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2010-07-12T06:04:00.000-07:00

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Watch Butler vs Duke Live Stream

2010-04-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

Butler Bulldogs are about to have their dream of becoming NCAA champions. One more victory in NCAA basketball final and it's done. Butler Bulldogs will face Duke Blue Devils in 2010 NCAA Final on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 9:00 pm ET in Indianapolis. Watch the men's college basketball online for free.

Watch Butler Bulldogs vs Duke Blue Devils Live Stream

Boston vs Utah Live Streaming

2010-03-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

The Boston Celtics are getting closer in on a third straight Atlantic Division title thanks mainly to their defense. A resurgent Paul Pierce also has helped. Pierce and the Celtics seek to triumph their fifth straight on Monday night when they complete a three-game road trip against the Utah Jazz.

Watch Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Live Streaming Free

Another division title is all but a foregone conclusion for Boston (45-24), which has a 10-game lead over Toronto with 13 games remaining. The Celtics have looked particularly strong this month, winning nine of 12, including the last four by an average of 13.5 points.

New York Knicks' Nate Robinson 3-time dunk champion

2010-02-14T14:14:00.000-08:00

Nate Robinson becomes the NBA’s first three-time slam dunk champion, and that’s just enough for him. The New York Knicks basketballer says he’s done with the marquee event of Saturday night’s All-Star festivities.

“No, no, no, no, no. I don’t think I can bear that anymore. I’m just happy with this third one,” he said. “This is the last one.”

Nate Robinson barely won another title, garnering 51 percent of the fan vote to hold off Toronto rookie DeMar DeRozan in a largely forgettable dunk contest.

DeRozan advanced to the final round after getting a perfect score of 50 on his second dunk of the first round.

After bringing several Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on the court with him, Robinson’s final dunk came when he threw the ball off the backboard, grabbed it and turned midair for a two-handed backward slam.

Guy Dupuy's New Dunk Video

2009-09-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend at London's Nike Midnight Madness, amateur dunk champ Guy Dupuy did this:

Never before has someone done an off-the-bounce, over someone standing, between the legs dunk. At least not on camera.

Watch Guy Dupuy in the YouTube video below for the reverse angle — it's just as spectacular.

Shaq Vs Ben Roethlisberger

2009-08-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

New ABC reality sports show "Shaq Vs.," premiere stars NBA star Shaquille O’Neal last night. According to avclub.com, the show has Shaq as the host, who travels across the country to challenge sports professionals to a series of competitions.

And in last night’s very first episode, Shaq took on Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback and reigning Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger. The challenge was to take on Ben in a quick football scrimmage and for Shaq to prove that he can beat "Big Ben," as he is known in the game.

Shaquille certainly showed that he is indeed a gifted athlete at anything he tries and seemed to pick up the steps and ball handling skills pretty quickly. Shaq certainly comes across as enthusiastic for the show.

John Wall Dunks On NBA Star Jerry Stackhouse Video

2009-08-11T04:45:00.000-07:00

John Wall, the nation's top recruit from the class of 2009, has yet to play a game for John Calipari at Kentucky, but the incoming freshman has already drawn attention for his fantastic moves.

John Wall dunked on NBA star veteran Jerry Stackhouse at Great NC Pro-Am Summer Basketball League. Wall cruises past a defender on the perimeter and rises up on Stackhouse, who is the last remaining defender. Just as LeBron James was a step too late to prevent Xavier guard Jordan Crawford from posterizing him last month, the same fate fell upon Stackhouse at an event he helped found. Only this time - unlike LeBron's case - Stackhouse's people didn't confiscate the video. The former NBA star handled it appropriately, inbounding the ball and hustling back down the court. The public address announcer can be heard saying, "John Wall's in the building!"

The rest of college basketball will soon recognize the name -- and awe-inspiring moves.

Watch John Wall dunks on NBA star Jerry Stackhouse video here.

LeBron James Speaks About Getting Dunked On

2009-08-07T11:11:00.000-07:00

LeBron James finally speaks up about getting dunked on by Jordan Crawford at his Nike skills camp. Lebron also speaks about the reason why he didn't shake hand with Orlando Magic players after losing from them in the Eastern Conference finals.

In an exclusive interview with the National Association of Black Journalists Sports Taskforce, LeBron James spoke candidly for the first time about those stuff and more. Here are some quotes straight from LeBron's mouth.

