AL HAMNIK: Heat not making a big deal about lack of bigs

CHICAGO | The Miami Heat are running away with the Eastern Conference's No. 1 playoff seed, but no one is handing out cigars and party hats.

Current stars celebrate Jordan at 50

HOUSTON | Michael Jordan turned 50 on Sunday, giving this year's All-Stars a chance to reflect on his illustrious career and how much he still means to the sport.

Much to replace for US basketball team to top '08

LAS VEGAS | They lost Dwyane Wade but gained Kevin Durant. Dwight Howard's size has given way to Russell Westbrook's speed.

LeBron and the Heat overcome pain of 2011 NBA Finals flop

MIAMI | A year ago, with an easier path, the Miami Heat fell short of their championship goal.

James, Heat on brink of a title

MIAMI | LeBron James has never been here before.

Heat back in familiar ground: up 2-1 in Finals

MIAMI | LeBron James arrived for practice Monday wearing lime-green sneakers, a highly fluorescent shade.

James, Wade, Anthony, Paul set to lead 4-game tour

LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them.

AL HAMNIK: Granderson makes it easy to be a Yankees' fan

CHICAGO | Sports fans love to kick around superstars who run afoul of the law, choke in monster games, or lack common sense in public.

In a close NBA finals, James plans to be better

DALLAS | For nearly a year, LeBron James has shaken off the criticism, laughed off the trash talk.

Big 3 lead Heat to incredible comeback in finals finale

CHICAGO | This one may hurt for years. An 18-3 run by Miami, aided by a Derrick Rose turnover and missed free throw late, gave the Heat an incredible 83-80 comeback win Thursday night to clinch the Eastern Conference Finals in five games.

Miami needs a mean streak in Game 2 with Bulls

CHICAGO | LeBron James and Dwyane Wade looked pretty good Tuesday for a couple of guys who had been through the national media shredder.

AL HAMNIK: Bulls hoping to deliver another blow to Miami's chances

CHICAGO | The game had barely ended and Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were holding their reserves' feet to the fire, saying the scrubs need to contribute more.