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Former Tar Heels Marvin Williams and P.J. Hairston mourn the death of Dean Smith.
Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo will not play until after the All-Star break.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr videobombed a live ESPN broadcast.
Byron Scott on Jason Kidd the player: "He was kind of known as an a—hole."
Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings is honest to a fault. He recently touched on LeBron's jumps to and from Cleveland.
OKC Thunder sign Nick Collison to a two-year deal.
Ricky Rubio and his pass-first approach return to the Wolves.
Iowa Energy teammates Kalin Lucas and Jarnell Stokes have the rare distinction of being teammates who fought one another right on the sidelines.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will not defend his Skills Challenge title.
Previously, here at Sporting News, we taught you how to train like Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Now, we have the show portion.
Rajon Rondo suffered an orbital fracture to his left eye in an on-court collision.
DeMarcus Cousins added as West reserve to replace injured Kobe Bryant.
Kevin Love expects to be booed in his return to Minnesota.
Bulls GM Gar Forman downplays rift with Tom Thibodeau.
The Cavs dumped water over Kyrie Irving's head to celebrate his 55-point performance.
George Gervin doesn't believe Klay Thompson broke his scoring record.
The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and Washington Wizards' John Wall will compete in a game of H-O-R-S-E at practice on All-Star Saturday.
Should more teams play physical defense against the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry?
Pistons guard Brandon Jennings underwent successful surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles, the NBA announced.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is officially done for the season after suffering a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Kobe Bryant is set to undergo surgery to repair his torn rotator cuff on Wednesday.
John Wall completed a nifty between-the-legs pass in the Wizards' overtime win.
The forward will undergo surgery to repair a thumb injury.
Exams are planned to determine how severe Bryant's injury is.
Stephen Curry and Kyle Korver will compete in the 3-point contest.
Cavaliers forward Shawn Marion has made it official that this season in Cleveland will be his last, as the 15-year veteran explained to Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant took a hard fall on his elbow on Tuesday night.
LeBron James played James Harden-like defense on a few possessions of Cleveland's win over Chicago.
Thunder guard Dion Waiters' play has improved because he actually 'touches the ball'
Stephen Curry has a bet with his mother to curve his mistakes and she fines him for turnovers.
The Phoenix Suns have placed Miles Plumlee on the trading block, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.
Larry Sanders hopes to drop a damaging marijuana habit and revive his NBA career.
Paul Pierce mimics Russell Westbrook's "Good execution" interview.
Bucks center Larry Sanders was suspended a minimum of 10 games for violating the league's drug program.
The Warriors' Draymond Green and Alvin Gentry engage in photo warfare on Twitter.
The Sacramento Kings need a big man to pair with franchise cornerstone DeMarcus Cousins and are willing to part with first-round pick Nik Stauskas in order to find one, Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports.
Indiana Pacers guard Paul George suffered one of the more horrific leg injuries the NBA has ever seen. Now, he's dunking again.
Austin Rivers' trade to the Los Angeles Clippers is set to be finalized Thursday, according to a report.
Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston was fined $5,000 for committing a major flop.
Hassan Whiteside speaks on the old Kings regime that cut him.
Victor Oladipo closed out the Magic's win over the Rockets with a 360 dunk.
The Cavs' Tristan Thompson declined a four-year, $52 million offer.
A new interactive Twitter map shows NBA fans by region.
All eyes were on the Cavaliers with the team reeling and LeBron James returning after an eight-game absence. His perceived "shove" of David Blatt only heightened that.
Kevin Love does not plan to opt out of his contract with Cavaliers.
LeBron James calls his recent injury the "most difficult thing" he has experienced.
The Chicago Bulls plan to offer Jimmy Butler a max contract.
Former Sonics center Robert Swift was arrested for attempted robbery.
Key injuries force the team to use other options. Walker delivers.
The Sixers have suspended Andrei Kirilenko without pay for refusing to report to the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers signed general manager Neil Olshey to a multi-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.
It was no surprise to see Chris Bosh pop up in a "Funny or Die" sketch called, "Tall Justice 2."
