Monday marked the NBA's announcement of their annual All-Defensive first and second teams with the honorees including 2012-2013 MVP LeBron James and All-NBA point guard Chris Paul, among others. Here is the full list of the teams: First Team F - LeBron James, Miami Heat F- Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder C - Tyson Chandler, ... Read More

In news that should come as a shock to no one, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will reportedly be named Rookie of the Year for the 2012-2013 NBA season, according to Blazers Edge. Lillard took the NBA by storm from the beginning of the season and swept the Rookie ... Read More

Third-year forward Paul George took a leap this season from role player to All-Star, and was rewarded for his efforts by winning the Most Improved Player award, which was announced Tuesday. George spoke about his goals for next season, and plans to improve even more: "I think I can play at ... Read More

In what has been somewhat of a banner year for Los Angeles professional sports, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Clippers off-season acquisition PG Chris Paul were both named to the All-NBA first team selections Thursday: Just Announced - 2011-12 All-NBA First Team: @KingJames, @KDTrey5, @DwightHoward, @CP3 & Kobe Bryant. — NBA (@NBA) May 24, ... Read More

Oklahoma City Thunder third year guard James Harden was named the 2011-2012 Sixth Man of the Year on Thursday. Harden received 115 of a possible 119 first place votes to finish with 595 points, ahead of other strong candidates Lou Williams from the Sixers (231 points) and Mavs guard Jason Terry (81 points). Harden ... Read More

Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson will be named the 2012 NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year on Friday. Anderson became a full time starter this season and increased his scoring average by 5.5 points, from 10.6 in 2010-2011 to 16.1 ppg in 2011-2012. Anderson also reached career highs in rebounding ... Read More

New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has won the voting for the 2011-2012 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award according to Y! Sports Mark J. Spears, halting Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard's streak of winning the award at three years. Chandler finished third in the voting last season before ... Read More

After guiding San Antonio to a 50-16 record in the abbreviated season, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be named 2012 NBA Coach of the Year. The award will be Popovich's second in his NBA coaching career, all with the Spurs. Popovich faced criticism for resting his aging starters Tim Duncan, ... Read More