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President Obama responds to Michael Jordan

President Barack Obama has responded to Michael Jordan calling him a hack golfer.

Smith suspended

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith was suspended one game without pay for striking Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. in the groin, the league announced on Wednesday.

Obama to MJ

President Barack Obama has responded to Michael Jordan calling him a hack golfer.

LeBron scoreless

LeBron James was held scoreless in the second half for second time in career.

Cassell Dance

Wolves coach Flip Saunders is all too familiar with the Sam Cassell dance, because he believes it cost his team an NBA title in 2004, as he told the Minnesota Star-Tribune.

Kobe Bryant is last remaining active player from 1996 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant is the last remaining active player from the 1996 NBA Draft.

Kobe Bryant is last remaining active player from 1996 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant is the last remaining active player from the 1996 NBA Draft.

Tandem flop

DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay and Kenneth Faried performed a tandem flop in Monday night's Kings-Nuggets game.

Allen smack

Angered by a foul call, Tony Allen smacked the camera of photographer Bo Bradley to take out his frustration.

Smart flop

Boston Celtics rookie Marcus Smart gained attention for a flop he took during his team's Monday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Tandem flop

DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay and Kenneth Faried performed a tandem flop in Monday night's Kings-Nuggets game.

Bryant: I'm a Laker

Kobe Bryant has no plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, despite the NBA team enduring one of their worst starts to a season.

Kobe Bryant hasn't considered leaving the Lakers

Kobe Bryant has made it clear that a departure from Los Angeles never entered into his mind.

Some 30 years removed from rookie season, Michael Jordan now plays a different game

Michael Jordan has placed his playing career firmly behind him and become a competent NBA owner.

Thirty years later, Jordan now plays a different game

Kobe Bryant and Lakers

In a conversation with Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, Kobe Bryant made it clear that a departure from Los Angeles never entered into his mind.

Jordan, the owner

Michael Jordan has placed his playing career firmly behind him and become a competent NBA owner.

Bobcats cake

The Charlotte Hornets provided the Bobcats name with a proper burial.

Burks deal

The Utah Jazz and shooting guard Alec Burks agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

Stern on Hornets

LeBron's first basket

First basket of LeBron James' return comes on Kevin Love outlet pass.

LeBron's first basket

First basket of LeBron James' return comes on Kevin Love outlet pass.

Cam's cleats

Cam Newton wore Charlotte Hornets cleats to warmups prior to his Thursday night game.

LeBron chalk toss

LeBron James will bring the chalk toss back to Cleveland.

LeBron James views Cavs opener as 'one of the biggest sporting events ever'

The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome LeBron James back to town on Thursday night. It will be a big deal. In fact, it'll be bigger than big, if you ask James himself.

LeBron chalk toss

LeBron James will bring the chalk toss back to Cleveland.

Jordan reaction

As the Charlotte Hornets built toward a 24-point comeback win over the Bucks, every person in the arena lived and died with each play, including Michael Jordan.

Stern on Hornets

David Stern said the NBA did not give any thought to leaving the Hornets name in Charlotte.

Michael Jordan calls President Obama a 's—ty golfer'

Michael Jordan threw pot shots at President Barack Obama and called him a "sh—ty golfer."

LeBron opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome LeBron James back to town on Thursday night. It will be a big deal. In fact, it'll be bigger than big, if you ask James himself.

LeBron opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome LeBron James back to town on Thursday night. It will be a big deal. In fact, it'll be bigger than big, if you ask James himself.

Stephenson's dramatics fit emotional Hornets return

Stephenson debut

The extreme highs and lows of Lance Stephenson matched a dramatic return for the Hornets name.

Jordan social media

Michael Jordan described his social media appearance as a one-day event.

MJ on Kobe

Michael Jordan does not blame Kobe Bryant for taking a max salary.

Thunder switch

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made the long-awaited decision to start young center Steven Adams and move Kendrick Perkins to the bench, according to The Oklahoman.

NBA injuries

The NBA season starts on Tuesday, but the injury list is already extremely long.

Warriors owner

A Warriors co-owner wrote 'hoodish' instead of 'Yiddish' in a team e-mail.

Blaylock sentence

Former Atlanta Hawks star Mookie Blaylock has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and received a sentenced of 15 years in prison for killing a mother of five in a head-on collision, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution first reported.

Leonard contract

Several young players are in the process of negotiating new contracts, and Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is among them. No progress has been made yet, however.

James chalk toss

LeBron James' return to the Cleveland Cavaliers could also mean a comeback for his patented chalk toss.

Oladipo injury

Victor Oladipo will miss more time as he has been ruled out indefinitely because of a facial fracture.

Oladipo injury

Victor Oladipo will miss more time as he has been ruled out indefinitely because of a facial fracture.

Childress ejection

Josh Childress earned his ejection with a vicious eblow.

Hawks sale

The Atlanta Hawks have hired Goldman Sachs and Inner Circle Sports to help them sell the team, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Buss defense

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss comes to Kobe Bryant's defense.

