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The big NBA trade deadline expired on Thursday, but there weren't a whole lot of big moves.

Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers scored 20 points and dished out 15 assists, as the Western Conference beat the East, 143-138, in the NBA All-Star Game in Houston on Sunday night. The Thunder's Kevin Durant added 30 points, and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers blocked Miami's LeBron James twice in the final minutes to help seal the win...

NBA players unanimously voted to remove executive director Billy Hunter as head of their union on Saturday. Player support for Hunter waned after an independent report last month indicated that he could have misused NBPA funds, engaged in nepotism and had his contract renewed in 2010 without following proper union rules...

Whether it’s points scored or money earned, Michael Jordan is used to ridiculously high numbers. And that’s not about to change anytime soon.

Unlike other all-star games in professional sports, a heavy dose of spectacle goes along with the NBA's All-Star weekend. So what is your favorite part?

When most people think of NBA All-Star Weekend, the first event that comes to mind is the slam dunk contest.

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The New York Knicks are having one of their best years in a very long time, but is it all thanks to Carmelo Anthony?

We've often wondered -- what does it take to get a sweet bro hug from LeBron James? Well, we've got our answer: Sinking an impossible half court hook shot in the middle of a Miami Heat game.

Hanukkah's almost over. Bring your celebration to the most awkward end possible, by playing this nonstop. It's the Houston Rockets singing 'Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel,' courtesy of our friends at Dumb as a Blog. Really it's more like attempting to sing...

Apparently there is a new trend going on in the NBA: the complete overreaction by referees.

With Mike D'Antoni returning to the sidelines as the Lakers coach, he brings with him a long career of basketball acumen, both from his time as a coach and as a player. Kobe Bryant reportedly grew up watching D'Antoni play in Italy. But how does D'Antoni measure up against the competition? Here's a look at how current NBA coaches fared in their playing careers: