Teams permitted to carry 13 players for playoffs

April 11, 2006

The long-awaited pronouncement from NBA headquarters regarding playoff rosters finally came down Tuesday, and owners unanimously decided that teams will have one extra body to work with in the playoffs.

Wade sits out against Raptors because of illness

April 11, 2006

Guard Dwyane Wade missed the Miami Heat's game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night because of illness.

Hornets' West day-to-day after aggravating ankle injury

April 11, 2006

David West, the New Orleans Hornets' leading scorer, is day-to-day after aggravating a sprained left ankle.

Nets' Jefferson fined $5,000 for kicking ball into stands

April 11, 2006

New Jersey forward Richard Jefferson was fined $5,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for kicking a ball into the stands.

Anaheim awarded NBDL team

April 11, 2006

Anaheim's new NBDL team will play a 25-game schedule starting in November. The team will be affiliated with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Adidas, NBA lace up an 11-year partnership

April 11, 2006

The NBA and adidas have agreed to agree for the next 11 years about the league's official uniforms and apparel.

Yao suffers broken foot

April 11, 2006

Rockets center Yao Ming broke his left foot when another player stepped on it late in the first quarter against Utah on Monday night.

Texas sophomore forward Aldridge will enter draft

April 11, 2006

Texas sophomore forward LaMarcus Aldridge said Monday night he intends to enter the NBA draft, where he's expected to be among the top picks.