James, Cavaliers rolling along

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Published on: 12/02/08 By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

While he teases New York's voracious media and desperate Knicks fans about his free-agent future, LeBron James and his current team have become an NBA powerhouse.

McGrady says he'll miss 3 weeks for knee rehab

Published on: 12/02/08 By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer

Houston guard Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee, another blow to an injury-plagued season for the Rockets.

Georgia romps past East Tennessee State 77-57

Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated Press

Angel Robinson scored 19 points and Georgia romped to a 77-57 victory over East Tennessee State on Monday night for the 750th win in school history.

McGrady, Barry to miss time for Rockets

Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated Press

Rockets star Tracy McGrady is expected to be out at least a week and his playing time will be restricted when he returns while he struggles with soreness in his left knee stemming from offseason surgery.

Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers hurt in ATV fall

Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated Press

Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers was hospitalized after getting injured while riding an all-terrain vehicle.

Houston's WNBA team disbanding

Published on: 12/01/08 By OSCAR DIXON AP Sports Writer

The Houston Comets, a franchise that won the first four WNBA championships, is disbanding.

Marbury's Knicks status "not resolved" in meeting

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Published on: 12/01/08 By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Stephon Marbury was ordered to stay away from the New York Knicks on Monday while the team looks for a solution to the latest controversy surrounding its point guard.

Clippers hold off Heat 97-96

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Published on: 11/30/08 The Associated Press

Zach Randolph and Al Thornton each scored 27 points and combined for 21 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.

Walsh hopes for quick solution to Marbury mess

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Published on: 11/29/08 By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Stephon Marbury's situation has "spiraled down," but provided no solution Saturday for how the team will part ways with the disgruntled point guard.

Parker returns to Spurs after missing 9 games

Published on: 11/28/08 By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press Writer

Tony Parker returned from an ankle injury Friday against Memphis to give the resurgent Spurs their full complement of All-Stars for the first time this season.

King James blasts Sir Charles: 'He's stupid'

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Published on: 11/28/08 The Associated Press

LeBron James reacted strongly to Charles Barkley's comments that the Cavaliers star isn't showing respect for Cleveland fans and his teammates by discussing his possible free agency following the 2010 season.

Nash out with right thigh injury

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Published on: 11/28/08 The Associated Press

Steve Nash sat out Friday night's Phoenix Suns game against the Miami Heat with a bruised right thigh.

Iverson sorry for missing Thanksgiving practice

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Published on: 11/28/08 The Associated Press

Allen Iverson apologized Friday for skipping a Detroit Pistons practice on Thanksgiving and insisted it won't happen again.

Marbury suspended, docked about $400,000 by Knicks

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Published on: 11/28/08 By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary after claiming he refused.

Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice

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Published on: 11/27/08 The Associated Press

Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it.

No. 15 Auburn beats UAB 91-62

Published on: 11/26/08 The Associated Press

DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 29 points to lead No. 15 Auburn to a 91-62 rout of Alabama-Birmingham on Wednesday night.

Yao leaves with cut over eye

Published on: 11/26/08 The Associated Press

Houston center Yao Ming left the Rockets' game against Indiana on Wednesday night with a cut over his right eye, then returned after getting four stitches.

McGrady out, Battier in for Rockets

Published on: 11/26/08 The Associated Press

Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady was inactive Wednesday night against Indiana with a sore left knee, but forward Shane Battier was expected to make his season debut after recovering from inflammation in his left foot.

Bucks center Andrew Bogut out with bruised knee

Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined for a week to 10 days after sustaining a bone bruise to his left knee Monday night in a loss at Orlando.

LeBron 'flattered' by attention, but focus on Cavs

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Published on: 11/25/08 By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Even Spike Lee, that noted Knicks superfan, was a LeBron James guy Tuesday night.

NJ Supreme Court to hear Jayson Williams appeal

Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

New Jersey's Supreme Court will determine what role a racial slur will play in the reckless manslaughter retrial of former NBA star Jayson Williams.

Knicks trade official, but Mobley's status unclear

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Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

The trade that sent Zach Randolph from New York to the Los Angeles Clippers was completed Tuesday, though Cuttino Mobley still wasn't available to play for the Knicks.

LeBron coming to New York for his Garden party

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Published on: 11/25/08 By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Last time LeBron James played in New York, he exited the floor to "MVP!" chants, a standing ovation, and even a fan coming onto the court to meet him.

Clippers can't play Randolph and Collins

Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

The Los Angeles Clippers weren't able to suit up their two newest players, Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins against New Orleans on Monday night because of some red tape involving the results of the physicals taken by Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley following Friday's trade to the New York Knicks.

Ginobli expected to play for Spurs vs Grizzlies

Published on: 11/24/08 The Associated Press

Manu Ginobili was expected to see his first game action of the season Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

At 1-10, Wizards fire Jordan, promote Tapscott

Published on: 11/24/08 By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

Even without Gilbert Arenas and another injured starter, the Washington Wizards never imagined they would be as bad as the franchise ever has been. So after opening 1-10 to match the worst start in team history, the Wizards fired coach Eddie Jordan and his top assistant Monday and gave director of player development Ed Tapscott his first NBA head coaching job.