Love's thank you

Kevin Love thanked Minnesota fans for not burning his jersey.

Bobby Phills

The Charlotte Hornets announced their plan to re-hang the No. 13 jersey of Bobby Phills at halftime of a Nov. 1 game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Curry 3-pointer

As a little tike, you learn to never inbound the ball under the backboard because it can impede your pass. But, as players become more advanced, they sometimes take a step away from the fundamentals.

GM survey

The pull and supreme talent of LeBron James was indicated in the GM survey for the 2014-15 NBA season.

Lottery reform

Thirteen teams, including Philadelphia, voted against a potential change in the draft lottery system.

Impact rookies: Which first-year players will produce in 2014-15

Bucks to continue playing Giannis at the point

The Bucks will play Giannis Antetokounmpo at point guard on Tuesday.

Anthony Morrow credits Monty Williams for career turnaround

Anthony Morrow credits Monty Williams for his quick career turnaround.

Bosh yet to speak with LeBron

Chris Bosh has not spoken to LeBron James since he decided to leave the Heat.

Kyrie Irving in walking boot for ankle injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is in a walking boot to support his sprained ankle.

Wizards suspension

Four players from the Washington Wizards were suspended for leaving the bench during an altercation between Paul Pierce and Joakim Noah in an NBA preseason game, the league announced on Wednesday.

Wade didn't enjoy Heat run

Dwyane Wade admits he didn't have fun playing basketball last season.

LeBron James selling Miami home

LeBron James is selling his Miami, Fla., home for 17 million dollars.

Hornets hope Kidd-Gilchrist's identity isn't lost in shot overhaul

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made the first major overhaul of his shot with the help of Mark Price.

Cousins wants to limit tech fouls

DeMarcus Cousins has had a problem with technical fouls from the moment he entered the NBA, an issue that has led citics to question his character. He has a new goal of five technicals.

Ty Lawson says he didn't intend to crack on James Harden's defence

The defence of Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been a hot issue in basketball circles. That fire was fueled when the Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson posted a photo of Harden as the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys after the team struggled against his Washington Redskins.

Swaggy P showing Kobe the ropes

As part of his effort to fully recover for the 2014-15 season, Kobe Bryant worked out with Nick "Swaggy P" Young, not the other way around. At Lakers media day, Young wanted to make sure all those on hand were aware of that.

Waiters calls 'nonsense' on Wall's best backcourt comment

The Washington Wizards have one of the better young backcourts in John Wall and Bradley Beal, but not everyone would agree with Wall when he says they have the NBA's best.

Celtics officially sign Evan Turner to two-year deal

The Boston Celtics officially signed Evan Turner to a two-year contract on Monday, the team announced. Turner's contract is fully guaranteed.

Heat players hold no hard feelings toward LeBron James

Miami Heat players all had positive takes on LeBron James' departure for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James Harden fails to learn 'Carlton Dance' from Alfonso Ribeiro

James Harden failed miserably in his attempt to recreate the 'Carlton Dance.'

Anthony, Stoudemire join Knicks owner in kazoo challenge for ALS

Knicks owner Jim Dolan was joined on stage by Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony.

Beasley workout

Michael Beasley, who remains unsigned well into the offseason, has worked out with the San Antonio Spurs.

Stojakovic jersey retired

The Sacramento Kings will hold a ceremony to retire the No. 16 jersey of Peja Stojakovic on Dec. 16, the team announced on Tuesday.

Even without Love, Rubio plans to remain loyal to Wolves

Rubio did not have a conversation with Love prior to his decision to demand a trade, and he explained why.

Curry family shooting lineage can be traced back to barn in Virginia

Before there was a Curry family legend, there was only Dell Curry, a basketball and a barn.

Kobe Bryant takes trip to Germany in advance of NBA season

Kobe Bryant has taken another trip to Germany, where he had a knee injury that helped prolong his illustrious career.

Randy Wittman close to contract extension

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman is close to finalizing a three-year contract extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

Lance Stephenson poked the bear, and LeBron mauled the Pacers

Ask and you shall receive.

Derek Fisher yet to consider Knicks coaching job

Derek Fisher isn't sure whether he would take the New York Knicks coaching job.

Which teams are eliminated from playoffs?

Among the NBA teams eliminated from the post-season are the Pistons and Wolves, who were expected to make the playoffs.

The playoff picture examined

A list of NBA teams that have clinched a playoffs spot and those vying for position, including the competitive Western Conference.

Bynum update

Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum has not yet been invited back to the team, but he is no longer serving an unpaid suspension, instead under "paid leave," according to a published report.

Kyle Korver passes 100 consecutive games with a made 3-pointer

Lakers center Pau Gasol will sit out with respiratory infection

Stan Van Gundy doesn't see Jason Kidd as sole source of Nets problems

Jason Kidd has come under fire in the early stages of his second career, taking on more scrutiny than any first-year coach in recent memory.

Rose Pruned! Derrick Rose blow for Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is facing an indefinite period of time on the sidelines after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee.