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Cleveland Browns hire Eric Mangini as coach. Read More
Chris Paul is playing at an All-Star level, but will he find a place in the Western Conference's starting lineup? Sean Deveney delivers the sad truth, plus a closer look at the rest of the West All-Stars. Read more
Bethlehem Shoals says Ron Artest's role is one of many questions Houston is sorting out during its uneven first half of the season. Read more
7:30 p.m. ET: Rockets-Celtics
- Celtics continue slide, fall to Bobcats in OT (33)
- West's 40 points help Hornets down Lakers (6)
- Anthony to miss 3 weeks; won't need surgery (4)
- Grizzlies waive forward Darius Miles (1)
- Brand expects return in 2 weeks | 76ers win
- Magic hold off Butler's surge, beat Wizards (2)
- T-wolves win third straight | Mavs edge Clips
- Bulls snap skid | Thunder hold off Knicks
- Bobcats investor faces charge in sex ring (7)
- LeBron James still not convinced he traveled (14)
- MJ's Meager Beginnings As Pitch Man
- Shoals Unlimited: Rockets Are Bizarro Celtics
- Bobcats Deconstruct the Mighty Celtics
- Dunk Contest Needs Better Dunkers, Judges
- Get Out the Youth (NBA All-Star) Vote
- Stuckey Relegates A.I. to Afterthought
- Shared Philosophies of D'Antoni and The Joker
- Starbury Talk Bolsters Boston's Persona
- Tribute to the Valor of Kevin Garnett
- The Case Against Charles Barkley As Credible
Could adding Charlie Villanueva give the Cavs enough depth to contend with the Celtics? Sean Deveney has the answer and more. Read mailbag
Bethlehem Shoals writes that Kevin Durant's second-year growth is making it acceptable for future rookies to take a slower path to stardom. More
It's easy to lose Kendrick Perkins between all of the Celtics' stars, but Bill Eichenberger gives you a closer look at Boston's center. Interview
Suns forward Amare Stoudemire addresses his recent controversial comments.
Magic center Dwight Howard joins the 2 Live Stews to talk about the start of the NBA season.
Lakers center Andrew Bynum chats on SNR about his transition from the preps to the pros.
Hawks coach Mike Woodson talks to the 2 Live Stews about Atlanta's quick start to the season.
Jan. 10: Contracts guaranteed for remainder of season.
Feb. 15: All-Star game (Phoenix).
Feb. 19: Trading Deadline, 3 p.m. ET.
April 8-11: Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament.
April 15: Regular season ends.
April 16: Rosters set for playoffs, 3 p.m. ET
April 18: Playoffs begin.
April 26: Early entry eligibility deadline.
May 19: Draft lottery.
June 5: Finals start date (possibly June 3).
June 15: Early entry entrant withdrawal deadline.
June 18: NBA finals latest possible end date.
June 25: NBA draft.
Feb. 15: All-Star game (Phoenix).
Feb. 19: Trading Deadline, 3 p.m. ET.
April 8-11: Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament.
April 15: Regular season ends.
April 16: Rosters set for playoffs, 3 p.m. ET
April 18: Playoffs begin.
April 26: Early entry eligibility deadline.
May 19: Draft lottery.
June 5: Finals start date (possibly June 3).
June 15: Early entry entrant withdrawal deadline.
June 18: NBA finals latest possible end date.
June 25: NBA draft.
Tom Ziller faces this sobering reality: It's probably time to stop listening to Charles Barkley because he's Barkley. His history doesn't justify it. More

Did you like Penny Hardaway's sneakers growing up, but you couldn't pick just one? Well now you can wear them all in one sneaker that is releasing soon. More
Who should start alongside Kobe Bryant in the West's All-Star backcourt?
Chris Paul
Tracy McGrady
Steve Nash
Chauncey Billups
Brandon Roy
Tony Parker
Other
Tracy McGrady
Steve Nash
Chauncey Billups
Brandon Roy
Tony Parker
Other














