Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James making strong case in tight MVP race. He's on a short list of front-running MVP candidates along with Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Kevin Garnett. James, though, seems to be regarded by most media voters as
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "Gilbert Arenas hasn't spoken to reporters since he made his ballyhooed return last week, but his game thus far is saying that the flashy player who popularized "Hibachi!" is being replaced by a
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes "with the Rockets' playoff spot freshly clinched and the visitor's locker room at the Staples Center filled with satisfaction suitable for the occasion, Tracy McGrady leaned back and laughed. The time, he knew,
Colorado 14ers guard Billy Thomas has been named the recipient of the 2007-08 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, as voted by the NBA Development League head coaches. The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct
In the NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, John Reid writes "Hornets point guard Chris Paul has one final chance to convince MVP voters he is the better pick than Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Kevin Garnett. Tonight, New Orleans plays the Los
David West's 17-foot jumper, coming on Chris Paul's 20th assist, with less than a second left gave the New Orleans Hornets their fifth straight win, 100-99 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Chris Bosh scored 21 points and T.J. Ford had 13 points and nine assists in his return to the starting lineup as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 89-82 on Wednesday night.
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Saturday that the team has recalled rookies Morris Almond and Kyrylo Fesenko from the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League.
Amare Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns moved into a first-place tie with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacific Division with a 110-104 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.
Marvin Williams scored 27 points and Joe Johnson had 23 to help the Atlanta Hawks win their third straight, 114-109, over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Al Jefferson scored 22 points and eight rebounds and Rashad McCants added 13 of his 16 points in the second half of Minnesota's 110-103 victory Sunday over a Utah team that just can't seem to win on the road.
Lou Williams hit three consecutive baskets in the final 3:47, and the surprising Philadelphia 76ers posted their 20th win in 27 games with a 108-99 victory over the fading New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.
The Denver Nuggets have assigned Taurean Green to the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced on Saturday. Green, a 6-foot, 177-lbs. guard from the University of Florida, has averaged 1.6
Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points, Rashard Lewis added 21 and the Orlando Magic locked up the Eastern Conference's No. 3 playoff seed with a 101-86 win Saturday over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Vince Carter scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the New Jersey Nets beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-90 on Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.
