Seven Fouls: 2009

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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Foam Flies As Cavs Beat Lakers

Cleveland jumps out to a big lead over the Lakers in a Christmas Day showdown of top NBA teams and goes on to win as the Los Angeles fans get unruly late in the game.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Wizards Say Arenas Had Firearms in Locker

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is investigating the situation.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Nets End Their Season-opening 18-game Skid

The New Jersey Nets have ended their season-opening 18-game losing streak by downing the Bobcats 97-91 on Friday. The losing streak is an NBA record for the start of a season.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Nets Set NBA Record With 0-18 Start

The Nets were beaten 117-101 by the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. That's a new NBA record. The Mavericks led by as many as 27 points in the second quarter.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Iverson Back With the Sixers

Allen Iverson has ended his brief retirement from pro basketball, signing on with the 76ers franchise that drafted him No. 1 out of Georgetown in 1996.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

GM Vandeweghe Will Coach Nets

General manager Kiki Vandeweghe is coming down from the front office to take over on the bench of the struggling New Jersey Nets. His first head coaching job should provide quite a challenge.

Marion Jones May Attempt Comeback, in the WNBA

Disgraced track star Marion Jones may be ready to attempt a comeback, in the WNBA. Jones has been training with assistants with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Jones recently was released from prison after admitting she lied about doping.

Monday, November 30, 2009

After 0-16 Start, Nets Fire Coach Lawrence Frank

The New Jersey Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank Sunday after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history. Assistant Tom Barrise will coach the team Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Shaq Helps Promote Toys for Tots

Shaquille O'Neal may be best known for his basketball ability, but Tuesday the Cleveland Cavaliers center gave back by filling a truck full of toys. It was all to benefit the Toys for Tots campaign.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Longest-tenured NBA Owner Passes Away

The NBA's longest-tenured owner has passed away. Abe Pollin, who owned the Washington Wizards for 45 years died Tuesday at the age of 85.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Source: Jayson Williams Taking Deal in Shooting

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dennis Rodman Temporarily Detained in Germany

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been temporarily detained in Germany after a hotel said he skipped out on a $5,100 hotel bill.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Abdul-Jabbar Upbeat While Battling Leukemia

Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tells The Associated Press that he's fighting to control a rare form of leukemia and the prognosis is favorable.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Celtics, Lakers Win As NBA Season Begins

The Celtics beat Cleveland in the first game of the new NBA season Tuesday. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 38 points. The reigning NBA champion Lakers beat the Clippers as Kobe Bryant scored 33 points. Portland and Washington also won.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

No. 1 Draft Pick to Miss NBA Opener and More

The Clippers say that a knee injury apparently suffered during Friday's final preseason game will keep No. 1 draft pick Blake Griffin out of the lineup for up to six week.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

NBA Eastern Conference Preview

The Cavaliers look to go all the way after adding Shaquille O'Neal, but they'll face a stiff test from a Dwight Howard-led Orlando club and a Boston team with a healthy Kevin Garnett.

NBA Referees OK New Contract

There is labor peace in the NBA after the referees accepted a two-year contract, ending a lockout that lasted more than a month.

Cavaliers, Celtics, Magic Favored in NBA East

The NBA Eastern Conference race shapes as a battle between Cleveland, Boston and defending champion Orlando, with a few other hopefuls also looking for a title.

Friday, October 23, 2009

NBA Western Conference Preview

The defending NBA champion Lakers look to be the favorites to repeat as champs of the Western Conference, though the Spurs could challenge the Lakers, who added Ron Artest. San Antonio picked up Richard Jefferson in a trade.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

It's Still 'More Than a Game' for LeBron James

NBA superstar on the new documentary about his high school hoops career.

Video Essay: Lebron, Shaq Mix It Up on Media Day

Cleveland Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal mix it up at their first NBA media day as teammates.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Reaction to Prokhorov's Bid for Nets Is Mixed

On Wednesday. Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced a bid to buy the N.J. Nets. A day later he's getting criticized in his homeland and gaining support in the U.S..

Friday, September 11, 2009

Michael Jordan Enters Basketball Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan leads the class of 2009 into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday and reflects on his career and position as one of the best players ever.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Iverson Lands in Memphis

Ten-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson surprised some fans Thursday by joining the Memphis Grizzlies in hope of resurrecting his career after an off season.

