With perceived double standards on the strategic resting of players, someone has to decide if the NBA wants to be a professional sport that is taken seriously all the time or a kangaroo court. ...more

As the calendar flips from March to April in the NBA, avert your eyes if you know what's good for you. ...more

Tyson Chandler was back on the court warming up Sunday night for the first time since a neck injury sidelined him nearly two weeks ago, and the Knicks' center said he hopes to practice Monday and play Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. ...more

As Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain for fourth in the NBA's career scoring list Saturday night, the milestone that really matters -- his sixth championship -- has never seemed more unattainable. ...more

A software magnate from India has formalized plans to become the lead partner in a bid to keep the Kings in Sacramento, potentially bolstering the city's chances of holding onto the franchise. ...more

With their winning streak in jeopardy Wednesday night in Cleveland, LeBron James and the Miami Heat chose winning over expedience. The Heat extended their winning streak to 24 games by erasing a 27-point deficit in a 98-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. ...more

Why was Joakim Noah's tip-in reviewed and Kosta Koufos' wasn't in the final minute of a wild finish between the Bulls and Nuggets in Chicago on Monday night? As league officials reviewed the matter on Tuesday, the determination was made that referee Ken Mauer called goaltending on Noah's illegal putback, thus triggering the replay review, a person familiar with the matter told CBSSports.com. ...more

In the wake of Kobe Bryant's injury, the Lakers face a difficult challenge in fending off three legitimate challengers for the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference. ...more

Something finally has come along to make the otherwise pointless exercise of the final six weeks of the NBA regular season meaningful. It's called the Miami Heat, who beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-84 Wednesday night for their 20th straight win, tying for the third-longest streak in NBA history. ...more

With all eyes on Dwight Howard Tuesday at Amway Center, a key figure who could soon rejoin the resurgent Lakers almost escaped scrutiny. Pau Gasol was on the floor taking jumpers after the Lakers' shootaround, and coach Mike D'Antoni said he could be back in the lineup soon. ...more