Jan 2004 Archive

• Lakers hope Malone can return for final 20 games

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Fans vote Kobe to start in All-Star game

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Kobe Bryant was selected to start in the NBA All-Star game, voted in by fans despite a sexual assault charge.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Minnesota at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Phoenix at New York (7:30 p.

• Bulls continue to wait on High School duo

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls gambled big three summers ago, entrusting the future of the franchise to a couple of teenagers just out of high school.

• Grizzlies brought back to live by West

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• Stotts East's longest serving coach

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Late last summer, Terry Stotts wasn't even sure if he would be coaching the Atlanta Hawks when training camp began.

• Harrington has MRI, no damage found in knee

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Al Harrington has no structural damage in his sore right knee and isn't expected to miss any time.

• Bryant placed on injured list because of cut on right index finger

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Jazz fined for mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz were fined by the NBA for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Judge deals setback to Kobe Bryant's defense team

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a setback for Kobe Bryant, a judge ruled Friday that notes made by a victim's advocate who sat in on a police interview with the woman Bryant is accused of raping cannot be given to defense attorneys.

• Jazz fined for mocking Lakers during timeout skit

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz were fined $15,000 by the NBA for a skit that ridiculed Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Bryant placed on injured list because of cut on right index finger

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Expansion draft scheduled for June 22

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Fans should have more of an idea of how the Charlotte Bobcats will look in their debut season on June 22

• Bryant placed on injured list because of cut on right index finger

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Kobe Bryant was placed on the injured list Friday because of a severe cut on his right index finger that will keep him out of action for at least a week.

• Jazz fined for mocking Lakers during timeout skit

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz were fined $15,000 by the NBA for a skit that ridiculed Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Murphy optimistic he'll be back in mid-February

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Lakers sign G Maurice Carter to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Lakers signed guard Maurice Carter to a 10-day contract Friday, replacing Kobe Bryant on the active roster.

• Dunleavy sprains ankle, leaves Warriors' game

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• UNDATED: on Feb. 19.

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• UNDATED: Eastern Conference.

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Cassell, Timberwolves beat Lakers down stretch

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Sam Cassell had yet another spectacular fourth quarter, the kind of performance that should earn him a trip back to Los Angeles in two weeks for the All-Star game.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Phoenix at New York (7:30 p.

• Adv31-01

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls gambled big three summers ago, entrusting the future of the franchise to a couple of teenagers just out of high school.

• Adv31-01

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• Adv31-01

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Late last summer, Terry Stotts wasn't even sure if he would be coaching the Atlanta Hawks when training camp began.

• Harrington has MRI, no damage found in knee

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Al Harrington has no structural damage in his sore right knee and isn't expected to miss any time.

• Bryant placed on injured list because of cut on right index finger

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Jazz fined for mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz were fined by the NBA for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Wolves sign Martin to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves signed guard Darrick Martin to a 10-day contract on Friday.

• Judge deals setback to Kobe Bryant's defense team

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a setback for Kobe Bryant, a judge ruled Friday that notes made by a victim's advocate who sat in on a police interview with the woman Bryant is accused of raping cannot be given to defense attorneys.

• Jazz fined for mocking Lakers during timeout skit

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz were fined $15,000 by the NBA for a skit that ridiculed Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Bryant placed on injured list because of cut on right index finger

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Mavericks claim Scott Williams off waivers

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks were awarded forward Scott Williams on a waiver claim Friday, giving them a much-needed defensive presence in the low post.

• Lakers sign G Maurice Carter to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Lakers signed guard Maurice Carter to a 10-day contract Friday, replacing Kobe Bryant on the active roster.

• Dunleavy sprains ankle, leaves Warriors' game

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• UNDATED: on Feb. 19.

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• UNDATED: Eastern Conference.

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Cassell, Timberwolves beat Lakers down stretch

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Sam Cassell had yet another spectacular fourth quarter, the kind of performance that should earn him a trip back to Los Angeles in two weeks for the All-Star game.

• Knicks being curt with Kurt on deal

  New York Daily News | Jan 31, 2004

  Contract talks between the New York Knicks and forward Kurt Thomas have stalled.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 31, 2004

  Phoenix at New York (7:30 p.

• Hill plans return late next month

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 30, 2004

  Grant Hill hopes to return to practice with the Orlando Magic late next month.

• Agent:

  Brad Weinstein of the San Francisco Chronicle | Jan 30, 2004

  Nick Van Exel's agent believes that his client will be traded before the February 19 Trading Deadline.

• NY to Houston: Take three weeks off, please.

  NY Post | Jan 30, 2004

  The Knicks want Allan Houston right for the playoffs, not for the dog days of February.

• Losing 2 in row easier to pull off

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 30, 2004

• Ratliff Vents His Frustration about "Terrible Situation"

  RealGM's Hawks Front Office | Jan 30, 2004

  Theo Ratliff has been unhappy about the Hawks level of basketball acumen since the beginning of last season and is a constant source of honest opinions about the team.

• Van Horn Might Sit

  | Jan 29, 2004

• O'Neal returns to Lakers lineup

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Shaquille O'Neal returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after missing 12 games because of a strained right calf.

• UNDATED: to New Jersey.

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• UNDATED: for Milwaukee.

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Raja Bell made two free throws with 12.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  Minnesota at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 p.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Karl Malone was offended by a mock phone call that made fun of him and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Lakers most valuable NBA team, according to Forbes

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have an estimated $447 value, according to Forbes, making the team the most valuable in the NBA.

• Lakers most valuable NBA team, according to Forbes

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have an estimated $447 million value, according to Forbes, making the team the most valuable in the NBA.

• Rolling Cavs dare to talk playoffs

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Day after day, LeBron James politely answers the same humdrum questions.

• Bulls, Williams nearing contract buyout

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are close to reaching a contract settlement with Jay Williams, recuperating from a motorcycle accident that has jeopardized his career.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz apologized Thursday for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Judge: Bryant's statements to authorities to be discussed behind closed doors

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  DENVER (AP) A judge ruled Thursday that any evidence or testimony about statements Kobe Bryant made to investigators in his sexual assault case will be heard behind closed doors next week.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz apologized Thursday for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Lakers hope Malone can return for final 20 games

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  Sacramento at San Antonio (9:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  Minnesota at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 p.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Karl Malone was offended by a mock phone call that made fun of him and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Lakers most valuable NBA team, according to Forbes

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have an estimated $447 value, according to Forbes, making the team the most valuable in the NBA.

• Lakers most valuable NBA team, according to Forbes

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have an estimated $447 million value, according to Forbes, making the team the most valuable in the NBA.

• Rolling Cavs dare to talk playoffs

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Day after day, LeBron James politely answers the same humdrum questions.

• Bulls, Williams nearing contract buyout

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are close to reaching a contract settlement with Jay Williams, recuperating from a motorcycle accident that has jeopardized his career.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz apologized Thursday for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Judge: Bryant's statements to authorities to be discussed behind closed doors

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  DENVER (AP) A judge ruled Thursday that any evidence or testimony about statements Kobe Bryant made to investigators in his sexual assault case will be heard behind closed doors next week.

• Malone furious about mock phone call during Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz apologized Thursday for a mock phone call that made fun of Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout of the Lakers' game at Utah last week.

• Wallace to Golden State?

  Jason Quick of The Oregonian | Jan 29, 2004

  Quick reports that the Warriors and Blazers may be discussing a deal with Rasheed Wallace, Nick Van Exel and Erick Dampier as the principal players.

• Lakers hope Malone can return for final 20 games

  Associated Press | Jan 29, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Isiah has been seeking suitors for Shandon

  | Jan 29, 2004

• Houston thinking of taking 3 weeks off

  NY Post | Jan 29, 2004

  With both knees now hurting because of overcompensation on the left one and his play in shambles, Allan Houston said he hasn't ruled out sitting out until after the All-Star break, which would give himself a full three-week layoff.

• Malone could be out two more months

  Tim Brown of the Los Angeles Times | Jan 29, 2004

  The Los Angeles Lakers don't expect Karl Malone to return to the team until mid-to-late March.

• Weisbrod: Davis will stay; roster changes coming

  Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 29, 2004

  Orlando Magic COO John Weisbrod reiterated on wednesday that while head coach Johnny Davis would return next season, that at least half of the team wouldn't.

• Williams waived; likely to sign with Mavs.

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 29, 2004

  The Phoenix Suns waived forward Scott Williams on Wednesday, freeing him up to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

• Three weeks after signing, Griffin leaves Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Al Harrington had 24 points and six rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season with a 101-79 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

• Frank, Carroll join Eastern Conference newcomers

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Lawrence Frank arrived in Philadelphia as the newest head coach in the Eastern Conference.

• Jazz sign Moore to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed center Mikki Moore to a 10-day contract Wednesday.

• Sonics' Barry to miss up to six weeks

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry needs surgery on a broke finger on his right hand and is expected to miss up to six weeks.

• Sonics' Barry to miss up to six weeks

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry will have surgery on a broken finger and is expected to miss up to six weeks.

• Curry out indefinitely after elbow surgery

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors forward Michael Curry will be sidelined indefinitely after having surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.

• Carroll takes over after latest Celtics stunner

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  WALTHAM, Mass.

• James to skip dunk contest, could still be All-Star

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Being named an NBA All-Star is no slam dunk for LeBron James.

