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• Boards and Bryant Push U.S. Into Semis - The U.S. Men's Senior National Team dominated the boards and Kobe Bryant got hot when they needed a little separation in what turned out to be a 116-85 win over Australia in the Olympics quarterfinals.

• Argentina Edges Greece; Sets Up Semifinals Match vs. USA - Argentina edged Greece 80-78 to advance to the semi-finals of the Olympics where they will take on gold-medal favourites Team USA. The South Americans, who beat Greece in the quarter-finals four years ago in Athens and then defeated the USA in the last four, had to survive a nervous finish.

• USA Trounces Australia; Advances to Semifinals - Riding a 19-0 run that started in the second quarter and stretched until almost four minutes into the third period, the 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team (6-0) overpowered Australia (3-3) 34-19 in the third period on its way to a 116-85 win and a 2008 Olympic semifinal berth Wednesday night at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. Kobe Bryant turned in a 25-point performance as all 12 U.S. players scored in the contest.

• Spain Uses Big First Quarter to Beat Croatia - Pau Gasol and Spain built a big first-quarter advantage and used that as a platform for a 72-59 victory against Croatia in the first quarterfinal of the men's basketball tournament at the Olympics on Wednesday.

• Lithuania Ends China's Olympic Dream - Lithuania booked their fifth Olympic semi-final appearance in a row by pulling away from Yao Ming and China for a 94-68 triumph on Wednesday.

• Stern: NBA Wants China League, Presence in India - On ESPN.COM, the ASSOCIATED PRESS writes "the 1992 team -- with icons such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird -- introduced NBA basketball to the world stage. Sixteen years later, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have become China's darlings -- and the NBA is hoping capitalize on the basketball's popularity by investing millions in the sport's development in this sprawling nation. The league has plans for an NBA-affiliated league here, and Stern envisions league partnership in as many as 'eight or 10 or 12 arenas throughout China.' 'The world is embracing the sport that the Dream Teamers brought to Barcelona,' Stern said. 'And I would say the 2008 Olympics really demonstrate that complete embrace.' Stern said he never imagined the NBA/China relationship that began in 1985 would be as popular as it is at the Beijing Games.

• Gordan Giricek Opts for Europe - Croatian guard Gordan Giricek, who has averaged nearly 10 points per game since joining the NBA in 2002, has become the latest player to leave the league for a bigger payday.

• OKC Waiting to Introduce New Acquisitions - The Oklahoman reports that Oklahoma City's long-awaited announcement of its team nickname is not expected to come this week. The official unveiling of the name, colors and logos is, however, expected before the end of the month.

• Similar Road to Redemption for USA Women - Their winning streak stood at 26 games dating back a total of 12 years. They had won 50 straight decisions overall in Olympic and World Championship competition. But the USA women's team was upset by Russia 75-68 in the semifinals of the Worlds two years ago in Brazil. And though Anne Donovan's squad rebounded to win bronze, the loss stung for every member of the delegation.

• Report: Sixers to Sign Theo Ratliff - In the Philadelphia Inquirer, Kate Fagan writes "In what should be the final move of a hectic summer, the 76ers are expected to add veteran big man Theo Ratliff. At Monday's press conference to announce the signing of Andre Iguodala, Sixers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski said he hoped to have a big man in place "within 48 hours," but would not elaborate further."

• The Best of Beijing - The NBA and WNBA are comprised of the best male and female basketball players in the world. Owning a men's and women's roster stacked with elite NBA and WNBA players, losing is not an option for the U.S. teams. With the pressure on and the world watching, the U.S. men and women go for gold. To keep up with all the action NBA.com's John Schuhmann left his desk in Secaucus, New Jersey to take his seat at the Olympic Games. With access to the world's finest ball players, here is the best of Schuhmann's extensive coverage of both men's and women's basketball at Beijing 2008.

• China in Hoops Heaven - In USA TODAY, Kevin Johnson writes "even before Yao Ming carried his nation's flag into National Stadium at the opening ceremonies, basketball fever was surging past table tennis, badminton and volleyball as the favorite of the masses. The most compelling evidence of that popularity is spread over dozens of teeming outdoor courts across the city, where the young and not-so-young are happily knocking down jumpers and aspiring to more than respectability. The favored attire often has nothing to do with Yao or other members of the Chinese team. Many of those with jerseys have the names of other top NBA stars plastered between their shoulders — Pierce, Nowitzki, Anthony, McGrady, Iverson. Of any individual athlete, Yao won the loudest ovation at the opening ceremonies. Not far behind, however, was the eruption when Bryant's face flashed on the stadium's big screen. 'Yao Ming opened the basketball market,' said Jiang Sheng Kun, 21, decked out in a full Lakers uniform, 'and Chinese basketball is becoming more and more strong.'”

