http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/BasketballFind stories, videos, and photos about Basketball from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:44:50 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Basketball14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Basketball from CNN.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/23/hidden.gems/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/23/hidden.gems/index.htmlTime was, Steve Nash was regarded throughout the NBA as a disappointment. Three seasons in, the former 15th pick in the draft was already playing for his second team and averaging a measly 7.9 points, shooting a measlier 36 percent from the field and looking more like a misplaced soccer player than a future league MVP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:09:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/24/roundtable/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/24/roundtable/index.htmlFour SI.com writers analyze the latest news and address hot topics from around the NBA each week. (All stats and records are through Nov. 23.)Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:57:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/25/kings.gambling.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/25/kings.gambling.ap/index.htmlSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The Sacramento Kings say they've been informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:30:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/24/pollin.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/24/pollin.ap/index.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) -- Abe Pollin was the NBA's patriarch, an old-school school owner who won a championship and had the mettle to stand up to Michael Jordan. He introduced luxury boxes and the large replay screen to big-time professional sports. He used to have 3-point shooting contests with Wes Unseld.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:12:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/11/24/obit.pollin/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/11/24/obit.pollin/index.html#cnnSTCTextAbe Pollin, the longtime owner of the Washington Wizards professional basketball franchise, has died, the Wizards said Tuesday. He was 85.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/23/nelson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/23/nelson.ap/index.htmlOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:49:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/23/wallace.pistons/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/23/wallace.pistons/index.htmlBen Wallace had retired. He had made that clear to friends and family who asked him about his future plans. He was all set to make his decision official with the NBA last summer when he began getting phone calls from a few former teammates who weren't having it.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:57:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/rockets.tmac.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/rockets.tmac.ap/index.htmlATLANTA (AP) -- Tracy McGrady says he is ready to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/monarchs.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/monarchs.ap/index.htmlSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/20/bosh.raptors/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/20/bosh.raptors/index.htmlChris Bosh's offseason transformation began in an unlikely place -- his couch. Early into his summer, Bosh decided to watch the championship game from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. It was supposed to be one of those feel-good moments, like popping in a classic film that always makes you smile, but it made him angry even as he saw himself receive the gold medal.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/wnba/11/20/monarchs.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/wnba/11/20/monarchs.ap/index.htmlSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The owner of the Sacramento Kings will no longer operate the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/20/countdown/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/20/countdown/index.htmlOther than commissioner David Stern, can you name anyone in the NBA who plays a more influential role than Spurs president and coach Gregg Popovich? I didn't think so.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/bogut.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/20/bogut.ap/index.htmlMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be out for two to four weeks with a left leg injury.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/19/gordon/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/19/gordon/index.htmlHe had missed 14 of 15 shots and all four from beyond the arc, and yet the Detroit Pistons designed a play for Ben Gordon to attempt a game-tying three-pointer against the visiting Mavericks last Sunday.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/19/brawl/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/19/brawl/index.htmlIt was often called a "perfect storm." But what an imperfect mess it left behind.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:54:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/18/outlaw.surgery.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/18/outlaw.surgery.ap/index.htmlPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw had surgery Wednesday to repair a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:48:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/brian_hendrickson/11/18/carter/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/brian_hendrickson/11/18/carter/index.htmlVince Carter spoke softly, at barely more than a whisper, keeping his voice from being conspicuous in the silent visitors' locker room at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte the other day.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:27:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/roundtable/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/roundtable/index.htmlFour SI.com writers analyze the latest news and address hot topics from around the NBA each week. (All stats and records are through Nov. 16.)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/11/18/chasing.huskies/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/11/18/chasing.huskies/index.htmlThis article appears in the November 23, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:26:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/Warriors.injuries.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/Warriors.injuries.ap/index.htmlCLEVELAND (AP) -- Playing against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers is a tough assignment anytime.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:54:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/grizzlies.iverson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/grizzlies.iverson.ap/index.htmlMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies officially have ended their relationship with Allen Iverson by waiving the 10-time All-Star.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:57:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/17/notes/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/17/notes/index.htmlIt usually takes at least 10 games before dysfunctional NBA franchises discover the wishful thinking of the offseason isn't going to pan out and belatedly begin scrambling the mix. In that sense, Memphis, Golden State and Charlotte were right on cue Monday with personnel moves that involved this young season's poster problem children, Allen Iverson and Stephen Jackson.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/11/17/24hrs.scores.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/11/17/24hrs.scores.ap/index.htmlLYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- David Potter felt good from the start, early wakeup call included, and his career-best performance helped No. 22 Clemson roll over Liberty 79-39 Tuesday.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/nelson.surgery.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/nelson.surgery.ap/index.htmlORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:46:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/jackson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/jackson.ap/index.htmlORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Stephen Jackson walked into the locker room, took one look at his newly stitched Charlotte Bobcats uniform and smiled.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:46:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/williams.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/williams.ap/index.htmlSALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah point guard Deron Williams plans to play this week after missing two games to be with his family.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/iverson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/16/iverson.ap/index.htmlMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/16/ariza.rockets/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/16/ariza.rockets/index.htmlLOS ANGELES -- Trevor Ariza didn't exactly know his way around the visitors' locker room at Staples Center as he returned to his old home Sunday night for the first time since signing with the Rockets in the offseason.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Grizzlies.Tinsley.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Grizzlies.Tinsley.ap/index.htmlMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2-year layoff to their troubled team.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:15:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Cavaliers.ONeal.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Cavaliers.ONeal.ap/index.htmlCLEVELAND (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal was scratched from the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against Utah because of a strained shoulder.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:49:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Jazz.Williams.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/Jazz.Williams.ap/index.htmlCLEVELAND (AP) -- Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:41:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/lebron.number.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/14/lebron.number.ap/index.htmlNEW YORK (AP) -- LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan's number seems unlikely.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:09:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/13/countdown/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/13/countdown/index.htmlA lot of mail came in following my prediction that LeBron James will ultimately re-sign with Cleveland in 2010. Like LeBron, I believe in giving the people what they want ... so here we go again ...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:26:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/13/paul.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/13/paul.ap/index.htmlNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Chris Paul's loss was Tim Floyd's gain.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/13/jackson.warriors/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/13/jackson.warriors/index.htmlOfficially, Stephen Jackson is a Warrior. Realistically, he's a lame duck. He hopes to be a Cav, Mav, Knick, Spur, Rocket or owner of some other NBA identity soon. Very soon. Regardless, his identity crisis promises to bring high drama this season, even if nothing changes for him.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/13/lebron.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/13/lebron.ap/index.htmlCLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:58:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/12/scott.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/12/scott.ap/index.htmlWESTWEGO, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season on Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, hoping the man who put the current roster together can get more out of it on the court.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:12:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/12/scott/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/12/scott/index.htmlThe writing was on the wall while the Hornets were in Los Angeles a few days ago for back-to-back games against the Lakers and Clippers. The dry-erase board in the visitors' locker room had almost become like the cut list for a high school basketball team, with players looking at it to see what new lineup Byron Scott would use.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:59:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/12/jackson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/12/jackson.ap/index.htmlNEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Jackson dropped onto a bench next to Warriors teammate Acie Law and pulled out his cell phone, checking to see if anybody had left a message during practice.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:50:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/12/williams/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/12/williams/index.htmlBOSTON -- Deron Williams sat on a metal chair Tuesday thumbing at his phone in the basement of a downtown gym. His back had locked up on him. His left calf was badly bruised and his hamstring was tight.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:51:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/11/12/johnson/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/11/12/johnson/index.htmlNEW YORK -- Joe Johnson has never been known as a consolation prize. From his days as a well-regarded high school prospect to an All-America at Arkansas, from a lottery pick to an NBA All-Star, Johnson has long been a sought-after commodity.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/lebron.fa.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/lebron.fa.ap/index.htmlORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Frustrated by the repeated questions, LeBron James said he won't talk about his possible free agency next summer until after this season.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/paul_forrester/11/10/brown.notes/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/paul_forrester/11/10/brown.notes/index.htmlCavaliers coach Mike Brown is a nice, honest guy. He answers questions thoughtfully and genuinely, he looks reporters in the eye and he doesn't run his team by fiat.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/wizards.moves.