• Heat activate rookie Dwyane Wade

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Miami rookie guard Dwyane Wade was activated from the injured list Wednesday night just before the Heat played the Cavaliers after missing 13 games with a sprained wrist.

• Boozer misses game to be with family

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Carlos Boozer missed Wednesday night's game against the Miami Heat so he could be with his family following his grandmother's funeral.

• Bulls sign Dupree for rest of season

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls signed rookie forward Ronald Dupree for the rest of the season Wednesday.

• Scoggins hired as president of Magic Johnson Enterprises

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Mark O.

• Davis, Mashburn return to Hornets lineup

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Baron Davis and Jamal Mashburn both returned to the Hornets' lineup, Mashburn for the first time this season, as New Orleans hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night Davis, who sprained his left ankle Jan.

• Mavericks put Delk on injured list, activate Najera

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks placed guard Tony Delk on the injured list with a sprained left ankle and activated forward Eduardo Najera on Wednesday.

• Ely, Jaric to Bulls?

  Chicago Sun-Times | Jan 28, 2004

  Bulls operations chief John Paxson, who made the trip to Los Angeles on Tuesday, is trying to deal Marcus Fizer, and the Clippers are trying to move Thornton High product Melvin Ely, as well as clear cap space to take a run at Kobe Bryant this summer.

• Mashburn activated by Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jamal Mashburn was activated from the injured list Tuesday by the New Orleans Hornets after a prolonged, isolated rehabilitation following knee surgery.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Richard Jefferson and the New Jersey Nets made Lawrence Frank's first game as interim coach a success.

• Celtics coach O'Brien quits

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  WALTHAM, Mass.

• UNDATED: 19 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Antoine Walker made a 20-footer at the buzzer, lifting Dallas to its ninth straight victory.

• UNDATED: lead Seattle.

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Corey Maggette scored 28 points, and Elton Brand had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers.

• Barry leaves at halftime with broken finger

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry left Tuesday night's 118-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after breaking a bone in a finger on his right hand.

• Lawrence Frank is 1-0; John Carroll is 0-0

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Lawrence Frank is 1-0 as the coach with the second-least tenure in the Eastern Conference.

• Philosophical differences cited in coach's departure

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  WALTHAM, Mass.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Minnesota at Golden State (10:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Sacramento at San Antonio (9:30 p.

• Frank, Carroll join Eastern Conference newcomers

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Just one of the Eastern Conference's 16 teams has the same coach as last season: Atlanta's Terry Stotts, who is the longest-tenured coach at 13 months.

• Frank, Carroll join Eastern Conference newcomers

  Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004

  Just one of the Eastern Conference's 15 teams has the same coach as last season: Atlanta's Terry Stotts.

• Mavericks could land Williams

  ESPN | Jan 28, 2004

  The Phoenix Suns are willing to release forward/center Scott Williams so that he can play for a contender in the Dallas Mavericks.

• Stoudemire's won't rush back for Rookie Challenge

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 28, 2004

  Suns forward Amare Stoudemire's sore right toe and left ankle are healing but he won't rush back just to play in the Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

• McGrady, three others likely to be in uniform tonight for Magic

  Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 28, 2004

  Magic guard Tracy McGrady is expected to play tonight in Washington after leaving Monday's 99-98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a sprained left big toe.

• Barry breaks ring finger, will see specialist today

  Percy Allen of the Seattle Times | Jan 28, 2004

  Apparently, Sonics guard Brent Barry's right hand somehow got caught in the shorts of an opposing player during Seattle's 118-116 loss last night to the Dallas Mavericks and now Barry has a freak injury because of it.

• Lenard could miss tonight's game

  Chris Tomasson of the Rocky Mountain News | Jan 28, 2004

  Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard (strained right quadriceps) will be a game-time decision for tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls.

• Charlie Ward Sinks Knicks

  NY Times | Jan 28, 2004

• Wizards expect Hughes back tonight

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post | Jan 28, 2004

  Washington Wizards Larry Hughes, who missed Monday's 94-83 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers with tendinitis in his right knee, is expected back for tonight's home game against the Orlando Magic.

• Byron Scott fired, Lawrence Frank takes over in New Jersey

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Jim O'Brien quit as coach of the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after half a season under new boss Danny Ainge, a team source told The Associated Press.

• O'Neal practices, might play Wednesday night

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Cassell makes strong case for All-Star game

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Cassell has spent his career putting the ball in the hands of big scorers whose gaudy stats earned them All-Star appearances.

• Celtics coach O'Brien quits

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  WALTHAM, Mass.

• Rookie Wade expected to return Wednesday for Heat

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwyane Wade, sidelined since Dec.

• James, Anthony picked for rookie-sophomore game

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony could get a chance to be teammates.

• Celtics coach O'Brien quits

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  WALTHAM, Mass.

• Frank still an unknown in first game as Nets coach

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawrence Frank looks more like a fresh-faced college kid than an NBA coach.

• Mashburn activated by Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn was activated from the injured list by the New Orleans Hornets and is expected to play his first game of the season Wednesday night.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Jim O'Brien quit as coach of the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after half a season under new boss Danny Ainge, a team source told The Associated Press.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Jim O'Brien quit as coach of the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after half a season under new boss Danny Ainge, a team source told The Associated Press.

• Another one bites the Dust; O'Brien Quits C's

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Jim O'Brien quit as coach of the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after half a season under new boss Danny Ainge, a team source told The Associated Press.

• McGrady stops himself, James returns

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  The only person able to stop Tracy McGrady was the Orlando Magic star himself.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  Minnesota at Golden State (10:30 p.

• Mashburn activated by Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn was activated from the injured list by the New Orleans Hornets and is expected to play his first game of the season Wednesday night.

• Pacers' Artest has torn ligament in thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest has torn ligaments in his left thumb that will require surgery, but an operation might not be needed until after the season.

• Pacers' Artest has sprained thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest is day to day due to a sprained thumb that is not damaged as badly as originally thought.

• Here come the Heat

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) So Pat Riley bailed on them four days before the season.

• McGrady stops himself, James returns

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  The only person able to stop Tracy McGrady was the Orlando Magic star himself.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  Minnesota at Golden State (10:30 p.

• Mashburn activated by Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn was activated from the injured list by the New Orleans Hornets and is expected to play his first game of the season Wednesday night.

• Pacers' Artest has torn ligament in thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest has torn ligaments in his left thumb that will require surgery, but an operation might not be needed until after the season.

• Pacers' Artest has sprained thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest is day to day due to a sprained thumb that is not damaged as badly as originally thought.

• Here come the Heat

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) So Pat Riley bailed on them four days before the season.

• Mashburn activated by Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn was activated from the injured list by the New Orleans Hornets and is expected to play his first game of the season Wednesday night.

• Pacers' Artest has torn ligament in thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest has torn ligaments in his left thumb that will require surgery, but an operation might not be needed until after the season.

• Pacers' Artest has sprained thumb

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest is day to day due to a sprained thumb that is not damaged as badly as originally thought.

• Pippen considering retiring soon

  Paul Ladewski of the Daily Southtown | Jan 27, 2004

  When the Bulls tip off a seven-game, 11-day road trip in Los Angeles against the Clippers tonight, it may not be just the start of another dreaded western swing.

• Here come the Heat

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) So Pat Riley bailed on them four days before the season.

• Wilkins' Timing Throws Knicks Off

  | Jan 27, 2004

• UNDATED: added 22.

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Kevin Garnett had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and Latrell Sprewell tipped in a shot with 16 seconds left to lead Minnesota past Denver.

• As time passes, wins finally adding up for Mavericks

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Don Nelson insists there's no complex explanation for why things are suddenly going so well for the Dallas Mavericks.

• No Kidding: Scott out as Nets coach

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  In the gentlemanly parlance of the game, Jason Kidd and Byron Scott had philosophical differences that led to their rift and the canning of the coach.

• Knicks to enjoy long schedule

  | Jan 27, 2004

• Pressure off Ward, Houston

  | Jan 27, 2004

• Houston Ready to Launch

  | Jan 27, 2004

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Rookie LeBron James scored 16 points in his first game back from a sprained ankle and Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

• UNDATED: nine points.

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MILWAUKEE (AP) Tim Duncan had an apparent winning dunk as time expired waved off after officials reviewed the play, giving Milwaukee a victory over San Antonio.

• UNDATED: nine points.

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  MILWAUKEE (AP) Tim Duncan had an apparent winning dunk as time expired waved off after officials reviewed the play, giving Milwaukee a victory over San Antonio.

• Frank still an unknown in first game as Nets coach

  Associated Press | Jan 27, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawrence Frank looks more like a fresh-faced college kid than an NBA coach.

• Nets sign Davis to 10-day contract, waive Pack

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Byron Scott fired by New Jersey Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Wizards sign Braggs to second 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards signed forward Torraye Braggs to a second 10-day contract Monday.

• James returns to Cavaliers

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie LeBron James returned to the starting lineup Monday night against Orlando after missing three games with a sprained right ankle.

• O'Neal doubtful for Wednesday night

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• No Kidding: Scott out as Nets coach

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  In the gentlemanly parlance of the game, Jason Kidd and Byron Scott had philosophical differences that led to their rift and the canning of the coach.

