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Agreement reached on Seattle arena plan (Yahoo! Sports)
SEATTLE (AP) The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.

Deal reached on Seattle arena plan
The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.

Arena plan moves ahead as Seattle lures NBA
The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.

Source: Prokhorov, King to meet with Williams
Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov will meet with general manager Billy King and point guard Deron Williams in Turkey, a source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Source: Prokhorov, King to meet with Williams
Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov will meet with GM Billy King and point guard Deron Williams in Turkey, a source confirmed to ESPN NewYork.com.

Nets GM hopes to give Wallace multiyear deal
Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King hopes to re-sign Gerald Wallace to a multiyear contract extension.

Nets GM confident Williams will stay
Nets general manager Bill King believes All-Star point guard Deron Williams will join the team in its new home in Brooklyn after exploring free agency this summer.

Nets GM confident G Deron Williams will stay (Yahoo! Sports)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Nets general manager Bill King believes All-Star point guard Deron Williams will join the team in its new home in Brooklyn after exploring free agency this summer.

Report: King to miss out on Hall of Fame
After being nominated for the fifth time, former Nets and Knicks legend Bernard King reportedly will once again miss out on being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Nets sign former dunk champion Green (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Gerald Green to a 10-day contract. General manager Billy King announced the signing of the D-League player from the Los Angeles D-Fenders Monday. Green was the MVP of the 2012 D-League All Star Game. He played in 22 games for the D-Fenders, averaging 19.1 points and 4.6 rebounds.

Nets' Bogans should be ready next season (AP)
New Jersey Nets guard Keith Bogans has undergone ankle surgery and is expected to be fully recovered for training camp next season. Bogans fractured his left ankle and tore his deltoid ligament during a Feb. 8 game at Detroit. General manager Billy King says the operation was done Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

Nets F James to undergo foot surgery (AP)
New Jersey Nets forward Damion James will have surgery on his right foot and there is no timetable for his return. Nets general manager Billy King said Saturday that the surgery, which will replace a screw in James' fifth metatarsal, would be performed in Indianapolis on Tuesday by Dr. David Porter.

GM says Nets unlikely to offer Lopez extension
The New Jersey Nets have yet to offer a contract extension to center Brook Lopez, and are unlikely to do so before the Jan. 25 extension deadline for players drafted in 2008, according to general manager Billy King.

Mavs' Odom was 'real close' to leaving game
As his Martin Luther King Day reunion with the Lakers approaches, Lamar Odom< has revealed that he was "real close" to walking away from the game for a season -- or perhaps longer -- well before his December trade to the Mavericks.



Ageless Kobe still king of the spotlight
At 33, Kobe still threatening scoring records -- and still stealing spotlight.

King fire Westphal after 2-5 start
The Sacramento Kings fired Paul Westphal Thursday after a public feud between the coach and young center DeMarcus Cousins.

Hail LeBron, the NBA's true drama king
Forget the Lakers and Lob City ... LeBron's still NBA's most compelling figure.

GM: Nets to sign Ex-Mavs swingman Stevenson
The New Jersey Nets have reached agreement with veteran guard DeShawn Stevenson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard on Thursday.

Nets C Lopez to miss couple of months (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are going to be without starting center and leading scorer Brook Lopez for a couple of months. Nets general manager Billy King announced Thursday that Lopez sustained a stress fracture in his right foot in a game against the Knicks on Wednesday and he will have surgery on Friday. The injury is to the fifth metatarsal, the same type of injury that New York Giants first-round...

Nets GM says Outlaw has broken shooting hand
Nets small forward Travis Outlaw has a broken right shooting hand and will be evaluated by the team's doctors this week, according to a statement from general manager Billy King.



Nets GM trying to keep D-Will, add big man
New Jersey Nets general manager Billy King has a few major priorities: convincing Deron Williams to stay and adding a big man.

Nets GM denies Howard trade rumors
New Jersey Nets general manager Billy King vehemently denied rumors Wednesday that he was in trade discussions with the Orlando Magic regarding All-Star center Dwight Howard.

Fab Five's King faces trial in child support case
University of Michigan "Fab Five" member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King is heading to trial in a child support case.

