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Rudy Gay heads to Toronto in Grizzlies' makeover
Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to ...
AP Source: Cavaliers interested in Oden
Greg Oden's next comeback could be with the Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of Cleveland's interest said the team is exploring the possibility of ...
Iguodala's last-second FT lifts Nuggets
Andre Iguodala's defensive stop in the final moments helped the Nuggets survive a nerve-racking finish against the Pacers. Iguodala made a free throw ...
Duncan gets 14th NBA All-Star nod; 2 Bulls chosen
Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen ...
Bryant, Lakers at a loss after goring by Bulls
Off target all night, Kobe Bryant sure was on point when it was over. His frustration stood out like a breakaway dunk, his comments sharper than any ...
Cavs' Varejao done for season with blood clot
Anderson Varejao's season rapidly spiraled from a probable All-Star appearance to over. The Cavaliers' hustling center, who led the NBA in rebounding ...
Bulls extend Friday road show, beat Celtics in OT
In the midst of a boisterous Bulls locker room, players talked about what a crazy game it was. It was only fitting that they won it on a tough, ...
Knicks win in London, beat Pistons 102-87
Back in London and back on the basketball court, Carmelo Anthony went right back to his winning ways. The Knicks star was the main attraction at the ...
In London, Carmelo Anthony praises Knicks owner
If MSG chairman James Dolan is listening to what Carmelo Anthony has to say in London, he'll probably be happy to hear it. Two days after the Newark ...
Kobe, Dwight get 31 each in Lakers' win over Bucks
Kobe Bryant played relentless defense, spurring his fellow Los Angeles Lakers to do the same. Dwight Howard dominated the paint, scoring easy baskets ...
Bulls shut down Hawks in 97-58 rout
Tom Thibodeau sent a strong wake-up message to his team at a heated shootaround Monday morning. He got the response he was looking for. Carlos Boozer ...
Lakers beat Cavs 113-93, snap 6-game skid
Dwight Howard arrived at Staples Center expecting to sit out another game to rest his injured shoulder. He ended up helping the Los Angeles Lakers out ...
Deng scores 33; Bulls go to 3-0 against Knicks
Joakim Noah loved shutting up the chatter almost as much as shutting down the Knicks. He heard how Carmelo Anthony would come out firing after his ...
Knicks ready to face Pacers without Anthony
Carmelo Anthony had an excuse for not being at the New York Knicks' shootaround Thursday morning. His coach told him to stay at the hotel and take it ...
Bucks beat Suns 108-99 in Boylan's first game
Brandon Jennings glanced over and expected to see coach Scott Skiles on the end of the Milwaukee Bucks' bench. Instead, he saw Jim Boylan sitting in ...
George scores 29 to lead Pacers over Heat 87-77
Paul George made no attempt to downplay the importance of his matchup with LeBron James. "It's a chance to for me to see where I'm at, going against ...
Bucks coach Scott Skiles out, Boylan to fill in
Once again, an NBA team has parted ways with head coach Scott Skiles. Once again, veteran assistant Jim Boylan is being asked to pick up the pieces.
Walker leads Bobcats past Pistons in OT
It's not quite a winning streak, but after losing 18 straight, coming out on top in two out of three games is close enough. Kemba Walker had 20 points ...
Boozer leads Bulls past Heat 96-89
Even when seated, the Chicago Bulls outrebounded the Miami Heat. Following one missed shot, the ball rolled between forward Carlos Boozer's legs as ...
Bobcats end 18-game skid with 91-81 win over Bulls
Squandering a healthy lead is nothing new to the Charlotte Bobcats — hanging onto one is. Kemba Walker had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the ...
Bynum, Pistons top short-handed Heat 109-99
LeBron James and the short-handed Heat were no match for Detroit's brilliant bench. Will Bynum had 25 points and 10 assists, leading another spirited ...
Anthony, 3 others tossed as Bulls beat Knicks
Bottled up by the Bulls and baffled by the officials, Carmelo Anthony expected to spend the final minutes of the Knicks' loss alone in the locker room
Griffin leads streaking Clippers past Bulls 94-89
Chris Paul liked the way the Los Angeles Clippers grinded out an ugly win when they were challenged. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to ...
Magic Johnson says Lakers should play inside game
Magic Johnson questioned new coach Mike D'Antoni's system with the slumping Los Angeles Lakers, saying "it doesn't fit the talent the Lakers have.