It's time to talk 'Melo'

Can't avoid it any longer. Carmelo Anthony is in "the" conversation now with Kobe, LeBron and D-Wade.

First Cup: Friday

...the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team arrived in Athens...Sunday night's much-anticipated USA-China basketball opener looming, I asked Jason...

Team USA Adds Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Greg Oden, Kevin Durant

...and several others. From the official USA Basketball announcement: USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team...

Episode Two of TrueHoop Asks: How Can we Fix U.S. Basketball Development?

Ain't that something? This morning's post about U.S. basketball development has already inspired some very meaningful responses. From my e-mail inbox in the last couple...

The Olympic Team--My Twelve from Team USA

...is in the mix for the U.S. Basketball team that will convene, in various forms, every...U.S. Olympics. At the moment, according to USA Basketball's official website, there are 23 players...

Searching for Danny Biasone

Bill Simmons says inconsistent officiating and unimaginative offenses are ruining what could be the greatest NBA postseason in years.

Celtics hand Nuggets 38-point loss as Boston continues to roll

The Celtics handed the Nuggets one of the worst home losses in their history Monday night, routing Denver 114-76 behind 26 points from Ray Allen and 22 from Paul Pierce.

Carmelo Anthony, Team USA

Carmelo says winning gold in the Olympics is the best thing that he could accomplish in sports. He's looking forward to the Nuggets season and enjoyed...

Audio PodCast | September 10, 2008

Artest says it was a 'mistake' not to opt out of deal with Kings

After seeing Elton Brand and Baron Davis unexpectedly put themselves on the free-agent market, Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest is second-guessing himself for not doing the same.

...Olympic basketball team was announced Monday, June 23, 2008. Anthony and Dwyane Wade, right, of the Miami Heat were among the 12 players selected. At left is Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball...

Sources: Anthony's reps, Nuggets' brass to address trade rumors

Representatives for Carmelo Anthony will meet with Denver Nuggets management on Monday to discuss the possibility of a trade, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Wade, Paul, Howard highlight early names on U.S. roster

Barring a last-moment change of plans, Dwyane Wade is heading to Beijing.

Artest wants to play out final season of contract with Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, attending Tuesday night's Game 6 of the NBA Finals, told ESPN.com that he's "99 percent sure I won't opt out of my contract" this month to become a free agent July 1.

Report: Anthony will be included on Olympic roster

Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball managing director, confirmed Friday Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony will be among 12 players selected later this month to play in Beijing, The Rocky Mountian news reported.

NBA Local: October 30

2007-08 season tips off tonight, get the latest and more in today's NBA Local.

Story | October 30, 2007