Boston Celtics
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| The Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings were apparently discussing a deal that would send Samuel Dalembert out West in exchange for Kenny Thomas when they reportedly decided to open up the deal and try to include the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN.
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Chicago Bulls
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| Guard Derrick Rose is back for the Bulls after suffering a rib injury early in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. espn.com |
| The Chicago Bulls are believed to be discussing the possibility of moving forward Tyrus Thomas to the Knicks in exchange for Al Harrington and Jerome James. yahoo sports |
| Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich missed practice Saturday with a sprained left thumb and remains doubtful for Monday’s game in Milwaukee, the Chicago Tribune reported. yahoo sports |
Detroit Pistons
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| Gordon didn't practice Saturday but was dribbling and walking without apparent discomfort, so it looks as if the recuperation period from the injury he suffered Wednesday night against the Cavs will be short. freep.com |
Golden State Warriors
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| The tboubled Golden State Warriors just got guard Raja Bell from the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday and it's already looking like they might not even get to see him play at all this year. He's apparently planning to have wrist surgery and could mean he's out for the season, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. yahoo sports |
| The Bobcats announced Monday they acquired Jackson and guard Acie Law for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic.
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Houston Rockets
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| Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady made his season debut Tuesday night in a 107-96 win against the Detroit Pistons. McGrady, who hadn't played since last February due to microfracture surgery on his left knee, came into the game with just under eight minutes remaining in the first quarter. He received a standing ovation upon entering the game to replace Chase Budinger.
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| The suspension came as a result of Ariza throwing an elbow at the head of the Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan in the third quarter of Sunday's game. miamiherald.com |
Los Angeles Lakers
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| Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while playing with a small break in his finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the generous portion of their schedule with their 11th straight victory, 104-92 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| Yesterday, the Grizzlies and Iverson agreed to terminate his 1-year contract. The team is expected to waive him.
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Milwaukee Bucks
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| The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles one game without pay Friday for his actions toward an official, becoming the first coach to receive such a penalty in nearly seven years. yahoo sports |
| Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to be sidelined 2-to-4 weeks due to a lower left leg strain and contusion he suffered in Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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| Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he may play as soon as Saturday after missing the first 18 games of the season with a broken left hand.
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New Jersey Nets
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| New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will serve as the team's coach for the rest of the season.
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| A source close to Frank told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan that Frank has known for a week his departure was imminent, with the only question being where and when it would happen. espn.com |
New Orleans Hornets
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| 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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New York Knicks
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| After two days of debating the pros and cons of adding the four-time NBA scoring champion, the Knicks decided late Thursday night not to offer the newly unrestricted free agent a one-year contract. espn.com |
| During the summer, the Knicks showed no interest in Allen Iverson when he was a free agent. But after the Knicks' franchise-worst 1-9 start, team president Donnie Walsh told The Post yesterday he will look into the possibility of signing Iverson and investigate why he divorced from Memphis.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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| The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed veteran guard Mike Wilks after a spate of injuries to the team's other guards.
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Orlando Magic
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| Gortat’s averaging a scant five minutes per game, and while he isn’t demanding a trade, he wants the world to know that he’s feeling unhappy. yahoo sports |
| LeBron James may be getting into the NBA's Slam Dunk contest for the first time, but former champion Dwight Howard is getting out.
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| Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again. The All-Star will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on torn cartilage in his left knee, the team said. He is expected to miss four to six weeks.
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Philadelphia Sixers
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| The 76ers and Allen Iverson were reunited today, with the 34-year-old former All-Star agreeing to a non-guaranteed contract for the rest of this season. philly.com |
| The 76ers are considering bringing back Allen Iverson, according to a source close to the situation. If this deal happens, it could be completed early this week.
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| Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning miamiherald.com |
Portland Blazers
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| Portland center Greg Oden will likely miss the season after fracturing his left patella during a game against Houston on Saturday night.
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| Portland Trail Blazers point guard Andre Miller may be put up on the block soon, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski. yahoo sports |
Utah Jazz
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| Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring says his comeback attempt to play this season is over and his career may be as well. espn.com |
| Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has signed a deal to return next year for his 23rd season as Utah's head coach.
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| With USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo soon to announce a 25-player pool from which the 2010 national team will be selected, Carlos Boozer hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning for next summer's FIBA world championships in Turkey.
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Washington Wizards
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| On Tuesday night, hours after Mr. Pollin died at the age of 85, the Washington Wizards played the Philadelphia 76ers in a neighborhood that was torched during the 1968 riots, on a street that most everyone avoided only 15 years ago.
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