Celtics know: Defense wins games

Celtics know that sharp shooting isn't enough

Gordon out with ankle sprain

Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon missed Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers and it's uncertain when he'll return from a left ankle sprain.

With injury comes opportunity

Neil Tardy looks ahead to Week 6 of the NBA schedule and highlights good and poor offensive and defensive matchups to exploit.

Boozer scores 28 as Jazz hand Bulls fourth straight loss

Carlos Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 105-86 on Thursday night.

Boozer, Jazz Top Bulls, 105-86

Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams combine for 49 points in win

Save Room For a Magical and Jazzy NBA Double Header

...double header of its own, kicking off with the Magic vs. Hawks at 8ET followed by the Bulls vs. Jazz at 10:30ET. Here are some things to keep an eye on as you chow...

Time for Iverson to pass to Jennings

By J.A. Adande Allen Iverson's retirement announcement didn't unleash a powerful emotional reaction from me because I don't think we've seen the l...

Nets inch closer to NBA's worst-ever start

The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gordon leaves with ankle sprain

Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon did not play in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a sprained left ankle.

Bulls-Jazz Preview

Bulls-Jazz Preview

First Cup: Wednesday

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "As much as Abe Pollin changed the landscape of D.C. by building the arena on 7th St. NW, it was Michael Jordan...

Have Hawks earned elite status in East?

Have the Hawks changed the East from a Big 3 into a Big 4?

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Nets-Trail Blazers Preview

Nets-Trail Blazers Preview

Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part three

By Henry Abbott Last week, basketball insider Sonny Vaccaro explained why he feels defensive about Brandon Jennings, and told the story of how he c...

...of Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin during half time of the Washington Wizards game against the Chicago Bulls at the Verizon Center on February 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges...