NBA notebook: Nuggets trade Iverson to Pistons, Get Billups, McDyess Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment Nuggets trade Iverson to Pistons, get Billups, McDyess The Detroit Pistons shook the NBA in a big way Monday — landing former MVP Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons gave up...

Jackson returns to Lakers relaxed Thu, Oct 5, 2006 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Don't be fooled by Phil Jackson's tan and relaxed demeanor. He's still upset about missing out on another NBA title last summer. "There's still a little...

Celtics re-sign House, Allen for title defense Mon, Jul 21, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- Eddie House had virtually disappeared from the Boston rotation during the Celtics' run to the NBA title. When he got in the game, though, he showed his worth. House, who...

Cavaliers sign Gibson to 5-year deal Wed, Jul 16, 2008 CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. Bringing back Gibson, a restricted free agent,...

NBA finals games most-watched programs this month Fri, Jun 8, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA finals games were the six highest-rated and most-watched programs so far in June, the first time that has happened in seven years. Boston's victory over the...

22 people arrested after Celtics' win NBA title Wed, Jun 18, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- Boston police said 22 people were arrested during the Celtics' championship celebration, the vast majority for disorderly conduct. Several storefront windows were...

Celtics win NBA title with 131-92 rout of Lakers Wed, Jun 18, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title in relentless fashion, trouncing the L.A. Lakers 131-92 to win the NBA Finals in six games. It's the Celtics' first title in 22...

Celtics' Allen, Perkins start Game 6 of NBA finals Tue, Jun 17, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- Ray Allen was in the Boston Celtics' starting lineup for Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night, but missed much of the first half after getting poked in the left eye....

Dick Bavetta officiates Game 5 of NBA finals Sun, Jun 15, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dick Bavetta, the referee who worked one of the games Tim Donaghy alleged was rigged, officiated Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. Bavetta worked Game 6 of...

Big 3 leads Boston to big win and a 17th NBA title Fri, Jun 6, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- It's the reason Paul Pierce stuck around when the losses mounted and the solution was far from clear. The reason Ray Allen was acquired as a draft-day consolation prize....

Lakers lead by record 21 points after 1st quarter Thu, Jun 12, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers led the Boston Celtics 35-14 after the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA finals on Thursday night - the biggest deficit after 12 minutes in the...

Rondo ready to go for Game 4 of NBA finals against LA Thu, Jun 12, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo warmed up as usual before Game 4 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night and said he was ready to go....

Lakers set first-quarter finals record in Game 4 vs. Celtics Thu, Jun 5, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lamar Odom hit his first seven shots from the field and scored 15 points as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 58-40 halftime lead over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the...

True or not, ref's charges linger over NBA finals Wed, Jun 11, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- If Tim Donaghy's latest allegations are true, Kobe Bryant won his last championship with the help of an NBA conspiracy. And Scot Pollard is still ringless because some...

Rondo ready to go for Game 4 of NBA finals against LA Wed, Jun 11, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo warmed up as usual before Game 4 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night and said he was ready to go....

Phoenix Suns introduce new head coach Terry Porter Sat, Jun 7, 2008 PHOENIX (AP) -- It didn't take Terry Porter long to understand the expectations facing him as he takes over the Phoenix Suns. One of the first questions at Porter's introductory news...

Lakers owner plays stud in Vegas Sun, Jun 8, 2008 LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Lakers owner Jerry Buss entered a $10,000 7-card stud tournament in Las Vegas on Saturday, the day before his team played the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA finals....

Harrah's barred from taking bets on NBA's big games Thu, Jun 5, 2008 LAS VEGAS (AP) -- It'll be a little bit harder to get in on the action in the NBA finals. Harrah Entertainment Inc., owner of 13 casinos in Nevada, is barred from taking bets on the...

Guard Tony Allen returns to practice for Celtics Tue, Jun 3, 2008 WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Boston backup guard Tony Allen is back on the practice court as the Celtics prepare for the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Doc Rivers said...

Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals Fri, May 30, 2008 Boston's new Big Three reached the NBA's big stage. And just like their predecessors, they'll share it with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics and Lakers are meeting again in the NBA finals, with...