LeBron James speaks about "Dunkgate":

"I never told anyone to confiscate any tapes. Nike has a no videotape policy at pick-up games. They've always done that. Now that LeBron is involved, it's blown up. It's a play that happens in basketball all the time. You can go on YouTube and see me being dunked on by a lot of guys. I like to call myself a shot blocker and [getting dunked on] tends to happen. Jordan Crawford is going to be a good basketball player ..."

LeBron James speaks about the last game vs. Orlando Magic:

"I wouldn't have done it the same. I would have done the media. Looking back on it, without you guys, there's no LeBron James, D-Wade, Tiger Woods or no Peyton Manning. If I could have started over again, I would have done the media. As I thought about it I could see why people were talking about because your job starts when mine ends.

"But as far as the dunk or whatever car I'm driving, some things you shouldn't comment and some things you should. I look at the no handshake like this — during the regular season, no one ever shakes hands. You move on to the next game. I congratulated Dwight Howard(notes) through email and told him good luck in the Finals. Shaking hands is not a big deal to me. It's not being a sore loser, it’s moving on. Sometimes people want you to accept losing and I'll never accept losing."

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2009-07-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

The Video: LeBron James Dunked On

2009-07-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

LeBron James dunked on by Xavier's Jordan Crawford video tape has been released today. After seeing it, I really wonder why King James and Nike official have to confiscate the video tape. Surely, it's not a big deal! It's just that LeBron James rotating a little slow on defense and getting caught at the rim by a college boy.

Watch LeBron James dunked on video from two different angles here.

Rockets' Tracy McGrady Changes Jersey Number

2009-07-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets star and guard will change his No. 1 jersey for jersey No. 3. The No. 1 Rockets jersey will go to his swingman Trevor Ariza, LA Lakers player who signed a multiyear deal with Rockets on July 2.

Tracy McGrady wore No. 3 in high school. He is making the switch to promote his humanitarian efforts in the Darfur region of the Sudan and a documentary on his summer 2007 visits to refugee camps in the region. The documentary, "3 Points," is set for release this fall. The title refers to goals of peace, protection and punishment.

Tracy McGrady has donated $75,000 to a humanitarian project in Darfur. He had microfracture surgery on his left knee in late February. Doctors say he needs up to 12 months to recover.

Jason Kidd Re-Signs 3 Year Contract with Mavericks

2009-07-12T09:17:00.002-07:00

Dallas Mavericks announced that they have re-signed their free agent point guard Jason Kidd on Saturday. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million.

The nine-time All-Star Jason Kidd could finish his career where it started in 1994—with the Mavericks. The No. 2 pick out of California returned to Dallas in a trade last year with New Jersey, where he made two trips to the NBA finals with the Nets. Kidd, now 37, has averaged 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 9.2 assists in 15 NBA seasons.

Yao Ming to Exercise Medical Tests

2009-06-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Yao Ming’s broken left foot has been a really bad news for the Houston Rockets team and fans. The fear that Yao won't play for the next season (or maybe even longer) grows as the NBA draft approaching.

"The realization has hit them that this is grave," one NBA general manager said.

Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets general manager won't give any comment on Monday and a Rockets spokesman said they will not have further comment until Yao Ming undergoes additional medical tests.

Blake Griffin 2009 NBA Draft No.1 Pick

2009-06-25T23:26:00.000-07:00

LA Clippers began Thursday night’s draft with the obvious choice: Blake Griffin. The 20 year old Griffin was the consensus college basketball player of the year after leading the nation with 14.4 rebounds per game while averaging 22.7 points last season for Oklahoma Sooners. Clippers would take Blake Griffin with the top pick just hours after they won the 2009 NBA Draft lottery last month, and never considered changing their minds.

The 2009 NBA Draft followed a day of big deal in the NBA: Shaquille O’Neal will join LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers and Vince Carter to play for Orlando Magic.

Magic Acquired Nets Guard Vince Carter

2009-06-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic have brought in All Star New Jersey Nets guard Vince Carter in a 5 player trade. Magic also acquired forward Ryan Anderson, and in return gave NJ Nets Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston and Tony Battie. The Magic Nets trade will allow NJ Nets to clear almost $18 million of cap space for the 2010-11 season and ships the 32 year Vince Carter back to his home state of Florida. Vince Carter now lives in Orlando. He spent almost five years with New Jersey Nets, after coming over in a blockbuster deal from Toronto early in the 2004-05 season.

