Basketball

Jul 9, 2009

The bright lights may not be enough to lure LeBron, but they may bring Grant Hill into the fold.

Jul 8, 2009

You might want to hold off on those Return of the Knicks parties planned for 2010.

Jul 8, 2009 | 13 comments

By confiscating footage of Jordan Crawford's dunk, LeBron James made it much bigger than it would have been otherwise.

Jul 7, 2009

LeBron James' invitation to the Allen & Co. summer retreat is a pretty clear sign he doesn't need to leave Cleveland to become a global megastar.

Jul 7, 2009

Sports royalty in Los Angeles right now is the Lakers, and three of the biggest names — Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Jeannie Buss — were at Staples Center for the tribute.

Jul 7, 2009 | 1 comment

NBA veteran Grant Hill could be a Knick as soon as tomorrow, according to published reports.

Jul 6, 2009 | 3 comments

Gone too soon: athletes whose lives -- and careers -- have ended tragically

Jul 6, 2009 | 2 comments

Winning isn't everything; Personality counts too.

Jul 4, 2009

Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu has spurned contract talks with the Portland Trail Blazers will suit up with Toronto, according to reports.

Jul 6, 2009 | 10 comments

A few hours after blowing away the Seattle Storm, former UConn superstar and current leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving, the Associated Press reports.

Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments

Crazy is in. The Lakers picked are set to sign the talented but at times troubling Artest to bring some defense and intimidation to Staples. Ariza is now out.

Jul 2, 2009

Of course Snoop Dogg has a customized Lakers lowrider. And of course he is holding the championship trophy in the picture on the hood.

Jul 2, 2009

The Knicks met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency, but a deal seems doubtful considering what Dallas is willing to do to keep him.

Jul 1, 2009

Check out where the King, the Captain and Kobe rank on Sports Illustrated's annual list of the best-paid American athletes.

Jul 2, 2009

Family friendly McDonald’s is out as the NBA’s fast food sponsor. In comes Taco Bell, a food chain known more satisfying the munchies at 2 a.m.

Jul 2, 2009

Has anyone ever checked to see if Stephon Marbury, who is impossible to kill and won't go away, is actually a zombie?

Jun 30, 2009 | 4 comments

Kobe Bryant is the biggest NBA star in China — his jersey outsells LeBron and Yao Ming. And as with everything Kobe, that is no accident.

Jun 30, 2009 | 1 comment

The wisdom of signing Jason Kidd has a lot to do with the rationale behind the move.

Jun 30, 2009 | 1 comment

Who does Shaquille O’Neal want his 10-year-old son to model his game after? Not his father, that’s for sure. How about new top pick Blake Griffin instead.

Jun 30, 2009

His foot has not healed since it was injured in the playoffs, in fact it’s gotten worse. He likely will need surgery to put pins in the exact spot in his foot where three were put in a 2008 surgery. That...

Jun 30, 2009 | 2 comments

MoshPix: Tryouts are under way this week for the Knicks City Dancers. Take a look at all the action at Monday's second session at Madison Square Garden.

Jun 29, 2009

Brandon Jennings is either confident or cocky: His play will make the final determination.

Jun 29, 2009

If the Knicks go through with a trade for Rubio, it will signal the end to their pursuit of LeBron James.

Jun 29, 2009 | 6 comments

When Kobe Bryant needed moral support on his intense, driven quest he turned to his friend Michael Jackson for inspiration. Only in LA.