Kobe Bryant has a solid supporting cast around him: Pau Gasol is one of the top 15 players in the NBA, Lamar Odom is well suited to being the third option and Trevor Ariza fits his role perfectly. Derek Fisher provides intangibles that are not...

Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry has told Pro Basketball News that reports of turmoil in the Cavaliers' front office and coach Mike Brown's job being in jeopardy are not true. Ferry sent an e-mail that stated PBN's report "is inaccurate." Another...

Steve Nash and the Suns won again and are at the top of one pollster's power rankings. Kareem and The Doc also makes appearances in today's News, Blogs, Access.

Trevor Ariza returns to L.A. for a ring and a second meeting with Ron Artest. Tony Mejia's Weekly Essentials has all the upcoming action.

After leaving the Grizzlies over the weekend, Allen Iverson reportedly is contemplating retirement, topping today's first take of News, Blogs, Access.

The Hornets lack depth and defense. How long can Chris Paul prop them up as a playoff team before they crash and burn? Chris Bernucca examines.

Shawn Marion is one of six All-Stars from the top 10 of the 1999 draft, which lacks a superstar but stacks up against history. Martin Sumners runs it down.