Elton Brand -- One Z Short of a Krzyzewski

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NBA superstar Elton Brand was National Player of the Year his sophomore season at Duke University, so you think he'd be able to spell his college coach's name.

Than again, there's a reason everyone just calls Mike Krzyzewski (pronounced "Sha-zhef-skee") -- Coach K.

Boston Celtic Busted for DUI

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Gabe Pruitt was arrested this morning for suspicion of DUI.

Pruitt, a member of the Boston Celtics, was pulled over around 3:15 AM in the Hollywood area. Sources tell TMZ Pruitt failed a field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit.

He was taken to a local jail and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence. His bail was $5,000.

Pruitt, who went to college at USC in Los Angeles, scored three points last night in the Celtics' 93-91 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

UPDATE: The Celtic suspended Pruitt for two games for "conduct detrimental to the team."

Charles Barkley Is Going to Jail

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Hope they've got XXXXL jumpsuits in AZ, 'cause Charles Barkley is officially going to jail.

Barkley just pled guilty to 2 counts of driving under the influence and pleaded "responsible" to running a stop sign for the December 31 incident in Scottsdale.

Barkley was sentenced to 10 days in jail -- but will only do five if he completes an alcohol education program. Barkley was also fined $2,000.

Barkley will begin his sentence on March 21 -- but it's unclear if he will serve time in Arizona's famed Tent City Jail, where they make the inmates wear pink.

As for the gun cops say they found in Barkley's car on the night of the arrest -- no charges were ever filed.

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Jayson Williams' Wife Wants D from Jay

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The wife of former NBA star Jayson Williams is throwing everything plus the kitchen sink in a new divorce filing -- a sink in which he allegedly urinated in.

Tanya Young Williams claims she's the victim of "cruel and inhumane treatment" and that it's unsafe to live with her hubby anymore.

In divorce papers filed today in New York City and obtained by TMZ, Tanya claims, among other things, Jayson faked suicide and stomach cancer, and told her he was "going down on white girls" (she's Black).

Tanya also claims she found cocaine and condoms in Jayson's drawer. She says he threatened to kill her and once threatened to kill her. She also says Williams repeatedly refilled prescriptions for Cialis, even though they had limited sexual interaction.

And she claims he peed in the sink.

Tanya wants a cut of Jayson's assets, their New York home, sole custody of their two kids, spousal support and other stuff.

Williams is awaiting retrial for allegedly shooting his chauffeur to death.

A rep for Williams could not be reached for comment.

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Lakers Legend Claims Clippers Steered by Racist

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Former legendary L.A. Laker Elgin Baylor has just filed a lawsuit against the L.A. Clippers and the NBA, claiming he's the victim of rampant racial discrimination.

In the lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Baylor -- who was unceremoniously dismissed as VP and General Manager last October -- claims the team has "egregious salary disparities" based on race. Baylor claims he was told to "induce African American players to join the Clippers, despite the Clippers' reputation of being unwilling to fairly treat and compensate African American players." Baylor says the owner, Donald Sterling, has a "pervasive and ongoing racist attitude."

Baylor cites the case of NBA player Danny Manning, where Sterling allegedly said, "I'm offering a lot of money for a poor Black kid." The suit claims Sterling repeatedly referred to the team as "poor Black kids" and "he wanted a White coach directing the Clippers." Sterling is being sued as well.

Baylor says he personally got stiffed, only being paid $350,000 a year since 2003, when a "Caucasian head coach was given a 4 year, 22 million dollar contract."

Here's the best part. The suit says, "At all relevant times mentioned here, Mr. Baylor was an African American male over the age of 40."

NBA Superstar Caught Doing Lance Bass on Tape!

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In what could be hailed the single greatest karaoke performance in the history of recorded music, Portland Trail Blazer Greg Oden grabbed the mic during a charity event in Oregon and ripped out the most ridiculous version of 'NSYNC's "It's Gonna Be Me" you've ever heard in your life.

Gotta admit, dude's got moves -- for an 87-year-old.

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Kenyon Martin and Trina's Crash Aftermath

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Pictures have surfaced of the fender bender in Belize that involved NBA baller Kenyon Martin and his GF rapper Trina.

Kenyon and Trina escaped without injuries, but according to 7 News Belize, a 12-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother were injured in the crash.

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Photog Fouls Out with Dallas Maverick

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Devean George and his overprotective bud were pissed at TMZ cameras last night outside Opera -- yeah, it probably would have helped if we didn't keep calling him "Corey," as in L.A. Clipper Corey Maggette.

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Athletic Supporters

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From A-listers to reality wannabes, celebs all show up in packs to NBA games. Often times, the real show isn't what's happening on the court.

Steve Nash Crosses Over on TMZ

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NBA star Steve Nash would do anything to avoid answering our questions yesterday at LAX -- including claiming retirement.

The C's Hang With Some T&A

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Boston Celtics stars Sam Cassell and Paul Pierce reaped the benefits of their NBA title this weekend, partying it up at Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Amazingly enough, the sight of Sam I Am didn't drive away the chicks.

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Sheriff to Shaq: Gimme That Badge Back!

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The Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona thinks Shaq-Fu better shut up! And now he's pulled the NBA baller's special deputy's badge because of his rapping rant against Kobe Bryant.

Last January, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio made the Phoenix Suns star a special deputy, and then promoted him to a ceremonious colonel earlier this month. "I want his two badges back," Arpaio told the AP, "Because if any one of my deputies did something like this, they're fired. I don't condone this type of racial conduct."

Arpaio, known as "America's Toughest Sheriff," is best known for forcing inmates to wear pink undies and work on a chain gang.

O'Neal also served as a reserve officer with Miami Beach PD while playing for the Miami Heat.

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Isiah Thomas Shopping for a New Gig

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The Los Angeles Lakers received an enormous scare this weekend -- Isiah Thomas came to town!

He claims he's just in L.A. shopping and relaxing with his daughter -- but if Kobe gets traded this week for a second round pick and a bag of balls, you'll know why.

Stern Warning: Steakgate's a Load of Bull

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NBA Commissioner David Stern didn't want to hear about our theory that a steak dinner was responsible for Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce's atrocious game three.

You'd think he'd welcome any question that didn't involve fixing NBA games.

Boston Fans Try to Jock Block Kobe

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If you really want to piss off Kobe Bryant, click here!

A Boston Celtics fan is ripping a page from the Tony Parker how-not-to-play book, by creating cutouts of Vanessa Curry, the former Lakers cheerleader Bryant reportedly hooked up with. Kobe denies the alleged misdeed and has fired off a legal letter to the website that spread the rumor.

Anywho, at tonight's game, Boston fans are gonna hold up lots of pics of Vanessa. Will it distract Kobe? We're thinkin' ... he's used to it.

Stay tuned!

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LeBron James: How I Spent My Summer Vacation

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If LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers were still alive in the playoffs, he'd be in Cleveland right now getting ready to lose to the Lakers.

Instead, he's in L.A. hitting hotspots like the Ivy and Katsuya. No wonder he laughed when someone asked him about being out of the playoffs -- where would you rather be?