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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UConn's Thabeet to Enter NBA Draft

Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet announced Tuesday he is giving up his last year of eligibility and will enter the NBA draft. Thabeet was the Big East co-player of the year. He averaged more than four blocked shots per game this season.

LeBron James' Late Foul Costs Cavaliers

LeBron James was called for a foul with two-tenths of a second left in Cleveland's game Tuesday against the Pacers. Indiana's Danny Granger hit the game-winning free throw in the 96-95 win.

Magic Guard Nelson Could Be Out for the Season

The Orlando Magic might have to finish the season without All-Star guard Jameer Nelson. An MRI exam Tuesday revealed Nelson has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He was injured in Monday's loss to Dallas.

Kobe Bryant Scores NBA Season-high 61 Points

Lakers' star Kobe Bryant scored an NBA season-high 61 points in a 126-117 win over the Knicks Monday in New York.

Howard Leads Magic Past Cavaliers

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 18 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat visiting Cleveland, 99-88. LeBron James scored 23 points for the Cavaliers. But he only made 10 of 27 shots.