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Report: Ohio official says Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal needs training

 

Published 24 minutes ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Sunday that the Ohio attorney general's office says Shaquille O'Neal must pass an examination and undergo substantial training before he can become a special deputy.

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New York Knicks say Nate Robinson not benched for shooting at wrong hoop

 

Published 93 minutes ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday.

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Melo helps Nuggets keep home win streak alive

 

Published 15 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

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Rockets lose 15-point lead, regroup to top Kings

 

Published 16 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Luis Scola scored 22 points and grabbed key rebounds in the final minutes, and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 113-106 Saturday night.

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Jennings scores 26 to lead Bucks over Grizzlies

 

Published 16 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

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Parker has 17 in rare start; Spurs drop Wizards

 

Published 16 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

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Collison, Hornets snap Hawks' 7-game streak

 

Published 16 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first career double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night.

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Cavs shut Sixers down late to pull out victory

 

Published 17 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby leaves with sprained ankle

 

Published 17 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Atlanta Hawks starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night.

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Announcer Marv Albert denies fighting with rapper 50 Cent

 

Published 18 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Marv Albert says he was never involved in an altercation with 50 Cent, denying Internet reports of a fight on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

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Shaquille O'Neal to miss game vs. Philadelphia 76ers, his fifth straight

 

Published 20 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury.

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Knicks drop Nets to 0-13 behind balanced effort

 

Published 23 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday.

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Butler's 27 points help Clippers upend Nuggets

 

Published 37 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring barrage from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

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Los Angeles Clippers broadcast team suspended for offensive remarks

 

Published 39 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

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Terry's 4th-quarter run fuels Mavericks' victory

 

Published 40 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

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Carter's 26 lead Magic over struggling Celtics

 

Published 40 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.

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Durant keys scoring spree as Thunder stop Wiz

 

Published 40 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

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Smith soars to rescue as Hawks win 7th straight

 

Published 41 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.

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LeBron posts 40 points to rally Cavs past Pacers

 

Published 41 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night.

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Bosh, Bargnani combine to end Raptors' skid

 

Published 41 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

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Gay ties season high in Grizzlies' win vs. 76ers

 

Published 41 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

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Houston Rockets tell Tracy McGrady his return will have to wait

 

Published 43 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Tracy McGrady says he is ready to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

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New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris (groin) expected to play Saturday

 

Published 43 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Devin Harris is expected to play Saturday, a sorely needed boost for the winless New Jersey Nets.

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Shaquille O'Neal misses fourth straight game with Cleveland Cavaliers

 

Published 44 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Cleveland center Shaquille O'Neal has missed his fourth straight game with a strained right shoulder.

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Michael Jordan thankful, but says others just as worthy of jersey retirement

 

Published 2 days ago by ESPN.com news services at ESPN.com - NBA

If the NBA were to retire Michael Jordan's No. 23 league-wide, the newly inducted Hall of Famer says there are several more players just as worthy of the distinction.

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Shawn Marion to miss Friday's game for Dallas Mavericks

 

Published 2 days ago by Tim MacMahon at ESPN.com - NBA

Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento.

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Source: New York Knicks won't pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson

 

Published 2 days ago by Chris Sheridan at ESPN.com - NBA

The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson, a decision that was reached late Thursday night.

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Jayson Williams' hearing delayed indefinitely

 

Published 2 days ago by ESPN.com news services at ESPN.com - NBA

Former NBA star Jayson Williams won't enter plea Friday in the 2002 killing of his limo driver, and a judge has delayed the hearing indefinitely.

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Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut sidelined 2-4 weeks with leg strain

 

Published 2 days ago by ESPN.com news services at ESPN.com - NBA

Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be out of action for two to four weeks after suffering a leg muscle strain and contusion during Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.

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Gasol returns, scores 24 in Lakers' win vs. Bulls

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

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Jazz pick up first win in San Antonio since '99

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz finally ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

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Stojakovic sinks 7 3-pointers in defeat of Suns

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

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Union says NBA player salaries will fall this season

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

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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Allen Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

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Manu Ginobili (groin strain) out, Tony Parker (ankle sprain) doubtful for San Antonio Spurs

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Manu Ginobili is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the Spurs.

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New York Knicks consider adding Allen Iverson to roster

 

Published 3 days ago by Andrew Marchand at ESPN.com - NBA

The Knicks, winners of just two of their first 11 games, are seriously contemplating signing Allen Iverson if he clears waivers on Thursday afternoon.

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Ron Artest apologizes to fan

 

Published 3 days ago by ESPN.com news services at ESPN.com - NBA

John Green, the fan who sparked the infamous Pistons-Pacers brawl, said Thursday he has spoken to Ron Artest and the two hope to partner together for some type of community-service endeavor, possibly in Detroit.

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Jayson Williams reportedly to take plea deal in shooting case

 

Published 3 days ago by ESPN.com news services at ESPN.com - NBA

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for shooting his limo driver to death, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press.

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Maynor's 4th-quarter run lifts Jazz over Raptors

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Utah Jazz hang on for a 104-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

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Dirk's 41 lead banged-up Mavs past Spurs in OT

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Dirk Nowitzki scored 41 points to lead the short-handed Mavs past the Spurs in overtime on Wednesday.

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Jennings, Bucks send Nets to 12th straight loss

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Brandon Jennings and the Bucks sent the Nets to their 12th straight loss on Wednesday.

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Johnson's 30 lead streaking Hawks past Heat

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Joe Johnson scored 30 to lead the Hawks past the Heat and to their sixth win in a row.

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Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol to make season debut vs. Chicago Bulls

 

Published 3 days ago by Reuters at ESPN.com - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is set to make his long awaited return to the court on Thursday when the defending NBA champions host the Chicago Bulls.

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LeBron James left wrist injured in dunk against the Washington Wizards

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

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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Scola's double-double adds to Wolves' woes

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

The NBA season is not yet a month old and it has already been a long one for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Celtics rebound from 2-game skid behind Rondo

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

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San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sits with ankle sprain

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

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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Knicks snap six-game losing skid, beat Pacers

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team and the Knicks beat the Pacers 110-103 to snap a six-game losing streak.

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Williams' late layup lifts Sixers over Bobcats

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

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Lewis nears triple-double as Magic top Thunder

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NBA

Rashard Lewis fell one assist shy of his first triple-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Magic's 108-94 victory over the Thunder.

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