Shaq Traded to the Cavs for Two

2009-06-25T06:03:00.000-07:00

Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Shaq to the Cavs for two Cavs players on Wednesday, according to some media reports. The Cavs were looking for frontcourt support for LeBron James after losing from Magic in the Eastern Conference finals this season. Cavs will send Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic, the 46th pick in Thursday’s draft and cash to the Suns for Shaq. James has agreed the Shaq trade, especially because it should give his overmatched frontline a chance to compete with Dwight Howard in the playoffs.

8th Grader Aaron Shutway Basket Video

2009-06-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

LeBron James, watch this amazing shot video! Aaron Shutway from Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School really got something going on. His teacher videotaped the 14-year-old's amazing shot during a recent eighth-grade gym class.

Shaquille O'Neal MMA Challenge

2009-06-17T11:21:00.000-07:00

Former LA Lakers player Shaquille O'Neal calls out an even bigger man, Hong Man Choi. Shaquille O'Neal has trained MMA and seems to believe he's pretty damn good too. O'Neal says he is retiring soon and he’s coming after Hong Man Choi and maybe even good old Chuck Liddell some day.

Shaquille O'Neal has been training for years, but he apparently spotted a weakness in the game of Choi Hong-man that made him decide to cast his hat in the ring—or cage. Hong-man was the giant Korean kickboxer who did us all a favor by beating up Jose Canseco for a minute or so.

Kobe Bryant 2009 NBA Finals MVP

2009-06-15T04:22:00.000-07:00

Kobe Bryant can smile this time. With his leading, LA Lakers grabbed the 2009 NBA title in Game 5 of NBA Finals against Orlando Magic on Sunday. Scoring 30 points, six rebounds, five assists in Game 5 and averaging 32.4 points for the series, Bryant was named NBA Finals MVP.

Kobe Bryant has four championship rings now, and he won the fourth without Shaquille O'Neal as a teammate. "Felt like a big, ol' monkey was off my back," said Bryant, "I don't have to hear that idiotic criticism anymore." All this time he has been tired of hearing people said that he cannot win another NBA title without O'Neal. LA Lakers, making their 30th NBA Finals appearance, had not won NBA title since 2002, the last of three consecutive championships — all with O'Neal as the starting center.

Kobe Bryant's LA Lakers: 2009 NBA Finals Champions

2009-06-14T19:50:00.001-07:00

Kobe Bryant led LA Lakers past Orlando Magic 99-86 in 2009 NBA Finals Game 5 on Sunday night, giving Los Angeles Lakers its 15th NBA title. Lakers coach Phil Jackson won his record-breaking 10th NBA title, surpassing the nine Boston legend Red Auerbach won from 1950-66.

The championship came one season after LA Lakers lost to Boston Celtics in NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant since then committed himself to give Los Angeles NBA champions title, and showed a renewed intensity throughout NBA playoffs to get it done. Bryant said his children called him "Grumpy" because he was so serious about winning an NBA title.

And now, at last, Kobe Bryant delivered the championship without Shaquille O'Neal, and he didn't have to be spectacular to do it. He scored 30 points in Game 5.

Dwight Howard Wants to Make History by Winning NBA Finals Game 5

2009-06-14T02:28:00.000-07:00

"We want to try to make history," Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard said. "We’ve done a lot of things this year as far as a team and individuals and reaching a lot of different goals and breaking records and stuff like that, so why not try and do something else?" Howard said confidently on Saturday that NBA Finals will be headed back to LA for a Game 6. Orlando Magic are 3-1 deficit to LA Lakers.

Stan Van Gundy doesn’t want Magic to believe they can win NBA Finals Game 5 unless they first believe they can still win the championship. That would take a record rally—no team in 29 previous tries has won the title after 3-1 deficit in NBA Finals. Magic’s challenge might be just as hard.

Winning three straight against LA Lakers is another story. Even so, Dwight Howard and Orlando Magic believe they can be the first NBA team to mount such a comeback. So, watch NBA Finals Game 5 this Sunday to see Howard making history.

Derek Fisher's Lakers Won Game 4

2009-06-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

LA Lakers are on the verge of NBA title after Derek Fisher's long-range shooting made Lakers beat Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime. Lakers now lead 3-1 in NBA Finals series and will gain NBA title if they win NBA Finals Game 5 in Amway Arena on Sunday.

