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Miami Heat's LeBron James hangs on the rim after his dunk near New York Knicks Tyson Chandler during their NBA basketball game in Miami,...

LeBron, Kobe return to US team for London Games

Five members of the gold medal winning line-up at the 2008 Beijing Games were included in the 12-man US Olympic basketball team announced by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo on Saturday.......

NBA: Mavs down Lakers, Hawks stun Bulls

The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 16-point deficit and an aggressive Kobe Bryant to steal Game One of their second round playoff series with a last-second 96-94 triumph on Monday. Dirk Nowitzki......

NBA: Spurs edge Mavs in San Antonio to open title defense

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) shoots the ball as Dallas Mavericks power forward Brandan Wright (34) defends during the first half at AT&T Center on Tuesday. Photograph: Soobum......

NBA: Anthony inspires Knicks to big win over Lakers

Adding more hope to their dream of a long-awaited return to the NBA winner's circle, the New York Knicks enjoyed a role reversal night against the once-mighty Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square......