Carter to start at point guard for Miami
Returning point guard Anthony Carter will start ahead of newcomer Travis Best when the Miami Heat open their season Wednesday against Orlando.
( 10/26/2002 11:58 AM EDT)

Lakers-Kings Game Marred by Fight
The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings couldn't wait for the regular season to express their dislike for each other.
( 10/26/2002 08:51 AM EDT)

Jordan Ready for Regular Season
Michael Jordan's right knee made it through the exhibition season without any problems, and that's the most important thing for the Washington Wizards.
( JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer, 10/26/2002 02:45 AM EDT)

Garnett, T'Wolves Talking Contract
Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are negotiating an extension to the largest contract in NBA history, the $126 million deal he signed in 1997.
( 10/26/2002 01:45 AM EDT)

Agent: Strickland to Play for Wolves
Free agent point guard Rod Strickland will sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves by Saturday, his agent said.
( DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer, 10/25/2002 09:47 PM EDT)

Sprewell thinks he'll get money back from Knicks
Latrell Sprewell thinks an arbitrator will force the New York Knicks to refund at least some of his $437,000 in fines and lost salary when his grievance against the team is heard.
( TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer, 10/25/2002 09:06 PM EDT)

76ers' Williams to Get Knee Surgery
Philadelphia 76ers forward Monty Williams will have arthroscopic surgery for torn cartilage in his left knee.
( 10/25/2002 07:08 PM EDT)

Nuggets' Howard suspended for fight with Pacers
Denver Nuggets forward Juwan Howard was suspended for two games and fined $15,000 by the NBA Friday for throwing punches at Indiana's Al Harrington and Jermaine O'Neal during a preseason game.
( 10/25/2002 06:20 PM EDT)

Yao Getting Painful Welcome to NBA
Yao Ming spent more time sprawled on the court than he would have liked in his first two NBA outings.
( MICHAEL A. LUTZ, AP Sports Writer, 10/25/2002 03:59 PM EDT)

Garnett, Timberwolves talking about contract extension
Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are negotiating an extension to the largest contract in NBA history, the $126 million deal he signed in 1997.
( 10/25/2002 02:23 PM EDT)

Agent: Hakeem Olajuwon to retire
Hakeem Olajuwon will announce his retirement Nov. 9 in Houston, where he started his stellar 18-year career in the NBA, his agent told a TV station Thursday night.
( 10/25/2002 07:46 AM EDT)

A New Pin on the NBA's Global Map
Imagine how many kids are picking up basketballs in China at this very minute.
( JIM LITKE, AP Sports Writer, 10/25/2002 06:15 AM EDT)

Yao Slowly Adjusts to Life in NBA
Imagine how many kids are picking up basketballs in China at this very minute.
( JIM LITKE, AP Sports Writer, 10/24/2002 07:56 PM EDT)

Strickland May Join Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves were close to reaching an agreement with free agent point guard Rod Strickland, his agent said Thursday, a move that would add depth to Minnesota's injury-thinned backcourt.
( DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer, 10/24/2002 06:45 PM EDT)

Former Lakers superstar will not buy into Sonics
Magic Johnson has ended his bid to buy a portion of the Seattle SuperSonics.
( 10/24/2002 04:39 PM EDT)

Wizards Trade Whitney to Nuggets
The Washington Wizards cleared up a logjam in their backcourt Thursday by trading point guard Chris Whitney to the Denver Nuggets for forward George McCloud.
( 10/24/2002 02:21 PM EDT)

Yao Learns Lesson in Rockets Debut
Yao Ming's NBA career began with a lesson. Thirteen seconds after he stepped on the floor for Houston against San Antonio on Wednesday night, the Chinese center was flat on his back, courtesy of Tim Duncan's hard body bump.
( T.A. BADGER, Associated Press Writer, 10/24/2002 10:46 AM EDT)

Jordan Sues Woman, Claims Extortion
Michael Jordan filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a woman he contends is trying to extort $5 million from him to keep quiet about their relationship more than 10 years ago.
( ANDREW BUCHANAN, Associated Press Writer, 10/24/2002 07:47 AM EDT)

Latrell Sprewell Returns to Knicks
Latrell Sprewell returned to practice with the New York Knicks, ending his 16-day banishment from the team.
( 10/24/2002 05:16 AM EDT)

O'Neal, Howard ejected after fight
Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal and Denver's Juwan Howard were ejected for fighting with 4:56 remaining in the Pacers' 96-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
( 10/24/2002 01:23 AM EDT)