Working the Wire: CDR worth picking up

Josh Whitling takes stock of the best players that are widely available in fantasy basketball leagues, including the Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts, who can help fantasy owners win even if the Nets can't.

Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The All-Lefty team starters Josh Smith and Lamar Odom are usually ready to mix it up underneath. ...

Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace reacts after blocking a shot against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter of an NBA...

First Cup: Thursday

...minute of a blowout statement victory over the defending champion Pistons, former Pacer Ron Artest fouled Ben Wallace, who then shoved Artest. Rather than retaliate, Artest retreated to the scorer's table -- until Pistons...

The right way? Let them play!

It's one thing to have talent. It's something else to have talent on the right team. Just ask Channing Frye.

Prevailing trends of the early season

John Hollinger looks at some of the early trends in the NBA this season.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

...the game Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The fight began when Detroit's Ben Wallace went after Indiana's Ron Artest after he was pushed in the back. The game was...

Daily Dime: Hawks are legit

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Al Horford (16 points, 12 rebounds) was one reason the East-leading Hawks rolled by the Heat. ...

The Brawl: Were lessons learned?

It was a different time when Ron Artest and the Pacers took on the Pistons and their fans five years ago. But how much has really changed?

Lakers avoid rare three-game skid by knocking off Pistons

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

Pistons-Trail Blazers Preview

Pistons-Trail Blazers Preview

Sorry Charlie

South Bend needs an Urban revival. I know, if you're an Irish fan, you've been here before. You've heard ND is Urban Meyer's "dream job," and he's s...

Stephen Jackson as a Bobcat: Crazier things have worked

...Spreading out the offense In addition to Gerald Wallace, Tyson Chander and the surprisingly effective Nazr Mohammed...start to look a bit like those various Ben Gordon teams -- the Bulls who almost knocked off...

Pistons hold on as Wizards make one basket over final five minutes to lose

Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and the Detroit Pistons held Washington to one field goal over the final 5 minutes to win 106-103 Saturday night despite Wizards newcomer Earl Boykins' 20 points.

How Bosh could join Wade and LeBron

The scenarios may look tough, but there are three ways Miami could pull off a dream lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009