BEIJING -- So much for the preliminaries, not to mention Chris Kaman's Excellent Adventure.

The Clippers re-signed unrestricted free-agent center Paul Davis on Monday, giving them three players named Davis on their 15-man roster.

USA's LeBron Jams dunks as Germany's Chris Kaman defends during a men's basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Monday, Aug.

Monta Ellis is a walking contradiction, an oxymoron in the flesh. His game is explosive and captivating, yet his demeanor is tranquil and reserved.

For the first time in years, Elton Brand is not struggling to make the most of a difficult situation.