Basketball news
Knicks' Lin taking advantage of latest opportunity
Linsanity has taken over Madison Square Garden, and even Magic Johnson was captivated watching the New York Knicks' newest star. [more]
Pierce passes Bird for No. 2 in Celtics scoring
Paul Pierce has passed Larry Bird for second place on the Boston Celtics' career scoring list. [more]
Billups lost for season with torn Achilles tendon
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night. [more]
NBA says goaltending call was incorrect
The NBA said a goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation in the Portland Trail Blazers' overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night was incorrect. [more]
'Melo sidelined 1-2 weeks with strained right groin
The New York Knicks say they expect Carmelo Anthony to miss a week or two with a strained right groin. [more]
Bucks' Jackson upbeat despite fall-off in minutes
After spending most of last week sitting on the bench, Stephen Jackson isn't sure where he stands with the Milwaukee Bucks. [more]
Gallinari breaks left foot in Nuggets loss
It was hard for Danilo Gallinari to actually have pep in his step Tuesday. [more]
Nuggets face Rockets with three starters out
The Denver Nuggets are short-handed for their game against the Houston Rockets on Monday night with three starters out with injuries. [more]
Cavs' Gibson still bothered by neck; M. Thompson cut
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson practiced and believed he was ready to play. [more]
Lin starts for Knicks; elbow causes Davis setback
Jeremy Lin was the starting point guard for the Knicks on Monday against Utah, while the player expected to inherit the position had a recent medical setback. [more]
