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Scheduled to be back in the Philippines today, Miss World Megan Young will take part in NBA's pre-season game ceremonial toss between Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets. She will do a press conference upon her arrival and will join the NBA players at the Mall of Asia Arena at 7:30 to open NBA's the pre-season game.

On Thursday, all roads lead to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, as the Indiana Pacers take on the Houston Rockets in the NBA Global Games.

Recent news out of New York is that the combo of Carmelo Anthony and Andrea Bargnani is off to a good start. That pair will be put to test on Wednesday night when the Knicks face the Boston Celtics in a preseason game.

The San Antonio Spurs - CSKA Moscow matchup is bound to be an exciting one marked by hot shooting and tough defense.

Lebron James is scorching hot, literally!

The Sacramento Kings were known more for off-court drama than for their on-court performance in 2012-13. The biggest stories of the season were the repeated attempts of the Maloof family to move the franchise to other cities, notably Seattle, Anaheim and Virginia Beach. The tension clearly showed as the Kings did not have a single winning month, getting close in December and March with 7-8 records.

Floyd Mayweather has always been seen as a courtside guest to Heat games.

The Golden State Warriors got a taste of what new acquisition Andre Iguodala can bring in his pre-season debut on Monday versus the Sacramento Kings. Iguodala and his new teammates take on the Utah Jazz, which are making their first preseason appearance on Tuesday.

Former NBA forward Vladimir Radmanovic has decided to call it quits. The 12-year NBA pro is retiring from the game of basketball.

In his coaching debut, new Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw won his first preseason game, 97-88, over the Los Angeles Lakers, his former team both as a player and as an assistant coach. On Tuesday, his Nuggets hope to make it back-to-back wins as both teams continue their preparation for the 2013-2014 regular season.

Nike opens contest for kids to design LeBron James' shirt.

Chris Mullin was introduced as a "16th-year senior" who majors in "surfboard aerodynamics" to the cheers of the crowd, who have most likely forgotten his exploits as a Golden State Warrior against the Kings.

It was a meeting of champions.Floyd Mayweather, one of the greatest active boxers today, knocked the socks off the Heat's players when he visited the team's practice facility on Sunday.

The 2013-2014 NBA regular season is a few weeks away, but fans can’t wait to see their favorite teams take the hardwood. On Monday night, it’s Sacramento Kings’ supporters chance to see their squad for the first time this year as the Kings travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors.

The real NBA season has yet to start but already fans are excited for their teams’ respective preseason debuts as this is their first chance to see their favorite players in action for the first time in the new season. The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Portland Trailblazers as part of an 8-game NBA schedule on Monday night.

The Pistons possess a blend of youth and experience that should give them the opportunity to win more than a few games. Scoring at the wings, which used to be in short supply, will be significantly boosted by the addition of Josh Smith, who is clearly the biggest offseason pickup for the team. Brandon Jennings should be a more mature, complete player this time around, and will be a huge factor in the clutch. A playoff spot may not be guaranteed, given that Maurice Cheeks is not the best one avai...

Pau Gasol, a Spanish professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, feels confident and hopeful that Lamar Odom gets to play in the NBA again.

Lamar Odom thinks he can combat his addiction without going to rehab.

This Will Make A Grown Man Cry: Article on Basketball Great Bob Cousy and His Wife Goes Viral

For Greg Oden, everything about Tuesday was like a dream.After being away from basketball for four years, Oden was finally back on the court. And it was not just any court; it was in a conference hall in a hotel in the Bahamas.The Miami Heat opened their training camp with a workout focusing on defense at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Oden participated in half of the training session; it was still a crucial adjustment as he had not played since 2010.

Lebron James seems like he is really destined to make history.

Khloe Kardashian’s sister, Kim, urged her to leave husband, Lamar Odom. Khloe’s mom even came to visit a lawyer without her knowledge and consent. But the former “The X Factor USA” host remained steadfast and stood her ground, declaring love for her husband of four years.

Westbrook underwent an arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday when the OKC’s medical team identified in a previous procedure that there was “swelling due to a loose stitch.”

This iteration of the New Orleans Pelicans will try to push the ball as much as they can. They certainly have the personnel for it, as Evans, Holiday, and Eric Gordon team up for what could be one of the best small-ball tandems in the league.

Michael Jordan spoke about his one-on-one domination against high school star O.J Mayo during an interview with 2K sports producers last Monday. Just two days later, the evidence has finally surfaced after Larry Brown Sports posted the video of his Airness teaching the young blood a 'lesson' on the hardcourt.

Young players who have made a habit out of talking smack to opponents might want to re-think what they're doing.Especially if their opponent's initials are M.J.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder is putting up his 5,545 square foot home in Gaillardia for sale.

Lamar Odom has consistently managed to stay in the headlines in recent weeks because of his alleged drug addiction and marital trouble with reality TV Star Khloe Kardashian.

It seems like no National Basketball Association (NBA) team is interested in the services of Delonte West. No worries for the 30-year-old NBA veteran, as Chinese Basketball Association’s (CBA) Fujian SBS Sturgeons is willing to give him a shot as both parties agreed to a short-term one-season deal Wednesday.