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Sixers guard Lou Williams out eight weeks
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning.
Nets drop to 0-15, are 2 losses from record
The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA’s worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jordan voted most popular basketball player
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a basketball legend in his own right, leaves little doubt about his selection for the best player of all-time. “There’s Michael Jordan, and then there is the rest of us,” Johnson once said.
Rondo sparks key run in Celtics' win over 76ers
Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night.
Funeral for Wizards owner Pollin to be held Friday
The funeral for Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin will be held Friday.
Final Answer: Iverson planning to retire
Allen Iverson's manager, Gary Moore, told Yahoo Sports that Iverson is planning to retire.
Cavs sit Shaquille O'Neal for a 6th straight game
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Detroit because of an injured shoulder, the sixth game in a row he will miss.
Cavs sit Shaquille O'Neal for a 6th straight game
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Wednesday's game against Detroit with an injured shoulder, the sixth game in a row he will miss.
Nets fall to 0-14 with 101-87 loss to Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.
Nash guides Suns to surprising fast start
The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be an aging NBA afterthought, a franchise that a couple of years ago saw its best title shot slip away.
Wizards owner Pollin dies at age 85
Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin has died. He was 85. His death was announced by his company, Washington Sports & Entertainment. He died Tuesday but no details were disclosed.
NBA uniforms may be made in Asia
Sports apparel maker Adidas plans to end its contract with American suppliers and move production to a factory in Thailand,
Senator urges Adidas to keep NBA uniforms in USA
WASHINGTON (AP) - The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia.
Spurs stop Bucks' win streak behind Duncan
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night.
Warriors coach Don Nelson sick with pneumonia
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas.
Stoudemire, Nash lead Suns past Pistons, 117-91
Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss.
Haslem's jumper leads Heat past Hornets, 102-101
Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night.
Celtics sink Knicks on Garnett’s buzzer-beater
Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Carter, Howard power Magic to fifth straight win
TORONTO (AP) -Vince Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Jennings scores 26, leads Bucks to 3rd straight win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Cavs’ Shaq misses fifth straight game
CLEVELAND (AP) -Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury.
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