There’s going to be a spotlight on the Miami Heat all season. And a shadow. A long shadow.

LeBron James had his first full practice with the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

Tyler Hansbrough entered the NBA with much to prove after the Pacers took him in the first round of the 2009 draft. Now, he has been cleared for contact and is been practicing with the Pacers during training camp.

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The Nets are no longer actively pursuing the four-team trade for Carmelo Anthony, sources said on Tuesday.

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Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis told local business leaders Wednesday that he expects the NBA soon will have a hard salary cap similar to the NHL’s model.

Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith has showed up at Charlotte Bobcats training camp in one of his first public appearances since details emerged that he’s experiencing some memory loss.