Josh Howard and Rick Carlisle went to dinner Wednesday night, and the new coach of the Mavericks picked up the bill. Looks like their relationship is off on the right foot."From what I've heard, he's a great coach,"Howard said Thursday
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss Game 6 of Cleveland's playoff against the Boston Celtics after separating his left shoulder during the second half Wednesday night.
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
When Larry Bird visited Secaucus, N.J., a year ago, he hoped to beat the odds but expected to walk away empty-handed. On this trip to the NBA Draft Lottery, Bird knows he'll leave with something good, even if his Pacers
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen reports "with his rehabilitation from last week's ankle surgery expected to extend well into July, Rockets forward Shane Battier said on Wednesday that he will no longer be a candidate for the United States
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes "with Rockets owner Leslie Alexander pledging support for victims of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit central China on Monday, Rockets center Yao Ming on Wednesday offered his condolences. The official death toll rose
In the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, Mike Monroe writes "Spurs forward Robert Horry, who played in an NBA-record 238th playoff game Tuesday, received congratulatory words from the Hall of Fame player whose record he surpassed. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, now an assistant coach
All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups has practiced with the Detroit Pistons and is expected to be ready to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 96-89, on Wednesday night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night.
The Celtics weathered an early storm by the Cavaliers, reigning supreme at the finish of Game 5 of the teams' Eastern Conference Semifinal, and NBA.com's Ben Couch live-blogged the action from start to finish.
The Santa Clara men's basketball team celebrated Mother's Day this year giving back to the Santa Clara community. On Sunday, May 14, the Broncos participated in the 19th Annual Courageous Kids Day at California's Great America.