Magic led 91-88 with 4.6 seconds remaining in regulation but Lakers guard Derek Fisher scored a three-pointer to take the game into overtime. Derek Fisher then sunk a 27-footer to win Game 4. Lakers forward Pau Gasol scored the remaining five points. Magic could have equalized the series if Dwight Howard had not missed two free throws with 11.1 seconds left in regulation. Lakers now have big chance to win their first title since 2002.

Watch NBA Finals Game 5 in Orlando on Sunday.

Orlando Magic, Kobe Bryant's Monster

2009-06-11T11:49:00.000-07:00

Kobe Bryant seems to understand now how dangerous Orlando Magic can be at their Amway Arena. Bryant has seen Magic, who shot an NBA finals-record 62 percent from the field—75 percent in the first half—in their Game 3 victory, turn into a monster.

"This team can stay hot for weeks. They can get hot and stay hot. When that happens, you’re dealing with a monster." Bryant said Wednesday.

Orlando Magic were clicking again during their 108-104 victory in Game 3 after losing the two first games in LA's Staples Center. It was Orlando Magic’s first finals victory in franchise history and one they absolutely had to have.

Magic Won 108-104 over Lakers

2009-06-10T02:47:00.000-07:00

At last Dwight Howard and Orlando Magic won a game in NBA Finals after seven tries on Tuesday night Game 3. Magic has lost the first two games in Los Angeles' Staples Center: Game 1 by 25 points and Game 2 in OT, coming within an alley-oop hoop of a victory.

Rafer Alston (pictured) and the rest of Magic team shot a finals record 63 percent to snap a six-game finals losing streak and avoid having 0-3 loss that no team in postseason NBA history has been able to escape.

Magic slowed LA Lakers' earlier party plan and even made Kobe Bryant pushed, jumping back into the best-of-seven series by posting a 108-104 victory at Amway Arena in Orlando. Orlando Magic's first-ever victory in NBA Finals trimmed Lakers' series lead to 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Thursday night.

LA Lakers Takes a 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

2009-06-08T05:54:00.000-07:00

Kobe Bryant proved himself to be an NBA star again as LA Lakers grabbed an 101-96 overtime victory against Orlando Magic to take a 2-0 lead in 2009 NBA Finals. Kobe led Lakers with 29 points but they failed to repeat the domination as they did in Game 1. Pau Gasol, who had 24 points and 10 rebounds, scored seven of the Lakers' 13 points in the overtime to key Lakers' victory.

Both Lakers and Magic had chances to win the game at Staples Center in regulation, Kobe squandering an opportunity when his short jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining was blocked by Hedo Turkoglu. Orlando could have won in regular time had Courtney Lee's layup at the buzzer not missed.

The best of seven series now moves to Orlando's Amway Arena for the next three games, if necessary. Game 3 is on Tuesday, June 9.

Kobe Bryant: Game 2 Won't be the Same

2009-06-07T04:49:00.000-07:00

LA Lakers are convinced they will not see the same Orlando Magic team in Game 2 of NBA Finals. Magic was outplayed, out-hustled and out-coached in Game 1, a 100-75 blowout by Lakers, and Lakers star Kobe Bryant said a repeat performance was unlikely to happen.

Orlando Magic used deadly accurate shooting from the outside to oust LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals but lost that touch against LA Lakers. Magic All Star center Dwight Howard dismissed the notion that the Lakers won because they had more big game experience.

LA Lakers Won Game 1 of NBA Finals

2009-06-05T18:34:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic made a comeback to NBA Finals for the first time in 14 years and soon learned the biggest star in Hollywood right now is Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant welcomed back Orlando Magic to their first NBA Finals since 1995, scoring 40 points to lead LA Lakers to a 100-75 rout in Game 1 of 2009 NBA Finals at Staples Center.

They fed off his talent and tenacity to overwhelm Orlando Magic in the second half after taking a 10-point lead at intermission, building the margin to as many as 28 points with a 29-15 third-quarter display. Magic star Dwight Howard struggled to even get shots and make shots, finishing with just 12 points on only 1-of-6 attempts.

Orlando Magic vs Lakers in NBA Finals

2009-05-30T20:19:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic will have to face Lakers on Thursday at Los Angeles after defeating Cleveland Cavaliers 103-90 in the Eastern Conference Finals in six games. Magic has ended Madison Avenue's dream of a Kobe Bryant's Lakers versus LeBron James' Cavaliers championship matchup.

