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Rap-reality TV star sits in on Hawks broadcast
T.I. added a new line to his expanding resume — broadcaster. The Grammy Award-winning rapper and reality television joined the Atlanta Hawks' ...
Durant helps Thunder edge Bulls 97-91
Oklahoma City went to Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter. Chicago was missing its best closer, so all the Bulls had to pitch in. Durant and Co.
Sixers hold Hornets to franchise low in 77-62 win
Jrue Holiday and the Philadelphia 76ers figured they deserved a tongue-lashing from coach Doug Collins after a sloppy, turnover-filled first half ...
Wade, James lift Heat past Nets, 103-73
In 25 seasons of Miami Heat basketball, the club had never won its first four home games of any season. That is, until now. And the Heat are making ...
Pacers could be without Granger for 3 months
Indiana needs to find a long-term replacement for Danny Granger. Team officials announced Wednesday that the one-time All-Star forward is expected to ...
Iguodala lifts Nuggets to 109-97 win over Pistons
First, Andre Iguodala threw a bad pass. Then, he took too many steps. Two costly turnovers late in a close game. In his Denver home debut, no less.
Westbrook leads Thunder past Raptors 108-88
Thunder coach Scott Brooks was happy to see his team get off to a fast start that made his job easy at the end. Russell Westbrook shrugged off a sore ...
Deng, Bulls hand Magic first loss
For nearly three quarters, the Orlando Magic looked like the team that has been the surprise of young NBA season. Then, the Chicago Bulls found the ...
Spurs beat Pacers 101-79 for first 4-0 start
The San Antonio Spurs have won four NBA championships, made 32 playoff appearances and captured 18 division titles in their 40-year history. Yet for ...
Anthony keeps Knicks perfect with win over 76ers
For all the cracks made about New York's aging roster, those old-timers sure know how to win. Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and JR Smith had 17 to ...
Lakers top Pistons 108-79, finally get 1st win
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol have raised enough championship trophies to realize they really shouldn't be getting excited about any win in the first week ...
Nets beat Raptors 107-100 in Brooklyn debut
The chant was 55 years in the making, delayed a couple days by disaster, and delivered by a sold-out crowd that wasn't missing this party no matter ...
Bobcats snap losing streak at 23 games
The Charlotte Bobcats figured they'd set one dubious NBA record last season. They didn't need want start this season off by setting another.
Knicks roll past Heat 104-84 in New York opener
Carmelo Anthony heard the news about the New York City Marathon being canceled, then came out to warm up and saw plenty of empty seats at Madison ...
Harden has 45, Rockets beat Hawks 109-102
The Houston Rockets are winning with James Harden performing like the team's new franchise player. The Atlanta Hawks struggled in the start of their ...
Bobcats snap 23-game slide, beat Pacers 90-89
The agony is over for Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats. Kemba Walker scored a career-high 30 points in Mike Dunlap's coaching debut and the ...
NYC Marathon off, Wade donates to relief effort
The New York City Marathon is off, and a marathon ride into the city prompted Dwyane Wade to help those still dealing with the horrendous aftermath ...
Heat not sure they should be playing in New York
Dwyane Wade thinks the NBA should have postponed Miami's game at New York on Friday night, while LeBron James is "50-50" over whether the game should ...
Jordan: I'm committed to Bobcats for long haul
Michael Jordan could no longer hide his frustration midway through the Bobcats' dismal season last year. Not wanting anyone to see how angry he was, ...
Harden brilliant, Rockets beat Pistons 105-96
With a new team and a new role, James Harden looked as comfortable as could be. Harden had 37 points and 12 assists in a sensational debut for ...
Bulls F Taj Gibson agrees to 4-year extension
Taj Gibson agreed to a four-year, $38 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, just before the NBA deadline Wednesday night. Gibson broke ...
Nets-Knicks opener in Brooklyn postponed
Barclays Center sits right above a major mass-transit hub, an ideal destination for fans throughout New York. Not right now, though. With those ...
Column: Is Stern best commissioner in sports?
During the ring ceremony on opening night in Miami, a microphone picked up NBA Commissioner David Stern telling LeBron James, "I'm proud of you." No ...
Rings, a banner, a win: Heat top Celtics 120-107
LeBron James limped off with leg cramps two times in the second half. He wasn't worried about the outcome. By now, he knows the depth of the Miami ...
Heat get rings, then win over Celtics, 120-107
LeBron James got cramps, Ray Allen was snubbed and Dwyane Wade was steaming. None of that spoiled the Miami Heat mood on ring night. Wade scored 29 ...