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This rough stretch for the Lakers just what they need
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This rough stretch for the Lakers just what they need

Kobe rescued the Lakers against the Raptors on Tuesday, but the recent three-game losing streak should raise warning signs for the defending champs. Read Full Article
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LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday

March 11th 2010 3:46 pm

Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again. Read Full Article

Heat forward Wright charged with DUI

March 11th 2010 1:39 pm

Miami Beach police say Heat forward Dorell Wright has been charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. Read Full Article

Ab strain to sideline Hornets' Stojakovic two weeks

March 10th 2010 8:35 pm

The New Orleans Hornets' depleted starting lineup is taking another hit. Read Full Article

Mavs get Haywood, Dampier back in lineup

March 10th 2010 8:30 pm

Centers Erick Dampier and Brendan Haywood returned to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Nets. Read Full Article

Nuggets' Karl misses road game for cancer treatment

March 10th 2010 8:27 pm

Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Read Full Article

Sixers coach Jordan brushes off speculation about future

March 10th 2010 7:26 pm

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. Read Full Article

Biedrins has abdominal surgery, likely out for season

March 10th 2010 7:22 pm

The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins has undergone surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle. Read Full Article

Mutombo Honored by Laureus in Abu Dhabi

March 10th 2010 7:04 pm

NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo was in Abu Dhabi Wednesday night, where the prestigious Laureus World Sports Academy honored his extensive humanitarian work by presenting him with the Laureus Sport for Good Award. Read Full Article

Heat: Still no word from guard Alston

March 10th 2010 6:51 pm

Rafer Alston still has not made contact with the Miami Heat to explain his disappearance from the team, and coach Erik Spoelstra is denying the guard's claim that he was going to be permanently benched before leaving last week. Read Full Article

Wolves' Hollins suspended two games for altercation

March 10th 2010 5:41 pm

Ryan Hollins of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended without pay for two games for punching DeShawn Stevenson and striking Dirk Nowitzki, both of the Dallas Mavericks, on Monday, March 8. The suspension was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. Read Full Article

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