Teams permitted to carry 13 players for playoffs
April 11, 2006The 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, 2006Guard 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, 2006David 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, 2006New 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, 2006Anaheim'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, 2006The 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, 2006Rockets 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, 2006Texas sophomore forward LaMarcus Aldridge said Monday night he intends to enter the NBA draft, where he's expected to be among the top picks.