Search
Search
Daylife

National Basketball Association | ORGANIZATION

 

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also include Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), and the National Hockey League (NHL).

Read the full background at Wikipedia

Latest News 

Connections

Louisville's Samardo Samuels, bottom, against Rutgers in their NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Watching are Rutgers' players Jonathan Mitchell, right, and Hamady Ndiaye, left. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Drew Gooden (90) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Mavericks 104-92. Dallas Mavericks
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, back left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, back right, as Celtics guard Ray Allen, front, looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest (37) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Michael Finley (4) for a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-89. San Antonio Spurs
Richard Scudamore the Chief Executive of the English soccer Premier League, left, and Roger Goodell the Commissioner of the US National Football League (NFL) speak during the Global Sport Summit in London, Friday Oct. 24, 2008. NFL
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Prince William plays a Nintendo Wii ten-pin bowling game with children at the Redfern Community centre on January 19, 2010 just outside Sydney in Australia. Prince William flew in from New Zealand for an unofficial three day visit, this is the second visit by the second-in-line to the throne, having been here at the age of 9 months with his parents in 1983. Wii
NEW YORK - JULY 10: (L-R) R&B Singer Ne Yo and former New York Knicks player Allan Houston attend the Fourth Annual iStar Charity Shootout to benefit the Robin Hood foundation and Human Rights First at Madison Square Garden on July 10, 2006 in New York City. New York Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, shoots voer San Antonio Spurs forward Richard Jefferson (24) and San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-89. Los Angeles Lakers
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy while going up for a shot during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. LeBron James
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Dwight Howard
FILE - In this combo of file photos, Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas , left, (2008) and Javaris Crittenton (2009) are shown in Washington. Arenas and Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, by NBA commissioner David Stern, who said guns in the workplace "will not be tolerated." Both players have admitted bringing guns into the Wizards' locker room, a violation of the collective bargaining agreement, following a dispute on a team flight. Gilbert Arenas
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots as Charlotte Bobcats forward Stephen Graham defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-97. Kobe Bryant
NBA Hall Of Famer and tournament executive director Jerry West, right, and basketball entrepreneur Dana Pump cruise the course during the Pro-Am round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Jerry West
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris walks off the court after colliding with teammate Jarvis Hayes while chasing a loose ball in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons defeated the Nets 99-92. New Jersey Nets
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 6: Wesley Witherspoon #11 of the Memphis Tigers Goes up for a dunk against Robert Sacre #00 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs on February 6, 2010 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis
In this undated photo provided by the Delaware River Port Authority, Cpl. Christopher Milito poses for a portrait. Milito was struck and killed by a car on the Walt Whitman bridge near Philadelphia in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. The 40-year-old officer died from his injuries at a Camden, N.J., hospital. Milito was a 16-year veteran of the department. The driver of the car that struck Milito has been taken into custody by Philadelphia police. Delaware
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, center, is double-teamed by Washington Wizards forwards Caron Butler (3) and Antawn Jamison in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bobcats won 94-92. Washington Wizards
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left rear, of Germany, chats with his former coach and current Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, right, before an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Dallas. Don Nelson

Related Topics 

Photos 

Portland Trail Blazers Nicolas Batum goes to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game with the Charlotte Bobcats Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

CloseCaption
Portland Trail Blazers Nicolas Batum goes to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game with the Charlotte Bobcats Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

AP 

Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Wallace wipes his face during the forth quarter of their NBA game the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

CloseCaption
Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Wallace wipes his face during the forth quarter of their NBA game the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

AP 

Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, battles for control of a loose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, battles for control of a loose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

An unidentified fan holds the flag of Israel as she tries to get the attention of Sacramento Kings rookie forward Omri Casspi of Israel as he plays against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
An unidentified fan holds the flag of Israel as she tries to get the attention of Sacramento Kings rookie forward Omri Casspi of Israel as he plays against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, walks off the court with center Spencer Hawes after the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, walks off the court with center Spencer Hawes after the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Denver Nuggets guards Chauncey Billups, front, and J.R. Smith celebrate as time runs out in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Denver Nuggets guards Chauncey Billups, front, and J.R. Smith celebrate as time runs out in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, back, shoots the go-ahead basket with just under 20 seconds remaining in the overtime session over Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin in the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, back, shoots the go-ahead basket with just under 20 seconds remaining in the overtime session over Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin in the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston, left, guard Carlos Arroyo, center, and forward Udonis Haslem, right, sit on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81.