The Wizards will pass out Marcin Gortat action figures
The Milwaukee Bucks signed Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract.
Dion Waiters wanted to wear No. 13 for Oklahoma City Thunder, which was previously worn by James Harden.
Shawn Marion believes the J.R. Smith shoelace stunt was blown out of proportion.
One of the all-time NBA pariahs, Stephon Marbury has found a home in China and been honored as the 2014 role model list.
Carmelo Anthony calls the Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith trade "tough to deal with."
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been active on the market, picking up Dion Waiters in a trade and, surprisingly, shopping Kendrick Perkins.
The Cavaliers consulted LeBron James before trading for J.R. Smith.
Look at the Thunder's starting lineup and you'll see dynamic players at most every position. But the shooting guard position — well, that's not so simple.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt has only held his position for a few months now, but that hasn't stopped rumbles that his tenure could reach an unceremonious end.
Roy Hibbert's final game-winning attempt ended
The Sacramento Kings haven't been the same since they fired Mike Malone, according to DeMarcus Cousins.
The Atlanta Hawks are now 100 percent up for sale.
Did LeBron James pledge to team up with Dwyane Wade in the future?
DeMarcus Cousins was ejected for slamming Marcus Smart to the ground.
The Kings did not inform players that Tyrone Corbin was signed for the rest of the year.
Someone who knows the Los Angeles Clippers well told NBA.com's David Aldridge that players on the underachieving team "don't like each other." Spencer Hawes refuted that.
OKC Thunder's Kevin Durant could return against the Phoenix Suns.
Juan’ya Green posted the first ever triple-double at Barclays Center.
LeBron James could opt out of his contract and leave the Cavaliers for a second time, according to a report.
This was the first time Pau Gasol played against the Lakers since leaving in free agency.
There are similarities to the Rose of 2011, but three years later this Bulls star isn't the same.
Byron Scott views those who consider the Lakers better without Kobe Bryant to be "idiots."
Acy wasn't nice for Christmas.
Don't believe it? See it.
Josh Smith has committed to signing with the Houston Rockets, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Brad Stevens will not leave the Boston Celtics for a college job, he told SB Nation's Paul Flannery.
The Pistons waived forward Josh Smith two years into his $54 million deal.
Derrick Rose expects Jabari Parker to rebound from his ACL injury.
Team reached out to the Suns to gauge Goran Dragic's trade availability, according to Ken Berger of CBSSports.
Galinari will undergo surgery to repair the tear.
Louisville forward Montrezl Harrel has been suspended one game for throwing punch, according to the ACC.
The Kings have discussed a deal that would bring Deron Williams to Sacramento, according to Yahoo! Sports.
The Timberwolves have agreed to ship Corey Brewer to the Rockets as part of a three-team trade.
For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, business never stops, not even for "The Colbert Report."
Mike Malone 'surprised' he was fired from Kings coaching job
Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended one game without pay for a flagrant foul against Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum.
The Mavericks followed Rajon Rondo and chaos ensued.
The Celtics have held on to point guard Rajon Rondo amid trade rumors in the past, but that could soon change, according to multiple reports.
As a young guard for the Clippers, Shaun Livingston suffered a crushing knee injury that could have ended his career. He's never watched a replay of it.
Former Knicks Tyson Chandler feels bad for Carmelo Anthony.
Kings star DeMarcus Cousins called Mike Malone's firing "unexpected and emotional."
Lance Stephenson is now eligible to be traded.
Kevin Durant exploded in frustration and yelled for Lamb to give him the "f***in ball."
The OKC Thunder have expressed interest in Wilson Chandler, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com.
Carmelo Anthony's agent calls "nonsense" on claims the Knicks forward would waive his no-trade clause.
The Charlotte Hornets have received trade offers for Lance Stephenson, according to a RealGM report.
The NBA has looked into cutting down the preseason schedule in order to get an earlier start on the regular season, according to Zach Lowe of Grantland.com.
Brooklyn Nets forward Cory Jefferson totally whiffed on an outside shot.
