Sports / NBA

James seizes lead in all-star voting 27 Dec 2014 - 01:22 am

NEW YORK: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James grabbed the early lead in fans voting for the 2015 National Basketball Association all-star game. Two-time...

James falls short in Miami return to face Heat 26 Dec 2014 - 07:58 pm

MIAMI - The Miami Heat simply weren't in a giving mood Thursday as they spoiled the Christmas Day return of LeBron James to...

Cleveland's Varejao out for season 25 Dec 2014 - 11:19 am

CLEVELAND---Cleveland Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao, who was injured in the third quarter of Tuesday's game, will be out for the rest of the...

Heat lose McRoberts after knee surgery 25 Dec 2014 - 12:05 am

MIAM - Miami forward Josh McRoberts has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee but will probably miss...

The Heat is on as LeBron returns to Miami 25 Dec 2014 - 12:03 am

MIAMI - LeBron James plays in Miami for the first time since leaving the Heat for Cleveland when the Cavaliers visit Thursday to...

Rose leads Bulls over Wizards 24 Dec 2014 - 11:41 am

Derrick Rose WASHINGTON-- Derrick Rose scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls stretched their win streak to four games with a 99-91 victory...

Red-hot Butler shines as Bulls stomp Raptors 23 Dec 2014 - 11:41 pm

CHICAGO: Jimmy Butler continued his torrid scoring streak on Monday by tallying 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls overpowered the...

Williams shines in Toronto’s win; Cavs outwit Grizzlies 22 Dec 2014 - 11:32 pm

NEW YORK: Guards Lou Williams and Kyle Lowry each scored 22 points as Toronto defeated the New York Knicks 118-108. Lowry added nine...

Pistons waive forward Josh Smith two years into $54 million deal 22 Dec 2014 - 11:26 pm

The Detroit Pistons announced on Monday they plan to waive forward Josh Smith, even though he is only two years into the four-year,...

Mavericks rally to beat Spurs 22 Dec 2014 - 09:58 am

NEW YORK: The new-look Dallas Mavericks had to sweat out the debut of guard Rajon Rondo as they fended off an injury-ravaged San...

Lillard’s career-high 43 powers Blazers to win 21 Dec 2014 - 08:30 am

Russell Westbrook (centre) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Kobe Bryant (right) of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, yesterday in...

Accolades pour in for Lakers’ guard Bryant 21 Dec 2014 - 08:29 am

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant has often been a polarising figure during his illustrious NBA career, criticised by some...

Bucks edge out Kings 20 Dec 2014 - 01:44 pm

NEW YORK: Zaza Pachulia knocked down one of two free throws with 6.5 seconds left, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks to a victory over...

Grizzlies snap Warriors’ 16-game winning streak 18 Dec 2014 - 08:54 am

MEMPHIS: The Memphis Grizzlies dealt Golden State their first defeat in more than a month yesterday, snapping the Warriors NBA winning streak at...

James powers Cavaliers to ninth consecutive victory 17 Dec 2014 - 10:02 am

LeBron James (left) of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their NBA game...

Curry spurs Warriors to win over Mavericks 15 Dec 2014 - 10:57 am

NEW YORK: Stephen Curry recorded 29 points and eight assists as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 105-98 to pick up their 15th...

James’ heroics in vain as Pelicans overcome Cavs 14 Dec 2014 - 03:53 am

New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans (left) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of a game at...

Clippers hold on to beat Pacers 12 Dec 2014 - 07:53 am

INDIANAPOLIS: Chris Paul tallied 17 points and 15 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to their ninth straight win with a 103-96...