In the SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Ross Siler writes "trailing 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals, the Jazz will be fighting for their playoff lives in tonight's Game 6 at EnergySolutions Arena. At a minimum, the Jazz have their 41-5 home

In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen reports that ageless center Dikembe Mutombo wants to play another season if the Houston Rockets will have him. The oldest player in the NBA, the 42-year-old Mutombo played a key role this season in

The National Basketball Association announced today that in response to the recent tragedies in Asia, NBA Cares is supporting the efforts of the Red Cross and UNICEF to provide emergency relief.

On ESPN.COM, Marc Stein reports "the Phoenix Suns have begun their coaching search in earnest by interviewing Detroit Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter. Suns president Steve Kerr told ESPN.com that he flew in and out of Detroit on Thursday to

No way. Not in San Antonio. The Spurs' Big Three lead the way, keepingthe defending champs alive with a 99-80 win over the visiting Hornets inGame 6. But New Orleans really blows it by not showing up, Gregg Doyel says.

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Go Around the Association for a recap of Thursday's action, including the Spurs staying alive in their quest to repeat as champions.

The Spurs are facing elimination for the first time in two years. Can they stay alive and force a Game 7, or will the Hornets finish them off and move on to the Conference Finals for the first time in

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges.

Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss Game 6 of Cleveland's playoff series against the Celtics after separating his left shoulder Wednesday.

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 Thursday to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.

Former USC basketball star O.J. Mayo has denied allegations that he received cash and gifts from events promoter Rodney Guillory and said he was confident an investigation will determine he did not violate NCAA rules.