Friday, September 4, 2009

NBA Defensive Whiz Bowen Retires

With three NBA titles to his credit, Bruce Bowen has retired after 12 seasons as one of the most punishing defenders in the league.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Rubio Opts Out of Deal to Play in NBA

Spanish basketball star Ricky Rubio, the fifth-overall pick in the NBA draft by Minnesota, informed the Timberwolves Monday night that he wants to stay in Spain.

Monday, August 24, 2009

LeBron Goes Back to His Roots

Right near the high school where he became a phenomenon, the NBA's reigning MVP hosted a screening of the documentary, "More Than A Game," a film about James' ascent to superstardom and the four childhood friends who helped him get there.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Nash: Shaq Will Fit Right in With LeBron

In an interview at Associated Press in New York Tuesday, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash said former Suns teammate Shaquille O'Neal will fit right in with LeBron James in Cleveland.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Free Agents Miller, Moon Move

Free agent guard Andre Miller leaves Philadelphia for Portland while Miami decided not to match Cleveland's offer for free agent forward Jamario Moon.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Griffin Injured, Will Miss Team USA Minicamp

Budding NBA star Blake Griffin has a shoulder injury that will keep him from participating in Team USA's minicamp.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Artest Agrees to Deal With Lakers

Ron Artest leaves the Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. He was the 2004 defensive player of the year. Houston reportedly reaches deal with Trevor Ariza.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Bryant Will Not Opt Out of Lakers Deal

Kobe Bryant will stay with the Lakers. He decided not to terminate the last two years of contract. Bulls guard Ben Gordon agrees to contract with Detroit. Jason Kidd talks to Knicks.

Friday, June 26, 2009

2009 NBA Draft Recap

Check out some of the top picks and interviews from the 2009 draft.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Report: Shaq Joining LeBron in Cleveland

Shaquille O'Neal has apparently been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. If the deal is finalized, then Shaq will be teamed with the LeBron James. The league must approve the deal before it becomes official.

Monday, June 15, 2009

NBA highlights From June 14th

NBA highlights from June 14th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: June 14th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for June 14th, 2009.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Fisher Leads Lakers to Game 4 Win

Derek Fisher hit a pair of three-point shots, one in regulation and another in overtime, as the Lakers beat the Magic, 99-91, in Game 4. They can win the NBA Finals Sunday.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Lakers and Magic Ready for Game 4

Kobe Bryant looks to rebound from a sub-par performance in the second half of a Game 3 loss to the Magic when the Lakers play Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight in Orlando.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Magic Shoot 63 Percent, Win Game 3

The Magic won their first NBA Finals contest, as they beat the Lakers, 108-104, to win Game 3. Orlando shot an NBA Finals-record 63 percent in the win.

NBA highlights from June 9th

NBA highlights from June 9th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: June 9th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for June 9th, 2009.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Lakers Win Game 2 in Overtime, 101-96

The Lakers lead the NBA finals two games to none. They beat Orlando, 101-96, in overtime to take Game 2. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points for the Lakers. Game 3 is Tuesday in Orlando.

NBA highlights From June 7th

NBA highlights from June 7th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: June 7th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for June 7th, 2009.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Kobe Scores 40 As Lakers Rout Magic

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points as the Lakers crushed the Magic, 100-75, in Game 1 of the NBA finals Thursday. Orlando star Dwight Howard was held to 12 points.

NBA highlights From June 4th

NBA highlights from June 4th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: June 4th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for June 4th, 2009.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

NBA highlights from May 30th

NBA highlights from May 30th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 30th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 30th, 2009.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Lakers Win West in 6, Advance to NBA Finals

Behind Kobe Bryant's 35-point, 10-assist performance, the Lakers dispatched Carmelo Anthony and the pesky Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals on Friday night.

NBA highlights From May 29th

NBA highlights from May 29th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 29th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 29th, 2009.

Friday, May 29, 2009

LeBron's 37 Leads Cavaliers Past Magic, 112-102

LeBron James scored 37 points as Cleveland beat Orlando, 112-102, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. The Cavaliers now trail three games to two.

