David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will miss another game for the Chicago Bulls.

Washington Wizards forward Josh Howard could miss the start of next season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee.

Nets Point guard Devin Harris is going to miss the New Jersey's game with the Atlanta Hawks with an upper respiratory illness.

Heat forward Michael Beasley was back in Miami's starting lineup Tuesday night against San Antonio, after a two-game absence with a bruised left thigh.

Pistons coach John Kuester says he's hoping Rodney Stuckey will play Friday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry will return against the Chicago Bulls with a customized mask and a tweaked nickname.

Gilbert Arenas says he deserves to be punished for bringing guns to the locker room.

Injured Cleveland center Shaquille O'Neal has rejoined the Cavaliers.

An emotional Dorell Wright returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Monday, four days after being arrested on a driving under the influence charge and being suspended by the team for two games.

The Phoenix Suns have assigned first-round draft pick Earl Clark to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League.

Lakers' Derek Fisher ponders coaching after playing days are done.

With two roster spots available to fill, the Miami Heat are on the cusp of signing former Siena shooting guard Kenny Hasbrouck, a deal that could be done as early as Monday.

Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is expected to miss seven to 10 days with a sore left groin.

The Bulls' Kirk Hinrich says he didn't intend to bump referee Bennie Adams.

The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time.