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If MLB players want to take on bad umpires, they couldn't ask for a better leader than Derek Jeter.

Jul 7, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday they signed rookie Rodrigue Beaubois.

Jul 8, 2009 | 13 comments

By confiscating footage of Jordan Crawford's dunk, LeBron James made it much bigger than it would have been otherwise.

Jul 7, 2009

LeBron James' invitation to the Allen & Co. summer retreat is a pretty clear sign he doesn't need to leave Cleveland to become a global megastar.

Jul 7, 2009

Sports royalty in Los Angeles right now is the Lakers, and three of the biggest names — Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Jeannie Buss — were at Staples Center for the tribute.

Jul 6, 2009 | 3 comments

Gone too soon: athletes whose lives -- and careers -- have ended tragically

Jul 8, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks are bringing Quinton Ross home.

Jul 6, 2009 | 2 comments

Winning isn't everything; Personality counts too.

Jul 6, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd have agreed to a new three-year deal for the veteran point guard.

Jul 4, 2009

Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu has spurned contract talks with the Portland Trail Blazers will suit up with Toronto, according to reports.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

Free agent center Marcin Gortat has reportedly been offered a deal by the Dallas Mavericks, with whom Gortat will meet this weekend.

Jul 3, 2009

Every weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your pancakes.Frank Dell'Apa/Marc J. Spears, The Boston Globe: "Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce...

Jul 3, 2009

New York has family, Dallas has a chance of winning in 2009-2010. Both are interested. Which will Jason Kidd pick?

Jul 6, 2009 | 10 comments

A few hours after blowing away the Seattle Storm, former UConn superstar and current leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving, the Associated Press reports.

Jul 2, 2009

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure...

Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments

Crazy is in. The Lakers picked are set to sign the talented but at times troubling Artest to bring some defense and intimidation to Staples. Ariza is now out.

Jul 2, 2009

Of course Snoop Dogg has a customized Lakers lowrider. And of course he is holding the championship trophy in the picture on the hood.

Jul 2, 2009

Bodog's odds to win the 2009-10 NBA Championship have been reassessed and posted following last week's NBA Draft and trade activity. Unsurprisingly, the Shaquille O'Neal-to-Cleveland, Vince Carter-to-Orlando...

Jul 8, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks announced they have signed Quinton Ross.

Jul 2, 2009

Every weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Nesquik.Geoff Calkins, The Commercial Appeal: "We should have known better. Heisley did what he...

Jul 1, 2009

The Knicks are trying to persuade Jason Kidd to come to New York, but want to save salary cap space for the summer of 2010.

Jul 1, 2009

Check out where the King, the Captain and Kobe rank on Sports Illustrated's annual list of the best-paid American athletes.

Jul 2, 2009

Family friendly McDonald’s is out as the NBA’s fast food sponsor. In comes Taco Bell, a food chain known more satisfying the munchies at 2 a.m.

Jul 1, 2009

Every weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your maple syrup. (Happy Canada Day!)Jonathan Feigen, The Houston Chronicle: "While their cornerstone...