Shaquille O'Neal News

While the two teams competing for the last spot in the Eastern Conference finals are still sorting out their differences, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have spent most of this past week resting and sizing each other up from afar.

A couple of weeks ago, a 7' 1" 325 -lb. graduate donned a cap and gown: Shaquille O'Neal earned a doctorate in education.

The Heat star poured in 41 points Thursday night as Miami defeated the Indiana Pacers, 105-93, to wrap up their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series, four games to two.

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We're just over 10 years removed from the great Dada art moment in NBA history - Allen Iverson's "We talkin' 'bout practice" press conference.

Elton Brand, right, swarms Kevin Garnett as the Celtics' star attempts to score in Game 6. / Ron Cortes/McClatchy-Tribune PHILADELPHIA -- Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the tough-and-determined Philadelphia 76ers past the Celtics, 82-75, on Wednesday night to send the Eastern Conference ... (more)

If you lived in Sacramento 10 years ago and you were a Kings fan - and everyone was a Kings fan then - the names alone are enough to bring back memories of good vibes and great hoops.

Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock were spotted filming a scene for Columbia Pictures' Grown Ups 2 in Los Angeles, California today and former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal was there as well.

Shaquille O'Neal, a former Orlando stalwart who took off for Los Angeles, could make a return to the city as the Magic's new general manager.

So, Orlando, you're trying to make yourself relevant and convince Dwight Howard to stay or new free agents to come in? This is not how you do it.

Since the franchise's establishment in 1947, the Lakers have taken home 16 NBA Championships, most of them due in part to the great play of team centers.

A flu-ridden Jordan somehow put up 38 points in a 90-88 win over Utah in Game 5 of the 1997 Finals.

Almost 36, Kevin Garnett is averaging a Player Efficiency Rating of 25.6 this postseason.

Raise your hand if you've seen your fair share of NBA Playoff power rankings over the past few weeks.

Paul Pierce is one of the most legendary players to ever wear the green and white Boston Celtics jersey, but it's conceivable that his time with the team could be nearing an end.

E-mail a comment, question or link. Jimmy needed the day off to recover from Maria Menounos ' Dancing With The Stars elimination and will return tomorrow.

In the NBA , stars have always grabbed the spotlight and their accomplishments have overshadowed those of the players on their team.

A few of the twenty-somethings graduating from the University of Iowa on Saturday walked over to the second-oldest graduate going through the ceremonies to shake his hand and say hello.

In James' first season of organized basketball, he was the best player on an undefeated team, but everyone on the roster got an MVP trophy from coach Frank Walker Sr.

From left: Iowa co-captain Joel Novak, guard; Coach Milton "Sharm" Scheuerman; and co-captain Don Nelson, forward.