST
Australian big man Andrew Bogut played his first NBA game in nearly three months, scoring 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds for the Golden State Warriors in a 114-102 victory at Toronto.
'Hey, mama, I made it' : LeBron at the White House
Jan 28, 2013 16:25 EST
Basketball-loving President Barack Obama joined LeBron James and the Miami Heat in putting on a gushing show of mutual admiration Monday as the reigning NBA champions were lauded at the White House.
Chinese New Year bash planned for NBA
Jan 28, 2013 13:22 EST
The National Basketball Association announced plans on Monday to stage its biggest international tribute ever when it honors the Chinese New Year celebration next month.
Kobe's passing fancy sparks Lakers over Thunder
Jan 27, 2013 19:14 EST
Kobe Bryant has been making more passes than shots lately and the results have been impressive for the Los Angeles Lakers, who toppled Oklahoma City from the NBA's best record on Sunday.
Celtics beat Heat but lose Rondo for season
Jan 27, 2013 16:53 EST
Kevin Garnett scored 24 points to lead Boston over Miami 100-98 in two overtimes Sunday but the joy of ending a six-game losing skid was dimmed by the loss of Rajon Rondo for the season.
Batum posts triple-double as Blazers down Clippers
Jan 27, 2013 02:04 EST
Portland forward Nicolas Batum notched the second triple-double of his NBA career to lead the Trail Blazers to a 101-100 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Clippers.
Rockets rookie White accepts D-League post
Jan 27, 2013 00:18 EST
Tensions between the Houston Rockets and first-round draft pick Royce White eased Saturday when the NBA team lifted White's suspension and he would report to the Developmental League.
Los Angeles Lakers halt skid with team effort
Jan 26, 2013 03:39 EST
With superstar Kobe Bryant doing his utmost to get his teammates involved, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game NBA losing streak with a 102-84 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Lakers halt skid with team effort
Jan 26, 2013 02:51 EST
With superstar Kobe Bryant doing his utmost to get his teammates involved, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game NBA losing streak with a 102-84 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Midcourt shot earns NBA fan $75,000
Jan 26, 2013 01:14 EST
NBA fan Michael Drysch drained a basket from midcourt to win a $75,000 prize and an enthusiastic hug from Miami Heat superstar LeBron James.
Korver's long-range barrage lifts Hawks
Jan 26, 2013 01:10 EST
Kyle Korver drained eight three-pointers to help the Atlanta Hawks erase a 27-point deficit en route to a 123-111 double-overtime NBA victory over the Boston Celtics.
Anthony leads Knicks over Celtics
Jan 25, 2013 00:19 EST
Carmelo Anthony won his much-anticipated showdown with Kevin Garnett, scoring 28 points to lead the New York Knicks to an 89-86 NBA victory over the Celtics in Boston.
Duncan, Bosh head NBA All-Star reserves
Jan 24, 2013 21:51 EST
San Antonio's Tim Duncan and the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh headline the 14 players selected by NBA coaches as reserves for the 2013 All-Star Game next month.
