[H] Carr, Red step down for Pitino A new era in Celtics basketball begins today at the FleetCenter when Rick Pitino is introduced as the team's head coach and president. The old era officially ended yesterday when Red Auerbach relinquished his title...

When NBA all-stars Grant Hill, Tim Duncan and Tom Gugliotta suffered season-ending injuries last spring, the fortunes of their respective teams plummeted. However, the absence of the trio from this year's U.S. Olympic team is not expected to dampen the squad's gold medal aspirations....

Passing: Jason Kidd/ New Jersey Nets At 34, Jason Kidd had one of his best seasons in 2006—07, joining greats Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson as the only players to average at least 13 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds per game. Kidd shares...

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Essay explains how basketball played a significant role in my life.

A look at how the sport of basketball has evolved in terms of refinement, skill, and popularity since its invention in 1891. This is particularly true with regard to the growth of the National Basketball Association (NBA) into a flourishing entertainment business and a promoter of multiculturalism in our society.