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Rookie Rankings: Time to ease up on B-Easy

Once sour on Michael Beasley, NBA.com's Dave McMenamin is getting the feeling it's time for a change of heart after the rookie bounced back from a rough outing. Read Full Article
Power Rankings: Heat trying to find way | The Court Reporters: Is East the real beast?

L.A. Not Perfect

John Schuhmann writes the dominant Lakers are bending a bit on defense.

Raptors Fire Mitchell

The Raptors fired coach Sam Mitchell after four-plus seasons with the team.

Western Insider

Right now, it appears the West isn't as dominating as years past, writes Art Garcia.

The Numbers Game

Be patient, offenses will come around, which means the Cavs may be scary good.

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Sixers' Brand out with hamstring injury

December 4th 2008 4:50 pm

Philadelphia forward Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Read Full Article

Celtics coasting, but who's paying attention?

December 4th 2008 2:26 am

"Flying under the radar" is a phrase seldom used for defending champions. It's even rarer to apply a lack of attention to a defending champion in the midst of a 10-game winning streak. Read Full Article

Clippers' Davis leaves game with apparent food poisoning

December 3rd 2008 9:41 pm

Los Angeles Clippers guard Baron Davis left in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Houston with apparent food poisoning. Read Full Article

Injury to Wolves' Miller apparently not serious

December 3rd 2008 9:08 pm

Minnesota forward Mike Miller returned to the game late in the third quarter after being taken to the locker room against Orlando on Wednesday night with an apparent knee injury. Read Full Article

Nash, O'Neal sit out vs. Hornets

December 3rd 2008 9:01 pm

Phoenix point guard Steve Nash missed the Suns' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night because of flu-like symptoms. Read Full Article

76ers prez Stefanski expects better days ahead

December 3rd 2008 8:33 pm

Ed Stefanski sees glimpses of his 76ers playing the right way. Read Full Article

Hawks' Smith returns after missing 12 games

December 3rd 2008 8:25 pm

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle. Read Full Article

LeBron: New York talk is distraction for Knicks, not Cavs

December 3rd 2008 8:21 pm

LeBron James isn't bothered by the unending onslaught of questions about his free-agent future. He's sure his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates don't mind them, either. Read Full Article

Forbes: Knicks most valuable NBA team again

December 3rd 2008 6:18 pm

For the fourth straight year, and despite front office and player turmoil, the New York Knicks are the NBA's most valuable team. Read Full Article

Walsh: Marbury banishment was not discipline

December 2nd 2008 8:55 pm

Donnie Walsh won't say how long Stephon Marbury will be gone before he's gone for good. Read Full Article

Allen gave an assist to friend

December 4th 2008 9:38 am

A phone call from Celtics guard Ray Allen helped an American friend stay safe during the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. Read Full Article

Danny Granger simply got away from Celtics

December 4th 2008 9:41 am

The Celtics can't whine too much. After all, Paul Pierce fell into their lap at No. 10 in the 1998 draft.But the Celts still get to utter a quick "damn" whenever they see Danny Granger tearing it up for Indiana. Read Full Article

LeBron James repels tough Knick love in 118-82 romp

December 4th 2008 9:42 am

Al Harrington could have severely compromised Donnie Walsh's master plan last night when the Knicks forward used a hard foul to prevent LeBron James from dunking. Read Full Article

Calderon grateful to Mitchell for job with Raptors

December 4th 2008 9:44 am

Standing on a windswept street outside the Raptors hotel, Jose Calderon expressed regret at the firing of the only head coach he's played for in the NBA. Read Full Article

Triano in, Mitchell out for Raptors

December 4th 2008 9:47 am

Reeling from one of the worst losses in his tenure as coach, Sam Mitchell was fired this afternoon. Assistant coach Jay Triano was appointed interim head coach. The remainder of the coaching staff will continue in the organization. Read Full Article

Jordan Upbeat About Life After Wizards

December 4th 2008 9:48 am

Since the Wizards relieved him of his coaching duties last Monday and replaced him with Ed Tapscott, Eddie Jordan has enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family, attended his children's karate workouts and basketball practices, and even rooted for his former team from the comfort of his living room couch. Read Full Article

Josh Smith returns, Hawks roll

December 4th 2008 9:48 am

If, and more likely when, the Hawks are jockeying for playoff position months from now, the particulars of their 105-95 victory over the hapless Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at Philips Arena won't matter nearly as much. Read Full Article

TNT's Charles Barkley doesn't favor Miami Heat

December 4th 2008 9:50 am

TNT analyst Charles Barkley might be in Dwyane Wade's ''Fave Five,'' but he apparently isn't such a fan of Wade's supporting cast with the Heat. ''He's Michael Jackson playing with a bunch of Tito Jacksons, but he's balling anyway,'' Charles Barkely said Wednesday on 790 The Ticket. Read Full Article

No Nash, no Shaq, no win for Suns

December 4th 2008 9:51 am

The star point guard of the Hornets wore out the Suns for 24 points and 15 assists on Wednesday, while Phoenix's star point guard wore out the carpet between his bed and bathroom at the team's hotel. Read Full Article

Bryant and Lakers thriving without the drama

December 3rd 2008 3:53 pm

Both are at the peak of their games, conjoined by their eye-popping athleticism and the countdown to their potential free agency. Read Full Article

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