
By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press
For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss.
By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
In the final tuneup before the WNBA season opener on Saturday, the Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun 83-64 on Monday night at Verizon Center.

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
He bears the awkward burden of having the same initials, A.I., as the most recent iconic figure to wear a Philadelphia 76ers uniform, Allen Iverson. Loved and hated by the passionate 76ers fan base, Iverson was a controversial figure during his 12 seasons in the City of Brotherly Love.

By Associated Press
Kenyon Martin scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with an 82-72 win Sunday over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7.

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
Calling the honor "overwhelming" but pointing to a "bigger goal," LeBron James on Saturday became the eighth player in NBA history to win the MVP award three times.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
This does not sound like a winning formula. Miss 24 of 29 shots in one stretch, on the road. Watch an 11-point, second-half lead turn into a deficit. Have your entire team get outscored by two players in the fourth quarter.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird has been voted the NBA's Executive of the Year, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the league's MVP and Coach of the Year honors.
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
It came down to a last shot and who was going to take it, an all-too-familiar dilemma for the Miami Heat.
By JEFF LATZKE - Associated Press
Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it.
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Once Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen.
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is the NBA's Rookie of the Year, winning the award with the same ease as he dribbled past defenders this season.
By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times
Maryland forward Ashton Pankey is leaving the program for family reasons.
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is the NBA's Rookie of the Year, winning the award with the same ease as he dribbled past defenders this season.
By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times
Jamion Christian's plan all along was to become a head coach before he turned 30.
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
The doctor who operated on Derrick Rose's knee insists the Chicago Bulls' star can dominate again.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were relieved by the diagnosis. It's the prognosis _ or lack of one _ that's a source of worry now.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Miami Heat say Chris Bosh will be sidelined indefinitely because of a strained abdominal muscle.
By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press
Blake Griffin woke up Monday with his sprained left knee not feeling worse, but not really much better. Rest is the only remedy, a luxury the Los Angeles Clippers don't have, and doctors guess he might miss two weeks if this were the regular season.