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

Billy Hunter, who was at the forefront of the NBA's labor strike back in 2011, has been placed on a leave of absence by the NBPA executive committee, reports Y! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski: The NBPA executive committee has placed executive director Billy Hunter on a leave of absence, source tells Y! ... Read More

Earlier this week New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire was cleared to begin practice, but his practice squad won't be the one you would typically think. The Knicks are sending Stoudemire to the D-League to allow him to get in more work than he would with the NBA squad. Here ... Read More

Per a report from Y! Sports, the New Orleans Hornets will be changing their franchise name to the New Orleans Pelicans, possibly as soon as next season: The Hornets also considered the nicknames Krewe (groups of costumed paraders in the annual Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans) and Brass. Louisiana is the ... Read More

The NBA has announced that David Stern, commissioner for since 1984, will retire on Feb. 1, 2014 and will be replaced by deputy commissioner Adam Silver will be his replacement. "The Board has selected Adam Silver to succeed me as NBA Commissioner, and I am very pleased with their choice," Stern ... Read More

The Dallas Mavericks have announced that forward Dirk Nowitzki has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his  right knee and will be out up to six weeks: Mavs announce Dirk Nowitzki has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will resume on-court activities in about six weeks.— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) October 19, ... Read More

The Charlotte Bobcats are arguably the biggest struggle franchise in the NBA. The team finished 2011-2012 with the worst winning percentage in NBA history (7-59, .106). During the season, head coach Paul Silas almost got into a fist fight with one of their highest paid players. To top things off, they lost ... Read More

According to a tweet from CBS tabloid show The Insider lead reporter Kevin Frazier and a report from TMZ, Vanessa Bryant, long time wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, has filed for divorce: Vanessa Bryant filed legal docs Friday afternoon, citing "irreconcilable differences." Sources connected with the couple tell TMZ ... Vanessa ... Read More