Hawks owners, law firm settle malpractice suit
The group that owns the Atlanta Hawks and recently sold the Atlanta Thrashers has settled a $195 million legal malpractice lawsuit against the law firm King & Spalding.

Hawks owners settle $195M lawsuit (AP)
The group that owns the Atlanta Hawks and recently sold the Atlanta Thrashers has settled a $195 million legal malpractice lawsuit against the law firm King & Spalding. The Atlanta Spirit, which sold the Thrashers to a Canadian group in June and has an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Atlanta Hawks, settled the complaint last week, said attorneys involved in the dispute.

Hawks owner settles malpractice suit
The group that owns the Atlanta Hawks and recently sold the Atlanta Thrashers has settled a $195 million legal malpractice lawsuit against the law firm King & Spalding.

King of 'Fab Five' in court on child support claim
University of Michigan "Fab Five" member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King said he is working with authorities to resolve a child support claim after being arrested earlier this month. The state says he failed to pay $17,000.

King of 'Fab Five' in court on child support claim
University of Michigan "Fab Five" member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King said he is working with authorities to resolve a child support claim after being arrested earlier this month. The state says he failed to pay $17,000.

Nets can attend Kardashian wedding (AP)
The New Jersey Nets can accept their invitation to Kim Kardashian's wedding. A team official says the Nets have been granted permission to attend the reality star's marriage to forward Kris Humphries on Saturday in California. General manager Billy King and other members of the Nets' basketball operations department are expected to attend the ceremony of their free agent forward, the...

Report: Jimmy King arrested at church
Jimmy King, a part of Michigan's "Fab Five" teams in the early 90s, was arrested this week for failing to pay child support, the Detroit Free Press reported late Wednesday.

Nets name Lee GM of minor league ops (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have made Milton Lee general manager of their minor league operations. Nets general manager Billy King made the announcement Wednesday, saying Lee will oversee the basketball operations of the Nets' D League affiliate, the Springfield Armor. His duties will include selection of the team's head coach and coaching staff as well as assembling the roster for the upcoming...

LeBron can't handle it, but who could?
Fatigue. Pressure. Sexy rumors. What's icing King James?

Nets C Lopez undergoes arm surgery (AP)

Center Brook Lopez, the New Jersey Nets' leading scorer, had surgery Wednesday to remove a bone mass and a calcium deposit from his upper right arm. General manager Billy King said the center should be ready for training camp in the fall. The surgery was performed by Nets team orthopedic Dr. Riley Williams III and Dr.

Deron Williams: New Jersey Nets confident of extension, Billy King says
Nets general manager Billy King believes his team will be able to sign All-Star point guard Deron Williams to a long-term extension once the NBA and its players reach a new collective bargaining agreement.

Carmelo debuts on Saturday Night Live
Being the new King of New York has it’s benefits. Carmelo appeared in two skits on the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live.

Nets PG Gaines out indefinitely (AP)
New Jersey Nets point guard Sundiata Gaines will be out of action for several weeks after fracturing his right hip. Nets general manager Billy King said Thursday that Gaines was injured in the first quarter of Wednesday's game at Cleveland. He said Gaines will be on crutches for six to eight weeks and will then start a rehab program.

New Jersey Nets' coach Avery Johnson says Troy Murphy not rejoining team
Contrary to what New Jersey Nets general manager Billy King said in an interview with WFAN on Monday, power forward Troy Muphy will not be rejoining the team.

New Jersey Nets GM Billy King apologizes to team in Carmelo Anthony aftermath
Nets general manager Billy King addressed the team at practice Thursday and apologized for the way he and the Nets handled things in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets.

Memphis Grizzlies honor Willie Mays, Willis Reed, Lenny Wilkens on MLK Day
Willie Mays, Willis Reed and Lenny Wilkens are being honored by the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

Grizzlies honor Mays, Reed, Wilkens (AP)
Willie Mays, Willis Reed and Lenny Wilkens are being honored by the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. The three received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award on Monday morning in Memphis, the city where King was assassinated in April 1968. Before the game, Mays, Reed and Wilkens answered questions about the civil rights leader's legacy during a fan...

