Shaq danced, Kobe dazzled. And just like old times, they won again. ...more

February 16, 2009

He was the first to dress as Superman to win a dunk contest. He's now the first player to get 3 million votes from fans. Yes, the All-Star game is fast becoming Dwight Howard's personal showcase. The Orlando Magic center - who leads the NBA in rebounds, blocked shots and double-doubles - got a record 3,150,181 votes to lead this season's All-Star team, released Thursday. ...more

January 23, 2009

Not so long ago, the high school coach was considered the authority figure in most sports, but that influence is giving way. With college recruiters focusing more on production in summer Amateur Athletic Union tournaments, these independent coaches have emerged as key figures in basketball. ...more

December 14, 2008

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their sixth in a row and spoil Shaquille O'Neal's Phoenix debut with a 130-124 victory over the Suns on Wednesday night. ...more

February 21, 2008

In a proud city still restoring its unique beauty, the Eastern Conference repaired its own image. ...more

February 18, 2008

The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat. ...more

February 7, 2008

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and the Phoenix Suns made it 14 in a row at home against New Jersey by routing the Nets 116-92 on Sunday night. ...more

January 21, 2008

Brandon Roy scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-72 on Sunday for their league-leading 13th straight win. ...more

December 31, 2007

Danny Granger scored a season-high 27 points and Jamaal Tinsley had 20 points and 10 assists to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 115-109 win over the Orlando Magic. ...more

December 8, 2007

Rashard Lewis scored 22 points against his former team, and the Magic beat Seattle 103-76, handing the SuperSonics their league-worst eighth straight loss. ...more

November 14, 2007