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Finally free to leave Cleveland, LeBron James is ready to hear reasons why he should. The NBA's long-awaited free agency period opened early Thursday, with teams such as New York and Miami focusing their attention on California.

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Boston has a gaping hole that Brad Miller, 34, might be able to fill. But what about coach Doc Rivers' future?

An NBA executive says the Bulls have emerged as a favorite in the free agency sweepstakes for LeBron James, along with Chris Bosh, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

John Wall is heading to Washington, and a record number of Kentucky teammates are following him to the NBA. Wall went to the Wizards with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday and four more Wildcats were among the top 30 selections, making them the first school ever to put five players in the first round.

With trade speculation swirling around him, Chris Paul said he's open to a trade if the New Orleans Hornets aren't committed to winning championships. He added: "I don't want to rebuild. I want to win now. It's nothing personal against the city. I love that city.

Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, died Saturday at the age of 47, a spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN.

After playing from behind for most of Game 7, the Los Angeles Lakers surged past the Boston Celtics in the final minutes to capture their 16th N.B.A. Championship.

In the U.S., the World Cup is setting all kinds of viewership records, even topping the NBA finals at one point. Thank ESPN, globalization, and the power of social media ...

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points and got plenty of help from his teammates this time as the Lakers evened the N.B.A. Finals series at three games apiece.