Magic center Dwight Howard lead his team and scored 40 points and 14 rebounds while forward Rashard Lewis scored 18 points and 8 rebounds at Amway Arena. Magic earned their first trip to NBA Finals since 1995. Orlando Magic and their fans inside Amway Arena roared and partied after the winning.

This postseason, Orlando Magic have beaten Philadelphia 76ers, dethroned the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and have burnt Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, they will have to set their sights on Kobe Bryant's Lakers.

Kobe Bryant Took Lakers to NBA Finals

2009-05-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Lakers are back in NBA finals for the second straight year and the 30th time overall. Lakers closed out Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 of Western Conference finals on Friday night to win the series 4-2. Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, gave his best performance and delivered 35 points and 10 assists in the game. Kobe had many scoring help from team-mates Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom as Lakers shot 57.3% from the field to avoid having to play a Game 7 back at Staples Center. The NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, at Los Angeles if Orlando Magic wins, and at Cleveland if Cavaliers prevail.

Magic Fall to Cavs despite the Rally

2009-05-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic will be going home tomorrow to Amway Arena to try one more time to close out Cleveland Cavaliers after having Game 5 112-102 loss on Thursday night. Magic actually did an impressive comeback from a 22-point deficit, but Cavs fought to cut Magic's series lead to 3-2 in the Eastern Conference finals. Magic has already defeated Cavs twice at Amway Arena in this series. One more victory will send Orlando Magic to its second finals appearance, the first coming in 1995.

But, it's not going to be easy. Orlando Magic will have to stop 2009 NBA MVP LeBron James, who continued his best performances saving his team from losing. Magic center Dwight Howard even fouled out trying to defend LeBron.

Shannon Brown Part of Lakers' Game 5 Win

2009-05-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

LA Lakers grabbed the 4th quarter against Denver Nuggets. Lakers now has a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Lamar Odom had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol added 14 points and 10 rebounds in Lakers’ 103-94 victory last night in Los Angeles.

Lakers and Nuggets were tied after the first, second and third quarters for just the fourth time in the NBA playoffs history. So it all came down to the last 12 minutes. But then Lakers took control and saved the victory.

Shannon Brown had a role and was a big help for Lakers tonight. Brown didn’t play in the first half. With seven minutes left in the 3rd quarter Shannon Brown came in for Derek Fisher. Brown was in because Chauncey Billups stayed in for Nuggets. Brown, at 6-foot-4, is at least a physical match. He scored when Kobe Bryant was doubled, he slammed over Chris Andersen on a pass from Pau Gasol.

Orlando Magic One Win Away to NBA Final

2009-05-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 116-114 in overtime at Amway Arena in a tight Game 4 to take 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard scored 10 of Magic's 16 points in overtime.

Cavaliers' LeBron James tried to redo his Game 2 heroics. Spinning through the air, James’ 3-pointer looked good, but this time his shot at the buzzer missed. It was Magic time. James scored 44 points, his third 40-point plus outburst of the series, but was just 13-of-29.

Orlando Magic, who won a Game 7 in Boston in the last round, now just needs one more win to close out Cavaliers in Cleveland on Thursday night to go to the NBA Final.

Denver Nuggets Top LA Lakers in Game 4

2009-05-26T07:27:00.001-07:00

Denver Nuggets played an inspired Game 4 at Pepsi Center on Monday, beating LA Lakers 120-101 to even the series 2-2. Nuggets won the Game 4 despite Carmelo Anthony's sprained ankle and stomachache. Anthony finished with 15 points. J.R. Smith and Chauncey Billups led Denver with 24 points each, and Kenyon Martin and Nene added a combined 27 points.

Howard Lead Magic past Cavaliers in Game 3

2009-05-25T06:29:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic took a 2-1 lead after defeating Cleveland Cavaliers 99-89 in Game 3 clash on Sunday in the Eastern Conference finals series. Orlando's Dwight Howard had 24 points and nine rebounds. "Our goal is to win a championship and I can't allow anything to stop me mentally from achieving our goal," said Dwight Howard.

It was a pretty physical game from beginning to end. There were 86 free throws, 58 personal fouls, two technicals, and a flagrant. The NBA officials must spent half the time stepping between players on both sides since tempers flared inside the overheated Amway Arena.

The teams will play Game 4 on Tuesday in Orlando, where the Cavaliers have lost six of their last seven games.

