Shaq practices after 5-game absence

Shaquille O'Neal is back at practice and hopes to play in Cleveland's game at Detroit on Wednesday.

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Jason Williams all the PG the Magic needs

...like he's going to have a bounce-back season after last season's disappointment. • Michael Beasley scored 21 and 17 points in his weekend games, respectively, and the more I look at...

Wade scores 31 as Heat overcome Hornets down stretch

Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night.

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.

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.

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...

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.