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Phil Jackson, seen here in June 2009, 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.

Jackson feels well enough to return to Lakers

AFP - Saturday, July 4

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 »

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  • Shaquille O'Neal, seen here in June 2009, 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.

    Shaq seeks to add fifth ring with the 'King'

    AFP - Friday, July 3

    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 »

  • Kobe Bryant, seen here in June 2009 and 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.

    Bryant stays with Lakers after opting not to dump deal

    AFP - Thursday, July 2

    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 »

  • 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, seen here in June 2009.

    Yao's uncertainty has Rockets romancing Polish center

    AFP - Thursday, July 2

    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 »

  • Michael Curry, seen here in April 2009, 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.

    Curry fails to find favour with Pistons

    AFP - Wednesday, July 1

    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 »

  • Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets gets treatment before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs in Houston, Texas in May 2009.

    China official doubts seriousness of Yao injury

    AFP - Wednesday, July 1

    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 »

  • 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.

    Shaq looks to play in NBA to age 40

    AFP - Saturday, June 27

    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 »

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired 15-time all-star Shaquille O'Neal, pictured in March 2009, in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns that brings two of the NBA biggest stars together for the first time.

    O'Neal joins James in Cleveland after trade with Suns

    AFP - Friday, June 26

    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 »

  • The Orlando Magic have acquired all-star guard Vince Carter, pictured in April 2009, from the New Jersey Nets in a five-player trade on Thursday.

    Magic acquire Carter from Nets in five-player trade

    AFP - Friday, June 26

    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 »

  • Basketball: Bryant plans to be back with Lakers, Jackson not quite sure

    AFP - Saturday, June 20

    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 »