Plays of the Week: May 28th

NBA TV's Top 10 Plays of the Week for May 28th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 28th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 28th, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 28th

NBA highlights from May 28th, 2009.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Lakers Beat Nuggets, 103-94, in Game 5

The Lakers are one win away from the NBA finals after winning Game 5 against Denver. The Lakers started the fourth quarter strong with an 11-0 run and never trailed again.

NBA TV Top 5: May 27th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 27th, 2009.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

NBA highlights From May 26th

NBA highlights from May 26th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 26th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 26th, 2009.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Nuggets Beat Lakers by 19, Even Series

The Nuggets beat the Lakers, 120-101, to even the Western Conference final at two games each. Seven Nuggets scored in double figures. Kobe Bryant had 34 for the Lakers.

NBA highlights from May 25th

NBA highlights from May 25th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 25th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 25th, 2009.

Monday, May 25, 2009

NBA highlights from May 24th

NBA highlights from May 24th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 24th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 24th, 2009.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

NBA highlights from May 23rd

NBA highlights from May 23rd, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 23rd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 23rd, 2009.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

James' Buzzer-beater Lifts Cavs Over Magic

LeBron James made a fadeaway 3-pointer over Orlando's Hedo Turkoglu as the final horn sounded Friday night to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 96-95 victory over the Orlando Magic.

NBA highlights from May 22nd

NBA highlights from May 22nd, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 22nd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 22nd, 2009.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Nuggets Top Lakers to Even Series

The Western Conference final is tied at one game apiece, after Denver's 106-103 win over the Lakers. Carmelo Anthony led Denver with 34 points.

NBA highlights From May 21st

NBA highlights from May 21st, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 21st

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 21st, 2009.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

NBA highlights From May 20th

NBA highlights from May 20th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 20th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 20th, 2009.

Magic, Cavs React to Game 1

NBA MVP LeBron James talks about the Cavaliers' Game 1 loss to the Magic. Orlando head coach Stan Van Gundy, and forward Rashard Lewis also comment.

LeBron Scores 49, but Magic Win Game 1

Rashard Lewis hit a jump shot with 14.7-seconds left, as Orlando beat Cleveland, 107-106, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 49 points in defeat.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Preview: NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Cleveland meets Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals. The Magic won two of three from the Cavaliers during the season. But AP NBA Writer Brian Mahoney is picking the Cavs to win.

Clippers Win NBA Draft Lottery

The Los Angeles Clippers won the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night. That gives the Clippers the first overall choice in next month's draft.

NBA highlights from May 19th

NBA highlights from May 19th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 19th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 19th, 2009.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Lakers, Nuggets Western Conference Final Preview

Two top scorers meet in the Western Conference final, as Lakers' star Kobe Bryant takes on Denver's Carmelo Anthony. AP NBA Writer Brian Mahoney picks LA to win the series.

Monday, May 18, 2009

It's Wait Until Next Year for the Celtics

Unable to follow up their 2008 NBA championship with a second straight title, the Boston Celtics are already looking ahead to next season.

Magic Win, Oust Defending NBA Champs

Orlando beat Boston, 101-82, to eliminate the defending NBA champs from the playoffs. Hedo Turkoglu scored 25 points in the win. Boston only led for 36 seconds in the game.

Lakers Crush Rockets, 89-70, in Game 7

The Lakers routed the Rockets, 89-70, in Game 7 to win the Western Conference semifinal. Lakers star Kobe Bryant only scored 14 points. He only made four of 12 shots.

NBA TV Top 5: May 17th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 17th, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 17th

NBA highlights from May 17th, 2009.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Former Sooners Great Tisdale Dies at 44

Former Oklahoma star and NBA player Wayman Tisdale has died at age 44 after a two-year fight with cancer.

NBA highlights From May 14th

NBA highlights from May 14th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 14th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 14th, 2009.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Plays of the Week: May 14th

NBA TV's Top 10 Plays of the Week for May 14th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 13th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 13th, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 13th

NBA highlights from May 13th, 2009.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

NBA highlights From May 12th

NBA highlights from May 12th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 12th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 12th, 2009.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

NBA highlights from May 11th

NBA highlights from May 11th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 11th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 11th, 2009.

