NBA Players News

Ray Allen scored 20 points, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins had 18 apiece, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Friday night.

The Miami Heat try to continue their recent mastery of the Washington Wizards this evening when the Southeast Division foes square off at AmericanAirlines Arena.

The Charlotte Bobcats haven't had any problems with their defense this season, but their offense has been another story -- at least until recently.

Darren Collison pounded his chest as the New Orleans Arena crowd went wild. Fellow rookie Brandon Jennings tilted his head back and looked upward in disgust.

Carlos Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 105-86 on Thursday night.

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night.

Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning.

Going into Wednesday night's game against the Miami Heat , the Orlando Magic had built a five-game winning streak and an 11-3 record, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta HawksA for the best in the League.

Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night.

LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build a cushion it used to cruise to a 98-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Allen Iverson played just three games with Memphis after signing with the Grizzlies in September.

In the days after 15-year-old Michael Brewer was set on fire by a group of teens, his mother, Valerie Brewer, sat at his hospital bedside and worried.

The points were coming fast and easily, with the lead growing toward an early knockout.

The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be an aging NBA afterthought, a franchise that a couple of years ago saw its best title shot slip away.

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late surge by Utah for a 104-94 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.

Nets guard Devin Harris, left, confers with coach Lawrence Frank during a break in the action in the first quarter.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have recalled guard Kyle Weaver from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

A week ago Jarrett Jack was struggling to not only live up to his new contract but the obligation he felt he owed his new teammates.

Shaq back practicing after rehab By George M. Thomas Beacon Journal sports writer POSTED: 09:28 p.m. EST, Nov 23, 2009 INDEPENDENCE: Times have changed for Shaquille O'Neal. When he was younger, he often took a shot of cortisone to treat an injury such as the shoulder strain that has sidelined him for the past five games.