CloseCaption
Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston, left, guard Carlos Arroyo, center, and forward Udonis Haslem, right, sit on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81.

AP 

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups, right, passes the ball while driving the lane past Sacramento Kings center Spencer Hawes in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups, right, passes the ball while driving the lane past Sacramento Kings center Spencer Hawes in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

From left, Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin reaches in for a rebound pulled down by Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, of Israel, as Kings forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, and guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia, look on in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
From left, Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin reaches in for a rebound pulled down by Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, of Israel, as Kings forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, and guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia, look on in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) slips to the basket for a dunk as Dallas Mavericks' Quinton Ross (6), Jose Barea (11), and Dirk Nowitzki (41) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City.

CloseCaption
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) slips to the basket for a dunk as Dallas Mavericks' Quinton Ross (6), Jose Barea (11), and Dirk Nowitzki (41) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City.

AP 

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, tries to shoot as Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right rear, and forward Hakim Warrick (21) defend in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81.

CloseCaption
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, tries to shoot as Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right rear, and forward Hakim Warrick (21) defend in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81.

AP 

Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler, right, embraces Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett after an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

CloseCaption
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler, right, embraces Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett after an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

AP 

Washington Wizards guard Earl Boykins, center, looks to pass as Boston Celtics guards Tony Allen, left, and Rajon Rondo stay close in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

CloseCaption
Washington Wizards guard Earl Boykins, center, looks to pass as Boston Celtics guards Tony Allen, left, and Rajon Rondo stay close in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

AP 

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) argues with referee Courtney Kirkland (61) after a foul was called on Wade in the third quarter of the Heat's NBA basktball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81. At center is Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

CloseCaption
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) argues with referee Courtney Kirkland (61) after a foul was called on Wade in the third quarter of the Heat's NBA basktball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Miami, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Bucks won 97-81. At center is Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

AP 

Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, tries to stop Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith as he goes up to dunk the ball for a basket in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, tries to stop Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith as he goes up to dunk the ball for a basket in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) gets past Dallas Mavericks defenders Jason Terry (31) and Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, for two of his game-high 25 points, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Mavericks 104-92.

CloseCaption
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) gets past Dallas Mavericks defenders Jason Terry (31) and Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, for two of his game-high 25 points, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Mavericks 104-92.

AP 

Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye (8) and forward Grant Hill (33) guard New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Suns defeated the Hornets 109-100.

CloseCaption
Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye (8) and forward Grant Hill (33) guard New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Suns defeated the Hornets 109-100.

AP 

Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche goes for the ball with Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

CloseCaption
Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche goes for the ball with Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.

AP 

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, goes high above the basket for a dunk while Dallas Mavericks defenders Drew Gooden (90) and Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Mavericks 104-92.

CloseCaption
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, goes high above the basket for a dunk while Dallas Mavericks defenders Drew Gooden (90) and Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Mavericks 104-92.

AP 

Launch Gallery0 of 0

"I haven't been able to find anything in the whole H1N1 world that says water fountains are a concern"


Matt Carroll Feb 10 2010 2:55 AM from China Post

"I ran as fast as Usain Bolt to foul Jason Terry and stop the game, because I was really worried about my little general ... It's a freak accident with our best player going down, and that is the story of the season."


Ronny Turiaf Feb 09 2010 2:44 PM from Pro Basketball News

"It changed the whole landscape in the West"


Gregg Popovich Feb 09 2010 2:44 PM from Pro Basketball News

"I think Nate is better as an off guard ... He understands that. I think the team functions a little bit better with a true point."