Monday, May 11, 2009

NBA Playoffs: Celtics, Rockets Win

Rockets beat Lakers, 99-87. Aaron Brooks scored 34 points for Houston. Glen Davis sank a buzzer-beating jumper as Boston beat Orlando, 95-94. Both series are tied at two games each.

NBA TV Top 5: May 10th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 10th, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 10th

NBA highlights from May 10th, 2009.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Chuck Daly Dies at 78

Hall of Fame basketball coach Chuck Daly, who won two NBA Championships and an Olympic gold medal, dies at age 78.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

NBA highlights from May 8th

NBA highlights from May 8th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 8th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 8th, 2009.

Friday, May 8, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: May 7th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 7th, 2009.

Plays of the Week: May 7th

NBA TV's Top 10 Plays of the Week for May 7th, 2009.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Lakers and Rockets Readying for Game 3

After a brutal Game 2, the Lakers and Rockets prepare for Friday's Game 3 of their NBA playoff series.

NBA highlights From May 6th

NBA highlights from May 6th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 6th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 6th, 2009.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: May 5th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 5th, 2009.

NBA highlights from May 5th

NBA highlights from May 5th, 2009.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

LeBron James Easily Takes NBA MVP

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James won NBA Most Valuable Player honors Monday and went back to his alma mater to accept the award.

NBA TV Top 5: May 4th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 4th, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 4th

NBA highlights from May 4th, 2009.

Monday, May 4, 2009

NBA Playoffs: Hawks Advance, Nuggets Win

Joe Johnson scored 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in ten years. Denver wins game 1 against Dallas.

NBA highlights From May 3rd

NBA highlights from May 3rd, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 3rd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 3rd, 2009.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: May 2nd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 2nd, 2009.

NBA highlights From May 2nd

NBA highlights from May 2nd, 2009.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

NBA highlights from May 1st

NBA highlights from May 1st, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: May 1st

NBA's Top 5 Plays for May 1st, 2009.

Friday, May 1, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 30th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 30th, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 30th

NBA highlights from April 30th, 2009.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 29th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 29th, 2009.

NBA highlights from April 29th

NBA highlights from April 29th, 2009.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

NBA highlights From April 28th

NBA highlights from April 28th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: April 28th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 28th, 2009.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

NBA highlights from April 27th

NBA highlights from April 27th, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: April 27th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 27th, 2009.

Monday, April 27, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 26th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 26th, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 26th

NBA highlights from April 26th, 2009.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

1st Week of Playoff Action to the "Amazing" Video

NBA TV Top 10: April 25th

NBA's Top 10 Plays for April 25th, 2009.

NBA highlights from April 25th

NBA highlights from April 25th, 2009.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 24th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 24th, 2009.

NBA highlights from April 24th

NBA highlights from April 24th, 2009.

Friday, April 24, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 23rd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 23rd, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 23rd

NBA highlights from April 23rd, 2009.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

NBA highlights from April 22nd

NBA highlights from April 22nd, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: April 22nd

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 22nd, 2009.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

NBA highlights From April 21st

NBA highlights from April 21st, 2009.

NBA TV Top 5: April 21st

NBA's Top 10 Plays for April 21st, 2009.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 20th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 20th, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 20th

NBA highlights from April 20th, 2009.

Monday, April 20, 2009

76ers Stun Magic on Late Iguodala Jumper

Andre Iguodala drained a 22-foot jumper with 2.2 seconds left, giving the 76ers a 100-98 win over Orlando in the first game of their opening-round playoff series Sunday.

NBA TV Top 5: April 19th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 19th, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 19th

NBA highlights from April 19th, 2009.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

NBA TV Top 5: April 18th

NBA's Top 5 Plays for April 18th, 2009.

NBA highlights From April 18th

NBA highlights from April 18th, 2009.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Kanye West's "Amazing" - 2009 NBA Playoff Preview

Gear up for the 2009 NBA Playoffs with memorable clips from past NBA playoff games featuring stars like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Paul Pierce. Clips from playoffs past are put together to the pounding beat of "Amazing" by Kanye West telling the compelling story of the playoff race. The 2009 NBA Playoffs tip off on April 18th with games airing nationally on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV.