LA Sparks Open As WNBA Favorites
Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker have helped Los Angeles garner most of the preseason buzz, and the Sparks are the favorites to win their third championship as the WNBA opens this weekend, as reported by the Associated Press.
 RealGM's Player Playoff Rankings
With the help of my Floor Impact Counter, here are the top-30 performers of the playoffs through Thursday night's games.
Rodman Charged With Domestic Violence
Former NBA rebounding king Dennis Rodman has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend back in April, according to The Associated Press.
Barkley Says He'll Pay Gambling Debts
Charles Barkley says that he will pay back the $400,000 he owes the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.
Sir Charles Faces Gambling Debt Case
Former NBA player and popular TV analyst Charles Barkley will face criminal charges if he doesn’t repay a $400,000 gambling debt to the Wynn Las Vegas casino, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.
 Horford And Durant Headline All-Rookie Team
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks headline a talented group of rookies named to the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today.
 Stern Wants To Scale Down Noise, Pyrotechnics
NBA Commissioner David Stern is not a fan of the pre-game noise and fireworks which have become increasingly common in the NBA, the Associated Press is reporting.
 KG And Kobe Highlight All-Defensive Team
Forward Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today.
 D'Antoni Will Remain On Team USA Staff
Mike D'Antoni still must fulfill a six-week obligation to Team USA this summer as the top assistant to Coach Mike Krzyzewski at the Beijing Olympics, according to The New York Post.
Scola, Ginobili Headline Argentine Team
Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili will be among the NBA stars headlining the Argentine Olympic team in Beijing, according to The Associated Press.
Players' Union Plans To Complain Over Access In Boston
The NBA players' union plans to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board because one of its officials was denied access to Boston's locker room prior to Game Two on Thursday night, according to ESPN.
Stern: Hack-A-Shaq, Replays To Be Reviewed
NBA Commissioner David Stern said on Wednesday that the league plans to consider changing its rules on fouls away from the ball and the use of replays for game clock malfunctions, according to ESPN.
KG, LBJ, CP3 And Howard Join Kobe On All-NBA First Team
NBA Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlines the First Team, as the NBA announced the 2007-08 All-NBA Teams today.
 NBA: Billups' Three Shouldn't Have Counted
The NBA admitted on Tuesday that Chauncey Billups' three-pointer at the end of the third quarter against the Magic on Monday night should not have counted, according to the Associated Press.
Report: Dennis Rodman Enters Rehab
Dennis Rodman has reportedly entered a rehab facility in Fort Lauderdale, according to TMZ.
 The Best Individual Performers Of The Playoffs
Continuing their dominant regular seasons, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and LeBron James are having the three most terrific individual playoff performances while a pair of Lakers trail close behind the youngsters.
Coleman Claims He Doesn't Need Heart Transplant
Former NBA player Derrick Coleman has refuted reports that he is in need of a heart transplant, according to ESPN.
Rodman Arrested After Dispute At Hotel
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested for reportedly hitting a woman at a hotel on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press.
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