Carmelo Anthony

A talented lineup that's ready for a deep playoff run will rely on a maturing star

THE NBA season doesn't tip off till Oct. 30, but two of its brightest young stars were all over TV last weekend. LeBron James followed Michael Jordan and Peyton Manning in hosting Saturday Night Live. One highlight...

IT WAS A GREAT YEAR TO BE THE SPURS, BUT HOW ABOUT THE OTHER 29 TEAMS? OUR INTREPID BASKETBALL REPORTER SPANNED THE LEAGUE FOR ALL OF THE HIGHLIGHTS—AND SOME OF THE LOWLIGHTS—OF THE PAST NBA SEASON

WHILE MOST HOOPHEADS were going gaga over the Mavs and the Suns entering the playoffs, the Spurs crept into the postseason with little fanfare even though they had played the best basketball of any team after the...

AFTER MORE than 10 extraordinary seasons in Philadelphia—his gutsy, MVP-worthy performances unfolding against the backdrop of his numerous clashes with authority—Allen Iverson is aiming to lead the Nuggets to their...