Celtics slump continues against in-form Pistons

The slumping Boston Celtics lost 109-102 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, extending their franchise record worst losing streak to 15 games.

T-Mac scores 33 as Rockets stay hot

Tracy McGrady scored 33 points and had eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 98-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

NBA stars worry about playing global events

US National Basketball Association stars are concerned that playing in international events is hurting their ability to play their best in quest of a league crown, US media reported.

NBA fine Thomas on"free money" remark

Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas considered taking part in the National Basketball Association Slam Dunk Contest "free money" but saying so has already cost the rookie 10,000 dollars.

Heat flirting with .500 mark again

When Shaquille O'Neal returned to Miami's lineup after recovering from knee surgery, he was asked when the struggling Heat needed to regain their championship form. O'Neal got right to the point.

With or Without Yao

The fact that the Huston Rockets have a better record without their All-Star center can naturally lead to the conclusion that Yao is not important to the team, but is he?

T-Mac's dunk sparks Rockets past Wolves

Tracy McGrady does not dunk as much as he once did. He picked the perfect time to try one on Monday night, sparking the Houston Rockets to a 105-77 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wade, Okur named NBA week honour

The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and the Utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 4.

Heat guard suspended for game

Miami Heat guard Gary Payton has been suspended by the NBA for one game without pay for verbally abusing officials in Saturday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Robinson to defend NBA All-Star dunk crown

New York's Nate Robinson will defend his title at the National Basketball Association All-Star Slam Dunk contest against three first-time entrants, the league announced.

Wade leaves Miami emptyhanded again

Nash leads as All-Star reserves

Twice MVP Steve Nash and fellow Phoenix Suns players Shawn Marion and Amare Stoudemire have been selected as reserves for the NBA's annual All-Star Game, the league announced on Thursday.