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Cavaliers making trick shots a staple
Cleveland's Jamario Moon witnessed plenty of half-court trick shots during his two years with the Harlem Globetrotters. He saw another on Sunday when Mo Williams made a 48-footer in the Cavaliers' 102-89 win against Oklahoma City.
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Houston's Ariza suspended one game
Trevor Ariza of the Houston Rockets has been suspended without pay for one game for swinging his elbow at the head of the Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
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Adelman upset about Rockets' schedule
Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.
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Adelman blasts league for 'ridiculous' scheduling
HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.
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Adelman rips NBA over Rockets' schedule (AP)
Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks. The Rockets face Detroit at home on Tuesday, then ...
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Rockets coach rips NBA for 'ridiculous' schedule
Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.
The Rockets face Detroit at home on Tuesday, then must fly to ...
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Princeton Report: Sixers' Offense Slumping Before A.I.'s Arrival
With Allen Iverson's triumphant return to a Sixers uniform coming just one week ago from tonight, I wanted to take a minute to break down the good and the bad of the Sixers' offense in the first quarter of the season, pre-Iverson.
In case media ...
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Trick shots a treat for Cavaliers
Cleveland's Jamario Moon witnessed plenty of half-court trick shots during his two years with the Harlem Globetrotters. He saw another on Sunday when Mo Williams made a 48-footer in the Cavaliers' 102-89 win against Oklahoma City.
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Sun Pick Up F DeMya Walker in Dispersal Draft
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- The Connecticut Sun have picked up veteran forward DeMya Walker in a draft of players from the defunct Sacramento Monarchs.
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Looking at who Knicks should keep — or lose
Even with a fourth straight win, the Knicks remain focused on the future. Charley Rosen names the keepers — and who to dump.
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Rockets' Ariza draws one-game ban for scrap with DeRozan
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's drawn a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto ...
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Sun pick up F DeMya Walker in dispersal draft
The Connecticut Sun have picked up veteran forward DeMya Walker in a draft of players from the defunct Sacramento Monarchs.
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Send a net, save a life and get two tickets to an NBA game
Monday, the NBA and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets tipped off a promotion -- Send a Net. Save a Life. See a Game. presented by HP -- to send anti-malaria bed nets to refugees in 11 African countries. The effort is part of the NBA ...
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Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza suspended one game for forearm
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.
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Ariza suspended for 1 game for throwing forearm
HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.
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Ariza suspended one game for throwing forearm
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.
Ariza said Monday that he'll have to sit out Tuesday's game against ...
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Ariza says he's been suspended one game
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.
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Pistons' Stuckey, Jazz's Williams named Players of the Week
The Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey and the Utah Jazz's Deron Williams today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13.
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Rockets F Ariza suspended 1 game (AP)
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan. Ariza said Monday that he'll have to sit out Tuesday's game against ...
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NHL's Capitals In Deal With Ticket Options Company
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals reached a deal with technology company OptionIt Inc that will allow fans to buy and sell options to purchase tickets to the team's regular season and playoff games during the ...
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Suns call up elder Griffin brother from D-League
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have recalled rookie forward Taylor Griffin from the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league.
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Suns call up rookie forward Griffin from Iowa
The Phoenix Suns have recalled rookie forward Taylor Griffin from the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league.
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Monday morning dribble: Storm selects guard in draft
You saw a little bit of regionalized selection in the college/international draft, but it didn't happen today in the WNBA's dispersal draft of former Sacramento players.
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Deal or No Deal? NBA's Prospective Midseason Transactions
We are a good distance into the regular season, and now that we have had a good look at the strengths and weaknesses of NBA teams we can start to see what the standings will look like at the end of the year.
Some surprises and some ...
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NBA chat: Zillgitt talks pro hoops Tuesday, 1 p.m. ET
USA TODAY NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt joins us for a live online discussion of all things pro hoops Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET. Submit ...
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James' 44, Williams' 48-footer lift Cavs (AP)
LeBron James got Cleveland back into the game with a flurry of 3-pointers. Then Mo Williams one-upped him with an even more important shot for the Cavaliers. James scored a season-high 44 points and Williams connected from halfcourt in the ...
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Gay's 41 help Grizzlies to rout of Heat (AP)
Rudy Gay won't forget this one. Neither will the Miami Heat. Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies got their biggest road win in more ...
