Wang Zhizhi to rest at least two weeks due to injury

Wang Zhizhi, China's first player to play in the NBA, will be sidelined for at least two weeks after sustaining a right knee ligament injury in an international friendly against France on Monday.

Raptors sign Spanish Finals MVP

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors signed free agent Jorge Garbajosa to a three-year contract worth just under $12 million on Monday.

Mavs acquire Johnson in three-player trade with Pacers

The Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks acquired point guard Anthony Johnson from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for three players in a swap announced on Monday.

Indiana G Jones to sign with Raptors

Free agent guard Fred Jones will sign with the Toronto Raptors, his agent said Sunday.

Americans learning to play by the world's rules

Chris Paul already has a handle on the slick-surfaced, extra-bouncy, two-tone basketball he'll use in the world championships next month.

Indiana, Dallas to swap Johnson, Armstrong

The Indiana Pacers will send point guard Anthony Johnson to the Dallas Mavericks for veteran floor leader Darrell Armstrong and two young players, Armstrong's agent said Sunday.

NBA star Steve Nash

Ex-NBA player Kemp faces marijuana charge

Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged Friday with possession of marijuana, the latest drug-related trouble for the former NBA All-Star.

Court rules in MJ's favor in legal battle

A judge ruled Friday for Michael Jordan in a legal battle between the former NBA star and a woman who claimed Jordan reneged on a promise to pay her US$5 million in hush money when she claimed she was pregnant with his child

Dream Team USA

Suns sign back-up point guard Marcus Banks

As an up-and-coming free-agent point guard, Marcus Banks could have found a team that was willing to guarantee him a starting job.

WNBA receives top marks for diversity

With twice as many women CEOs this year as last and the only female league president, the WNBA remained the only pro sports league to receive top marks in a study released Thursday of gender and racial diversity in sports.