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The majority of Orlando Woolridge's life was full of the joy he brought to others.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has reached an agreement in principle to sign with Besiktas of Turkey and team up overseas with Nets star Deron Williams, according to sources close to Odom.

The Turkish team that features New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams is pushing now to add Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom to its roster, according to sources close to the situation.

Kobe Bryant said it's "very possible" he will play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding the country is like home because he spent part of his childhood there.

The Italian team Virtus Bologna says its top offer to Kobe Bryant is a one-year contract worth $5 million.

Kobe Bryant has been offered a $6.7 million, one-season contract to play for the Italian team Virtus Bologna, appealing to his childhood memories of growing up in the country.

Denver didn't seem to notice they were without their star player Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday night. The new-look Nuggets cruised as the NBA resumed play after the All-Star break. Both the All-Star MVP and slam dunk champion were also in action.

The Clippers' Blake Griffin will be delivering soul-crushing dunks, while the Ohio State Buckeyes look to continue their undefeated season. Tonight is filled with hoops action.

Just hours after the Nets pulled themselves out of the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes, the Nuggets superstar made them question their decision with a big night against the Thunder. Melo and more in this edition of About Last Night.

Bill Simmons says inconsistent officiating and unimaginative offenses are ruining what could be the greatest NBA postseason in years.

Beno Udrih makes Kobe Bryant fall over, which gets him almost enough good karma to overcome the play later in the game when he gave the Lakers a layup while taking some time to yell at Jason Thompson.Layoffs at the NBA.Links to some of the best sport...

Our NBA experts predict where the league is most likely to expand by 2018.

Three weeks before the draft, all sorts of options appear to be in air. Chad Ford sorts through the chatter.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008

Phil Jackson has really impressed me by having the guts to really rest Kobe Bryant heading into many fourth quarters. What impressed me even more yesterday was that the Lakers outscored the Jazz during that rest yesterday. Ross Siler of the Salt Lake...

Pistons vs. Sixers Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News: "The young and impetuous must be dealt with severely, or they never learn. The Pistons tried to play nice with the 76ers, but play time is over. This first-round series should be a mismatch, and i...

It's been an unbelievable first round and Bill Simmons has his NBA playoffs stock watch, from Nash and Kobe to LeBron's beard and Reggie Evans' trip to hell.