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.

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.

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.

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.