Shaq daddy to No. 6

May 1, 2006

Shaquille O'Neal is a father for the sixth time.

Pacers' Stojakovic likely to miss Game 5 against Nets

May 1, 2006

Indiana forward Peja Stojakovic likely will miss Game 5 of the Pacers' series against New Jersey on Tuesday with a right knee injury.

Palace brawl cup-tosser receives 30-day jail sentence

May 1, 2006

The man accused of throwing the cup that sparked a 2004 brawl between Pacers players and Pistons fans was sentenced to 30 days in jail on an assault and battery charge.

Evans fined, assessed flagrant foul for Kaman grope

May 1, 2006

Reggie Evans was fined $10,000 and assessed a flagrant foul penalty two by the NBA for his actions during the Nuggets' 100-86 loss to the Clippers.

Suns' Diaw wins most improved player award

May 1, 2006

Boris Diaw went from being a throw-in as part of the Joe Johnson trade to winner of the NBA's most improved player award.

Report: Kobe, wife welcome daughter No. 2

May 1, 2006

Kobe Bryant and his wife welcomed a daughter early Monday morning.

Bulls' Chandler (ankle) questionable for Game 5

May 1, 2006

Although X-rays were negative, Chicago Bulls center Tyson Chandler is questionable for Tuesday's first-round playoff game at Miami with a sprained right ankle.

Testy exchange: NBA investigating Kaman's claim

May 1, 2006

Chris Kaman received a flagrant foul. Reggie Evans may have instigated it in one of the more odd altercations during the NBA playoffs.