Nuggets blow out King-less Heat
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night.

Obama expected to attend Heat-Wizards (AP)
King James and President Obama. Now that's star power. The Washington Wizards are expecting the president for Saturday night's game against LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Wizards players arriving at the morning shootaround had to go through a Secret Service pat down. Wizards guard Nick Young said: "I saw all the dogs, and it kind of scared me.

LeBron delivers blunt message to New York
The King delivers a message to the Knicks, their fans and a self-absorbed city.

Live: LeBron, Heat pay visit to Knicks
After snubbing NYC for South Beach, The King makes his first trip to the Big Apple with the Heat. Follow it live.

Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban: Miami Heat best team in NBA right now
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban isn't ready to crown King James and Co., but he believes the Heat deserve to be considered the NBA's best team right now.

LeBron scores 38 in 3 quarters as Heat rip Cavs
LeBron James led a 16-0 first-quarter surge that quieted the boos and abuse of fans who used to call him King, scoring 38 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 118-90 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Miles leads Jazz over slumping Kings (AP)

C.J. Miles scored 20 points and Al Jefferson added 19 to help the Utah Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 94-83 on Monday night. After hitting five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter in a comeback win over Portland Saturday, Miles keyed two runs that gave the Jazz their third win in the last four starts. No team has won more road games (6) in the NBA than Utah, but the Jazz have struggled at home this...

Nets to donate $75,000 to LeGrand fund (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are donating $75,000 to a fund to help paralyzed Rutgers' football player Eric LeGrand. The teams says it is giving the money to the "Eric LeGrand Believe Fund" to raise awareness of the player's plight. Nets general manager Billy King said Monday that the money was raised in conjunction with point guard Devin Harris' 34 Ways to Assist Foundation and...

Nets pick up options on Lopez, Williams (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have exercised the contract options on center Brook Lopez and swingman Terrence Williams for next season. General manager Billy King said Tuesday the Nets picked up the fourth-year option on Lopez's deal and the third-year option for Williams. Lopez will earn $3.0 million in 2011-12, while Williams will get $2.3 million.

Nets sign F Stephen Graham, hire Overton (AP)
The New Jersey Nets signed free agent forward Stephen Graham to a two-year contract on Wednesday. General manager Billy King did not release terms of the contract, but a person with knowledge of the deal said Graham received a partially guaranteed contract for this season with a team option for next year.

Fantasy Extra: Who's No. 1?
With LeBron James joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the King's throne at the top of the Fantasy hoops world is seemingly up for grabs. Is he still the No. 1 overall pick in Fantasy drafts? Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the situation.



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Nets sign free agent F May (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Sean May. General manager Billy King announced the signing Monday without disclosing the contract details. A four-year NBA veteran with career averages of 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds, May played in career-high 37 games last season with Sacramento, averaging 3.3 points and 1.9 rebounds.

NBA to unveil marquee games Tuesday (AP)
The NBA will release its opening week and Christmas Day schedules during an hourlong TV special Tuesday. NBATV officials said Friday their network will host a program at 7 p.m. EDT, at which time it will unveil the slate of games for "Tip-off '10," plus the Christmas and Martin Luther King Jr.

Nets promote Marks to assistant GM (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are promoting Bobby Marks to assistant general manager. General manager Billy King made the announcement Monday. Marks had been the team's vice president of basketball operations. Marks will work with King on salary cap management, scouting, player personnel and daily basketball operations.

Mitchell, Krystkowiak join Nets' staff (AP)
Former NBA coaches Sam Mitchell and Larry Krystkowiak joined the New Jersey Nets' coaching staff Monday. New coach Avery Johnson also hired Popeye Jones and retained John Loyer and Tom Barrise. "Avery has assembled a staff that brings a wealth of NBA experience to the sidelines," general manager Billy King said.

Patient King introduced as Nets new GM (AP)
On the job as the New Jersey Nets' general manager less than a day, Billy King already is deep into the hunt for a power forward. King has spoken to outgoing general manager Rod Thorn, new coach Avery Johnson and more than a couple of agents looking to secure a job for one of their clients. The 44-year-old King is more than ready to listen, he's just in no hurry.

