L.A. Backcourt Stars: Top 10 Greatest Guards in Lakers History

The proud Los Angeles Lakers franchise is known for its many legendary centers such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, and George Mikan.

Charles Barkley has Cleveland’s back? Who would have thought? Bud Shaw’s Sunday Sports Spin

You could've made any number of sports bets a year ago and been able to retire on your winnings.

Darton women’s hoops gets some size

Dorine Minala, foreground center, smiles proudly Friday after signing a scholarship with the Darton College women's basketball team during a ceremony at the school.

In Defense of the King: The Myth About Winning NBA Championships Alone

LeBron James has been the recipient of much criticism since announcing his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and join fellow superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.

Cavs get few national TV spots without LeBron

The days of the Cavaliers dominating national television broadcasts ended the night LeBron James left for the Miami Heat.

Shaq walks the walk in a pink bikini

Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal did not do so well against Sugar Shane Mosley in the latest episode of Shaq Vs.

BASKETBALL ‘Big Shamrock’ O’Neal eyes more success

When Shaquille O'Neal was much, much younger and a good deal smaller, too, he chose as a role model one of the most successful big men in NBA history.

Shaq hungry for more titles

Tuesday, Oct. 26 Miami, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

Bill Reynolds: Whatever you call him, Shaqa s one of a kind

Call him The Big Leprechaun. Call him the Big Shamrock. Call him the old favorites, The Big Diesel and The Big Aristotle.

Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, and Reliving the NBA’s Golden 1990s

Two NBA legends, Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone, are on the verge of being inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Celtics introduce Shaq to media

As Emmitt and Jerry enter the Hall, we debate whose numbers... Record keeper If doping claims are true, there's no one worse than Lance.

NBA Free Agency: Four Reasons Shaquille O’Neal Should Have Retired

The Big Aristotle, Shaq Diesel, Shaq-Fu, Superman, The Shaq Daddy, The M.D.E. , The Big Baryshnikov,A Wilt Chamberneazy, Shaq Albert, Doctor Shaq, Osama Bin Shaq, The Big Deporter, The Big Witness Protection, The Big Shaqtus, The Big Agave, The Big Elvis, The Cleveland Steamer.A Amazing, really, how many nicknames Shaq's accrued in his long NBA ...

Philadelphia 76ers Announce Preseason Schedule

On the verge of the NBA Schedule announcement the Philadelphia 76ers made an announcement of their seven game preseason warm-up schedule.

Shaq says move to Boston is all about winning

Shaquille O'Neal brought his effervescent smile to Boston on Tuesday and said he hopes to bring another title to the NBA's most-storied franchise.

Shaquille O’Neal said he plans to retire with Celtics

Embed: A Shaquille O'Neal said he has no plans to be a 40-year-old plus professional athlete.