The following statement was issued today by the Los Angeles Lakers regarding the death of former Laker Flynn Robinson:

P.J. Carlesimo thinks the Brooklyn Nets' goal of winning a championship within the next two years is "maybe not totally realistic," though he believes they are a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.

NBA TV will televise 45 games during the 2013 WNBA regular season -- the league's 17th season -- tipping off with the defending WNBA Champion Indiana Fever visiting the San Antonio Silver Stars on Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET.

NBA TV will televise 45 games during the 2013 WNBA regular season -- the league's 17th season -- tipping off with the defending WNBA Champion Indiana Fever visiting the San Antonio Silver Stars on Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET.

The Miami Heat's LeBron James, the 2012-13 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and winner of four of the previous five MVP awards, highlights the 2012-13 All-NBA First Team. James was the only player to receive all 119 First Team votes.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is the recipient of the "2012-13 Seasonlong Kia Community Assist Award" in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work, the NBA announced today. The award recognizes the NBA player who best reflects the passion that the league and its players have for giving back to their communities. This year marked the first time that fans helped to select the winner.

THE FACTS: LeBron James hit a running layup as time expired to lead the Miami Heat to a 103-102 overtime victory Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Even if the San Antonio Spurs can't help but feel a touch uneasy about their 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals, Tony Parker is completely comfortable.