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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.