Pat Riley has plenty of cool cred from his days as coach in L.A., New York and Miami. But how well he uses that (as well as his own swagger) could shape the future of both Dwyane Wade and the Heat, writes Shaun Powell. Read Full Article
Aldridge: Knicks' Curry could make impact on 2010 | Powell: Can Heat keep up torrid pace?
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Training DaysRookie Ty Lawson is making the most of his playing time with the Nuggets. | Praise for AIAllen Iverson's peers have nothing but positives to say as his career nears its end. | Rookie RankingsBrandon Jennings' play has made him a primetime-worthy addition nationwide. | Five on the RiseJason Williams is keeping Orlando afloat while Jameer Nelson heals up. |

Thunder add depth to depleted guard unit, sign WilksNovember 26th 2009 5:18 pm |
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed veteran guard Mike Wilks after a spate of injuries to the team's other guards. Read Full Article |
Jaw surgery to keep 76ers' Williams out eight weeksNovember 26th 2009 3:44 pm |
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning. Read Full Article |
Shaq pays for funeral for 5-year-old slaying victimNovember 26th 2009 9:47 am |
Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose kidnapping and slaying received national news coverage. Read Full Article |
Kidd moves into second place on all-time assists listNovember 25th 2009 10:05 pm |
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Read Full Article |
Shaq plans to play vs. Bobcats after missing six gamesNovember 26th 2009 1:08 am |
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said he'll know Friday if Shaquille O'Neal will return from his shoulder injury to play the Charlotte Bobcats. Read Full Article |
Sixers' Williams (jaw), Brand (hamstring) out vs. CelticsNovember 25th 2009 8:15 pm |
Philadelphia guard Louis Williams will miss Wednesday's game against Boston with a fractured jaw. Read Full Article |
Report: Iverson announces retirement from the NBANovember 25th 2009 7:25 pm |
Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Read Full Article |
Funeral for Wizards owner Pollin scheduled for FridayNovember 25th 2009 6:18 pm |
The funeral for Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin will be held Friday. Read Full Article |
Chandler (back) returns to action after missing two gamesNovember 25th 2009 6:13 pm |
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Read Full Article |
Unseld, Grunfeld reflect on Pollin's legacyNovember 25th 2009 12:36 am |
As they prepared to play a basketball game in the building built by Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin, many people reflected on the legacy that Pollin left behind. Read Full Article |


![]() | Up and In Carlos Boozer gets the underhand scoop to fall in. |
![]() | Reverse Dunk Ronnie Brewer finishes the play with a reverse two-hand dunk. |
![]() | Magic vs. Hawks The Hawks fall apart in the second half and the Magic capitalize for a big Southeast division win. |
![]() | Monster Dunk Joakim Noah delivers a one- handed facial against Carlos Boozer. |
![]() | Another Day at the Office Dwight Howard rejects Josh Smith's shot on its way to the rim. |
![]() | Thing of Beauty Mike Bibby tosses the perfect alley-oop to Josh Smith for the throwdown. |
![]() | Power Slam Anthony Johnson tosses this ball up for Dwight Howard to throw down. |
![]() | Reverse Flush Dwight Howard has his first shot blocked but sticks with the play to throw it down hard. |
![]() | Through the Middle Al Horford takes the pass and charges through the lane for the two-handed jam. |
![]() | Kia Awards: Kobe Bryant See why Kobe Bryant was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month in November. |