Tracy McGrady thinks he could make a comeback. He considers himself "better than half the damn league, anyway."
Carmelo Anthony threatened to beat up Tim Hardaway Jr., according to a report.
The Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen has a first-down dance, because he's more like a defensive back than an NBA shooting guard.
The Golden State Warriors own the league's best record and they're having the most fun.
The Brooklyn Nets are willing to trade their core of Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez, which would essentially set the franchise on track for a rebuild, according to Marc Stein and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com.
Derrick Rose explains why he wore an "I can't breathe" shirt to support Eric Garner.
Kevin Durant made the day of Anthony Cupp, a 13-year-old whose Nike KD 7 shoes were stolen right off his feet as he walked home.
The Portland Trail Blazers' blimp malfunctioned on Thursday and landed in the crowd.
Lance Stephenson might have turned a corner in Charlotte's game against the Bulls.
Monta Ellis hit the most insane game-winner of this young NBA season.
Kemba Walker delivered a ankle-breaking crossover against Nikola Mirotic.
Cody Zeller made Pau Gasol run for cover with a huge two-handed dunk.
Stephen Curry's wife creates 'Chef Curry With The Pot' remix.
Kevin Love wishes he could end all speculation about his future.
Kobe Bryant sits right below Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list. He couldn't care less.
Things have dried up on the Andrei Kirilenko trade front.
Stephen Curry stands alone as the most criminally underpaid player in the NBA.
Kevin Durant will make his return from a broken foot on Tuesday.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James made a few changes to his pregame routine, and his chalk toss vanished as a result, as the Cleveland Plain Dealer noted.
Isaiah Thomas, who joined the team on a four-year, $27 million contract, has found it tough to get playing time.
The Lakers received a $4.85 million disabled player for Steve Nash.
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson had quite the night against the Chicago Bulls, pulling off nice moves and game-clutching shots.
OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook could return as soon as Friday against the New York Knicks.
There was this pervading thought that Houston Rockets guard James Harden recommitted himself to defense. Think again.
The Clippers' Jamal Crawford moved into the top 10 in 3-pointers made.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury, the team announced.
Texas guard Isaiah Taylor suffered a broken wrist and is out indefinitely, coach Rick Barnes confirmed to Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman.
Charlotte Hornets guard Jeffery Taylor apologized and said he will not appeal the NBA's 24-game suspension after he plead guilty in a domestic violence case.
Andrei Kirilenko is not expected to return to the Brooklyn Nets, but his next destination remains a mystery. He could go to the Jazz, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Cameras caught Kobe Bryant telling his teammates, "Get the f*** out the way."
Houston Rockets guard James Harden pushed Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler to sell his flop.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has been vocal about his decision not to take a paycut in the past. He has not changed that hard-line stance.
Charlotte Hornets guard Jeffery Taylor is not expected to appeal the 24-game suspension handed down to him by the NBA as a result of a domestic violence case, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
The Sacramento Kings, and the NBA at large, have embraced the ugly Christmas sweater trend.
The National Basketball Players Association is prepared to appeal the 24-game suspension handed down to Charlotte Hornets guard Jeffery Taylor, it announced in a press release on Thursday.
Seven members of the Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with a stomach virus and their status is uncertain for Friday's game with the Boston Celtics.
Prior to the return of Nick Young, it was clear the Los Angeles Lakers were not having fun. Swaggy P changed that.
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris is not a fan of the Detroit Pistons' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
The NBA suspended Charlotte Hornets guard Jeffery Taylor 24 games for domestic violence.
Indiana Pacers star Paul George might be out for the season, but he has found other ways to stay busy. He's the team's newest media relations intern.
Mark Cuban hopes the Lakers suck forever.
Kobe Bryant joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Michael Jordan in the 32,000 point club on Tuesday.
The child abuse case has now been re-opened, according to NBC News.
Chris Bosh was not interested in playing under the microscope in Houston.
The Lakers offered Pau Gasol a no-trade clause in contract negotiations.
