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The Miami Heat say they won't be caught off guard if Derrick Rose makes an unexpected comeback for the Chicago Bulls in their second-round playoff series.

In Marc Stein's Power Rankings, the Heat still lead the way.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban blames himself for the franchise's failure to make the playoffs this season.

Amin Elhassan outlines five NBA draft prospects who fit five specific teams' needs in terms of both position and style of play. He writes that Trey Burke to the Magic and Victor Oladipo to the Thunder would work particularly well.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2013

With Shaq giving him a push, Dwight Howard is stepping up as he needs to

Jerry Stackhouse has been in Jordan's shadow, emerged from it -- and even been MJ's teammate.

Our experts discuss whether LeBron James can reach or surpass Michael Jordan's level of greatness.

Neil Tardy identifies some of the better matchups to exploit in Week 15 of the fantasy basketball season. Features team-by-team schedule strength.

LeBron James sat out of Thursday's practice to receive extensive treatment for his bruised right knee but hopes to play in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images A lot has changed for the Heat and Mavericks since their showdown in the 2011 NBA Finals.The Dallas Mavericks' triumph over the Miami Heat to claim the 2011 NBA championship seems like ages ago, but the lessons ...

Neil Tardy identifies some of the better matchups to exploit in Week 8 of the fantasy basketball season. Features team-by-team schedule strength.

Former NBA All-Star Michael Finley is putting his front-office career on hold in hopes of extending his playing career, according to sources with knowledge of his plans.

Mavericks fans, Mark Cuban must disregard Jason Kidd's hasty exit and cheer his return as member of Knicks.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had a career-high 25 points and 12 rebounds to help the Charlotte Bobcats snap a 16-game losing streak against the Dallas Mavericks with a 101-97 overtime victory.

Jim Durham, ESPN's lead radio play-by-play voice on the NBA and a former broadcaster for the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks, died Sunday at his home outside of Houston. He was 65. Read the entire story....

Here's how the head of the class looks at the beginning of the season.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2012