New Jersey Nets GM Billy King introduced, starts forward search
Billy King was announced as the Nets new general manager on Thursday.

New Jersey Nets name Billy King general manager
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager.

Billy King to replace Thorn as Nets GM (AP)
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager. King was hired Wednesday to replace Rod Thorn as the team's top executive, new owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced in a release. Contract terms were not immediately available. "He has all of the qualities we've been looking for in a candidate: professionalism, good relations with the league, players and agents, and strong...

Ex-76ers executive King to replace Thorn
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager.

James leaves Ohio camp for decision show (AP)
Alert the royal trumpeters for an announcement from King James. LeBron James, the NBA's reigning two-time MVP, is ending months of speculation and suspense by telling the world Thursday night where he'll play basketball next season. Will he stay in Cleveland, which has braced itself for maybe the most heartbreaking moment in a lifetime of sports agony?

Bulls fans woo James on billboard (AP)
Bulls fans are taking their sales pitch to LeBron James to another level -- like 30 feet off the ground. The group behind the Web site SendLeBrontoChicago.com has paid for a billboard in downtown Chicago pleading with "King James" to leave Cleveland for the Windy City. It reads "Chicago Wants LeBron Unfinished Business," with the Chicago skyline in the background and...

2010 NBA free agents: LeBron James interviewed by Larry King
LeBron James, the NBA's two-time MVP on the cusp of free agency, taped a sit-down interview at his home Tuesday with King. The segment will air Friday on CNN's "Larry King Live."

James to appear on 'Larry King Live' (AP)
The King has spoken to Larry King. LeBron James, the NBA's two-time MVP on the cusp of free agency, taped a sit-down interview at his home near Akron on Tuesday with King. The segment will air Friday on CNN's "Larry King Live," capping the program's 25th anniversary celebration on the network.

LeBron to appear on 'Larry King Live'
LeBron James, the NBA's two-time MVP on the cusp of free agency, taped a sit-down interview at his home Tuesday with King. The segment will air Friday on CNN's "Larry King Live.''

Wall: I think Calipari stays at Kentucky (AP)
John Wall believes John Calipari will stay at Kentucky, even if he has a chance to coach LeBron James. At the NBA combine in Chicago, Wall said Friday that it was Calipari's "dream" to coach Kentucky and "I feel strongly he's going to stay." Even if Calipari could coach King James?

LeBron's putrid performance a shocker
It's the so-called King, royally stinking it up.

James youngest to score 15,000, Cavs win (AP)
If indeed LeBron James decides to leave Cleveland, fans in Chicago would certainly hail The King. They certainly let out enough cheers along with those oohs and aahs as he soared around the United Center on Friday night. James became the youngest player to score 15,000 career points, breaking Kobe Bryant's mark by more than two years, and the Cavaliers pulled away to beat the Bulls 92-85 for...

Watch out for the James-Jamison Gang
A new addition to King James' court could help the Cavs reign supreme.

Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Planner
With the league celebrating the Martin Luther King holiday, the Fantasy hoops week will get off to an early start, with most teams playing a full four-game slate. Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks down the coming week in his latest Planner.




Nuggets edge King James, Cavaliers
Carmelo Anthony had the best seat in the house for the big visit from LeBron James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-97 Friday night.

James' 36 power Cavs past Sixers 108-101 (AP)

LeBron James brought out Philly's All-Stars, an MVP and a just-acquired Cy Young winner. No one tops the King, however, in star power. James gave Philly's famous fans something to remember with a pair of clutch 3s in the fourth quarter, scoring 36 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Gridiron King? Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James says he could star in NFL
LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.

Cleveland to throw party to welcome Shaq (AP)
They are throwing a big bash for Shaq. One day before he reports to training camp with the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star center Shaquille O'Neal is being welcomed to town with a star-studded party that will include Mayor Frank Jackson and perhaps even the King: O'Neal's teammate, LeBron James.

