National Basketball Association

five newcomers to the Magic's rotation jell with the returning veterans sooner than expected this season, credit Jameer Nelson. In August the point guard once again paid for a bonding retreat in his hometown of...

SI's picks for league honors include some notable repeats but also anticipate that one team will stage a major turnaround

more was made of Boston's off-season signing of Rasheed Wallace, Paul Pierce is among several Celtics looking forward to playing with a less-noticed arrival, Marquis Daniels. "Last year Paul had to guard the best...

used to ask Anthony Parker to do everything—score, rebound, defend, create for others. He was essentially the LeBron James of the Euroleague years before James became known for his comprehensive contributions in the...

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