• German Basketball Coach Says Americans Are Unbeatable - In the NEW YORK TIMES, Pete Thamel writes "The German National Team coach, Dirk Bauermann, handed the gold medal to the Americans (5-0), whose 106-57 victory pushed their average margin to 32.2 points. 'I think they're unbeatable,' he said. 'I don't even think it's going to be close. I would be surprised if anyone can even give them a game.' The Americans play Australia in the quarterfinals of the Olympic basketball tournament on Wednesday. Bauermann said the growth that the American program had shown since 2004 would probably make any game a one-sided affair. 'This team now, I think it's difficult to comprehend how much better they are,' Bauermann said. 'They're doing all the intangibles, they're doing everything that it takes to win. They really don't have a weakness like they did four years ago.'”

• Clippers Re-Sign Paul Davis - The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent center Paul Davis, according to Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced.

• U.S. Women Advance to Semis With Big Second Quarter, Big Second Unit - With a 104-60 blowout of South Korea, the U.S. Senior Women's National Team advanced to the Olympics semifinal the same way they breezed through pool play: with defense and very comfortably.

• Phelps, NBA Stars Form a Mutual Admiration Society - In the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Elliott Almond writes "The intersection of swimming stardom and NBA celebrity seemed apropos Monday night when gold-medal winning Michael Phelps visited the U.S. men's basketball team. The game certainly didn't pique much interest. The NBA celebrities, aka the U.S. Olympic team, demolished Dirk Novitzki and Germany 106-57 in a meaningless go-through-the-motions event at Wukesong Arena. But these are the Michael Phelps' Games. So when the golden swimmer appears, it causes the kind of commotion Kobe and Co. are used to. Yes, even the basketball players turned into adoring fans in the presence of Phelps, who visited their locker room a day after earning his Olympic-record eighth gold medal. "Just being able to sit in here and hang out with these guys, it's cool to sit in here," Phelps said in a statement released by USA Basketball. "These are the guys I'm always watching on TV."”

• 76ers Re-Sign Andre Iguodala - Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has re-signed restricted free-agent swingman Andre Iguodala. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

• Beijing Blog: Now, the Fun Begins - NBA.com's John Schuhmann is in Beijing and takes a look ahead at the quarterfinals of the men's and women's competitions.

• U.S. More Than Ready for Elimination Play - The U.S. Men's Senior National Team's suffered no letdown in a meaningless pool play game against Germany on Monday. Now, they're ready for Wednesday's quarterfinal against Australia.

• U.S. More Than Ready for Elimination Play - The U.S. Men's Senior National Team's suffered no letdown in a meaningless pool play game against Germany on Monday. Now, they're ready for Wednesday's quarterfinal against Australia.

• Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp to Play in Europe - The Italian team Premiata Montegranaro announced on Sunday that 38-year-old Shawn Kemp has agreed to play for the team starting in November.

• Report: Dragic Headed to Phoenix - The Arizona Republic reports that Suns second-round draft pick Goran Dragic reached a buyout agreement with Spanish club Tau Ceramica and is en route to Phoenix to sign a contract to play for the Suns this season.

• U.S. Women Follow Winning Script to Finish Pool Play - The U.S. Women's Senior National Team heads into the elimination rounds of the 2008 Olympics unbeaten and unchallenged, thanks to a 96-60 drubbing of New Zealand on Sunday night.

• Love of Late Mother, Basketball Fuel Kings' Greene - In the Sacramento Bee, Melody Gutierrez writes "Donté Greene slid his Kings jersey over his lime T-shirt at the California State Fair on Saturday and did exactly what was expected of him. He signed autographs with a smile, making small talk with Kings fans. He held fussy babies and said he planned to try deep-fried catfish. In his news conference Friday, Greene spoke of his high hopes for the youth-laden Kings."

• Team of Stars Earning Its Stripes - In the Boston Globe, Bob Ryan writes "I'm starting to believe. Understand that there was a good reason why I was reluctant to place my hand on that stove. I was there in Indianapolis. I was there in Athens. I was there in Tokyo. I had borne witness to the shredding of America's basketball reputation."

• Beijing Blog: Clinching Day - NBA.com's John Schuhmann is in Beijing and has notes from a day in men's hoops when several teams clinched a spot in the quarters or the top seed in their group.

