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Winderman: Boost or bust? Young season offers insight
Winderman: In a league of momentum, don’t discount the start as having a way of setting up the finish to the five-and-a-half-month, 82-game regular season.
Slide show: Slideshow: Abdul-Jabbar’s career highlights
Take a look at some of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career highlights.
Shaq’s wife files for legal separation
Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting up with the Cleveland Cavaliers center. Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce Monday in Los Angeles. She cited irreconcilable differences.
Family disputes police role in Celtics fan's death
BOSTON (AP) - The parents of a Boston Celtics fan who stopped breathing while in police custody say they do not believe an investigator's finding that police did not contribute to their son's death.
Video: Video: Addul-Jabbar talks about his battle
Nov. 10: NBA Hall of Fame basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tells Msnbc's Dr. Nancy Snyderman that he is being treated for a rare form of leukemia. (Other)
Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging.
Paul hurts ankle in Hornets' win vs, Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Chris Paul thought a minor lineup alteration made a major difference for the New Orleans Hornets, who showcased both their imperfections and their potential during a two-day stint at Staples Center.
No Duncan, no Parker, so Ginobili carries Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Manu Ginobili scored 36 points without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in the lineup and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 131-124 on Monday night.
Jazz win in New York for first time since 2004
NEW YORK (AP) -Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 23 points, and the Utah Jazz won in New York for the first time in more than five years by beating the Knicks 95-93 on Monday night.
Nash has 20 assists as Suns top 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Monday night.
Spurs' Duncan, Parker sidelined by ankle injuries
Tim Duncan has a swollen left ankle that will keep him on the bench with Tony Parker.
Iverson, Knicks could be perfect match
Opinion: Allen Iverson clearly isn't happy with the Grizzlies, and even is considering retirement. But here's another idea, and don't dismiss it. What about Iverson to the Knicks?
Miller leads Blazers to rout of Timberwolves
Andre Miller scored 21 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge and Travis Outlaw each had 19 as Portland built a big first-half lead and beat Minnesota 116-93 Sunday night.
Gordon, Wallace carry Pistons past 76ers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -Ben Gordon scored 23 points and Ben Wallace added 16 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 88-81 on Sunday.
Suns (6-1) dominate Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) -Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.
Where were you when Magic shocked the world?
On Nov. 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had contracted the virus that causes AIDS and would be retiring from the NBA. Since then he has become a face to the deadly disease, and has shown how well one can live with HIV if caught early.
Disgruntled Iverson leaves Griz with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.
Evans’ career-high 32 lifts Kings over Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin.
Celtics bounce back to keep Nets winless
Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce each scored 16 points, and the Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat the winless New Jersey Nets 86-76 on Saturday night.
Crawford, Smith help Hawks rout Nuggets
ATLANTA (AP) -Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons
Allen Iverson has left the Grizzlies to attend to a personal matter and it is unknown when he will rejoin the team. He was given permission to leave by the team.
Howard makes season debut for Mavs
DALLAS (AP) -Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard was in the starting lineup against the Toronto Raptors in his season debut Saturday night.
Lakers’ Bynum, Gasol doubtful for Sunday
Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are not likely to play for the Lakers on Sunday due to their lingering injuries, although they are technically listed as game-time decisions.
Bulls’ Thomas has surgery on broken arm
CHICAGO (AP) -Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas had surgery on his left forearm Saturday, a day after he broke it during a weight-training session.
For if ever a star has left his audience wanting more, LeBron James fit the marquee during his only New York City showing Friday night. His audience wants more in the way of planned engagements, encore performances, and, yes, his self-defining monologue.
For if ever a star has left his audience wanting more, LeBron James fit the marquee during his only New York City showing Friday night. His audience wants more in the way of planned engagements, encore performances, and, yes, his self-defining monologue.
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