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Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is rationing Tim Duncan's minutes on a regular basis so that he'll be fresh for the postseason. The solid play of the Spurs' backups has made that possible. A good example was Sunday night, when Duncan sat out ...
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Team USA won't face Spain, Greece, Argentina in World Championship opening round
Regardless of whether it is at full strength, Team USA will not have to face Spain, Greece or Argentina in the opening round of the World Championship next summer in Turkey.
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Ranking Todays NBA Ninja Assassins
I am the featured columnist for the Los Angeles Clippers. (Waiting for laughter to die down) Done yet? No? Ok, take your time. (Waiting for the last chuckle to subside.) I understand; I'm used to it. I mentioned that only because I ...
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Ex-Hornets coach Byron Scott rejoins ESPN as NBA analyst
Former Hornets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst. Scott was fired last month after more than five seasons ...
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Ex-Nets coach Scott returns to ESPN
Former Nets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst. Scott was fired last month after more than five seasons in New Orleans as coach of the Hornets. He coached the New Jersey Nets from 2000-04, leading them to two NBA finals appearances.
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Orlando Magic Week Seven Preview: Bumps in the Road Back Home
The Orlando Magic experienced some troubles on last week's road trip out west. By losing two of their three games, the Magic also lose some ground in the NBA power rankings.
Things started off well on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The Magic cruised through ...
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Byron Scott rejoins ESPN as NBA studio analyst
Former Hornets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst.
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Byron Scott rejoins ESPN as NBA studio analyst
Former Hornets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst. Scott was fired last month after more than five seasons in New Orleans. He coached the New Jersey Nets from 2000-04, leading them to two NBA finals appearances.
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Byron Scott rejoins ESPN as NBA studio analyst
Former Hornets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst.
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Chris Mannix: NBA Power Rankings (1-10)
Thanks to the Lakers' prolific offense and stingy D, and the Celtics' star guard, the two powers return to familiar spots in this week's Power Rankings. SI's Chris Mannix explains.
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Ex-Hornets coach Scott hired as ESPN analyst
Former Hornets coach Byron Scott is rejoining ESPN as an NBA analyst.
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Imagining D-Wade and LeBron together in Miami
Let's play a little fantasy basketball. Only in Randy Hill's fantasy, LeBron and D-Wade are on the same team. Would it work?
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Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin: Vol. 6
Before we get started, check out this week’s round table debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies ( click here for the article ). You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup ( click here for ...
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Los Angeles Clippers Take a Swing at Respectablity and Miss—Again
Larry Bird was a master of the "dagger three." It wasn't just that Bird would make the field goal from beyond the arc, it was when he made it. If the Celtics were leading by nine with a few minutes left in the quarter or a tight game was ...
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Morning brew
Happy Monday, everyone. The Wizards start a four-game Western Conference Monday night at Staples Center with a game against the Clippers, who lost to the Spurs Sunday. Michael Lee will be on hand for the late-night (for us) action all this week as the ...
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Fantasy NBA: Week Seven Observations
1. Chris Duhon Is Worth Starting Again
Duhon is playing much better, and is averaging 12.2 points, 6.7 assists, three rebounds, and 2.5 three-pointers this month. He is coming off a game in which he hit six three-pointers, and has played in at ...
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Gay gets 41, Grizzlies beat Heat 118-90
Superstar-in-waiting Rudy Gay announced his 'presence' in a big-time manner on Sunday night, rolling for a career-high 41 points in the Grizzlies' 118-90 road thumping of the Heat.
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Stephen Curry Should Have Stayed For His Senior Year at Davidson
The more I think about Stephen Curry, the more I believe he should have stayed in college for another year at Davidson. Curry was drafted as the seventh pick over in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
Before his junior year at ...
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ROUNDUP / James gets 44 in Cavs' win
LeBron James scored a season-high 44 points and Mo Williams hit a backbreaking halfcourt shot in the fourth quarter to help the Cleveland Cavaliers close out a 102-89 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday night. Williams tracked down the ball after Thabo ...
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Oden's injury is latest blow to Trail Blazers
There was once a team from Portland called the Trail Blazers that was so beloved, their fans gave their adoration a name - "Blazermania" - and called themselves "Blazer Nation." This was so cutting edge in the 1970s, it led the way for other villages ...
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Grizzlies rout Heat behind Rudy Gay's 41 points
Gay's career-high total leads Memphis to a surprisingly easy road victory, 118-90.
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Memphis 118, at Miami 90: Rudy Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of ...
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