• O'Neal doubtful for Wednesday night

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• McGrady ties league mark for 3s

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Orlando's Tracy McGrady tied an NBA record by making eight 3-pointers in one half Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

• McGrady ties league mark for 3s

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Orlando's Tracy McGrady tied an NBA record by making eight 3-pointers in one half Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

• McGrady ties league mark for 3s

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Orlando's Tracy McGrady matched an NBA record with eight 3-pointers in one half Monday night against Cleveland, then left in the third quarter with a sprained big toe.

• McGrady ties league mark for 3s

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Orlando's Tracy McGrady matched an NBA record with eight 3-pointers in one half Monday night against Cleveland, then left in the third quarter with a sprained big toe.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Rookie LeBron James scored 16 points in his first game back from a sprained ankle and Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

• UNDATED: the Wizards.

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami's Stan Van Gundy pulled even in the first-year coaching rivalry with his younger brother, with Eddie Jones scoring 27 points and the Heat shooting 51 percent.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have won eight straight games, and the latest victory means the most.

• Yao dominant as Houston wins for sixth time in seven games

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  With just one defender on him, Yao Ming was dominating.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  Houston at Miami (7:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  San Antonio at New York (7:30 p.

• Reports: Scott fired by Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Brown joins Hornets on 10-day deal

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Guard Tierre Brown signed a 10-day contract Monday with the New Orleans Hornets, whose starting backcourt players are out injured.

• Agent: Scott fired as Nets' coach

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Brown joins Hornets on 10-day deal

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Guard Tierre Brown signed a 10-day contract Monday with the New Orleans Hornets, whose starting backcourt is injured.

• Divac says no to Olympics

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro (AP) Sacramento Kings center Vlade Divac will not play for Serbia-Montenegro at the Athens Olympics, saying he is no longer the best big man on his country's national team.

• Scott fired as Nets' coach

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Cavs activate J.R. Bremer

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) J.

• Nets Fire Scott

  ESPN | Jan 26, 2004

  Nets coach Byron Scott, one year removed from taking New Jersey to a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance, has been fired, league sources have told ESPN.

• Artest flies to New York for thumb examination

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest missed practice Monday to fly to New York for an examination of his injured left thumb.

• James `probable' but still unlikely tonight

  Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon Journal | Jan 26, 2004

  LeBron James (sprained right ankle) could play in Cleveland's game tonight against the Orlando Magic but it will be a game-time decision.

• Jazz could sign big man today

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret Morning News | Jan 26, 2004

  Yesterday, the Utah Jazz passed on signing center Paul Grant to a contract for the rest of the season so they can could make another move that will likely come today.

• Magic dump Nailon; activate Gaines

  John Denton of the Florida Today | Jan 26, 2004

  On Sunday, the Orlando Magic elected not to sign forward Lee Nailon to a contract for the rest of the season and activate rookie guard Reece Gaines, who had spent the past 26 games hidden on the injured list.

• Jefferies, Hughes could miss tonight's game

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post | Jan 26, 2004

  "Washington Wizards forward Jared Jeffries (sprained right ankle) and guard Larry Hughes (right knee tendinitis) sat out of practice yesterday with injuries that could either sideline or limit them in tonight's game against the Portland Trail Blazers at MCI Center.

• Decision on Braggs coming today

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post | Jan 26, 2004

  "President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld said the Wizards would decide today whether to sign burly forward Torraye Braggs to a second 10-day contract.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  Houston at Miami (7:30 p.

• James practices, may face Magic

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie LeBron James practiced for the first time since spraining his right ankle and said he might play Monday against Orlando.

• Has Kwame Brown's time finally arrived?

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Who is that wearing the No.

• James practices, may face Magic

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie LeBron James practiced for the first time since spraining his right ankle and said he might play Monday against Orlando.

• RealGM Weekly Wrapup/Power Rankings

  RealGM's Hawks Front Office | Jan 26, 2004

  What were we thinking this past week? RealGM looks at the growing MVP candidacy of Kevin Garnett in MIN and who is behind it, the sitting stars of the NBA that have returned and those who are still sitting, the city of forgotten lotto picks, and answers the question of whether the Hawks are more serious about trading this offseason than last.

• Bulls put Gill on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP)The Chicago Bulls placed Kendall Gill on the injured list Sunday with a strained right Achilles' tendon, snapping the guard's consecutive game streak at 138.

• Nets coach Byron Scott ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Nets coach Byron Scott ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• About 30 fans protest proposed sale and move to Brooklyn

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD N.

• Magic activate rookie guard Gaines

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• About 30 fans protest proposed sale and move to Brooklyn

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD N.

• Jazz waive Grant

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz waived center Paul Grant on Sunday.

• Hawks snap Pistons' home winning streak

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 26, 2004

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 26, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have won eight straight games, and the latest victory means the most.

• Doleac Delivers in Defeat

  NY Daily News | Jan 26, 2004

• Kirilenko might play vs. Clippers Monday

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret Morning News | Jan 25, 2004

  Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who has been out of action the past four games with a sprained right ankle, is likely to play in Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

• Stoudemire likely out for trip

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 25, 2004

  It is looking more and more likely that Amare Stoudemire will be sitting on the sidelines for Phoenix's entire five-game, seven-day trip.

• UNDATED: 17 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Ray Allen scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Seattle SuperSonics took advantage of the Los Angeles Clippers' 4-for-19 3-point shooting.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Karl Malone knows his first game back in Utah will be an event, even if he doesn't play.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  New Orleans at San Antonio (8:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  Sacramento at Dallas (1 p.

• 76ers center MacCulloch undergoes surgery

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Todd MacCulloch had surgery on his left foot as treatment for a possibly career-ending neurological disorder.

• Bryant, Fox activated for Saturday's game vs. Jazz

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kobe Bryant and Rick Fox were activated Saturday before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz.

• Day after long streak ends, Anderson goes home with headache

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Shandon Anderson's streak of missed games grew to two Saturday night as he left Madison Square Garden because of a migraine headache 90 minutes before tipoff of the Knicks' game against Miami.

• Bryant starts for Lakers vs. Jazz

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kobe Bryant started for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, hours after being activated from the injury list.

• Day after long streak ends, Anderson goes home with headache

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Shandon Anderson's streak of missed games grew to two Saturday night as he left Madison Square Garden because of a migraine headache 90 minutes before tipoff of the Knicks' game against Miami.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Kwame Brown had a career-high 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Washington Wizards shot 63 percent in the first half and held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 107-96 Saturday night.

• UNDATED: on Friday.

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Darrell Armstrong capped a season-high 35-point performance by hitting a 3-pointer from 25 feet with a second left to lead New Orleans to a come-from-behind victory over San Antonio.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Karl Malone knows his first game back in Utah will be an event, even if he doesn't play.

• Bryant, Fox activated for Saturday's game vs. Jazz

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kobe Bryant and Rick Fox were activated Saturday before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz.

• Day after long streak ends, Anderson goes home with headache

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Shandon Anderson's streak of missed games grew to two Saturday night as he left Madison Square Garden because of a migraine headache 90 minutes before tipoff of the Knicks' game against Miami.

• Bryant starts for Lakers vs. Jazz

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kobe Bryant started for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, hours after being activated from the injury list.

• Day after long streak ends, Anderson goes home with headache

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Shandon Anderson's streak of missed games grew to two Saturday night as he left Madison Square Garden because of a migraine headache 90 minutes before tipoff of the Knicks' game against Miami.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Kwame Brown had a career-high 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Washington Wizards shot 63 percent in the first half and held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 107-96 Saturday night.

• UNDATED: on Friday.

  Associated Press | Jan 25, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Darrell Armstrong capped a season-high 35-point performance by hitting a 3-pointer from 25 feet with a second left to lead New Orleans to a come-from-behind victory over San Antonio.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Mailman's return visit will be delayed.

• Adv24-25

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  The midpoint of the NBA season has arrived, and by Saturday night all 29 NBA teams will have played at least half of their 82-game schedules.

• Cook out four to six weeks with broken finger

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers forward Brian Cook is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken finger, team spokesman John Black said Friday.

• Friday's NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Latrell Sprewell's driving layup with 57 seconds remaining gave the Minnesota Timberwolves an 80-79 victory over the Detroit Pistons in a matchup Friday night of two of the league's hottest teams.

• UNDATED: 17 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Quentin Richardson scored 15 of his 29 points in the first quarter and added eight rebounds and six assists.

• Grizzlies win franchise-record seventh in a row

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  There's been a breakthrough on Beale Street.

• Kobe Bryant's defense team brings up race in open court

  Associated Press | Jan 24, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Knicks Done Dealing for Now

  MSG Network | Jan 24, 2004

• Isiah Thomas seeks low-post help

  AJC | Jan 24, 2004

  Knicks president of basketball operations Isiah Thomas has generated enthusiasm in New York since taking over for Scott Layden on Dec.

• Deja Vu for Frank Williams

  knicks.realgm.com | Jan 24, 2004

  Wondering why Knicks rookie Frank Williams isn't getting the minutes since Lenny took over? "It's like doing it all over again," Frank Williams explained about trying to get Lenny Wilkins to notice him like he did for Don Chaney.

• Dupree's news good: He'll stay on team

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 24, 2004

  Ronald Dupree can stop living 10 days at a time.

• UNDATED: 30 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Yao Ming had a season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds to help Houston beat New York, handing Lenny Wilkens his first loss as coach of the Knicks.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• UNDATED: 28 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Quentin Richardson scored 25 points, and rookie Matt Barnes made three key baskets down the stretch and finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• Cassell leads streaking Minnesota past Toronto

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Sam Cassell is making it difficult for Western Conference coaches to leave him out of the All-Star game.

