Mike Bresnahan

LAS VEGAS — Anybody ready for Blake Griffin at center? It could happen in a few weeks when the U.S. basketball team begins the Olympics against France. More than likely,...

LAS VEGAS — It was a peculiar time for David Stern to open such a dialogue, but the time and place signified his seriousness. This might be it for the...

The Lakers added their point guard of the future by taking one of the best ever, plucking Steve Nash from the Suns for a slew of draft picks. Nash brings...

Team USA has suffered scores of injuries the last few months. Here's a list of players who were considered possibilities for the Olympic team as early as 2010. The list...

This all started in April, when LaMarcus Aldridge's right hip stopped cooperating. It was a non-issue for USA Basketball. Sure, officials wanted the All-Star power forward for the London Olympics,...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Somewhere between a 13-point second-quarter lead and an 11-point loss, it became blindingly obvious. There might not be enough players for the Heat to win a championship....

The injuries have stacked up for Candace Parker, a human pincushion the last few years. Why, then, would she risk her health by signing up for an extra four weeks...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant was happily the sidekick, watching as big men Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins stole the first three quarters. But then came the important minutes. Time...