LeBron James is The Savior

2009-05-23T23:04:00.000-07:00

LeBron James is not Jesus. Yet LeBron James is the savior. One more second and Cleveland Cavaliers would lose 93-95 one more time in their first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, but LeBron James saved the day by hitting a buzzer beating three-pointer to give Cavaliers a 96-95 victory against Orlando Magic.

Watch the miracle of LeBron's three-pointer HERE.

Kenyon Martin and Nuggets Beat Lakers

2009-05-22T16:37:00.000-07:00

Denver Nuggets beat LA Lakers on Thursday night at Staples Center. That’s when Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin hit a layup in traffic and team-mate Chauncey Billups made 3 of 4 free throws to give Nuggets a 106-103 victory in Game 2 to even the Western Conference finals 1-1.

Superman Knocked Down the Shot Clock with Dunk

2009-05-20T19:07:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard stopped the Eastern Conference final against the Cleveland Cavaliers for eight minutes after knocking down the 24-second shot clock above the basket with a super dunk on Wednesday night.

After grabbing the ball from a rebound, Dwight Howard went up underneath and slammed it through with his hands and pulled on the rim for Magic's first basket. The 24-second stanchion, a 5-foot-tall appendage that has cameras mounted to its top, then fell slowly backward.

A maintenance man tried to fix it but couldn't figure out the damage Howard had done. The shot clock at the opposite end was turned off and two portable units were brought in and placed on both baselines. A tape measure was then brought out to check if "Superman" had pulled the rim lower than its required 10 feet.

Orlando Magic broke Lebron James' Cleveland Cavaliers unbeatable during playoffs records with 107-106; 30 points and 13 rebounds come from Dwight Howard.

Showtime for LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets

2009-05-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Lakers won the semifinal series against the Houston Rockets, and now Lakers had to prepare for the Western Conference finals against Denver Nuggets. Kobe Bryant and his team-mates will be trying to get back to the NBA finals for the second straight year while the Nuggets will be trying to get there for the first time.

NBA Stars Collide in Playoffs

2009-05-19T06:16:00.000-07:00

Two of the NBA’s youngest ambassadors will collide when the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard and Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James meet in this year’s Eastern Conference final starting Wednesday. All eyes will be on Howard and James, the getting-better-by-the-day NBA superstars who have each elevated their games and carried their teams to new heights.

Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics Basketball Star

2009-05-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

Rajon Rondo is currently starting at point guard for the Boston Celtics, alongside All-Stars Kevin Garnett. Rajon Rondo got a lot of attention yesterday after he slam dunked while Dwight Howard, who's 2008-09 Defensive Player of the Year just stand looking on in Game 2.

Dwyane Wade NBA Accomplished Player

2009-05-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Dwyane Wade has made some accomplishments in NBA after entering the league in 2003 includes winning the 2009 NBA Scoring Title. Wade has endorsement deals with companies such as Gatorade, Lincoln, Sean John, and T-Mobile. Dwyane Wade has his own line of shoes with Converse named "The Wade" and a series of Sidekick phones known as the D-Wade Edition with T-Mobile.

Dwight Howard NBA Defensive Player of the Year

2009-05-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

Dwight Howard has been ranked consistently as one of the best in the NBA league in field goal percentage and set numerous NBA records. Last month, Dwight Howard became the youngest basket player ever to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, achieving a goal he had set for himself before the start of the season.

Kobe Bryant Great NBA Player

2009-04-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

Kobe Bryant led LA Lakers to win NBA league three years in a row from 2000 to 2002. During the 2009 NBA All Star Game, Kobe Bryant was chosen All Star Game co-MVP with former teammate Shaq O'Neal.

Tim Duncan NBA Awards Winner

2009-04-18T10:55:00.000-07:00

Tim Duncan is the captain of NBA San Antonio Spurs, a four-time NBA champion, and a three-time NBA Finals MVP. Tim Duncan has won NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA MVP Award twice, and has been voted into 11 NBA All Star Games, 11 All NBA Teams, and 11 All Defensive Teams.

Dennis Rodman 1990/91 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

2009-04-14T10:09:00.000-07:00

Dennis Rodman was famous for his bizarre attitude and his defensive hustle from the beginning of his career. Yet Rodman showed great performance by making himself as one of the best rebounders of all time.