• Cavs make point: Send Miles to Blazers for McInnis

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Darius Miles' stay with the Cavaliers is finally over, and so is LeBron James' time as a point guard.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  L.

• Judge refuses to modify gag order in ex-NBA star's trial

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Detroit at Minnesota (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Feb.

• James to sit again with ankle injury

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James still can't run on his sprained right ankle, and the Cavaliers' rookie was ruled out of his second straight game Thursday night against Sacramento.

• Mavs, Kings owners endorse NBA team in Las Vegas

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The owners of the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings would love to see an NBA team in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, even if that locale also is the nation's gambling capital _ Las Vegas.

• Hornets' Davis to miss two more games with ankle sprain

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets guard Baron Davis will miss two more games with a sprained left ankle.

• Stojakovic shooting for third 3-point title

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Two-time defending champion Peja Stojakovic of the Sacramento Kings will head a field of six in the 3-point-shooting contest during the NBA All-Star weekend.

• Hurdles ahead for Nets' prospective new owner

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Nets may be steps away from new ownership, but will they have a place to play? Politically connected developer Bruce Ratner needs numerous government approvals before his glass-walled Frank Gehry arena can be built above a railyard minutes from downtown Brooklyn.

• Information crucial to Bryant defense to be discussed in secret

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• A rivalry grows in Brooklyn. Maybe

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Plenty has happened to the franchise relocation business since the last time a franchise was located in Brooklyn.

• Sonics activate Sesay, place Frahm on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle SuperSonics activated forward Ansu Sesay on Thursday, moving shooting guard Richie Frahm to the injured list with right knee tendinitis.

• Hurdles ahead for Nets' prospective new owner

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Nets may be steps away from new ownership, but will they have a place to play? Politically connected developer Bruce Ratner needs numerous government approvals before his glass-walled Frank Gehry arena can be built above a railyard minutes from downtown Brooklyn.

• Pippen says it's time for youngsters to grow up

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  DEERFIELD, Ill.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Antawn Jamison scored 26 points in 27 minutes, leading the Dallas Mavericks past the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers 106-87 Thursday night.

• A rivalry grows in Brooklyn. Maybe

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Plenty has happened to the franchise relocation business since the last time a franchise was located in Brooklyn.

• Jazz frustration grows with losing streak

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The frustration is building for the Utah Jazz.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Detroit at Minnesota (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  New Orleans at San Antonio (8:30 p.

• Yao Ming working on becoming more powerful force

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are trying to help Yao Ming change his playing style.

• Woman's medical history, possibly crucial to Bryant defense, to be discussed in

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue, citing history of black men falsely accused b

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• McGrady accepting challenge

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Adv24-25

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue, say black men sometimes victims of false accu

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• New Nets owner throws Brooklyn coming-out party

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New Jersey Nets were officially sold Friday to a Brooklyn developer intent on moving them across the Hudson River _ a move immediately hailed in New York for returning big-time sports to the borough.

• James likely to miss third straight game

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James' sprained ankle is turning out to be more than a one or two game injury.

• James likely to miss third straight game

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will likely miss his third straight game with a sprained ankle.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Mailman will be delayed.

• New Nets owner throws Brooklyn coming-out party

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New Jersey Nets were officially sold Friday to a Brooklyn developer intent on moving them across the Hudson River _ a move immediately hailed in New York for returning big-time sports to the borough.

• Celtics suspend Baker indefinitely for violating aftercare program

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program.

• Celtics suspend Baker indefinitely for violating aftercare program

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue in court

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Thomas says Knicks are done dealing _ for now

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ATLANTA (AP) New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas might be done dealing for a while.

• Pacers place Bender on IL, Pollard out against Rockets

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers placed forward Jonathan Bender on the injured list Friday with a sore left knee.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Mailman's return visit will be delayed.

• Coleman out up to six weeks with broken pinkie

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia's Derrick Coleman will miss at least six weeks after he broke his right pinkie Friday against Orlando.

• UNDATED: 30 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Yao Ming had a season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds to help Houston beat New York, handing Lenny Wilkens his first loss as coach of the Knicks.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• UNDATED: 28 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Quentin Richardson scored 25 points, and rookie Matt Barnes made three key baskets down the stretch and finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn, N.Y., developer

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• Cassell leads streaking Minnesota past Toronto

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Sam Cassell is making it difficult for Western Conference coaches to leave him out of the All-Star game.

• Cavs make point: Send Miles to Blazers for McInnis

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Darius Miles' stay with the Cavaliers is finally over, and so is LeBron James' time as a point guard.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  L.

• Stojakovic shooting for third 3-point title

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Two-time defending champion Peja Stojakovic of the Sacramento Kings will head a field of six in the 3-point-shooting contest during the NBA All-Star weekend.

• Hurdles ahead for Nets' prospective new owner

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Nets may be steps away from new ownership, but will they have a place to play? Politically connected developer Bruce Ratner needs numerous government approvals before his glass-walled Frank Gehry arena can be built above a railyard minutes from downtown Brooklyn.

• Information crucial to Bryant defense to be discussed in secret

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• A rivalry grows in Brooklyn. Maybe

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  Plenty has happened to the franchise relocation business since the last time a franchise was located in Brooklyn.

• Sonics activate Sesay, place Frahm on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle SuperSonics activated forward Ansu Sesay on Thursday, moving shooting guard Richie Frahm to the injured list with right knee tendinitis.

• Hurdles ahead for Nets' prospective new owner

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Nets may be steps away from new ownership, but will they have a place to play? Politically connected developer Bruce Ratner needs numerous government approvals before his glass-walled Frank Gehry arena can be built above a railyard minutes from downtown Brooklyn.

• Pippen says it's time for youngsters to grow up

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  DEERFIELD, Ill.

• Adv24-25

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Woman's medical history, possibly crucial to Bryant defense, to be discussed in

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue, citing history of black men falsely accused b

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• First hurdle cleared: Nets' sale approved by current owners

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The sale of the New Jersey Nets to a Brooklyn developer was approved Friday by the team's current owners, the first step in returning major professional sports to the borough for the first time since 1957.

• Adv24-25

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Adv24-25

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue, say black men sometimes victims of false accu

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• New Nets owner throws Brooklyn coming-out party

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New Jersey Nets were officially sold Friday to a Brooklyn developer intent on moving them across the Hudson River _ a move immediately hailed in New York for returning big-time sports to the borough.

• James likely to miss third straight game

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James' sprained ankle is turning out to be more than a one or two game injury.

• James likely to miss third straight game

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will likely miss his third straight game with a sprained ankle.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Mailman will be delayed.

• New Nets owner throws Brooklyn coming-out party

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New Jersey Nets were officially sold Friday to a Brooklyn developer intent on moving them across the Hudson River _ a move immediately hailed in New York for returning big-time sports to the borough.

• Celtics suspend Baker indefinitely for violating aftercare program

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program.

• Celtics suspend Baker indefinitely for violating aftercare program

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program.

• Bryant attorneys raise race issue in court

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Thomas says Knicks are done dealing _ for now

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  ATLANTA (AP) New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas might be done dealing for a while.

• Pacers place Bender on IL, Pollard out against Rockets

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers placed forward Jonathan Bender on the injured list Friday with a sore left knee.

• Injured Malone does not make return trip to Utah

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Mailman's return visit will be delayed.

• Coleman out up to six weeks with broken pinkie

  Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia's Derrick Coleman will miss at least six weeks after he broke his right pinkie Friday against Orlando.

• Taylor squashes Wally rumors

  Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jan 23, 2004

  On Thursday, Minnesota TimberWolves Owner Glen Taylor squashed rumors that injured forward Wally Szczerbiak was being shopped around "He's a key part of this team and our future," Taylor said.

• Davis to sign with Nets

  New York Daily News | Jan 23, 2004

  "The Nets will sign Hubert Davis to a one-year prorated deal likely by Monday, according to a league source.

• Griffin to play on Tuesday

  New York Daily News | Jan 23, 2004

  Eddie Griffin could his debut with the Nets as early as Tuesday in Philadelphia.

• Ely on the move?

  Art Thompson III of the Orange County Register | Jan 23, 2004

  With his playing time down and his team, the Los Angeles Clippers, looking to improve their team before the February 19 trading deadline, forward Melvin Ely could be on the move.

• Knicks say JVG's 'D' was not the factor

  NY Post | Jan 23, 2004

• Knicks will try to get Marbury some space

  The Journal News | Jan 23, 2004

• Lenny Trying to Make Houston More Productive

  NY Times | Jan 23, 2004

• Davis to sign with Nets

  New York Post | Jan 23, 2004

  "Hubert Davis, who ranks second all-time in career 3-point shooting percentage, will sign a 10-day contract with the Nets, likely on Monday.

• Source: "I don't think Oak will be joining the Raptors"

  Robert MacLeod of the Toronto Globe and Mail | Jan 23, 2004

  Those Charles Oakley to Toronto rumors are sounding less likely this morning.

• Raptors are understaffed and falling fast

  | Jan 22, 2004

• T-Wolves bite back

  | Jan 22, 2004

• Conspiracy theories, anyone?

  | Jan 22, 2004

• Carter gets dunked by NBA

  | Jan 22, 2004

• Brooklyn developer reaches deal to buy Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• Nets reach deal to sell team to Brooklyn developer

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• UNDATED: for Chicago.