King of comedy: LeBron to make feature film debut
LeBron James is leaving Cleveland - for Hollywood. The Cavaliers superstar and reigning NBA MVP will make his feature film debut by playing himself in an upcoming comedy. James will appear in "Fantasy Basketball Camp" by Universal Pictures. The movie is about five guys from different backgrounds who come to Las Vegas to live out their fantasy by attending James' basketball camp. Production will begin next summer. James is experienced in front of the camera.

NBA assists king Stockton enters Hall (AP)
John Stockton, the NBA's career leader in assists and steals, has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Stockton played his entire 19-year career in Utah, leading the Jazz to the NBA finals in 1997 and 1998. He also won Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996. His longtime coach, Jerry Sloan, was also in Friday's class.

James makes promotional stop in London (AP)

King James got a royal greeting Saturday. LeBron James spoke to dozens of children wearing T-shirts with "Earn the crown" and "The King is coming" written on them during a stop in his promotional tour. The Cleveland Cavaliers star has been traveling the world to promote his documentary, "More Than A Game." His visit to the British capital was aimed at helping spread...

James rides toward free agency (AP)

Police halt traffic so the King can pass. Speeding downhill and through an intersection where the traffic signal glows red, LeBron James rolls onto a long bridge overlooking a lush Ohio valley of treetops glistening in the morning sun. The city that raised him now trailing behind, James separates from the pack.

James' bike-a-thon rolls 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.

Tour de LeBron goes through Akron
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 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, pedaling past James' former high school St. Vincent-St. Mary and the city's zoo on the 8-mile route. James, of course, was the first to cross the finish line.

Shaq promotes upcoming TV show (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.

Simple dunk was turned into scandal
Now that we've seen the infamous dunk, Kevin Hench says what King James should really be embarrassed about is covering it up.

LeBron James dunk coverup was bad move
Now that we've seen the infamous dunk, Kevin Hench says what King James should really be embarrassed about is covering it up.

VIDEO: LeBron gets dunked on
Sorry, LeBron. Nike tried to keep anyone from seeing it, but video has surfaced. Watch King James get dunked on by a college kid.

Nike takes tapes after collegian jams on LeBron
Since you can't see the video of LeBron getting dunked on at his camp, Jeff Goodman talked to the man who jammed on The King.

Artest taking honoring King of Pop to extreme


Shaquille O'Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Win a ring for the King'
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Shaq reveals new motto: 'Win a ring for the King'
Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates - and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice facility. The Cavaliers are hoping that the 15-time All-Star can help league MVP LeBron James and Cleveland win its first NBA championship. How long will O'Neal will stay with the Cavaliers is still a question.

Shaq proclaims he'll help Cavs win title (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday. "Win a ring for the King." Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday by the Cavaliers, who believe he can be their missing piece.

Week 13 Fantasy Planner
Week 13 gets off to a quick start with afternoon games throughout the league on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our Sergio Gonzalez helps Fantasy owners set their lineups for the upcoming scoring period in his weekly Fantasy Planner.




Heat beat Cavaliers on LeBron's birthday (AP)

LeBron James keeps getting the same birthday present: A loss. Dwyane Wade had 21 points and 12 assists, Mario Chalmers added 21 points and eight assists, and the Miami Heat dropped King James' pro record on birthdays to 0-3 with a 104-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. On the day he turned 24, James scored a fitting 24 of his 38 points in the second half, almost enough to rally...

LeBron's charitable group cuts staff (AP)
The nonprofit organization launched by Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is cutting its staff and some of its charitable work. The LeBron James Family Foundation will produce its annual King for Kids Bikeathon in June with consultants instead of staff to lower administrative costs. "It was a tough decision, but I'm going to continue to be as active as I am," James told The Associated Press on...

Sir Charles was right about King James
With rumors still swirling on the eve of another Knicks-Cavs showdown, Peter Vecsey is siding with Sir Charles over King James.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/472708153" height="1" width="1"/

Alston cleared of drunken driving charge
Rockets guard Rafer Alston was found not guilty Friday on a drunken-driving charge. A Harris County jury cleared the 32-year-old point guard of the misdemeanor, court spokesman Fred King said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Alston was arrested in August after he was pulled over by police who said he made an erratic lane change and was driving without his headlights on. The Rockets open the regular season at home Wednesday against Memphis. Last season, Alston averaged 13.1 points and 5.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431141821" height="1" width="1"/

Rockets' Alston not guilty on drunk driving charge
Rockets guard Rafer Alston was found not guilty Friday on a drunken-driving charge. A Harris County, Texas, jury cleared the 32-year-old point guard of the misdemeanor, court spokesman Fred King said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

King's rise: Film covers LeBron's high school days
A film about LeBron James and his high school teammates will debut at the Toronto Film Festival.