Chris Webber NBA All Star 5 Timer

2009-04-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

Chris Webber is a 5 time NBA All Star as Sacramento King's basketball player. Chris Webber was also titled NBA Rookie of the Year when he played for Golden State Warriors.

Chauncey Billups Denver Nuggets Guard

2009-04-11T05:59:00.000-07:00

Chauncey Billups was the 2004 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Billups chose the number 7 jersey to honor Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway.

NBA Dancers Girls

2009-04-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

NBA Dancers or Cheerleaders support a men's NBA team and are usually involved in charity work, fundraisers, and modeling. NBA Cheerleaders are also well known for their fashionable uniforms and costumes.

Mo Williams Cavaliers Basketball Star

2009-04-09T18:36:00.000-07:00

Mo Williams is quite consistent this season. Williams takes over as the number two option in Cleveland Cavaliers. Delonte West' injuries this season have helped Williams become a solid start night in and night out in fantasy.

LeBron James NBA All Star Basketballer

2009-04-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

LeBron James has made many youngest player records since joining the NBA League. James was awarded the 2003–04 NBA Rookie of the Year, and has been both All-NBA and an All-Star every season since 2005.

Bulls' Derrick Rose Standout NBA Player

2009-04-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

Derrick Rose has been praised as a standout NBA player. Rose's jersey is among the top ten sold in the 2008-09 season. Shortly after his freshman year ended, Derrick Rose declared for the 2008 NBA Draft and was selected first overall by his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

Michael Beasley Basketball Player of Miami Heat

2009-04-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

Celtics' Paul Pierce The 2008 NBA Finals MVP

2009-04-08T19:41:00.000-07:00

Gilbert Arenas Washington Wizards Star

2009-04-08T19:34:00.000-07:00

Michael Jordan NBA All Star Legend

2009-04-06T17:51:00.000-07:00

Tracy McGrady NBA Star

2009-04-06T17:41:00.000-07:00

Allen Iverson Dunks

2009-04-06T17:33:00.000-07:00

Jason Kidd NBA All Star Basketballer

2009-04-05T05:56:00.000-07:00

Reggie Miller NBA Star

2009-03-29T04:09:00.000-07:00

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA Legend

2009-03-29T03:56:00.000-07:00

Brandon Rush Indiana Pacers Basketballer

2009-03-29T03:36:00.000-07:00

Tracy McGrady Houston Rockets Basketball Star

2009-03-22T07:01:00.000-07:00

Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors

2009-03-22T06:48:00.000-07:00

Leon Powe Had Knee Injury

2009-03-19T11:29:00.000-07:00

Leon Powe, Boston Celtics basketballer, left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised right knee. Leon Powe is now doing some further tests to see his knee damage.

Jason Kidd New Jersey Nets PG

2009-03-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

Carmelo Anthony Top NBA Player

2009-03-14T22:42:00.000-07:00

Steve Nash NBA MVP

2009-03-14T22:36:00.000-07:00

Eric Gordon LA Clippers Guard

2009-03-13T05:58:00.000-07:00

Is Courtney Lee the NBA's Most Valuable Rookie?

2009-03-13T05:52:00.000-07:00

Dwyane Wade Turns MVP Duet into a Trio

2009-03-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

Dwyane Wade turns MVP duet (Kobe Bryant and LeBron James) into a trio... again.

Mehmet Okur Utah Jazz Basketball Player

2009-03-11T07:51:00.000-07:00

Mehmet Okur helped Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 112-100 on Tuesday night for their 12th straight victory.

Welcome to Reno, Rod Benson

2009-03-11T07:37:00.000-07:00

Dirk Nowitzki Eight-Time NBA All-Star

2009-03-11T07:31:00.000-07:00

DeShawn Stevenson Wizards Guard

2009-03-06T16:21:00.000-08:00

DeShawn Stevenson, Wizards guard, will start rehab in two weeks and is expected to resume basketball activity in three to four months.

Kevin Garnett to Miss Games

2009-03-06T16:13:00.000-08:00

Kevin Garnett has started running on a treadmill but is expected to miss at least another week with a strained right knee.

Chris Paul Best Moves

2009-03-06T16:01:00.000-08:00

Carlos Boozer Utah Jazz Basketballer

2009-03-05T10:34:00.000-08:00

Carlos Boozer finished 8-for-17 from the floor and led Utah Jazz in a dominant rebounding performance.

