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Despite starting the year on a highly unexpected tear, including a season premiere victory over defending champion Miami, Philadelphia’s young core has fallen back to last in the Atlantic Division and are back on track to the draft lottery next summer.

Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins took exception to the fact that teammate Thabo Sefolosha brought Bulls star Joakim Noah into the Thunder locker room.

The Boston Celtics are involved in trade rumors that have them acquiring Omer Asik and moving Rajon Rondo in another deal.

Dictator Kim Jong Un is celebrating his birthday with a basketball game hosted by Dennis Rodman, who promises "NBA all-stars."

Two traditional powers meet in Chapel Hill on Saturday.

New York is especially desperate for a top tier point guard, ranking 19th overall in team offensive efficiency and 23rd in assists per game. The team also has to actively assure Carmelo Anthony it is en route to a championship before the 28-year-old can opt-out of his contract next summer.

Thus far freshmen Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, and Andrew Wiggins have lived up to the hype, making it difficult for NBA scouts to come to a consensus for next year's No. 1 overall pick.

Jason Thompson, Kyle Lowry and Thaddeus Young are at the center of recent NBA trade rumors.

The Kings could accelerate their rebuilding process by moving one of their more gleaning assets in guard Jimmer Fredette well before the February trade deadline. Sacramento has been an early rumored trade partner in the first month of the season, with links to several teams, and many of them could use a deep threat.

A number of teams are inquiring about Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters, while the Houston Rockets are asking maybe too much for center Omer Asik.

The multi-year deal to show the leading basketball league from the United States starts with a game on Sunday evening between Indiana Pacers and LA Clippers, BT said on Thursday.

Tired from all that turkey and gravy? The sports world has you covered. Here's where and when to watch NFL, NHL, College Football, and College Basketball games on Thanksgiving.

Kobe Bryant is getting closer to making his return to the Lakers in 2013 after the latest injury update.

Oakland University basketball players Duke Mondy and Dante Williams were arrested in Culver City on Thursday and booked for the rape of a woman in her 20s.

LeBron James' son, LeBron Jr., is just nine years old, but he's already dominating on the court.

Kentucky, Michigan State, Duke and Kansas will participate in the State Farm Champions Classic

"30 For 30: The Space Jam Game" is a fake documentary that chronicles the Tune Squad's legendary victory over the Monstars.

Harlem Globetrotters star William "Bull" Bullard was nearly crushed after his dunk caused a backboard to collapse on top of him.

Andrew Wiggins and Kansas are set to play Jabari Parker and Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis was alleged the victim of hazing while attending the University of Kentucky.

The Toronto Raptors could be in the market for Steve Nash if the Lakers are willing to trade him.