LeBron emerges as leader for US team (AP)
LeBron James was already one of the NBA's best players by the time he slipped on USA jerseys in 2004 and '06. Problem was, the United States had enough good players. What the Americans really needed was someone to be a strong leader, but King James wasn't quite ready yet. Now, one of the biggest reasons the United States is the favorite for the gold medal is because James has realized that this team...

Goodman: King's court missing in action


Cavs top Wizards 100-97, lead series 3-1 (AP)

King James got his crown knocked off, was booed every time he touched the ball, went 0-for-3 in the fourth quarter and passed up a chance to take the winning shot. And his Cleveland Cavaliers still beat the Washington Wizards. LeBron James had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and dished the ball to Delonte West for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left Sunday, helping the Cavaliers get past the...

Windhorst: Playing rough with the King
The Wizards appear intent on taking the physical approach against LeBron to a new level, Brian Windhorst writes.

Davidson star returns favor, watches LeBron, Cavs
The bus carrying LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled into the arena at the same time Stephen Curry and his father arrived Wednesday night. And despite all of King James' magazine covers, the commercials and NBA accomplishments, the baby-faced Davidson star was getting all the attention.

Davidson's Curry watches LeBron (AP)
The bus carrying LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled into the arena at the same time Stephen Curry and his father arrived Wednesday night. And despite all of King James' magazine covers, the commercials and NBA accomplishments, the baby-faced Davidson star was getting all the attention. Returning the favor after James watched Curry score 33 points in Davidson's upset of Wisconsin last...

James breaks Cavs' career scoring mark (AP)
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period.

LeBron moves into first place on Cavs scoring list
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period. It took Daugherty 548 games to score 10,389 points while James, the NBA's leading scorer in his fifth pro season, was playing in just his 380th game.

King James courts Bundchen on Vogue cover
LeBron James will appear on the April cover of Vogue, joining actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to do so in the influential fashion magazine's 116-year history.

LeBron plants 50 in the Garden
LeBron James drops 50 points and dishes out 10 assists as his Cavs down the Knicks, 119-105. Hear from King James on his dominating performance in New York.

Artest mum on future after Kings keep him
A day after the NBA trade deadline passed and Ron Artest stayed put, the Sacramento forward skipped into the Kings' locker room about an hour before the tipoff of Friday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. "Go Kings go! Go Kings go!" Artest yelled. "We don't need any cheerleaders. Go Kings go!" Yet just minutes later when Artest was asked if he was happy to still be a King, the smile was no longer on his face. "I have no comment," Artest said.

Artest on remaining a King: 'I have no comment'
A day after the NBA trade deadline passed and Ron Artest stayed put, the Sacramento forward skipped into the Kings' locker room about an hour before the tipoff of Friday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Kings spoil Bibby's homecoming 119-107 (AP)

Ron Artest scored 29 points and Kevin Martin had 26 for the Sacramento Kings in a 119-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night that spoiled the homecoming of ex-teammate Mike Bibby. Even with the veteran presence of Bibby who scored 17 points, the Hawks lost their sixth straight game overall and eighth consecutive game in Sacramento, where they haven't won since Feb.

Paul hits 4 half-court shots in a minute
King James' reign as half-court shot champion of the world was a brief one. Hometown favorite Chris Paul usurped LeBron James and Jason Kidd as the leader in the friendly competition after the Western Conference All-Stars finished a brief practice on Saturday afternoon. The Eastern and Western conference All-Star squads each selected a handful of players to attempt as many half-court shots as they could in one minute.

