Mavericks want to grant Golden State Jackson his wish? (Yahoo! Sports)

Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson wants out of California. He supposedly told the team that he...

The top 10 NBA uniforms of the last 10 years (Yahoo! Sports)

OK, we know the first decade of the 21st century doesn't really end until 2011. We think.

Shaq gets ticket for stopping on Hollywood street (AP)

Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal has gotten a ticket in Hollywood for stopping his car in the street. Los Angeles police Officer April Harding says officers spotted O'Neal's dark blue Ford F-350 pickup truck on a street shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday. Harding says O'Neal was talking to some people.

Tour de LeBron rolls on overseas (AP)

Everywhere you looked this summer, there was LeBron James. It began with "The Chosen One" being grilled about a refusal to shake hands after the Orlando Magic knocked his Cleveland Cavaliers out in the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. That was followed by questions as to whether James had a hand in a decision by his principal benefactor, Nike, to confiscate videotapes showing him...

Create-a-caption: Stovetop stuffing (Yahoo! Sports)

Getty Images describes this photo as "LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers taking part in a promotional...

Cavs sign rookie Danny Green (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie forward Danny Green, their second-round pick in this year's NBA draft. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-6 Green finished his college career at North Carolina as one of the most versatile players in ACC history. He is the only player in conference history to record at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, 150 3-pointers, 150 blocks...

Cavaliers trading Ilgauskus? (Yahoo! Sports)

When the trading deadline comes in February, you may be hearing the name Zydrunas Ilgauskas a whole lot.

The 10 best teams of the decade never to win a championship (Yahoo! Sports)

OK, we know that the first decade of the 21st century doesn't really end until 2011. We think.

Allred's basketball journey takes new path (Yahoo! Sports)

Deafness hasn't disabled or defined Lance Allred. Like every other challenge he's met, it has helped strengthen him.

Allred ready to trade NBA dream for a new journey (Yahoo! Sports)

Deafness hasn't disabled or defined Lance Allred. Like every other challenge he's met, it has helped strengthen him.

Tour de LeBron comes through Akron (AP)

LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown -- on two wheels. The U.S. Olympic teammates and close friends rode through the city's streets on Saturday as James hosted his annual "King for Kids" charity bike-a-thon. James and Paul pushed the pace in the lead group of bicyclists.

Stop in Akron turns into dream day for LeBron fan (AP)

All 13-year-old Justin Cozzolino wanted was a photo of his hero LeBron James' high school. He got a whole lot more. While on a "boys sports road trip," the Connecticut teenager and his father, Rick, stopped at St. Vincent-St. Mary -- James' alma mater -- to take a few keepsake photographs.

Shaquille O'Neal going back on trading block? (Yahoo! Sports)

When the Cleveland Cavaliers brought on big man Shaquille O'Neal this off-season, most folks figured this...

LeBron hosts documentary screening (AP)

LeBron James went to the movies on Thursday night and brought 1,000 guests with him. A few miles from the high school where he became a phenom, the NBA's reigning MVP hosted an advance screening of the documentary, "More Than A Game," a film about James' ascent to superstardom and the four childhood friends who helped him get there.

James hosts film screening in busy Akron weekend (AP)

A VIP movie screening. A day of community service. A bike-a-thon with celebrities. LeBron James has a busy few days ahead in his hometown. The NBA's reigning MVP is scheduled to host an advance screening on Thursday night of the documentary, "More Than A Game," a new film about James' ascent to superstardom and the four childhood friends and high school teammates who helped him get...

Amare Stoudemire preparing to leave Suns? (Yahoo! Sports)

Amare Stoudemire once believed he would be a Phoenix Sun for his whole career, but now he's thinking this...

Video: Shaq vs. Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas (Yahoo! Sports)

Shaquille O'Neal's reality show, "Shaq Vs." debuted to mixed reviews Tuesday night as the...

Obama to appear in back-to-school program (AP)

President Barack Obama will appear in a back-to-school television special with singer Kelly Clarkson and basketball star LeBron James next month. Obama is appearing in a 30-minute documentary that will air at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 on BET, MTV, VH1, CMT, Comedy Central, Spike TV and Nickelodeon, all of them Viacom networks.

Shaq's shadow threatens to eclipse Howard (Yahoo! Sports)

Dwight Howard knows he no longer is the East's only center of attention. Shaquille O'Neal is coming for him.

Video: Shaq on 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien' (Yahoo! Sports)

What do you say we throw on some swim trunks, turn on the sprinkler, and complete our mornin' video triptych...

Joe Smith joining the Cleveland Cavaliers? (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Smith's contract time has finally arrived. After sitting on the back burner all summer while other deals...

Leon Powe happy to remain in the East (AP)

Leon Powe once thought he was the nation's top 10th-grade basketball player. Then he saw one of his AAU teammates play: LeBron James. Powe asked his coach if James was in his graduating class. He was. "Aww man," Powe said. "There goes my No. 1 spot." He'll gladly take a backup role to James again, as soon as his repaired left knee allows it.

O'Neal slugs one-liners out of park (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal swears he was once a T-ball All-Star and a high school first baseman with the "world's biggest strike zone." The 7-1, 325-pound O'Neal was introduced as the "king of cross training" at a news conference Wednesday, part of a promotion for his upcoming ABC show that pits him against other superstars in a battle of athletic prowess.

Cavaliers sign free agent F Leon Powe (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent forward Leon Powe, who as a youth played with LeBron James on several AAU teams, to a two-year contract on Wednesday. But he won't be playing with James anytime soon. Powe, who averaged 7.7 points in 70 games with the Boston Celtics last season, tore the ACL in his left knee during the playoffs and had reconstructive surgery on May 5.

LeBron James hasn't signed an extension. So what? (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James has stated his preference to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he won't sign a contract...

LeBron staying in Cleveland in 2010, but Wade leaving Miami? (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James recently said he's going to test the market when he becomes a...

Former Celtic Powe joining Cleveland Cavaliers (Yahoo! Sports)

You'd think Cleveland had enough big man in Shaquille O'Neal to cover their bases for this off-season,...

Cavs close to signing Powe (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cavs will sign Leon Powe to a two-year deal pending test results on his injured left knee.

WNBA team moves to ticket card -- with discounts (AP)

Connecticut Sun fan Judy Vlcek doesn't need tickets to get into the WNBA team's games. And she can throw away the coupon book the team sent her. Vlcek just hands the usher what looks like a credit card with the Sun's logo on it. He scans it, and the 68-year-old season-ticket holder enters the arena.

Spurs hope to net nice return on remodel (Yahoo! Sports)

After suffering their first first-round exit since 2000, the Spurs have spent significantly to overhaul their roster.

Spurs hope to net nice return on remodeling job (Yahoo! Sports)

After suffering their first first-round exit since 2000, the Spurs have spent significantly to overhaul their roster.

Pistons bring back Wallace (Yahoo! Sports)

Three years after leaving Detroit, veteran center Ben Wallace has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the Pistons.

LeBron says he wants to keep his options open (AP)

LeBron James is going to make the Cleveland Cavaliers wait -- and sweat. James indicated Friday that he is unlikely to accept a contract extension from the Cavs until after the 2009-10 season and presumably will become a free agent. At an event in his hometown to unveil Nike Air Max LeBron VII, the latest sneaker in his signature line, James made his strongest comments yet about his future.

Kobe-Shaq again on Christmas as Lakers host Cavs (AP)

The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal together again for Christmas -- this time joined by LeBron James. Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 25, one of the highlights of the 2009-10 NBA schedule released Tuesday. It will be the fourth time in the five years since their partnership ended that Bryant and O'Neal will meet...

Video: Delonte West's KFC freestyle (Yahoo! Sports)

I was recently asked by a Twitter friend, "Besides Marbury, which other athlete would you want to see do a...

Cavs, Rockets, Wolves fined for leaking schedules (AP)

The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized, an official with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday. The official requested anonymity because the fines weren't publicly announced.

NBA bits and pieces: Williams, Warrick, Sessions, Powe (Yahoo! Sports)

It's not just a happenin' Dave Clark Five song, cats and kittens, it's what's happenin'...