Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant

Altobelli and members of his family were passengers in the helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of the other victims, including Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California.

In tight race, Suns' Booker pushes into All-Star discussion

Devin Booker has produced the kind of all-around numbers for the past few seasons that suggest he should be an NBA All-Star. He usually commands the respect of opposing defenses like an All-Star. His teammates and coach believe there is no doubt that he's an All-Star.

Warren scores 25 points in Phoenix return, Pacers rout Suns

T.J. Warren's first game against his former team went about as well as possible. He scored a game-high 25 points, had three steals and played excellent defense against former teammate Devin Booker.

Spurs cough up big lead, recover for 120-118 win over Suns

Bryn Forbes lived a shooter's dream during the first half on Monday night, making seven 3-pointers as the San Antonio Spurs built a big early lead.

Chandler Parsons suffers potential career-ending injuries from car crash

Atlanta Hawks small forward Chandler Parsons was severely injured in a car wreck on January 15 with a drunk driver, officials say. The future of his career is uncertain.

Ayton shines as Suns pound Knicks 121-98

Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns are picking up some momentum halfway through the season.

Kings rally from 21 points down, beat Suns 114-103

The Sacramento Kings pulled off quite the stunner when they recovered from a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-103 on Tuesday night.

Valanciunas scores 30 points, Grizzlies beat Suns 121-114

A few bad decisions led to some anxious moments for the Grizzlies in the final minutes. A month or two ago, it all might have ended in a heartbreaking loss.

Jordan: 'Wouldn't be where I am without him'

David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA's longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died. He was 77.

Booker, Oubre rally Suns from 19 down past Blazers 122-116

In the first half, the Phoenix Suns trailed by 19 points. By the final seconds, Kelly Oubre Jr. was blowing goodbye kisses to the Portland Trail Blazers and their fans.

LeBron James named male athlete of the decade

He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.

Booker scores 32 to help Suns hold off Kings and end skid

Monty Williams felt it was appropriate that Phoenix's first win in nearly three weeks came down to a last-second miss by Sacramento.

Warriors trip up Suns 106-95 for fourth straight win

With four consecutive wins, Golden State coach Steve Kerr joked that there is really no stopping the Warriors.