The Knicks know they have dug themselves a deep hole, and Carmelo Anthony and Baron Davis may not be available Tuesday to help them climb out of it.

The Miami Heat's LeBron James and the Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 29.

Standing at the podium dissecting the Philadelphia 76ers' latest romp, coach Doug Collins commands attention, using his postgame time to again express his love for one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will be out at least a week because of a strained right calf.

Dirk Nowitzki is back in the Dallas Mavericks' lineup.

Houston Rockets guard Courtney Lee says he wasn't injured when his car was struck by another vehicle after Saturday night's game against the New York Knicks.

Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson will sit out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards after re-aggravating his back in Friday night's loss to Philadelphia.

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Stephen Jackson has been suspended one game for verbal abuse of a game official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

The Chicago Bulls have released veteran guard Mike James, who'd been signed Jan. 11.