Chauncey Billups is not expected to play for the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a strained right hamstring.

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach.

LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-7 series

LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series

Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back.

On the subject of the NBA's infatuation with pregame pyrotechnics, smoke and noise, commissioner David Stern was loud and clear: He's had enough.

There is "no big rush'' to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday.

Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday's happenings, including the announcement of the All-Defensive Team.

Kobe Bryant said the back injury that sent him to the locker room, dropped him to his knees and had him wincing in pain throughout the Lakers' loss to Utah in Game 4 won't keep him out of Game 5

The Celtics and Cavaliers are squaring off in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal, as the Cavaliers -- trailing 2-1 -- seek to build off the momentum of their Game 3 blowout. NBA.com will keep you updated on all

The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have picked up the option on 6-6 forward Stephen Graham's contract. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.