Miami Heat hire Shane Battier to lead analytics department
The Miami Heat announced that they have hired former Heat player and two-time NBA champion Shane Battier as the Director of Basketball Development & Analytics.
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Ex Knick Charles Oakley arrested in middle of Knicks-Clippers game
Former Knicks great Charles Oakley was arrested and charged with three counts of assault following an altercation in the stands near team owner James Dolan.
Yao Ming's No. 11 jersey retired by Rockets
Yao Ming was honored as the Houston Rockets retired his No. 11 jersey. The 7-foot-6 center was named to the All-NBA second team twice and 3rd team three times.
Former NBA player Charles Shackleford found dead
Charles Shackleford, a North Carolina State basketball star in the 1980s who spent six seasons in the NBA, was found dead in his home Friday. He was 50.
Kevin Garnett back at Clippers practice as consultant
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Brandon Bass all stepped onto the court to get shots up at the training facility before the rest of the team.
Hawks to retire Pete Maravich's no. 44
The Hawks will retire the uniform number of Pete Maravich. Details of when the No. 44 will be raised to the rafters of Philips Arena have not been finalized.
Ex-Net Jordan Williams arrested after alleged kidnapping, assault
Jordan Williams, a former Nets second-round pick, was one of four people arrested Friday after a juvenile was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted.
James Harden scores 53, ties Chamberlain for most points in triple-double
James Harden collected 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, becoming the first player to have at least 50 points, 15 assists and 15 rebounds in a single game.
Pistons to retire jersey for Richard 'Rip' Hamilton
The Detroit Pistons will honor and retire the jersey for Richard Hamilton during the 2016-17 season. Hamilton spent nine seasons with Detroit (2002-2011).
Heat retire Shaq's No. 32 jersey
The Heat raised Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 to the rafters, a distinction the team has only previously awarded to Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway.