Denver’s Karl earns All-Star coaching spot

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will direct the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star game next month at Cowboys Stadium. With Dallas’ loss at Phoenix on Thursday night and the Lakers’ Phil... Read more

Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal. Not when they were the ones who could take Blake Griffin. Following a flurry of head-turning trades around... Read more

NBA Lakers cruise past Jazz, Nuggets pound Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers lived up to their status as the top Western Conference team as they cruised past Utah 113-100 in the first game of their National Basketball Association playoff series. Kobe Bryant... Read more

Kidd dishes Mavs past Suns in crucial West matchup

Rick Carlisle often warns his players to “never underestimate greatness at any age,” a reminder that even a guy on the downside of his career can flash his Hall of Fame credentials at any time. Jason... Read more

Jackson leads Warriors past Suns

Stephen Jackson had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and the Golden State Warriors never trailed in a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Jamal... Read more

NBA Wade, Heat burn Magic

Dwyane Wade collected 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lift the Miami Heat to a 103-97 National Basketball Association victory over the Orlando Magic. It was a rare win for the Heat over their... Read more

Streaking Celtics survive NBA scare from Hawks

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce each scored 18 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 88-85, extending their National Basketball Association win streak to 16 games. Ray Allen bagged 16 points... Read more

Bryant opts against finger surgery

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has opted against surgery on his little finger in order to take part in pre-season training. Bryant picked up the injury in February and decided not to undergo surgery... Read more