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• Cavs send Miles to Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Forward Darius Miles, fined by the Cavaliers for oversleeping and skipping a practice earlier this week, was traded Wednesday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Jeff McInnis and center Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje.

• Cavs ship Darius Miles to Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Darius Miles received another wake-up call: He got traded to Portland.

• Agreement reached in sale of Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TRENTON, N.

• UNDATED: for New Orleans.

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili scored all eight of his points in a 18-6 run at the start of the fourth quarter, helping defending champion San Antonio beat New Jersey in a rematch of the NBA Finals.

• Toronto forward Curry to have elbow surgery

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors forward Michael Curry is out indefinitely and will have surgery next week on his right elbow.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Sam Cassell had 30 points and 13 assists to lead Minnesota to a 108-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the Timberwolves' seventh win their last eight games.

• Miles traded to Portland

  Oregon Live | Jan 21, 2004

  It's official: the Blazers have traded Jeff McInnis and Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje to Cleveland for small forward Darius Miles.

• Sundov signed to 10-day contract, Sweetney on IR

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks signed center Bruno Sundov to a 10-day contract Wednesday, and placed forward Michael Sweetney on the injured list with left patella tendinitis.

• NBA pulls sweatshirts imported from Myanmar

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The NBA removed sweatshirts imported from Myanmar from its store in Manhattan after a labor rights group accused the league of violating a federal law against selling goods made in the country.

• NBA pulls sweatshirts imported from Myanmar

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The NBA removed sweatshirts imported from Myanmar from its store in Manhattan after a labor rights group accused the league of violating a federal law against selling goods made in the country.

• James still hurting; might miss second game

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James participated in a shootaround Wednesday despite a sprained right ankle, but coach Paul Silas said the Cavaliers' rookie isn't ready to play.

• James still hurting; might miss second game

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James shot baskets during practice Wednesday, but coach Paul Silas said the Cavaliers' rookie isn't ready to play and will likely miss his second straight game due to a sprained right ankle.

• Heat can't shoot straight

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston's long jump shot clanked off the rim and deflected straight up, six feet above the basket, then fell through the net.

• Toronto forward Curry to have elbow surgery

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors forward Michael Curry will be out indefinitely after having right elbow surgery next week.

• Cavs send Miles to Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Forward Darius Miles, fined by the Cavaliers for skipping a practice earlier this week, was traded Wednesday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Jeff McInnis and center Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje.

• Blazers get Miles?

  KFAN 910 | Jan 21, 2004

  A

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  New Jersey at San Antonio (8:30 p.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  L.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  Feb.

• Judge closes key hearing in Kobe Bryant case

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  DENVER (AP) A hearing to determine whether Kobe Bryant's accuser has given up her medical privacy rights will be closed to the public, the judge ruled Wednesday.

• Murray to New York?

  Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun | Jan 21, 2004

  "The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors are said to be talking about swapping little-used forwards Shandon Anderson and Lamond Murray.

• Moiso on the block?

  Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun | Jan 21, 2004

  "Little-used forward Jerome Moiso reportedly has been told by Raptors management that he will be moved as soon as possible.

• Nets interested in Davis

  New York Post | Jan 21, 2004

  With Lucious Harris' health in question, the New Jersey Nets have shown some interest in Hubert Davis, who was released by the Detroit Pistons yesterday.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The best team in the Eastern Conference kept the Detroit Pistons from establishing two historical bests.

• UNDATED: that plateau.

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Antoine Walker scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and Dirk Nowitzki added 19 points, helping the Dallas Mavericks continue their stronghold over the New Jersey Nets.

• As good as it gets? Wolves hope not

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing their best basketball of the season despite not being at full strength.

• Pistons' streaks ends at 13 in Indiana

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  For the second time this season, 14 in a row was a no-go.

• Jeff Van Gundy a Knicks fan

  NY Post | Jan 21, 2004

• Jeff Van Gundy Defends Scott Layden, Ewing Defends Don Chaney

  NY Post | Jan 21, 2004

  Jeff Van Gundy stuck up for former Knicks GM Scott Layden yesterday.

• Knicks' Contending Isn't Enough for Thomas

  NY Times | Jan 21, 2004

  What will Madison Square Garden's mad scientist do next? Break up one of the league's best backcourts by trading Allan Houston? Ship off Keith Van Horn while he plays the best basketball of his career? Bring in the noted malcontent Rasheed Wallace just when the Knicks are riding a chemistry high, full of smiles and compliments? Isiah Thomas, the Knicks' trigger-happy president, has everyone on edge.

• Reggie, Artest Teach but have no Class in Atlanta

  RealGM's Hawks Front Office | Jan 21, 2004

  Forgive this writer if this comes across a little bitter, but this is one Atlantan who has had enough.

• Judge closes key hearing in Kobe Bryant case

  Associated Press | Jan 21, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Courtroom arguments over whether Kobe Bryant's accuser has given up her medical privacy rights will be closed to the public, the judge ruled Wednesday.

• Bulls not same for second meeting

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 21, 2004

  Michael Lee of the AJC recalls that the Hawks lost their second game of the season to the Chicago Bulls on Oct.

• Bruised knee ends Grant's streak at 123 games

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat center Brian Grant sat out Tuesday night's game against Boston because of a bruised left knee, ending his streak of 123 consecutive games.

• Kirilenko misses second straight game for Jazz

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko missed his second straight game Tuesday night against Denver because of a sprained ankle.

• Bell ejected for kicking ball into stands

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz guard Raja Bell was ejected from Tuesday night's game against Denver after kicking the ball into the crowd.

• Kobe Bryant defense team has prosecutors `outgunned'

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Not long after he was accused of rape, Kobe Bryant held a nationally televised news conference at which he tearfully admitted to adultery and nothing else.

• Davis has sprain, doubtful for Wednesday's game

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets guard Baron Davis is doubtful for Wednesday night's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle.

• Former Rockets forward convicted of marijuana possession

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Former Houston Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was convicted Tuesday of marijuana possession.

• Former Rockets forward convicted of marijuana possession

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Former Houston Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was convicted Tuesday of marijuana possession.

• Former Rockets forward convicted of marijuana possession

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Former Houston Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was convicted Tuesday of marijuana possession.

• James says ankle coming along

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James isn't going to take any chances with his sprained right ankle.

• James says ankle coming along

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James isn't going to take any chances with his sprained right ankle.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  Detroit at Indiana (7 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  New Jersey at San Antonio (8:30 p.

• James to miss at least one game

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James was ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against Seattle on Tuesday night because of a sprained right ankle.

• James to miss at least one game

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James was ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against Seattle on Tuesday night because of a sprained right ankle.

• James to miss at least one game

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will miss his first game of the season Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle.

• Pistons waive Hubert Davis

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Knee problems for Houston

  NY Daily News | Jan 20, 2004

  Allan Houston reported feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right knee yesterday, but still scored 17 points in 34 minutes.

• Raptors Mar-buried

  | Jan 20, 2004

• Isiah's Dream, Keith's Nightmare

  Newsday | Jan 20, 2004

  Isiah's vision for the Knicks is a team that complements Marbury's skills.

• Garden Blooming with Joy

  | Jan 20, 2004

• the Bulls.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Cassell had 22 points, including seven in the final 2{ minutes, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to their ninth straight home win.

• the Bulls.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Cassell had 22 points, including seven in the final 2{ minutes, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to their ninth straight home win.

• for Houston.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Joe Johnson scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Jake Voskuhl made two key follow shots down the stretch as Phoenix Suns beat injury-depleted Los Angeles.

• the Bulls.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Cassell had 22 points, including seven in the final 2{ minutes, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to their ninth straight home win.

• the Bulls.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Cassell had 22 points, including seven in the final 2{ minutes, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to their ninth straight home win.

• for Houston.

  Associated Press | Jan 20, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Joe Johnson scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Jake Voskuhl made two key follow shots down the stretch as Phoenix Suns beat injury-depleted Los Angeles.

• Development minutes? Bulls now playing to win

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 20, 2004

  In recent Bulls seasons, coaches Tim Floyd and Bill Cartwright faced questions as to when to distribute playing time for development's sake.

• UNDATED: 1993-94 season.

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points on 12-for-17 shooting to lead the Denver Nuggets past the road-weary Miami Heat.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  Houston at Memphis (7:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  Detroit at Indiana (7 p.

• McDonald's cuts ties with Kobe Bryant

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  OAK BROOK, Ill.

• McDonald's cuts ties with Kobe Bryant

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  OAK BROOK, Ill.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag suspended for one game

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were suspended for one game by the NBA on Monday for fighting.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag suspended for one game

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were suspended for one game by the NBA on Monday for fighting.

• Cavs could be LeBron-less

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers may be about to experience how life would have been had they not won the NBA lottery.

• Cavs could be LeBron-less

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers may be about to experience how life would have been had they not won the NBA lottery.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Heat rookie moves closer to returning

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade had the cast removed from his right wrist Monday, the first step in returning to the lineup.

• Baron Davis leaves game with injury

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) New Orleans guard Baron Davis left midway through the fourth quarter of Monday's game against Minnesota with a sprained left ankle.

• Cavs could be LeBron-less

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers may be about to experience how life would have been had they not won the NBA draft lottery.