James wins second All-Star MVP in 3 yrs. (AP)
King James is All-Star royalty again. LeBron James threw down a powerful dunk for the go-ahead basket with 55 seconds left, punctuating an MVP performance and helping the Eastern Conference beat the West 134-128 on Sunday night in the All-Star game. James finished with 27 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in capturing his second MVP award in the last three years.

Nuggets rout listless Cavaliers 113-83 (AP)

One NBA player lords over LeBron James. Carmelo Anthony rules Cleveland's hoops King. "I know he hates losing to me," Anthony said with a laugh. Anthony scored 27 points, All-Star sidekick Allen Iverson added 25 and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-83 win Sunday night over the injury-depleted Cavaliers.

Artest rallies Kings to win in Detroit (AP)

Ron Artest blew kisses to Detroit fans Friday, and why not? He finally has a pleasant memory to take from here. Artest, suspended 73 games after instigating a November 2004 brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills, came off the bench to score 18 points, including a key basket late in the game, to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 100-93 victory over the Pistons.

PHOTOS: Images of 2007: NBA
The King's near-coronation. The Donaghy scandal. And perhaps biggest of all, the Celtics' revival. Check out the NBA year in photos.

Ex-Sixers GM King questions timing of dismissal
Billy King questions the timing of getting fired by the Sixers.

King surprised at timing of ouster
With an unexpected free night on his schedule, the unemployed Billy King decided it might be nice to take his pregnant wife to a movie. A nice date night for a man who now considers his fulltime job as stay-at-home family man. Maybe the film will have a happier ending than his time as president and general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.

76ers fire GM, president King, hire Nets' Stefanski
The 76ers fired general manager and team president Billy King on Tuesday and replaced him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski.

Sixers fire GM and team president King (AP)

The 76ers fired general manager and team president Billy King on Tuesday and replaced him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski. New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn confirmed the move to The Associated Press. "He's been a big part of our success here the last seven years," Thorn said. "He's a wonderful guy.

Report: 76ers set to fire GM King
The Billy King era in Philadelphia may be over.

Report: 76ers plan to fire GM King, hire Nets GM
The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Sixers plan to fire Billy King and replace him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski.

Yao's Rockets beat Yi's Bucks 104-88 (AP)

When it comes to basketball in China, Yao Ming is still the king. But Yi Jianlian's time could be coming soon. Yao and Yi each had their share of highlights in the much-anticipated first matchup of the country's greatest player and its top rising star, and Yao's Houston Rockets beat Yi's Milwaukee Bucks 104-88 on Friday night.

With LeBron held in check, Cavs fall flat
The Cavs need LeBron to be The King. But after Wednesday's poor outing, Charley Rosen says it could be a long year in Cleveland.

Preseason awards: King rising, 'Toine falling
Why are LeBron and 'Toine in the same sentence? They both take the hardware as Mike Kahn hands out his preseason awards.

Sixers waive Derrick Byars
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has waived guard/forward Derrick Byars. Byars, a rookie from Vanderbilt, averaged 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in one preseason appearance with the Sixers. Originally selected by Portland with the 42nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, Byars was acquired by Philadelphia in a draft night [...]

Smack: Good to be the King
How big is LeBron James in China? They have a museum dedicated to him. Yeah, Dime was pretty surprised too.

James clearly the king of small forwards
There are many gifted small forwards in the NBA, but LeBron James will be the best for the foreseeable future, Mike Kahn says.

Among shooting guards, Bryant is best
T-Mac is tough. D-Wade is dynamic. Manu's the man. But when it comes to ranking shooting guards, Mike Kahn says Kobe is king.

76ers hire Aaron McKie as assistant coach
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that 13-year NBA veteran Aaron McKie is rejoining the franchise as an assistant coach on Maurice Cheeks’ staff.  McKie will also have additional duties in player development. One of the most popular Sixers in recent history, McKie begins his coaching career after playing the last two seasons with the [...]

King, Cheeks under pressure in Philly (AP)
Billy King bought a season ticket to the hottest team in town. Too bad it's not his own. But when King watches the Philadelphia Phillies chase a postseason berth like he did this week, the 76ers team president sees a lot of the same qualities that he believes are in players like Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller: An unselfish group that plays hard, plays together and tosses out outside expectations.