David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Rafer Alston is content with his decision to leave the Heat, because it wasn't about losing his starting job.

Mike Dunleavy was shocked that he was fired as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak.

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds and the Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Celtics 86-84.

An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems.

Deron Williams finised with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists to lead the Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Bulls.

Multiple NBA sources say Allen Iverson is facing alcohol and gambling issues that have derailed his career and threaten his post-basketball well-being, according to a published report.

Channing Frye and Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey will miss at least a second game after collapsing in Cleveland.

Spurs guard Tony Parker won't need surgery on his broken right hand, meaning he may be able to return for the playoffs. He is expected to miss about six weeks.

Tracy McGrady is sitting out the Knicks' game against Atlanta because of soreness.

The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins will need to undergo surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle.

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the season.

Forward Yi Jianlian did not accompany the New Jersey Nets on a four-game road trip because of a sprained left ankle.

Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was ejected in the fourth quarter on Monday night after delivering a forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head.