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In Marc Stein's preseason Power Rankings, the Heat start out on top.

Jody Genessy of the Deseret News: The Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs could pull off an unconventional swap of sorts. And this particular one wouldn't include any players, draft picks or trade exceptions. Jazz assistant coach Scott Layden has accepte...

Michael Lee of The Washington Post: Nene sat out the final game of pool play for Brazil on Monday with soreness in his left foot, but the Wizards have been monitoring the injury and remain optimistic that it will not be a problem when training camp b...

Slashing to the rim, blocking shots and getting out in transition in Russia's first game of the Olympics, Andrei Kirilenko looked every bit the all-around force he was as a young man with the Utah Jazz.

Brees is Big Winner at ESPYs Drew Brees was the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year Wednesday night. The New Orleans Saints QB also won best championship performance, NFL player and shared the ...

Chad Ford looks at the 2009 NBA draft candidates who helped themselves this summer.

Our NBA experts predict where the league is most likely to expand by 2018.

Pau Gasol eyes an early return, Myles Brand could help U.S. basketball, and Joe Dumars reveals the Pistons' flaw.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006

The Western Conference fell back to Earth this summer. The Spurs, Rockets and Wolves hope to pick it up.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004

Italy won an Olympic basketball berth Sunday, beating France 69-67 for the bronze medal at the European championships in Stockholm, Sweden, when Tony Parker missed a layup with less than two seconds left.

The following is the schedule for the 2003 FIBA Americas Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Karl Malone and Mike Bibby complete the core selections for Team USA's 12-member team.