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Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise
The owner of the Sacramento Kings will no longer operate the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs.
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Knicks will pass on chance to sign Iverson
The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.
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Lakers' Gasol to make long-awaited season debut
Lakers center Pau Gasol will make his 2009-10 season debut Thursday against the visiting Bulls after missing the first 11 games with a right hamstring injury, said Lakers coach Phil Jackson pregame.
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Iverson close to deal with the Knicks
The New York Knicks' pursuit of free agent Allen Iverson has gone from longshot to even money in 48 hours, with several league sources indicating they believed Iverson would agree to a deal with the Knicks no later than the weekend -- and one source ...
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Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon
NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.
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NY-area hoops in tough times as Knicks, Nets struggle
Former Knicks guard Micheal Ray Richardson was once asked to describe his team's prospects.
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Veteran guard Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.
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Spurs' Ginobili out, Parker doubtful for game vs. Jazz
Manu Ginobili is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs.
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Brooklyn opponents file lawsuit against Nets' new arena
Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.
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At last: Arenas signs up for Twitter, but with conditions
Gilbert Arenas is waiting for an audience.
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LeBron hurts left wrist on late dunk vs. Wizards
LeBron James says he hurt his left wrist by banging it on the rim while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards.
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Mavs without three regular starters against Spurs
Josh Howard, Shawn Marion and Erick Dampier are out of the Dallas Mavericks' starting lineup for their game against the San Antonio Spurs because of injuries.
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Spurs guard Parker sits out vs. Mavs with sprained ankle
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle.
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Grizzlies' Tinsley sees first NBA action since 2007-08
Jamaal Tinsley saw his first NBA action since the middle of the 2007-08 season when the guard entered the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in the first quarter.
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Magic throws his support behind retiring Jordan's No. 23
Magic Johnson would go along with LeBron James' plan to have NBA players stop wearing No. 23.
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Strained shoulder could keep Shaq out for next few games
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says Shaquille O'Neal could miss the team's next couple of games with a strained shoulder.
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After missing nine games, Wiz's Jamison makes season debut
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has made his season debut, starting against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing Washington's first nine games.
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Heat's Haslem misses game vs. Haws with sore shoulder
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is sitting out against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ailing left shoulder.
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Blazers' Outlaw out 3-5 months after foot surgery
Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw had surgery Wednesday to repair a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.
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MRI on Birdman's knee reveals no structural damage
The Denver Nuggets say Chris "Birdman" Andersen is day-to-day with moderate patellar tendinitis in his right knee.
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LeBron to the Browns? Mangini says 'come on down'
If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.
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Clippers' Rush injures knee during game; X-rays negative
Clippers guard Kareem Rush was helped to the locker room after injuring his right knee late in the first quarter of Los Angeles' game against the Hornets.
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Knicks thinking about adding Iverson to mix
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.
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Raptors claim Mensah-Bonsu off waivers from Houston
Toronto has claimed forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu off waivers from Houston and he is expected to be in uniform for the Raptors' game at Denver.
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LeBron believes he 'could be really good' in the NFL
LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.
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Blazers' Outlaw to have foot surgery, return uncertain
Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw will have surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot.
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Warriors dress league minimum eight players vs. Cavs
Playing against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers is a tough assignment anytime.
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Warriors' Azubuike to undergo knee surgery
Golden State Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike will undergo surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.
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O'Neal (shoulder), Varejao (hip) out for game vs. Warriors
Shaquille O'Neal and Anderson Varejao are inactive for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against Golden State.
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Magic's Nelson to have surgery on left knee
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again.
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Pierce, who hurt knee, returns to Celtics practice
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce has returned to practice after missing a day with a sore left knee.
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NBA hires Mutombo, who will serve as global ambassador
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that Dikembe Mutombo will join the NBA in the newly created position of global ambassador. Mutombo will report to Executive Vice President, Social Responsibility & Player Programs, Kathy Behrens.
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Blazers owner Allen diagnosed with lymphoma
Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.
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Thunder's Livingston set to have staples removed from knee
Oklahoma City forward Shaun Livingston was scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove staples from an earlier procedure on his left knee. No timetable for his return has been set.
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Walton diagnosed with pinched nerve
Lakers forward Luke Walton has been diagnosed with a pinched nerve.
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Mavs' Marion sprains ankle against Bucks
Shawn Marion left the Dallas Mavericks' game at Milwaukee with a sprained ankle and did not return.
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Warriors guard Watson tests positive for swine flu
Golden State Warriors guard C.J. Watson has tested positive for the swine flu.
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After being hospitalized, Dampier back with Mavs
Mavericks center Erick Dampier is flying to Milwaukee to rejoin the team, a night after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness before Dallas' game against Detroit.
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Williams returns to Jazz after missing two games
Utah point guard Deron Williams plans to play this week after missing two games to be with his family.
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Iverson, Grizzlies end stint together after 3 games
The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over.
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Standing room-only All-Star tickets on sale Tuesday
NBA fans will have the opportunity to reserve their place as part of the largest crowd ever to witness a basketball game when an additional round of tickets go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT) for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. ...
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NBA Cares' Season of Giving set to tip off
NBA and NBA Development League teams, players, and staff today tipped off the annual NBA Cares Season of Giving. NBA and NBA D-League teams and players will bring holiday cheer to thousands of people in need by hosting more than 350 charitable events ...
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Shaquille O'Neal doubtful for Tuesday's game
Shaquille O'Neal is still being treated for a strained shoulder and is listed as doubtful for Cleveland's game against Golden State on Tuesday.
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Williams returns to Jazz, will play Wednesday
Utah point guard Deron Williams says he will play Wednesday when the Jazz host the Toronto Raptors.
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Warriors deal disgruntled star Jackson to Bobcats
The Golden State Warriors have found a home for disgruntled guard Stephen Jackson, sending the guard to Charlotte in a four-player deal.
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Bobcats land Jackson from Warriors for Bell, Radmanovic
Charlotte Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins announced today that the team has acquired guards Stephen Jackson and Acie Law from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic.
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MRI confirms ankle sprain for Chris Paul
Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets.
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Abdul-Jabbar: Response from fans has been "wonderful"
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is glad he went public about being treated for a rare form of leukemia because it has given him a chance to reconnect with people.
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Dampier ill, taken to hospital for tests
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier has been taken to a hospital in the Detroit area after becoming ill.
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76ers' Speights out 6 to 8 weeks with knee injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Marreese Speights will miss six to eight weeks with a left knee injury.
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