• Dallas Mavericks to Open Preseason at AAC - In the Dallas Morning News, Brandon George writes "New Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle will see many familiar faces during the team's eight-game preseason schedule, which was announced Thursday. "

• U.S. Sends Another Message With Blowout of Spain - The U.S. Men's Senior National Team should have no doubters now. Coming into Saturday's much anticipated matchup with Spain, the U.S. had won their first three games comfortably, but they'd done it while shooting just 29 percent from three point range and just 64 percent from the foul line.

• Ridnour Getting Fresh Start - In the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Charles F. Gardner writes "Luke Ridnour never had to make the move to Oklahoma. The point guard's agent, Lon Babby, called Ridnour at his suburban Seattle home and told him he might be traded."

• Bulls' Gordon Tells ESPN.com he Expects to be Traded - On ESPN.COM, Chicago Bulls restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon says, "I guess it's safe to say I've played my last game in a Bulls uniform." Gordon, who has led the Bulls in scoring the past three seasons, said his agent, Raymond Brothers, has been speaking with other teams about sign-and-trade possibilities.

• Report: Michael Finley to Re-Sign with Spurs - After drawing interest from a few top contenders, including the NBA's new champions in Boston, Michael Finley has elected to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs.

• Report: Jannero Pargo to Play in Russia - New Orleans Hornets free agent guard Jannero Pargo, a valued sixth man, has signed a one-year contract with Moscow Dynamo worth $3.8 million, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

• Beijing Blog: Catch and the Mail - NBA.com's John Schuhmann is in Beijing with USA Basketball. He has notes from the women's win over Spain on Friday, and also answers your mail about Cappie Pondexter, Chris Bosh and more.

• Catchings Helps U.S. Women Shut Down Spain - Spain hung with the U.S. Women's Senior National Team for a half on Friday, but Tamika Catchings led a defense that held Spain to just 21 points after the break, keeping the U.S. undefeated in Beijing.

• Report: Heat Waive Bobby Jones - The here-today, gone-today Miami Heat career of Bobby Jones has taken a familiar turn. Ten days after claiming the journeyman guard off waivers from the New York Knicks, the Heat on Friday released Jones. Had the Heat not made the move by 4 p.m., it would have had to guarantee Jones' salary for the 2008-09 season.

• Hornets Pass 10,000-Mark for Season Tickets - For the first time since the New Orleans Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002, the team has sold more than 10,000 season tickets and is close to selling out the entire lower-bowl area of the New Orleans Arena. As the team prepares to launch its partial-season-ticket plans next week, the Hornets have exceeded the 10,000 benchmark used league-wide as a measuring stick for success.

• Atlanta's Pachulia Appeals for Russia-Georgia Peace - Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia appeared on CNN to discuss the conflict taking place between Russia and his native Georgia. "I am not trying to talk about who is wrong and who is right," Pachulia said. "The most important thing to me is that there be peace, and that the people of Georgia not have to live in fear for their lives or their homes."

• LeBron Reacts to Williams Deal - On Friday, LeBron James had a chance to react to the three-way trade that brought Mo Williams to the Cavaliers.

• Lakers Sign Josh Powell - The Los Angeles Lakers signed free-agent forward Josh Powell on Thursday. Terms of the contract weren't released.

• Rockets, Kings Trade Made Official - The Sacramento Kings today acquired Donté Greene, Bobby Jackson, a future first round draft pick and other considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Ron Artest, Sean Singletary and Patrick Ewing, Jr., it was announced by Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

• Report: Celtics Sign Rookie J.R. Giddens - Celtics draft pick J.R. Giddens agreed to a two-year guaranteed deal with an option for another two years with the club on Thursday.

• Suns Sign Forward Louis Amundson - When the Suns' front office personnel traveled to Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, there was more to their plans than just evaluating their team and dining on plentiful buffets.

• Beijing Blog: The Day in Hoops - NBA.com's John Schuhmann is in Beijing and has notes from Thursday's action in the men's basketball competition, including the U.S. Team's win over Greece.

• Bucks Sign Francisco Elson - The Milwaukee Bucks have signed center Francisco Elson to a contract, General Manager John Hammond announced Thursday. Elson (7-0, 240) comes to the Bucks after splitting the 2007-08 season with San Antonio and Seattle.

• Mourning Surprises Oldest Living Heat Fan - Even with a wealth of life experiences, there are still a few things that can catch long-time Heat fan Sarah Wiseman by surprise. One of those things happened on Wednesday when Heat center Alonzo Mourning made a surprise visit to the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital at Douglas Gardens to attend her 102nd birthday celebration. Wiseman, whose birthday is on Saturday, is believed to be the oldest living Heat fan.

• Manu, Argentina Hand Croatia Its First Loss - The picture is looking a lot rosier on Thursday night for Argentina after the defending Olympic champions handed Croatia their first defeat at the Beijing Games, 77-53. Narrowly beaten in their opener by Lithuania, the Argentinians have struck back with a vengeance, thrashing Australia and now the Croatians, one of the hottest teams in the tournament.

• For Ex-NBA Player, Being in Beijing Is a Dream Come True - Jorge Garbajosa's season with the Toronto Raptors was ruined by injury but he never gave up hope of playing for Spain this summer at the Olympics. After proving his fitness to new coach Aito Garcia Reneses, Garbajosa was included in the squad and his leadership and experience could prove vital as Los Chicos de Oro attempt to follow up their title at the 2006 FIBA World Championship with a gold medal in Beijing.

• Roy's Knee Surgery Successful - The Portland Trail Blazers announced that guard Brandon Roy underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear in the meniscus of his left knee. Roy is expected to be out 4-8 weeks.

• Defense Fuels U.S. Win Two Years in the Making - The Road to Redemption has a more important destination, but the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's 92-69 win over Greece on Thursday was a nice pit stop along the way.

• Defense Fuels U.S. Win Two Years in the Making - The Road to Redemption has a more important destination, but the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's 92-69 win over Greece on Thursday was a nice pit stop along the way.

• Defense Fuels U.S. Win Two Years in the Making - The Road to Redemption has a more important destination, but the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's 92-69 win over Greece on Thursday was a nice pit stop along the way.

• Defense Fuels U.S. Win Two Years in the Making - The Road to Redemption has a more important destination, but the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's 92-69 win over Greece on Thursday was a nice pit stop along the way.

• Gasol, Spain, Get the Better of Nowitzki, Germany - Pau Gasol and Jose Manuel Calderon led a balanced attack to give Spain in a 72-59 victor over Germany on Thursday, a result that has left Spain 3-0 heading into their Group B showdown with Team USA on Saturday.

• Mourning Receives Community Assist Award for July - Miami HEAT center Alonzo Mourning has been named the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award for July, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work.

• Yao Breathes Fire in China's First Win - A chest-thumping Yao Ming relentlessly powered Olympic hosts China to their first victory in the men's basketball competition on Thursday. Screaming constantly at his teammates to get him the ball, China's giant center scored 30 points in a 85-68 Group B win over Angola, preserving their hopes of a spot in the quarterfinals.

• Report: Iguodala Agrees to Stay in Philadelphia - Now, he's ready to sign. An NBA source has confirmed that 6-foot-6 guard-forward Andre Iguodala and the 76ers agreed yesterday in principle to a six-year deal worth $80 million. Confirmation of the deal came on the heels of a hush-hush 24 hours with both camps - Iguodala's and the 76ers' - saying nothing had been finalized.

• Hawks Sign Free Agent Guard Flip Murray - Seeking to add additional depth to its backcourt, the Atlanta Hawks General Manager Rick Sund announced on Wednesday that the club has signed free agent guard Ronald "Flip"Murray to a contract.

• Cavaliers Acquire Williams in Three-Team Trade - The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired guard Mo Williams from the Milwaukee Bucks, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced on Wednesday.

• Hornets to Play Two Preseason Games in Europe - The New Orleans Hornets will play seven preseason games prior to their season opener at Golden State in late October, including two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live.

• Kobe Tops List of Most Popular Jerseys in China - For the second consecutive season, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers had the top selling NBA jersey in China. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, members of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, moved into the top five on this year's list.

• Olympic Men's Rosters Loaded with NBA Players -

• Grizzlies Renounce Rights to Jacobsen, Brown - The Memphis Grizzlies have renounced their rights to free agents Casey Jacobsen and Andre Brown, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

• Clippers Acquire Steve Novak From Houston Rockets - The Los Angeles Clippers today acquired forward Steve Novak from the Houston Rockets, Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor announced. In return, Houston will have the option to exchange second round picks with the Clippers in 2011.

• NBA Releases 2008-09 Schedule - The NBA today released its complete game schedule and broadcast schedules of ABC, TNT, ESPN and NBA on ESPN Radio for the 2008-09 season. The NBA's Countdown to Tip-Off 08 presented by Kia Motors has begun with opening night 83 days away. The 2008-09 season tips off on TNT, which marks Turner Sports' 25th season of NBA game action, with a doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that features the Boston Celtics opening up defense of their NBA championship by hosting 2007-08 NBA scoring champion LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET. The second game features the first regular season game for the top overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft presented by Sprite Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers as they visit reigning MVP presented by Kia Motors Kobe Bryant and the 2008 NBA Finals runner-up Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET. TNT's coverage of the Cavaliers-Celtics game will also feature the championship ring ceremony for the Celtics beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

• Miami Claims Bobby Jones Off Waivers - The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that they have claimed forward Bobby Jones off waivers. Jones, a 6'7”, 215-pound forward, appeared in 47 NBA games (two starts) last season with five different teams, including Miami.

