Chris Paul's role: Superstar

Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images If Chris Paul did less, could the Hornets do more? By Henry Abbott Role player. Here's the idea: You have a job ...

First Cup: Tuesday

...about a possible trade that would have brought Kobe Bryant to Chicago. Despite all the rumors and media...

Howard withstands Pacers' physical play for 21 points, 23 rebounds in win

Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic past the Indiana Pacers 106-98 on Monday night.

Junior varsity

...go-to guys, and one in particular (in Kobe Bryant) that has pretty much done it all

Lakers-Bulls Preview

Lakers-Bulls Preview

U.S. won't face Spain, Greece, Argentina

Regardless of whether it is at full strength, Team USA will not have to face Spain, Greece or Argentina in the opening round of the World Championship next summer in Turkey.

Weighing the percentages is a must

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings and discusses why it's difficult to make up ground in the percentage categories.

First Cup: Monday

Frank Isola of the New York Daily News: "Jonathan Bender, who turns 29 next month, worked out for the Knicks last summer but didn't feel he was physic...

Power Rankings: Celtics claim top spot

In Marc Stein's Week 7 Power Rankings, the Celtics have jumped the Lakers for the No. 1 spot

The moral(s) to the Tiger story

Tiger is certainly keeping us amused these days, isn't he? Truth of the matter is, that might be all he -- or any other high-profile athlete -- is good for right now.

The end of a rivalry

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

Celtics stage improbable comeback

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

Jazz use Kobe's off night to put brakes on Lakers' win streak

Deron Williams scored eight straight points to start the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 11 assists to help the Utah Jazz end the Lakers' 11-game winning streak by beating Los Angeles 102-94 Saturday night.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 12: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on...

SC Highlight Of The Night

Jazz snap the Lakers' 11-game win streak, 102-94