• Suns place McDyess on injured list; activate Lampe

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Phoenix Suns placed forward Antonio McDyess on the injured list Monday and activated forward/center Maciej Lampe.

• McDonald's cuts ties with Kobe Bryant

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  OAK BROOK, Ill.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag suspended for one game

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were suspended for one game by the NBA on Monday for fighting.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag suspended for one game

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were suspended for one game by the NBA on Monday for fighting.

• Cavs could be LeBron-less

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers may be about to experience how life would have been had they not won the NBA lottery.

• Injured Stoudemire to miss 2 games

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 19, 2004

  "Forward Amare Stoudemire did not travel with the team to Los Angeles and will miss tonight's game against the Lakers and Wednesday's game in Denver after aggravating the left ankle that he sprained earlier this season.

• Oakley back to Toronto?

  Robert Macleod of the Toronto Globe and Mail | Jan 19, 2004

  Could Charles Oakley be headed back North of the border for a second stint with the Toronto Raptors? "A club source said yesterday that the Raptors have given some consideration to Oakley, who played for Toronto for three seasons before being released after the 2000-01 season.

• Carter to sit again

  Robert Macleod of the Toronto Globe and Mail | Jan 19, 2004

  Raptors head coach Kevin O"Neill doesn't expect Vince Carter (strained right quadriceps) to play in today's game in New York against the Knicks and his old coach Lenny Wilkens.

• Isiah eyes Crawford

  New York Post | Jan 19, 2004

  Knicks President Isiah Thomas wants Bulls guard Jamal Crawford in a Knicks uniform but that seems unlikely to happen.

• Thomas interested in Sundov

  New York Post | Jan 19, 2004

  "Knicks President Isiah Thomas has shown some interest in signing recently cut Cavs center Bruno Sundov of Croatia to a 10-day contract.

• Hudson hopes to play today vs. New Orleans

  Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jan 19, 2004

  Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson (Sprained right ankle) practiced on Sunday and could play in today's game against New Orleans.

• Falk: "Having both Juwan and Drew Gooden is redundant."

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 19, 2004

  "Powerhouse agent David Falk doesn't know if the Magic will trade his client, Juwan Howard, but he tells the Sentinel that having both "Juwan and Drew Gooden is redundant.

• UNDATED:

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Gary Payton had 15 points and 15 assists, and Stanislav Medvedenko added 20 points and 10 rebounds.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  San Antonio at Detroit (3 p.

• Victim's identity protection a concern for Colorado lawmakers

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  DENVER (AP) After a resort worker accused Kobe Bryant of rape, her identity was splashed around the world on Web sites, the cover of a supermarket tabloid and a radio broadcast.

• Mavericks say nothing to Wallace rumors

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• James to rest injured ankle

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie LeBron James will be kept out of practice on Monday to rest his sprained right ankle, which he injured in a win over Utah.

• Nuggets activate Pope, put Trepanier on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets activated forward Mark Pope from the injured list Sunday and placed guard Jeff Trepagnier on the injured list with a sprained left ankle.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004

  PHOENIX (AP) Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including the go-ahead rebound basket with 18.

• Monday Roundup/Power Rankings: What We Saw This Weekend

  RealGM's Hawks Front Office | Jan 19, 2004

  The RealGM Dish reports on the weekend's happenings including a look at the hot, Lenny-led Knicks, LeBron's injury, the non-lottery rookies who are making an impact already this season, and some epic matchups this weekend that challenged even the most hardcore NBA fan.

• Scouting report: Hawks vs. Pacers

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 19, 2004

• Wallace Loves New York

  Daily News | Jan 18, 2004

  A former teammate of Rasheed Wallace says that the Portland power forward is intrigued by the possibility of joining the Knicks.

• Houston Predicts Playoffs

  NY Times | Jan 18, 2004

• Slow start builds to sluggish victory

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 18, 2004

• Lakers' stars injury status updated

  Associated Press | Jan 18, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers stars Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant will miss at least another week, and Karl Malone is expected to be out at least two more weeks.

• Cleveland's James leaves game with injury

  Associated Press | Jan 18, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Cleveland rookie LeBron James had to be helped off the court with a leg injury late in the Cavaliers' game at Utah on Saturday night.

• Cleveland's James leaves game with ankle sprain

  Associated Press | Jan 18, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Cleveland rookie LeBron James had to be helped off the court after spraining his right ankle late in the Cavaliers' 102-96 overtime victory at Utah on Saturday night.

• UNDATED: 18-2 run

  Associated Press | Jan 18, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Carlos Boozer scored 10 of his 32 points in overtime after LeBron James left with an ankle injury and the Cavaliers rallied for their first victory in Utah in more than 14 years.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Indiana at New Jersey (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Miami at Denver (9 p.

• Bulls' Dupree

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) Rookie forward Ronald Dupree signed a second 10-day contract Saturday with the Chicago Bulls.

• Wesley placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets guard David Wesley was placed on the injured list Saturday with a sprained big toe on his left foot.

• Wolves sign Goldwire to second 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves signed free-agent guard Anthony Goldwire to a second 10-day contract Saturday.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Mike Miller hit a running layup with 36.

• Steve Nash out of starting lineup against Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Wallace returns to lineup for the Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were ejected for fighting in the third quarter of Saturday night's game between the Cavaliers and Jazz.

• Dallas coach Nelson ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• UNDATED: after that

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Steve Smith and Robert Traylor came off the bench to combine for 23 second-half points.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Indiana at New Jersey (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  Miami at Denver (9 p.

• Bulls' Dupree

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) Rookie forward Ronald Dupree signed a second 10-day contract Saturday with the Chicago Bulls.

• Wesley placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hornets guard David Wesley was placed on the injured list Saturday with a sprained big toe on his left foot.

• Wolves sign Goldwire to second 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves signed free-agent guard Anthony Goldwire to a second 10-day contract Saturday.

• Ilgauskas, Ostertag ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Utah's Greg Ostertag were ejected for fighting in the third quarter of Saturday night's game between the Cavaliers and Jazz.

• Dallas coach Nelson ejected

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Wallace to Dallas by Weekend?

  ESPN | Jan 17, 2004

  The NBA's trade deadline is a month away, but the most anticipated deal of the trading season could be completed by the end of the weekend, according to league sources.

• Scouting report: Hawks vs. Raptors

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 17, 2004

• Inside the NBA

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 17, 2004

  Michael Lee of the AJC writes about the long, strange trip to the Knicks bench for Lenny Wilkens, some job security (for now) for Don Nelson, injury updates for Chris Webber and Jamal Mashburn, and who has the inside track for the #1 pick.

• OK with Hawks if Carter can't play

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 17, 2004

  Hawks guard Dion Glover finished showering after practice and stepped onto the team's practice court, covered in a long white robe that gave him the look of a boxer.

• Rice waived by Clippers

  Jerry Crowe of the Los Angeles Times | Jan 17, 2004

  The Los Angeles Clippers waived three-time All-Star forward Glen Rice on Friday after he refused to go on the injured list.

• Wallace deal is the talk

  Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | Jan 17, 2004

  Mavericks president of basketball operations plans to meet with Portland Trailblazers general manager John Nash to discuss a possible trade involving Rasheed Wallace.

• UNDATED: after that

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Steve Smith and Robert Traylor came off the bench to combine for 23 second-half points.

• Carter could return Monday

  Doug Smith of the Toronto Star | Jan 17, 2004

  While Vince Carter probably will not play tonight in Atlanta when his Raptors play the Hawks, he will likely return to the team next week.

• Aguirre and Helm Added As Wilkens's Assistants

  New York Times | Jan 17, 2004

  New Knicks head coach Lenny Wilkens has his coaching staff filled out.

• Sore knee may sideline McDyess

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 17, 2004

  Suns forward Antonio McDyess might have to go on the injured list next because of pain in his surgically repaired left patella.

• Grgurich to be fined

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 17, 2004

  "The league is expected to fine Suns assistant Tim Grgurich $7,500, probably today, for verbally abusing Seattle Times reporter Percy Allen during the fourth quarter of a Dec.

• Szczerbiak gets cast off, vows to fit in

  Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jan 17, 2004

  With a final and definitive buzzzzz of the doctor's saw, the last in a series of walking casts that have immobilized Wally Szczerbiak's left foot and his 2003-04 season fell away Thursday morning.

• Wilkens a winner in Knicks debut; depleted Lakers no match for Kings

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  The New York Knicks looked like a force under new coach Lenny Wilkens.

• UNDATED: the Nuggets.

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  SACRAMENTO, Calif.

• Lenny Loves the Chants

  | Jan 17, 2004

• Willis Reed Offered Knicks Job Before Wilkins

  NY Post | Jan 17, 2004

  Before Isiah Thomas turned to Lenny Wilkens as the new Knick coach, he made an offer to another legend with New York roots: Willis Reed.

• Knicks Rout Sonics by Halftime

  | Jan 17, 2004

• Knicks name Aguirre and Helm to coaching staff

  | Jan 17, 2004

• Boston forward plays for first time since suspension

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Lenny Wilkens turned Stephon Marbury loose and enjoyed a laugher in his first game as coach of the New York Knicks.

• UNDATED: 12 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004

  PHOENIX (AP) Joe Johnson scored a season-high 26 points on 12-for-16 shooting _ most of them from the outside _ and Phoenix beat Golden State.

• Comeback by Mourning Isn't Out of the Question

  New York Times | Jan 17, 2004

  Alonzo Mourning might not be done playing basketball yet.

• Dupree re-ups, may start for Bulls

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 16, 2004

  With the Knicks and new coach Lenny Wilkens coming to town, Bulls coach Scott Skiles reiterated on Friday it's "more than likely" he will alter his starting lineup for the first time in 15 games.

• Robinson sparks Warriors with sensational shooting

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jalen Rose hit a game-tying shot with one-second left in regulation, and Alvin Williams hit a pair of big jumpers in overtime to help the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 78-74 on Thursday night.

• UNDATED: five blocks.

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Raptors overcome injury to Carter

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  When Vince Carter went down, his Toronto Raptors teammates stepped up.

• Wilkens keeps practice brief in first day on the job

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Grace was never Thomas' strong suit

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  Grace was never Isiah Thomas' strong suit.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento (10:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  Indiana at New Jersey (8 p.

• Magic sign Nailon to second 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Hopes, fears loom as Nets face move to Brooklyn

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Ask any Brooklynite over 50 when the borough's golden age ended and the answer rarely varies: ``When Dem Bums fled Ebbets Field.

• Wizards sign backup forward

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards signed forward Torraye Braggs to a 10-day contract Friday, filling a hole in the lineup caused by Christian Laettner's five-game drug-policy suspension.

• Robinson sparks Warriors with sensational shooting

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Hornets tie best ever start

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) When the New Orleans Hornets tied the franchise's best start ever with a 17-7 record, coach Tim Floyd declined to take credit.

• Adv17-18

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) When the New Orleans Hornets tied the franchise's best start ever with a 17-7 record, coach Tim Floyd declined to take credit.

• Carter day to day with strained quad

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors star Vince Carter has a strained right quadriceps and is listed as day to day.

• The Dish: Around the League/Uncle Cliffy Gets Deep on the Cavs

  RealGM's Hawks Front Office | Jan 16, 2004

  The RealGM's Hawks Front Office Dish takes a gander around the league Thursday night and comes across one of the Dish's favorite “other” teams, the Golden State Warriors and watches as the grand old man, Cliff Robinson, does something special to welcome LeBron James to Oakland.

• Warriors place Van Exel on injured list, activate Foyle

  Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Arroyo interested in Heat

  Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jan 16, 2004

  Jazz point guard Carlos Arroyo played college ball in Florida at Florida International University and wouldn't mind returning to the state play for the Miami Heat if contract talks don't go well with the Utah this summer.

• Hawks bolstered by past two games

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 15, 2004

• Wilkens, Marbury hope to turn around Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Negotiations continue over sale of Nets

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEWARK, N.

• Detroit's D sets tone for improving offense

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Detroit's D sets tone for improving offense

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Grace was never Thomas' strong suit

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  Grace was never Isiah Thomas' strong suit.

• Adv17-18

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Russ and Vicki Ray were front row when the league futility mark nearly fell.

• Carter hurts right leg against Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Toronto forward Vince Carter went down clutching his right leg after losing his balance during a dunk attempt Thursday night in a game against the New Orleans Hornets.

• Rockets sign Jackson

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets signed point guard Mark Jackson on Thursday.

• Carter hurts right leg against Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Toronto forward Vince Carter went down clutching his right leg after losing his balance during a dunk attempt Thursday night in a game against the New Orleans Hornets.

• Adv17-18

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Russ and Vicki Ray were front row when the league futility mark nearly fell.

• Carter hurts right leg against Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Toronto forward Vince Carter went down clutching his right leg after losing his balance during a dunk attempt Thursday night in a game against the New Orleans Hornets.

• Rockets sign Jackson

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets signed point guard Mark Jackson on Thursday.

• Carter hurts right leg against Hornets

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) Toronto forward Vince Carter went down clutching his right leg after losing his balance during a dunk attempt Thursday night in a game against the New Orleans Hornets.

• Nets Going To Brooklyn?

  ESPN | Jan 15, 2004

  As if the crosstown rivalry wasn't enough with two neighboring states, the Nets are getting even closer to the Knicks turf by moving to Brooklyn.

• Meet The New York Zekes

  | Jan 15, 2004

• Nets Scott Feels Bad for Chaney

  | Jan 15, 2004

• What Will He Be Like?

  | Jan 15, 2004

• Wilkins Set to Make His Mark

  | Jan 15, 2004

• Thomas fires Chaney, hires Wilkens on another day of changes

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Lenny Wilkens is in, Don Chaney is out and Isiah Thomas may not be finished making major changes to the New York Knicks.

• Knicks fire Chaney; Pistons win 10th straight

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  Isiah Thomas is shaking up the New York Knicks.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  Cleveland at Golden State (10:30 p.

• Hall of Famer Wilkens introduced as Knicks' new coach

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento (10:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  Feb.

• Cavaliers activate Newble, waive Sundov

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers activated forward Ira Newble, placed guard J.

• Chaney, two assistants fired; Lenny Wilkens hired

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Isiah Thomas pulled off a shocker on a bizarre day even by New York Knicks standards, firing Don Chaney and his two top assistants Wednesday and hiring Lenny Wilkens as head coach.

• Bryant relieved his injury isn't more serious

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Kobe Bryant expressed relief Wednesday night that his injured right shoulder is a sprain instead of something more serious.

• Pierce to have left hand examined Thursday

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Paul Pierce is scheduled to have his left hand examined Thursday, two days after getting a bruise between his index and middle fingers against Milwaukee.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• UNDATED: Kwame Brown.

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sam Cassell scored 33 points, including eight straight late in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota defeated San Antonio.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• Pierce to have left hand examined Thursday

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Paul Pierce is scheduled to have his left hand examined Thursday, two days after getting a bruise between his index and middle fingers against Milwaukee.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• UNDATED: Kwame Brown.

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sam Cassell scored 33 points, including eight straight late in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota defeated San Antonio.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• Bryant relieved his injury isn't more serious

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Kobe Bryant expressed relief Wednesday night that his injured right shoulder is a sprain instead of something more serious.

• Pierce to have left hand examined Thursday

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Paul Pierce is scheduled to have his left hand examined Thursday, two days after getting a bruise between his index and middle fingers against Milwaukee.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• UNDATED: Kwame Brown.

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sam Cassell scored 33 points, including eight straight late in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota defeated San Antonio.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• Chaney, two assistants fired; Lenny Wilkens hired

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Isiah Thomas pulled off a shocker on a bizarre day even by New York Knicks standards, firing Don Chaney and his two top assistants Wednesday and hiring Lenny Wilkens as head coach.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 15, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Herb Williams made the most of his one game as Knicks coach, guiding New York to a 120-110 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic just hours after Don Chaney was fired.

• Rally scuttled by Miller's aim

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 15, 2004

• Detroit's Wallace ejected in first half against Toronto

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Cuban tells Nelson job is safe

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Don Nelson isn't going anywhere.

• Williams: I visit victim's grave weekly

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Chaney, two assistants fired; Lenny Wilkens hired

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Isiah Thomas pulled off a shocker on a bizarre day even by New York Knicks standards, firing Don Chaney and his two top assistants and hiring Lenny Wilkens as head coach.

• Qyntel Woods pleads no contest to marijuana charge

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Summer wont be a vacation for Bulls

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 14, 2004

  Eddy Curry isn't in NBA shape.

• Chaney, assistants fired as Lenny Wilkens takes over

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Don Chaney and his two top assistant coaches were fired by the New York Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens was hired as the team's new head coach Wednesday, according to ousted assistant Brendan Malone.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Don Chaney and his two top assistant coaches were fired by the New York Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens was hired as the team's new head coach Wednesday.

• It's Lenny Wilkens!

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) -- Don Chaney and his two top assistant coaches were fired by the New York Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens was hired as the team's new head coach Wednesday, according to ousted assistant Brendan Malone.

• UNDATED:

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SACRAMENTO, Calif.

• Bryant sidelined with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Minnesota moves into first as Spurs shocked in Atlanta

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  There's a new leader atop the Midwest Division, thanks to one of the most stunning upsets of the NBA season.

• Jury selection continues in ex-NBA star's trial

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  Philadelphia at Dallas (9 p.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  Cleveland at Golden State (10:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  Feb.

• Chaney, still coaching Knicks, awaits word from Thomas

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Bryant sidelined with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Bryant placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Chaney, still coaching Knicks, awaits word from Thomas

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Spurs activate Ginobili

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Guard Manu Ginobili was taken off the injured list by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday after missing five games with a lower back sprain.

• Qyntel Woods pleads no contest to marijuana charge

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Curry reports to court, avoids arrest for failure to appear

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls center Eddy Curry reported to a Cook County judge Wednesday, one day after a warrant was issued for the player's failure to appear in traffic court.

• URGENT

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Don Chaney and his two top assistant coaches were fired by the New York Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens was hired as the team's new head coach Wednesday, according to ousted assistant Brendan Malone.

• Paxson goes off on Crawford, Curry

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 14, 2004

  Arn Tellem, the agent for Eddy Curry and Jamal Crawford, met with Bulls general manager John Paxson and attended Tuesday's game.

• Ginobili could be activated tonight

  Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News | Jan 14, 2004

  After missing the past five games on the injured list with a strained back, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili could play tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Achy knee may force Van Exel out of Warriors lineup for while

  Matt Steinmetz of the Contra Costa Times | Jan 14, 2004

  Warriors guard Nick Van Exel might have to miss some games due to pain in his left knee that he had arthroscopic surgery on Oct.