• Seeds of Peace: Jordan Farmar Checks In From Israel - Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, in partnership with the Peres Center for Peace, is hosting basketball clinics for Israeli and Palestinian children in Israel from throughout the week.

• 76ers Re-Sign Louis Williams - Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced Monday that the team has re-signed restricted free-agent guard Lou Williams.

• Magic Re-Sign Backup Center Adonal Foyle - The Orlando Magic on Saturday re-signed free agent center Adonal Foyle, one of four members of the Magic to play in each of the team's 82 regular-season games this past season.

• Reno Unveils Name and Logo for D-League Team - The NBA Development League's Reno team, which is set to begin play in 2008-09, announced Friday it would be known as the Bighorns. Team owner David Kahn and Chief Operating Officer Tony Funderburg were on hand for the announcement.

• Nuggets Rookie Weems Has Surgery for Sports Hernia - Denver Nuggets rookie Sonny Weems had surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia. Weems, a second-round pick who was acquired by the Nuggets on draft night, is expected to fully recover in time for the start of training camp on Sept. 30.

• Bulls to Announce Deng Re-Signing at 11 a.m. ET Thursday - The Chicago Bulls will announce the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Luol Deng at a news conference Thursday at 11 a.m. ET. Earlier reports put the value of the deal at $71 million over six years.

• Clippers Waive Josh Powell - The Los Angeles Clippers waived forward Josh Powell on Wednesday, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. In 64 games played last season, Powell averaged 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 19.2 minutes per game.

• Three Euroleague Teams to Travel for NBA Preseason Games - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Euroleague Basketball have announced that three Euroleague teams will compete in five NBA preseason games from October 10-21, 2008.

• NBA Preseason Game in London Sells Out - Tickets for the NBA preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets in London are sold out - nearly three months before the game.

• NY Judge Sentences Former NBA Official Tim Donaghy - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the reputation of the league and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating.

• NBA Statement Regarding the Sentencing of Tim Donaghy - The NBA has issued the following statement from Commissioner David Stern regarding Federal Judge Carol Bagley Amon's sentencing earlier today of former NBA official Tim Donaghy:

• Report: T-Wolves, Ryan Gomes Agree on Five-Year Deal - Ryan Gomes and the Timberwolves have agreed in principle to a new contract for the forward entering his fourth NBA season. Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale will join Gomes for a 3 p.m. press conference on Tuesday.

• Lakers Re-Sign Sasha Vujacic - The Los Angeles Lakers have resigned free agent guard Sasha Vujacic to a multi-year contract, it was announced Monday by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

• Jazz Match Oklahoma City's Offer, Retain Miles - C.J. Miles will stay in Utah after the Jazz matched the deal offered by Oklahoma City to the restricted free agent.

• Lakers Lock Up Sasha Vujacic - Lakers restricted free agent guard Sasha Vujacic has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract after emerging last season as a key member of the Western Conference champions.

• Knicks Sign Free Agent Anthony Roberson - The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent guard Anthony Roberson has been signed to a contract.

• Celtics Re-Sign Eddie House - The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that they have re-signed guard Eddie House. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

• Nets Introduce New Guard Dooling - The New Jersey Nets has acquired Keyon Dooling from the Orlando agic in a sign-and-trade transaction last week for the $3 million contract exemption the Nets owned from the Jason Kidd deal last season.

• Dwight Howard: Inside Presence - Dwight Howard is excited about competing against NBA teammate Hedo Turkoglu in an Olympic exhibition, his return trip to China and more.

• Suns Sign Matt Barnes to One-Year Contract - Well-traveled sharpshooter Matt Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

• LeBron Leaves Team USA Practice with Mild Sprain - As Team USA's practice ended, LeBron James reclined on a table with trainers tending to his sprained right ankle. It occurred Tuesday when James landed on Kevin Durant's foot during a scrimmage between Team USA and a select squad of young NBA players.

• 2008 Beijing Primer - The world will be watching when the men's basketball competition tips off at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing on Aug. 10. We give you a preview of what to look for.

• 2008 Beijing Primer - The world will be watching when the men's basketball competition tips off at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing on Aug. 10. We give you a preview of what to look for.

• LeBron James Receives Community Assist Award for June - Cleveland Cavaliers forward and 2008 USA Basketball Senior National Team member LeBron James has been named the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award for June, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community.

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