Mike D'Antoni Feb 09 2010 2:44 PM from Pro Basketball News

"George Hill's just a fantastic basketball player"


Gregg Popovich Feb 09 2010 7:49 AM from NBA.com

"That has nothing to do with it. It’s about mental toughness and physical toughness and passion and the group jelling together and playing for each other and we’re not doing it."


Tim Duncan Feb 09 2010 7:49 AM from NBA.com

"That's something that we've talked about is them being able to step up and perform, and don't put any pressure on me to come back early"


Kobe Bryant Feb 09 2010 7:44 AM from Los Angeles Times

"I think if he feels like he can play [against Utah], he's going to play ... We talked about it before. If he felt like playing was going to be detrimental to his overall game or his athletic ability, he'd not play. That's a..."


Phil Jackson Feb 09 2010 7:44 AM from Los Angeles Times

"Five more minutes and they probably would have got the win ... We have to play hard for 48 minutes and we can't give up big leads like we did today. Thankfully, we were able to grind out the win."


Dwight Howard Feb 09 2010 6:57 AM from China Post

"I think it’s just a total team effort"


Jeff Gordon Feb 09 2010 3:14 AM from Jacksonville.com
  of  

Portland Trail Blazers Nicolas Batum goes to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game with the Charlotte Bobcats Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

CloseCaption
Portland Trail Blazers Nicolas Batum goes to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game with the Charlotte Bobcats Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

AP 

Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Wallace wipes his face during the forth quarter of their NBA game the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

CloseCaption
Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Wallace wipes his face during the forth quarter of their NBA game the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bobcats 98-79.

AP 

Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, battles for control of a loose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, battles for control of a loose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

An unidentified fan holds the flag of Israel as she tries to get the attention of Sacramento Kings rookie forward Omri Casspi of Israel as he plays against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
An unidentified fan holds the flag of Israel as she tries to get the attention of Sacramento Kings rookie forward Omri Casspi of Israel as he plays against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, walks off the court with center Spencer Hawes after the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

CloseCaption
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, walks off the court with center Spencer Hawes after the Denver Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory over the Kings in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

AP 

Launch Gallery   of  

Related Blogs 

* Road Runner is not liable for the subject matter of Blogs on the open Web.


On TV Now

View All

As of 12:02AM EST »

Sports
» More ESPN

NFL Live

SPIKETV

UFC Unleashed

ESPN2

College Basketball Final

ESPN2

SportsNation

GOLF

Northern Trust Open Special: Playing With Purpose

News 

Featured Videos

Snow Stuck Cabbie Hits Camera
Ringo's Star
Harlem Globetrotters Take to the Ice
Palin Might be Eyeing 2012 Run
Was Quake Survivor Buried 4 Weeks?
Fans Welcome Saints Back to Big Easy
77-Year-Old Rep. John Murtha Dies
Florida Police Cruiser Crashes Into Gate
Washington Struggles With Snow As More Looms
Saints Fans Go Wild on Bourbon Street
Endeavour Lifts Off
L.A. Suburbs Dig Out Following Mudslides
Man Arrested After Stripping at Phoenix Airport
Activists' Vessel, Whaler Collide
Hundreds Gather for Snowball Battle
'It's The End of the World'
The Running of the Brides
New Orleans Backing its Saints
Demolition Starts at Giants Stadium
U.K. Introduces 'Unbreakable' Pint Glasses

Sports 

Take A Break

Play Escape Rosecliff Island! Escape Rosecliff Island
Play Murder, She Wrote! Murder, She Wrote
Play Heroes of Hellas 2 - Olympia! Heroes of Hellas 2 - Olympia
Play 1001 Nights - The Adventures of Sindbad! 1001 Nights - The Adventures of Sindbad
Play Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High! Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
Play Smash Frenzy 3! Smash Frenzy 3
Play Farm Mania 2! Farm Mania 2
Play Call of Atlantis!re Call of Atlantis
Play Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris! Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris

Technology 

More Headlines 

Search
Search
Copyright © 2010 Road Runner Holding Co. LLC | Advertise with Us | Web Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | TWC Subscriber Policies | Sign Up for Road Runner