The OKC Thunder received a good sign when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook took the court for shootaround.
Dave Chappelle thinks Donald Sterling should've kept ownership of the Clippers.
New York Knicks guard Cleanthony Early will have arthroscopic surgery this week to repair his injured right knee, the team announced on Tuesday.
Dwight Howard was investigated for child abuse after the mother of his child told the Florida Department of Children and Families he whipped their 6-year-old son and left bruises on his leg, according to TMZ.com.
The Lakers are a bad basketball team and will be bad regardless of Kobe Bryant's approach. But he needs to take fewer shots.
Michael Carter-Williams doesn't want to talk about tanking.
In a conversation with ESPN.com, NBA players' union executive director Michele Roberts questioned the notion of a salary cap. Adam Silver issued a statement on her comments.
Over the course of a 10-year career, New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith developed a reputation as a player with horrible shot selection. That came to the forefront in Wednesday night's 97-95 loss to the Orlando Magic.
The Oklahoma City Thunder does not expect Kevin Durant back for quite some time, but he did make an appearance on the basketball court in Boston.
Former NBA star Yao Ming is a legitimate 7-6, and while that is a serious advantage on the basketball court, it can lead to interesting disadvantages off it.
A new Dwight Howard documentary, which covers his ascension from Atlanta high school star to Houston Rockets center, reveals previously unearthed details from Howard's career.
Stephen Curry streak of games with a 3-pointer ends at 76.
Kobe Bryant has missed 13,421 shots. He explained which ones he missed after taking the all-time record for misses on Tuesday.
Derrick Rose said he sits out games with an eye toward the long term.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant entered this season with a realistic shot at the record for most missed shots in NBA history. He could eclipse that tonight.
Kendrick Perkins provided a reminder to his teammates — regardless of their hot start, the Sacramento Kings are still the Sacramento Kings.
The Cleveland Cavaliers put together a well-rounded performance in the midst of all their critiques and criticisms.
Kevin Love is likely to opt out of his deal at the end of the season, but that doesn't mean he'll hightail it to the Lakers.
LeBron James does not allow football in his house.
Ed Davis tells Charles Barkley his 'fat a** can eat now' after Lakers win over Hornets.
Chris Bosh is still adjusting to life as the Miami Heat's No. 1 option.
A woman who collapsed during a Portland Trail Blazers game on Thursday later died at a local hospital.
The day-long spat between Grantland's Bill Simmons and "Mike and Mike" hosts Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg has reached a cease fire.
Bill Simmons took on "Mike and Mike" for their reaction to a statement he made on LeBron James.
Dwight Howard is one of the NBA's ultimate pranksters, but he received a little bit of his own medicine in the NBA Store's “Mannequin Prank” video.
The chemistry in Sacramento is at an all-time high. Nothing could ever illustrate this better than the bench Wednesday's nights interaction between DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi.
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith was suspended one game without pay for striking Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. in the groin, the league announced on Wednesday.
President Barack Obama has responded to Michael Jordan calling him a hack golfer.
LeBron James was held scoreless in the second half for second time in career.
Wolves coach Flip Saunders is all too familiar with the Sam Cassell dance, because he believes it cost his team an NBA title in 2004, as he told the Minnesota Star-Tribune.
Kobe Bryant is the last remaining active player from the 1996 NBA Draft.
Angered by a foul call, Tony Allen smacked the camera of photographer Bo Bradley to take out his frustration.
Boston Celtics rookie Marcus Smart gained attention for a flop he took during his team's Monday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay and Kenneth Faried performed a tandem flop in Monday night's Kings-Nuggets game.
In a conversation with Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, Kobe Bryant made it clear that a departure from Los Angeles never entered into his mind.
Michael Jordan has placed his playing career firmly behind him and become a competent NBA owner.
LeBron James' return to the Cleveland Cavaliers could also mean a comeback for his patented chalk toss.
Victor Oladipo will miss more time as he has been ruled out indefinitely because of a facial fracture.
Josh Childress earned his ejection with a vicious eblow.
