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In the last few months, Jeremy Lin has gone from an unknown professional basketball player struggling to get time on court to an overnight sporting and media sensation.

Jeremy Lin became an NBA sensation in three games. But his road to success was a long one filled with rejection, writes Phil Taylor.

Think this ride won't last? Then you don't know Lin.

A person familiar with the decision says Flip Saunders has been fired as coach of the Washington Wizards, who have the NBA's worst record at 2-15.

Saunders will be replaced by assistant Randy Wittman, the person told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement of the change had been made.

Miami drops Boston, topples back-to-back NBA powers.

Miami drops Boston, topples back-to-back NBA powers.

It really was a merry Christmas for the new-look Knicks. Carmelo Anthony made two free throws with 15.3 seconds to play, lifting New York past Boston 106-104 in the NBA opener.

Forget the Lakers and Lob City ... LeBron's still NBA's most compelling figure.

There is a clear hierarchy in the NBA. Expectations? All 30 teams fit into specific tiers. From title contenders to the lottery-bound also-rans, Zach Lowe puts each team where it belongs.

Nothing says Christmas like 13 hours of continuous basketball. When did the NBA and Christmas Day become synonymous?

It's been that way from the very start, says Steve Rushin.

Owners got money to burn in new CBA, but CP3 deal shows NBA's issues are as bad as ever.