Adande: Year to remember for Fisher
A year ago, Derek Fisher hit the biggest shot of his career. And it wasn't even the best part of his day, writes J.A. Adande.
Nelson guarantees Magic will prevail in Game 5
His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday.
Lakers forward Turiaf ejected after flagrant foul
Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul.
Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle reached a verbal agreement Friday night on a four-year coaching contract, ESPN.com has learned.
Rockets' Battier, Alston get some ankle work done
Houston forward Shane Battier and point guard Rafer Alston had minor surgical procedures to repair injuries that occurred late in the season.
Kobe only unanimous pick for All-NBA first team
Kobe Bryant added another honor to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.
After short wait, Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager.
NBA players' union upset about access in Boston
The NBA players' union said it planned to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after one of its officials was denied access to the Celtics locker room before Game 2 of the Boston-Cleveland series Thursday night.
Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team
NBA stars Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni were selected for a preliminary roster to defend Argentina's basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics.
Jazz's Weaver hired as Sonics' new assistant GM
Former Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant GM of the Seattle SuperSonics.
Duquesne's James hires agent, will enter draft
Shawn James, the shot-blocking center who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft.
Wizards GM hopes to keep both Jamison, Arenas
Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday.
Bucks' Williams undergoes surgery on right thumb
Bucks point guard Mo Williams had surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb and is expected to be ready for training camp in October.
Yao wants Chinese team to get into quarterfinals
The Olympics are still three months away, and already Yao Ming is trying to work the officials.
Cavaliers fans waiting hours for 23-cent pizzas
Lines were so long at some of the 86 Papa John's stores offering a large one-topping pizza for 23 cents that police stood nearby to make sure people didn't get unruly.
Bynum may need exploratory surgery on left knee
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks.
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