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/wizards.moves.ap/index.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Wizards have signed free-agent guard Earl Boykins after a series of injuries at that position and waived center Paul Davis.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/11/steve.nash/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/11/steve.nash/index.htmlSteve Nash is the grandfather who dances every dance at the family wedding. He is the millionaire who keeps showing up to work because he loves what he does. At 35, he continues to play like -- and get the best of -- the youngest point guards in the world's finest league.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:23:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/nuggets.bulls.refs.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/nuggets.bulls.refs.ap/index.htmlNEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA says the review that overturned a winning shot by Chicago's Brad Miller was correct and handled appropriately.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:53:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/09/hawks/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/09/hawks/index.htmlFew players in the league are as athletic around the rim as 6-foot-9 Hawks forward Josh Smith, who recently became the youngest in NBA history to reach 900 blocks. But that explosiveness hasn't always translated into efficient production on offense because of Smith's insistence on proving that he could be a long-range shooter as well.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:01:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/wade.heat.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/11/wade.heat.ap/index.htmlMIAMI (AP) -- Rest a bit easier, Miami fans. Heat owner Micky Arison says he has "every indication" Dwyane Wade will be starring in South Florida for many years to come.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:49:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/shaq.wife.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/shaq.wife.ap/index.htmlLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting from the Cleveland Cavaliers center.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/11/10/cuban.dodgers.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/11/10/cuban.dodgers.ap/index.htmlDALLAS (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the Chicago Cubs, apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:08:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/clippers.gordon.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/clippers.gordon.ap/index.htmlLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon will be out for at least 10 days with a sore left groin muscle.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:12:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/roundtable/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/10/roundtable/index.htmlFour SI.com writers analyze the latest news and address hot topics from around the NBA each week. (All stats and records are through Nov. 9.)Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:20:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/10/mavs.notes/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/10/mavs.notes/index.htmlIn some ways, last Saturday's game seemed like the vintage days of yore for the Mavericks, the days of Nash and Nellie and lots of offense. With swingman Josh Howard back from injury and appearing for the first time this season, a Mavs team that had uncharacteristically ranked in the bottom half of the league in most offensive categories was flying around the court, slinging the ball from the post to the perimeter and wing to wing while racing up and down the floor en route to 62.4 percent shooting and a 129-101 thrashing of the Raptors.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:35:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luke_winn/11/10/opening.night/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luke_winn/11/10/opening.night/index.htmlThe first point scored in the 2009-10 college basketball season was a free throw, by a senior (Deon Thompson) on a blueblood team (North Carolina). And what did that tell us? That we're in for a season dominated by the fundamental prowess of veterans with uncertain NBA futures, presently playing for the usual powerhouses. Or ... it just meant that Florida International, which was woefully over-matched by the Tar Heels' front line in an 88-72 loss on Monday night, had to resort to fouling from very early on in the game.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:27:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/09/nelson.jackson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/09/nelson.jackson.ap/index.htmlOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State coach Don Nelson said the Warriors are still open to trading Stephen Jackson a day after the disgruntled star's agent made disparaging comments about the coach.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:50:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/09/iverson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/09/iverson.ap/index.htmlNEW YORK (AP) -- Memphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's future plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:32:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/08/spurs.parker.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/08/spurs.parker.ap/index.htmlSAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Spurs guard Tony Parker is not expected to play Monday against Toronto because of a sore left ankle.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/07/grizzlies.iverson.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/07/grizzlies.iverson.ap/index.htmlDisgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:52:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/07/lebron.free.agency.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/07/lebron.free.agency.ap/index.htmlLeBron James thinks his present is too good to spend time worrying about his future.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:51:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/paul_forrester/11/07/lebron.fri/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/paul_forrester/11/07/lebron.fri/index.htmlNEW YORK -- Like a home seller trying desperately to peddle a fixer-upper, the Knicks emptied all the paint cans and window cleaner they could find on the property that is New York Friday night to sell the idea of playing in Gotham to the most wanted homebuyer in the NBA, LeBron James.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/06/shinn.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/06/shinn.ap/index.htmlNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:43:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/06/kings.martin.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/06/kings.martin.ap/index.htmlSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/06/oneal/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/mark_montieth/11/06/oneal/index.htmlThe black ink on Jermaine O'Neal's right arm, just below the shoulder, displays a menacing superhero type of character, crouched and springing forward. It is surrounded by the words "The Year of the Resurrection," a proud proclamation of impending renewal.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:52:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/05/wolves/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/05/wolves/index.htmlJonny Flynn knows what a triangle is. Ask him to draw it, no problem. Ask him to make one with his hands like Jay-Z. Easy. But ask the rookie point guard to run the triangle on the basketball court and well, let's just say that it's still a work in progress.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:16:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/06/countdown/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/06/countdown/index.htmlAs LeBron makes his lone appearance of the season Friday night at Madison Square Garden, I am convinced he has basically decided to remain with Cleveland as a free agent in 2010. Here's why I believe he has made that decision (and why he won't admit it) ...Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/lieberman.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/lieberman.ap/index.htmlDALLAS (AP) -- The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:39:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/11/05/knicks/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/11/05/knicks/index.htmlNEW YORK -- It has been 19 months since Knicks president Donnie Walsh stood in front of a podium inside the theater at Madison Square Garden and promised fans a future. Nineteen months since Walsh, one of the most respected executives in the NBA who had built multiple contenders in Indiana, vowed to restore credibility to a franchise that in 5½ years under Isiah Thomas' stewardship had lost all of it. Nineteen months since embattled Knicks owner James Dolan issued Walsh a mandate to do "whatever is necessary to turn this team around."Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/nocioni.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/nocioni.ap/index.htmlSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/miller.shoulder.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/05/miller.shoulder.ap/index.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Wednesday night and is expected to miss seven to 10 days.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:54:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/04/wade/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/04/wade/index.htmlHow much taller is LeBron James than you?Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:54:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Suns.Barbosa.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Suns.Barbosa.ap/index.htmlMIAMI (AP) -- Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa missed the Suns' game Tuesday night against the Miami Heat with an injured right wrist.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:26:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Heat.Cook.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Heat.Cook.ap/index.htmlMIAMI (AP) -- Miami swingman Daequan Cook is out for the Heat's game against Phoenix because of problems with his strained right shoulder.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Pistons.Prince.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Pistons.Prince.ap/index.htmlAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince will miss Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic with a back injury, ending his consecutive-games streak at 496.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:44:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/roundtable.artest/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/roundtable.artest/index.htmlFour SI.com writers analyze the latest news and address hot topics from around the NBA each week. (All stats and records are through Monday.)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:37:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/03/rookies.notes/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/britt_robson/11/03/rookies.notes/index.htmlThe 2009 rookie class looks like it will provide more meaningful contributors than anticipated. Eleven first-year players have averaged more than 20 minutes per game during the first week of the season -- and that's without top pick Blake Griffin, who is sidelined with a kneecap injury.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:36:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/nets.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/nets.ap/index.htmlEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets say an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed that he has sprained a ligament in his right knee.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Rondo.Paul.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/03/Rondo.Paul.ap/index.htmlNEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA is reviewing the postgame incident in Boston involving New Orleans guard Chris Paul and the Celtics' Rajon Rondo.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:36:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/rondo.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/rondo.ap/index.htmlBOSTON (AP) -- Rajon Rondo says he has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Celtics, keeping the star point guard from entering the market as a restricted free agent after the season.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:05:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/02/marion/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/11/02/marion/index.htmlShawn Marion may be one of the most versatile players in the NBA, but as he sits in a hotel suite overlooking the Pacific Ocean, he's showing off a different kind of versatility: He watches Scooby-Doo on TV, listens to Michael Jackson on the radio, updates his Twitter page from his computer and talks on the phone all at the same time.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:45:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/hamilton.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/hamilton.ap/index.htmlDETROIT (AP) -- Richard Hamilton will miss a third straight game with a sprained right ankle Tuesday when the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/redd.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/redd.ap/index.htmlMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Bucks guard Michael Redd is out for at least two weeks after straining a tendon in his left knee during Milwaukee's home opener.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:41:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/lakers.gasol.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/02/lakers.gasol.ap/index.htmlLakers forward Pau Gasol is getting frustrated by the slow pace of his recovery from a strained right hamstring after missing his third consecutive NBA game Sunday night.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:37:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/10/29/bobcats/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/10/29/bobcats/index.htmlRod Strickland. Mark Jackson. Chauncey Billups. Eric Snow. It seems every stop Larry Brown has made during his 25-year NBA coaching career he has been given a pretty good point guard. And it seems every time he has managed to make that point guard a little bit better.