Oden likely done with fractured patella

Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will likely miss the season after fracturing his left patella during a game against Houston on Saturday night.

...in Lexington, Kentucky, November 16, 2009. 3- November 24 2009: G/F Evan Turner (21) of Ohio State on his way to his second triple double of the season against Lipscomb at The Value...

Never too early to talk lottery scenarios

...half of the season, he'll be a legit No. 1 pick. 3. Evan Turner, G, Ohio State No one has had a better start to the season than OSU's Turner. He has...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

LeBron, Cavs build early lead, coast to victory

LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build a cushion it used to cruise to a 98-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Turner perseveres through tough times

We know him as Ohio State's star. But Barbara Moll knows Evan Turner for more than just his hoop skills. They were united through tragedy five years ago -- and have remained in touch ever since.

The Weekly Best for 11/24

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Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The All-Lefty team starters Josh Smith and Lamar Odom are usually ready to mix it up underneath. ...

Four ranked teams collide at MSG

For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature four ranked teams. What do you need to know before the fun begins Thursday night at MSG?

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.

Prospects look for fruitful showing in Big Apple

Not only will the 2KSports Classic, benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, provide some high-quality games Thursday night, it will also offer glimpses of seve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Memphis, Mizzou close effectively

After assembling the nation's top 2010 recruiting class during the early signing period, Memphis coach Josh Pastner has to be considered one of the top recruiters in college hoops, writes Paul Biancardi.

Streaking Hawks end Trail Blazers' six-game winning streak

Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95.

Would-be first-rounders back for better or worse

If you're a college underclassman with a shot at going in the lottery, chances are you're declaring for the NBA draft. In the past decade, virtually e...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Sullinger no stranger to the comeback

Columbus Northland's Jared Sullinger rebounded from a heartbreaking end to his sophomore season to become a state champion and one of the nation's best ballers.

Jackson stays close to home for college

Joe Jackson's grandmother stepped up to take him in. She's a big part of his success -- and the reason he signed with Memphis, writes Matt Winkeljohn.