Relishing the afterglow of being inducted into the Hall of Fame last week, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was candid, funny and reflective when sharing his thoughts on his life, his team and the Miami Heat.

Drew Brees was the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year on Wednesday night.

Steve Blake's wife and two young sons did a collective double-take when he walked onto the Los Angeles Lakers' practice court in his new home uniform.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in "serious talks" with Byron Scott to be their coach, a person familiar with the team's search told The Associated Press.

Seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with cancer will influence Phil Jackson's upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the legendary coach said at a meeting of Western governors on Sunday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' search for a new coach may rest in the bejeweled hands of Phil Jackson.

Phil Jackson thinks he is just about ready to walk away from his unparalleled NBA coaching career. The Los Angeles Lakers are all hoping he will change his mind in the next week.

Andrew Bynum survived the playoffs on his injured right knee, so the Los Angeles Lakers center is taking a few extra weeks to celebrate their title before getting the problem fixed for good.

Kobe Bryant sprinted after the ball, which Lamar Odom joyously flung downcourt to burn the remaining seconds in Game 7 of the NBA finals. With the celebration starting behind him, Bryant chased it down and then held it aloft to his teammates.

Here come the Lakers.

Like a lot of folks, albeit ones making millions less than he does, Phil Jackson rises every morning and swears it's the last season he's going to coach the Los Angeles Lakers.

Michigan State kept its man: Tom Izzo.