BASKETBALL

Pistons snap their 3-game skid witha 98-95 win over New York

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy chimed in on the struggle of Jeremy Lin, saying the young point guard's problems are more mental.

Tony Allen was fined $15,000 by the league after hitting a cameraman's equipment during the Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans game last Monday.

WNBA star and Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner was the subject of a random attack of a knife-wielding man in China Tuesday. The basketball player was left unharmed in the incident.

Bosh and Thompson were named the NBA Players of the Week to open the year

The Knicks are willing to trade away J.R. Smith to open cap space for 2015 free agency with Marc Gasol as primary target.

Sports personalities have all dressed up for the spookiest day of the year.

Kobe Bryant declared his loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers saying that he will not demand a trade despite the abysmal start of the squad.

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea enjoyed a little pda during an afternoon date in Los Angeles.

Miami Heat improved to 3-0 for the season with a 107-102 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Ricky Rubio is staying in Minnesota for years after signing a 4-year $56million contract extension last Saturday.

The Los Angeles Clippers withstood a valiant effort from the Oklahoma City Thunder who were missing the services of their all-star duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to register the win, 93-90.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing another problem as starting point guard fractured his right hand during the first quarter of their match against the Los Angeles Clippers.

New York Knicks newly acquired point guard Jose Calderon will miss two to three weeks of action due to a right calf strain.

After suffering two lopsided losses to the Houston Rockets and the Pheonix Suns, five-time champion Kobe Bryant lashed out at Jeremy Lin, demanding that the starting point guard facilitate the offense.

Reggie Jackson and OKC Thunder can't agree on a deal yet and the promising prospect will hit free agency in 2015

LeBron James and wife has welcomed their first daughter on Oct. 22.

Anderson Varejao is set to extend his stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 3-year $30M deal

Pau Gasol had difficulty choosing between the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 offseason.

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks on Thursday.

Raptors beat Hawks, 109-102 on Wednesday

Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers, 119-99 on Tuesday.

Chicago Bulls News: Jimmy Butler out up to a month with sprained thumb

Bryant called Howard a "teddy bear" in the post-game press conference.

Paul Pierce still hates LeBron James and NBA superteams

Julius Randle fractured his right leg in the Lakers' opening game vs. the Houston Rockets on Tuesday

The Charlotte Hornets and Kemba Walker agreed to a contract extension that will keep the young guard out of restricted free agency in 2015. Walker will reportedly receive $12 million annually for the next four years.

The Boston Celtics are estimating that there is an 83 percent chance that all-star guard Rajon Rondo will suit up for their opening game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The San Antonio Spurs will unveil their championship banner in opening night of the NBA. The five-time champions are set to test their mettle against the reloaded Dallas Mavericks.