Bosh, Bargnani help Raptors stop losing streak at three

Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

First Cup: Friday

Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times: "Making his season's first appearance after sitting out the first 11 games because of a hamstring injury, Pau ...

Ranking the top 20 sophomores

David Thorpe breaks down the 20 best sophomores in the league.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

...that 55-point detonation from the rookie and the fast-approaching return of longtime Stein Line favorite Michael Redd and you have an all-lefty backcourt that demands special coverage. Here, then, are the would...

Adjusting field goal percentages

John Cregan looks into the relatively unheralded adjusted field goal percentage category, examining players who excel or struggle in it.

Josh Smith a fantasy star again

...out there. … As for the Heat, despite the loss, it was an encouraging performance from Michael Beasley, who scored 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting after submitting two pretty terrible games in...

Hargrave Military No. 1 in Prep Ten

Prep schools like Hargrave Military Academy and Brewster Academy are great places to find hidden recruiting treasures, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Johnson, Hawks win sixth game in a row

Joe Johnson scored 30 to lead the Hawks past the Heat and to their sixth win in a row.

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

Nets-Heat Preview

Nets-Heat Preview

Beasley shines against Cavaliers

Sophomore forward Michael Beasley is averaging 13.9 points per game this season, a mark identical to his rookie average...

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 12: Michael Beasley #30 of the Miami Heat grabs a rebound against J.J. Hickson #21 of the Cleveland...

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

Cavs prevail as James, Wade put on show in Miami

LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now.

Wade scores 41; 6-1 Heat remain first in Southeast by beating Wizards

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night.