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:44:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/30/Suns.moves.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/30/Suns.moves.ap/index.htmlPHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns exercised their options on the contracts of forward Jared Dudley and center Robin Lopez for the 2010-11 season, but declined the option on the contract of swingman Alando Tucker.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:07:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/women/10/30/top.25.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/women/10/30/top.25.ap/index.htmlConnecticut picked up right where it left off last season: unanimous No. 1 in the women's basketball poll.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:03:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/29/bobcats.ajinca.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/29/bobcats.ajinca.ap/index.htmlCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats are picking up the third-year, $1.22 million option on the contract of center Alexis Ajinca for the 2010-11 season.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:16:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/michael_rosenberg/10/29/lebron/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/michael_rosenberg/10/29/lebron/index.htmlLeBron James is going to the Knicks. He's staying in Cleveland. He's going to the Nets, to play for that Russian billionaire, or maybe he'll find a way to play with his buddy Dwyane Wade somewhere, or he'll go to Europe or China and make $9 million per game for some team named after a cell-phone manufacturer. Then he'll buy the cell-phone manufacturer.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:22:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/richard_deitsch/10/29/barkley/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/richard_deitsch/10/29/barkley/index.htmlOn a recent morning high above the Manhattan skyline, TNT's Charles Barkley was opining about one of his favorite subjects:Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:02:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/29/rose/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/29/rose/index.htmlDEERFIELD, Ill. -- The swimsuit model faked left and used her right hand against Derrick Rose. She was thinner than Tayshaun Prince but surprisingly skilled. As Marisa Miller drove by for a two-handed layup off the glass, Rose nodded with a smile to the small audience watching from the three-point line.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/rockets.ferry.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/rockets.ferry.ap/index.htmlOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Houston Rockets traveled to their second game of the season by boat.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315964,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315964,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn• After opening the Los Angeles Lakers season with a victory, Lamar Odom celebrated at a late-night bash downtown with wife Khloe Kardashian: The duo arrived at the Pandora by Night Vision event inside a former cathedral around 1:15 a.m., where they danced with some friends at their table which was located right next to a confessional booth! During the bash, Odom sipped beer and energy drinks. Earlier that night, the couple dined with a group of friends and family at Katsuya LA Live.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:32:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/iverson.out.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/iverson.out.ap/index.htmlMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait a while longer for the debut of veteran guard Allen Iverson.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:57:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/beasley.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/28/beasley.ap/index.htmlMIAMI (AP) -- Longtime starting forward Udonis Haslem has been relegated to a backup role on the Miami Heat, with coach Erik Spoelstra calling it a "difficult and uncomfortable" decision.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:37:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/10/28/anthony.nuggets/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/10/28/anthony.nuggets/index.htmlAs the Denver Nuggets prepared for their final preseason game, their locker room in the antiquated San Diego Sports Arena lacked one small thing -- lockers. All they had were 13 steel folding chairs cramped into a room the size of most players' home closets. When Carmelo Anthony walked in, he picked up his jersey from the concrete floor, placed his valuables beside a brick wall and shrugged his shoulders and laughed.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:21:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/10/28/lakers.bulls/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/10/28/lakers.bulls/index.htmlThe Chicago Bulls' NBA-record 72-win season is a seemingly unapproachable mark. Since the Bulls accomplished the feat in 1995-96, only three teams have reached 67 wins and only one, the '96-97 Bulls, has cracked 69.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:10:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/28/tanking/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/28/tanking/index.htmlAn NBA executive has come out with a new plan intended to prevent lottery teams from tanking at the end of the regular season, SI.com has learned.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/10/28/lakers.clippers/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/10/28/lakers.clippers/index.htmlWho was the evil NBA schedule maker who thought it would be funny to have the Clippers play the Lakers on opening night? It's one thing to be viewed as the "other team" in town, but it's another to be present on the night the Lakers are given their championship rings and unveil their most recent championship banner at Staples Center, which is also the Clippers' home -- although you'd never know it by looking up at the rafters.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/27/lakers.rings.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/27/lakers.rings.ap/index.htmlLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Derek Fisher led the Staples Center crowd in a 3-2-1 countdown to the unveiling of the banner commemorating the Los Angeles Lakers' 15th championship.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:51:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/28/celtics.cavaliers/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/28/celtics.cavaliers/index.htmlThe NBA's best rivalry needed this. The home team had won the last 16 meetings before the visiting Celtics broke that spell Tuesday with an opening night 95-89 win over the Cavaliers (RECAP | BOX SCORE). After two years spent bear-hugging each other like wrestlers, a new dynamic has momentarily separated them.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:08:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/27/west.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/10/27/west.ap/index.htmlCLEVELAND (AP) -- Troubled Cavaliers guard Delonte West is doubtful for the season opener against the Boston Celtics.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:44:00 EDT