Chauncey Billups Returns to Denver Nuggets

2009-03-03T15:24:00.000-08:00

Chauncey Billups returns to Denver Nuggets for the first time since the Pistons traded him to Denver. Billups was the only Nugget to be selected to the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams

2009-03-03T08:19:00.000-08:00

Mo Williams was chosen to replace forward Chris Bosh in the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.

David West TopPower Forward

2009-03-02T08:48:00.000-08:00

David West (New Orleans Hornets)is considered by many to be one of the game's top 5 power forwards.

Drew Gooden Free Agent

2009-03-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

Drew Gooden was bought out of his contract on March 1, 2009 making him a free agent after playing just one game for the Kings.

Joe Smith Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-03-02T08:29:00.000-08:00

Joe Smith (last played for Oklahoma City Thunder)was bought out of his contract on March 1, 2009, and it is speculated that he will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ron Artest

2009-02-26T09:24:00.000-08:00

Ron Artest, Houston Rockets basketballer, has caused controversy in the past for his role as one of the central figures in the Pacers–Pistons brawl.

NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal

2009-02-26T09:03:00.000-08:00

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA and one of the most quotable athletes of all time. O'Neal has won four NBA Championships.

Lamar Odom Lakers Power Forward

2009-02-24T17:00:00.000-08:00

Pau Gasol 2 time NBA All-Star Spaniard

2009-02-24T16:51:00.000-08:00

San Antonio Spurs' Roger Mason

2009-02-22T06:26:00.000-08:00

Roger Mason currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. Before the 2007-08 season, Roger Mason signed a one-year contract with the Washington Wizards.

Deron Williams aka D-Will

2009-02-22T06:18:00.000-08:00

Deron Williams currently plays with the Utah Jazz. His nickname is "D-Will." Prior to playing in the NBA, Williams played for the University of Illinois men's basketball team.

Brandon Bass Dallas Mavericks Forward

2009-02-22T06:03:00.000-08:00

On July 26, 2007, Brandon Bass agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, but terms of the deal were not disclosed. He is signed through the 2008-09 season with a $1.59 million contract.

Michael Jordan The Greatest Basketball Player

2009-02-22T05:04:00.000-08:00

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line at Slam Dunk Contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness." He also gained a reputation as one of the best defensive players in basketball.

Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics Player

2009-02-20T09:15:00.000-08:00

Kevin Garnett became the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years. His accomplishments include 2003-04 Most Valuable Player, NBA Defensive 2007-08 Player of the Year and one of twelve All-Star teams and nine All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams, respectively.

Amare Stoudemire NBA 2003 Rookie of the Year

2009-02-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

Amar'e Stoudemire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003, made three appearances in the NBA All-Star Game, made first-team All-NBA Team in 2007, and won Bronze Medal with the United States men's national basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Dwight Howard of Orlando Magic

2009-02-20T08:45:00.000-08:00

Dwight Howard is the winner of the NBA 2008 Slam Dunk Contest. Howard's overall play and his spectacular dunks have gained him prominence as one of the brightest young prospects in the NBA and the team leader of the Magic.

Yao Ming Rockets Giant

2009-02-19T21:24:00.000-08:00

Krypto-Nate Robinson Won Slam Dunk Contest

2009-02-16T06:57:00.000-08:00

The diminutive New York Knicks guard, Nate Robinson beat defending champion Dwight Howard of Orlando Magic in an electrifying slam dunk contest on Saturday night, winning 52 percent of fans' votes.

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2009-02-15T21:31:00.000-08:00

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Kobe Bryant All-Star Shooting Guard

2009-02-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

Kobe Bryant was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in the 2007–08 NBA season after leading his team to the 2008 NBA Finals as the first seed in the Western Conference.

LeBron James 2008 NBA Scoring Champion

2009-02-15T11:09:00.000-08:00

At just 18, LeBron James was selected with the #1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed a US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut.

Tim Duncan Leader of the Spurs

2009-02-15T10:58:00.000-08:00

Tim Duncan and David Robinson became known as the "Twin Towers", having earned a reputation for their exceptional defense close to the basket, forcing opponents to take lower percentage shots from outside.

Dwyane Wade Miami Heat Player

2009-02-15T10:37:00.000-08:00

Dwyane Wade's nicknames include D-Wade and Flash, which was given to him by former teammate Shaquille O'Neal who would sing, "He's the greatest in the Universe," in reference to the Queen song of the same name from the 1980 film Flash Gordon.