The Nets will reportedly interview Avery Johnson on Saturday for their vacant coaching position.

Glen Davis was cleared to play Game 6 for the Celtics.

Guard Caron Butler expressed his desire to remain with the Dallas Mavericks on his blog and said the team doesn’t need to make any splashy moves to contend for a title next season.

The NBA says Dwyane Wade did not break any league tampering rules by saying he wants to talk with other marquee players before deciding whether to stay with the Miami Heat.

Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has filed for bankruptcy, having $4.3 million in assets and $12.7 million in liabilities, according to court documents.

President and general manager Rod Thorn is ready to start interviewing candidates for the vacant New Jersey Nets coaching job.

Ron Artest beat the buzzer with a wild bank shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant’s miss, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Kendrick Perkins eligible for Game 6 after a technical foul was rescinded.