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As the 100-game mark of the season nears, we talk to a few legends about pro basketball before private jets and chartered buses.

In case you were busy stirring up debate, here's what you missed in sports last weekend. LeBron James was a near unanimous choice for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, securing 120 of the 121 available votes. About Last Night is all about st...

In case you were busy eating all of the pretzels just because they were there, here's what you missed in sports on Monday: Free-agent NBA center Jason Collins became the first active member of a major American professional sports league to come ...

After an all-chalk weekend, we look at the rise of Paul George, the importance of shooters, and Chris Paul's clutch play.

This concludes our look at the sets and actions integral to each NBA playoff team's success. Read about the Knicks, Celtics, Heat, and Bucks here; read about the Nuggets, Clippers, Grizzlies, Warriors here. Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams and the UC...

Can LeBron & Co. be even better? And which team has the best chance to prevent an NBA Finals rematch?

Luke Walton — yes, Luke Walton — is playing important NBA minutes. Who else is logging surprising time? Plus: The mess in Detroit and the lies of a Lakers broadcast.

If you missed yesterday's romp through the Western Conference, then consider this link your message via raven. Eastern Conference Indiana Pacers Steve McPherson: Aha! This is where the Greyjoys come back. Sure, the Iron Islands' main industr...

So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You'll find takes on moments you might've missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. The Tournament of Knicks-Nuggets ...

North Korean basketball enthusiasts have long remained anonymous, as their sport flew as far under the radar as most other objects in North Korea. But their modified rules can enhance the sport — if you tried to play a game of pickup ball in do...

A survey of the players and teams making moves in last night's NBA action. 1. Reggie Rose In the land of the boring trade deadline day, the brother of an injured superstar making loud noises in the shadows may not be king, but he's at least going...

In case you were busy realizing that you waited way too long to make that Harlem Shake video, here's what you missed in sports on Thursday. LeBron James powered the Miami Heat to their ninth consecutive win as they beat the Chicago Bulls, 86-67,...

Join your Shootaround crew for some fake trades, pipe dreams, and beautiful, dark, twisted, deadline day fantasies. The Book of Revelation Golden State Warriors get: Devin Harris (Hawks), Earl Clark (Lakers), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Aaron B...

When I gave last night's Thunder-Nuggets game one of my coveted DVR slots, I knew I was probably recording a schedule loss. Denver was on the second night of a back-to-back, having traveled from Denver to OKC after an overtime win over Portland. Okla...

In praise of the best player in the world, an underappreciated defensive animal, and the offseason's sneakiest acquisition.

Taking a look at some unusual big-man pairings around the league. Plus, the best announcers in the game, a Jordanesque move, and a nifty knee brace.