Boozer, Okur stay with Jazz, reject free agency NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 12 hrs 20 mins

Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and center Mehmet Okur exercised the options on their contracts and will stay with the Jazz.

Sources: Mavs' Cuban to meet with Kidd in NYC NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 14 hrs 20 mins

Sources say Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is going to meet with free agent Jason Kidd in New York.

Company Yao Doesn't Want To Keep NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 16 hrs 20 mins

...this point, Bowie was doomed the minute he was picked ahead of Michael Jordan. But as Marc Stein recounted, leg injuries -- not Jordan -- were what cost him a chance to make a name for...

Pistons dismiss Curry after one season as coach NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 16 hrs 20 mins

The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry as coach, the team announced Tuesday.

GameNight: 6/29 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 21 hrs 20 mins

Marc Stein of ESPN.com came on GameNight to give us the latest on Jason Kidd and NBA...

Sources: Korver to play out his Jazz contract NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 147 days 13 hrs 20 mins

Utah Jazz guard Kyle Korver has notified the team that he is not opting out of the final year of his contract, bypassing the opportunity to become a free agent Wednesday, according to NBA front-office sources.

Stein: Reviewing the week that was NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 151 days 4 hrs 20 mins

A trio of big trades by the Spurs, Magic and Cavs have turned this into a week worth remembering.

Marc Stein, Live Tweeting from Steve Nash's Charity Soccer Game NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 152 days 13 hrs 20 mins

In downtown Manhattan, Marc Stein is once again playing in Steve Nash's magnificent soccer charity game, featuring players like...

Sources: Hawks, Warriors near Crawford trade NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 152 days 15 hrs 20 mins

The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford.

Draft-buzz roundup: What we're hearing NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 152 days 19 hrs 20 mins

Which prospects do teams like? Are any trades brewing? Here's what we're hearing.

Stein: Latest chatter on Shaq, Knicks, more NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 152 days 19 hrs 20 mins

Multiple servings of draft-week trade chatter and other basketball business culled from various sources.

What to Expect on TrueHoop this Draft Week NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 152 days 21 hrs 20 mins

...and Hasheem Thabeet. Be ready with your questions! Wednesday evening, starting at 6 p.m. ET: Marc Stein is once again playing in Steve Nash's magnificent soccer charity game, featuring players like...

Jackson mulls coaching Lakers mostly at home NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 153 days 13 hrs 20 mins

Phil Jackson would consider coaching mostly home games if he returns next season.

GameNight: 6/19 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 153 days 17 hrs 20 mins

Marc Stein of ESPN.com joins GameNight to give us the latest on NBA free agency

Stein: One-and-done not the answer NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 154 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Is David Stern's expected push to change the NBA age limit the right call?

5 p.m.: King/Brady NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 154 days 20 hrs 20 mins

...Raul Ibanez's injury may linger longer than 15 days. Brad Lidge's problem is mental. Marc Stein thinks Shaq will join the Cavs next year

FBI investigates calls by Nowitzki's ex-girlfriend NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 157 days 14 hrs 20 mins

FBI agents in Texas have seized recordings of threatening jailhouse phone calls made by Crystal Taylor, the ex girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks All Star forward Dirk Nowitzki, to the player's attorney, two sources with knowledge of the investigation said.

Marc Stein, ESPN.com NBA Writer NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 158 days 11 hrs 20 mins

Marc's best bet for the NBA off-season is that Shaq will be in Cleveland next year...

Timberwolves Deny Trade Rumor NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 158 days 17 hrs 20 mins

Marc Stein on the reports that the Timberwolves are discussing trading Al Jefferson to the Suns for Amar'e Stoudemire

The Steve Nash Charity Soccer Game in New York City NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 159 days 21 hrs 20 mins

...Cordoba and Adrian Mutu. Here's a little video from last year (which somehow omits Marc Stein's blown header

Stein: The biggest losers of the '09 playoffs NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 160 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Now that the 2009 NBA playoffs are in the books, Marc Stein takes a look at the biggest losers.

Stein: The biggest winners of the '09 playoffs NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 160 days 17 hrs 20 mins

Now that the 2009 NBA playoffs are in the books, Marc Stein takes a look at the biggest winners.

Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 162 days 5 hrs 20 mins

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Kobe Bryant holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers topped the Magic. ...

Report: Shaq-to-Cavs talks 'heating up' again NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 162 days 22 hrs 20 mins

Talk between the Suns and Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O'Neal playing with LeBron James next season is "heating up again" according to a newspaper report.

Stein: The man who brought Kobe to L.A. relishing NBA Finals NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 163 days 11 hrs 20 mins

Jerry West thinks Kobe Bryant's grim determination is the right touch in these finals, Marc Stein writes.

Kobe giving no signs he's looking to leave L.A. NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 163 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Although he continues to stonewall questions about whether he intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent, Lakers star Kobe Bryant dropped his strongest hint that he has no intention of leaving the only franchise he has ever played for.

Daily Dime: Magic's style delivers points, but not a crucial Finals win NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 164 days 6 hrs 20 mins

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Derek Fisher's game-tying 3-pointer rescued the Lakers from a loss to the pick-and-rolling Magic. ...

NBA deems no further action on Pietrus' flagrant NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 164 days 18 hrs 20 mins

The NBA on Friday quickly completed its review of Mickael Pietrus' two-handed shove into Pau Gasol's back in the final seconds of Game 4 and ruled that no further action will be taken against the Orlando Magic swingman

Magic's Pietrus likely to be fined for flagrant foul NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 165 days 4 hrs 20 mins

Mickael Pietrus' two-handed shove into Pau Gasol's back in the final seconds of Game 4 was the first flagrant foul of the NBA Finals and will thus automatically be reviewed Friday by the league office./p

Daily Dime: Can the Magic pull even? NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 166 days 6 hrs 20 mins

...to think of the center. More "what to watch for" in Game 4 from our writers: Marc Stein, ESPN.com: Kobe's gas tank. I know he's had a long year with almost...

Sources: Rambis passes so Kings net Westphal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 4 hrs 20 mins

The Sacramento Kings reached an agreement in principle with Paul Westphal late Tuesday night to be their fourth new coach in just over three years.

Marc Stein: 6/9 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 12 hrs 20 mins

Marc Stein joins GAC to chat about the NBA Finals 2-3-2 format, if Dwight Howard is...

ESPN Radio Daily: 6/9 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 14 hrs 20 mins

We hear from Marc Stein and Devin Harris on the NBA Finals, Jayson Stark on MLB and Mark Schlereth on Brett...

Raptors trade Kapono to Sixers for Evans NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 16 hrs 20 mins

the Toronto Raptors have traded Jason Kapono to the Philadelphia 76ers for Reggie Evans.

Marc Stein, NBA NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 19 hrs 20 mins

Marc Stein previews Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Marc touches on Kobe Bryant's focus, Jameer Nelson...

NBA Today: 6/9 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 167 days 21 hrs 20 mins

Jason Smith and Marc Stein preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Plus, Frank and Joe talk to the Nets' Devin...

Daily Dime: Different game for Dwight Howard NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 168 days 8 hrs 20 mins

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Though his team is down 2-0, Dwight Howard said you'll hear no discouraging words from him. ...

Technically speaking, NBA believes system 'fair' NBA