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.

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.

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.

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 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 Trade Deadline Fast Approaching

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon. One of the players who might get dealt is Amare Stoudemire of Phoenix. The Suns' big man scored 19 points in Sunday's All-Star Game, played in Phoenix.

Celtics Aim for Home-court Advantage in Playoffs

The defending NBA champion Celtics would love to repeat. They are battling the Cleveland Cavaliers for supremacy in the Eastern Conference.Winner in the East gets home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Sports Friday: Mussina Retires, Steelers Roll

After 18 major-league seasons, Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday. A 270-game winner with the Yankees and Orioles, the 40-year old right hander ranks 32nd on baseball's career win list.

NBA Eastern Conference Preview

The AP's Brian Mahoney previews the NBA's Eastern Conference, home to the defending league champion Boston Celtics.