BASKETBALL

As the 2012 Big East Tournament gets underway, Louisville and Cincinnati are set to debut their opening games in style with newly designed and lightweight adidas adizero uniforms that utilize the same technology the NBA's uniforms do.

Baylor just unveiled an incredibly ugly collection of basketball uniforms.

Ric Bucher of ESPN says the Lakers should consider trading Kobe Bryant.

LeBron James' mother is not going to jail after her attorney accepted a prison-free plea deal in her battery case against Fountaineblue Miami Beach Hotel valet Rockefeller Sorel, the Miami-Dade state attorney's office said.

As all eyes turn to March Madness, here's a list of the most bizarre names in the sport of basketball.

Was Rondo's triple-double or Williams' 57 points more impressive?

Everyone wants Dwight Howard, but the Nets might be the only real contender to land him before the trade deadline.

Rajon Rondo has likely played himself off the trading block, but his teammate Ray Allen could still be traded.

The Boston Celtics continued their winning streak with a fifth straight victory Sunday, while the Knicks continued to stumble in their search for a formula for success since the emergence of Jeremy Lin raised playoff hopes.

Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom, mired by controversy and sub-par numbers this season, has possibly made ticket buyers of the game between the Texas Legends, the D-League affiliate team of the Mavericks, and the Austin Toros a little bit disgruntled.

It's doubtful that the Celtics will trade Rajon Rondo before the NBA trade deadline.

The Magic feel recent talks with Dwight Howard could bode well for the organization.

The controversial Barkley is known for not having a filter, but Thursday's remarks raised eyebrows because the former NBA star is friends with Jordan and had come to his defense in the past.

The former Los Angeles Laker and husband of Khloe Kardashian is set to play for the Texas Legends of the D-League, the NBA's version of minor leagues, on Saturday, ESPN Dallas.com reported.

The legendary center put on a performance for the ages.

Chamberlain, then with the Philadelphia Warriors accomplished the feat on this day in 1962 with a 100-point performance against the New York Knicks, which led to a 169-147 Warriors victory.

Here are the best March Madness bracketology websites to help you get your picks ready for Final Four 2012 in New Orleans.

The Celtics have been a team swirling in the trade rumor mill in part because Ray Allen and Paul Pierce continue to draw a lot of interest for their skills.

Steve Novak says the Knicks players can't sleep at night because of the adrenaline at the Garden.

Gasol continues to be involved in trade rumors.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to fall off of Dwight Howard's radar as the March 15 NBA trade deadline approaches.