LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - Phil Jackson says his health is good and he will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for another season, the National Basketball Association team announced on Friday. More »
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - Shaquille O'Neal says he wants to play another three years in the National Basketball Association and use that time to help Cleveland win a championship and end the city's title drought. More »
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - Kobe Bryant, who guided the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship last month, decided not to nullify the last two years of his contract and will stay with the squad, the Lakers said on Wednesday. More »
HOUSTON, Texas (AFP) - - With Yao Ming facing a broken left foot that could end his career or keep him out for all of next season, the Houston Rockets are making a fast break to land Orlando center Marcin Gortat. More »
DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) - - Michael Curry was fired on Tuesday as coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, his departure coming just one day before the start of the league's free agent signing period. More »
BEIJING (AFP) - - A senior Chinese sports official expressed disbelief Tuesday following a report that basketball icon Yao Ming may not play next season and could be facing a career-ending injury. More »
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - Shaquille O'Neal is planning to play in the NBA until he is 40 and planning to wear his old high school and college jersey number, 33, when playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season. More »
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired 15-time all-star Shaquille O'Neal in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns that brings two of the NBA's biggest stars together for the first time. More »
ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) - - The Orlando Magic have acquired all-star guard Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets in a five-player trade on Thursday. More »
LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2009 (AFP) - Kobe Bryant indicated Friday he plans to stay with the National Basketball Association champion Los Angeles Lakers, but coach Phil Jackson's decision on another campaign will depend on his health. More »

Captain Ahmed Hassan, seen here in action in June 2009, insists struggling Egypt …