• Hawks take out frustration on Spurs

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 14, 2004

• Bryant out with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star Jayson Williams' trial

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Heat activate Haslem, place Walker on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat activated Udonis Haslem from the injured list on Tuesday, and placed Samaki Walker on it because of bone spurs in his right ankle.

• Unhappy Chaney coaches while Thomas does TV

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Laettner violates drug policy, suspended five games

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner was suspended for five games Tuesday for violating the NBA's drug policy.

• Bryant sidelined with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Unhappy Chaney coaches while Thomas does TV

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star Jayson Williams' trial

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Harpring to have knee surgery Friday

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jazz forward Matt Harpring is scheduled to have knee surgery Friday, likely ending the season for Utah's leading scorer.

• Kobe Bryant's lawyers outline allegations against accuser

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a broadside against the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape, defense attorneys argued Tuesday that her sexual past and mental health history should be allowed as evidence to prove she had a ``scheme'' to falsely accuse the NBA star.

• Kobe Bryant's lawyers make case for introducing accuser's medical records and se

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a broadside against the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape, defense attorneys argued Tuesday that her sexual past and mental health history should be allowed as evidence to prove she had a ``scheme'' to falsely accuse the NBA star.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Yao Ming scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets had a season-high 27 assists in Tuesday night's 93-80 victory over the Washington Wizards.

• UNDATED: seven assists

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  MILWAUKEE (AP) Michael Redd scored 20 points and Toni Kukoc had 16, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their sixth victory in seven games.

• Harpring to have knee surgery Friday

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jazz forward Matt Harpring is scheduled to have knee surgery Friday, likely ending the season for Utah's leading scorer.

• Bryant out with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star Jayson Williams' trial

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Heat activate Haslem, place Walker on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat activated Udonis Haslem from the injured list on Tuesday, and placed Samaki Walker on it because of bone spurs in his right ankle.

• Unhappy Chaney coaches while Thomas does TV

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Laettner violates drug policy, suspended five games

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner was suspended for five games Tuesday for violating the NBA's drug policy.

• Bryant sidelined with sprained shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Unhappy Chaney coaches while Thomas does TV

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  GREENBURGH, N.

• Kobe Bryant's lawyers outline allegations against accuser

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a broadside against the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape, defense attorneys argued Tuesday that her sexual past and mental health history should be allowed as evidence to prove she had a ``scheme'' to falsely accuse the NBA star.

• Kobe Bryant's lawyers make case for introducing accuser's medical records and se

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  DENVER (AP) In a broadside against the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape, defense attorneys argued Tuesday that her sexual past and mental health history should be allowed as evidence to prove she had a ``scheme'' to falsely accuse the NBA star.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Yao Ming scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets had a season-high 27 assists in Tuesday night's 93-80 victory over the Washington Wizards.

• UNDATED: seven assists

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  MILWAUKEE (AP) Michael Redd scored 20 points and Toni Kukoc had 16, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their sixth victory in seven games.

• Harpring to have knee surgery Friday

  Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jazz forward Matt Harpring is scheduled to have knee surgery Friday, likely ending the season for Utah's leading scorer.

• Jax to rejoin JVG in Houston

  NY Post | Jan 14, 2004

  Former Knicks point guard Mark Jackson will be reunited with Jeff Van Gundy and Patrick Ewing in Houston, The Post has learned.

• Don Chaney out, Mike Fratello in?

  NY Daily News | Jan 14, 2004

  Start spreading the news, because according to reports out of the New York Daily News Mike Fratello is coming on board as the Knicks' new head coach.

• Laettner Suspended Five Games

  | Jan 13, 2004

  The NBA announced today that Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner has been suspended for five games for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug policy.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  Minnesota at New Orleans (8 p.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star's trial

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star's trial

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  Philadelphia at Dallas (9 p.

• Jury selection starts in ex-NBA star's trial

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Pippen activated from injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  DEERFIELD, Ill.

• Wizards' Laettner suspended five games

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner was suspended for five games Tuesday for violating the NBA's drug policy.

• Canadiens to practice outdoors

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  MONTREAL (AP) The great outdoors agrees with the Montreal Canadiens.

• Scouting report: Hawks vs. Spurs

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 13, 2004

• Arenas Out Until At Least All-Star Break, Stackhouse To Be Examined

  Washington Post | Jan 13, 2004

  Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas said yesterday that his strained lower abdomen would sideline him through at least the Feb.

• Hawks in quicksand, with no help in sight

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 13, 2004

  Can't read enough about how bad the Hawks are? Try reading the AJC's Mark Bradley as he goes beyond the garbage that is this season and tells why the Hawks won't be any good in the future, either.

• 39-point loss to Spurs relived on tape

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 13, 2004

  Things have gone from horrible to awful for the Atlanta Hawks.

• Pippen may play today

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 13, 2004

  Less than five weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Scottie Pippen participated in most of Monday's practice and then declared he may try to play Tuesday against Detroit.

• Jerry Krause heads to the Big Apple

  Newsday | Jan 13, 2004

  No, not the Knicks.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Dallas Mavericks squandered a 20-point lead before winning on the road against an Eastern Conference team for the first time this season, defeating the New York Knicks 127-121 in overtime Monday night.

• Kobe Bryant injures right shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant sprained his surgically repaired right shoulder Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and sat out the second half.

• Kobe Bryant injures right shoulder

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Kobe Bryant sprained his surgically repaired right shoulder Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and sat out the second half.

• UNDATED: for Orlando.

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Kobe Bryant sprained his surgically repaired right shoulder Monday night and sat out the second half of Los Angeles' victory over Cleveland, The Lakers were already short-handed, playing their fifth game without Shaquille O'Neal (strained right calf) and ninth without Karl Malone (sprained knee ligament).

• UNDATED: eight rebounds.

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Murphy out 4 to 6 weeks with deep bone bruise

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Jury selection to begin in Williams' trial

  Associated Press | Jan 13, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Marbury Fights Phoenix Rumors

  NY Post | Jan 13, 2004

  Isiah Thomas knew what he was doing when he traded for Marbury.

• Knicks' Rally Leaves Them Out of Gas

  NY Times | Jan 13, 2004

• Mavericks 127, Knicks 121, OT

  MSG Network | Jan 13, 2004

• Thomas Rules Out Coaching

  NY Times | Jan 13, 2004

• Chaney's Job Not Certain

  Newsday | Jan 13, 2004

  Just because Thomas doesn't plan to coach, that doesn't mean Don Chaney's job is safe.

• Sherman Douglas charged with hitting officer

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  ALEXANDRIA, VA.

• Thomas rules out coaching Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Isiah Thomas all but ruled out taking over as coach of the New York Knicks this season, saying Monday it would be ``impossible'' for him to be both team president and head coach.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The Dallas Mavericks squandered a 20-point lead before winning on the road against an Eastern Conference team for the first time this season, defeating the New York Knicks 127-121 in overtime Monday night.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  Dallas at New York (7:30 p.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  Minnesota at New Orleans (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  Feb.

• Yao muscles in on Shaq in All-Star vote

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Yao Ming is making a strong run at Shaquille O'Neal to be the Western Conference's starting center at the NBA All-Star game next month.

• Nearly two years after shooting, Jayson Williams' trial begins

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  SOMERVILLE, N.

• Nuggets want Barry, Martin this summer

  Chris Tomasson of the Rocky Mountain News | Jan 12, 2004

  It appears that the Denver Nuggets already know who they want to go after this summer, when they could have up to $22 million in capspace.

• Could Arenas be out even longer?

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post | Jan 12, 2004

  Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to return to the team in three to six weeks after re-aggravating his strained lower abdominal muscles against Orlando on Friday.

• Thomas had interest from other teams

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 12, 2004

  It appears that other teams had interest in Isiah Thomas as a head coach before the Knicks snatched him up to be their team president.

• Blazers trade 'likely' before Feb. 19

  Jason Quick of the Portland Oregonian | Jan 12, 2004

  If general manager John Nash has his way, the Portland TrailBlazers will make a deal before the February 19 Trading Deadline and he believes that is likely to happen.

• UNDATED: left ankle.

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Jiri Welsch and Walter McCarty each added 21 to help Boston to a 97-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, the Celtics' first win in Texas in nearly four years.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• UNDATED: 20 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Stromile Swift scored a season-high 24 points and Shane Battier hit an 11-foot running jumper with 15.

• UNDATED: left ankle.

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Jiri Welsch and Walter McCarty each added 21 to help Boston to a 97-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, the Celtics' first win in Texas in nearly four years.

• UNDATED: 20 points.

  Associated Press | Jan 12, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Stromile Swift scored a season-high 24 points and Shane Battier hit an 11-foot running jumper with 15.

• NBA, investors explore possible expansion to Europe

  Rocky Mountain News | Jan 12, 2004

  Former Madison Square Garden president Dave Checketts is leading a group of international investors that's working with the NBA to determine whether the league should expand into Europe.

• Time for Isiah to take the reigns?

  New York Post | Jan 12, 2004

  The Knicks need another training camp, not another blockbuster trade.

• Brunson paying off for Bulls

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 12, 2004

  After being benched for the entire fourth quarter of back-to-back games, Jamal Crawford has now played the entire fourth quarter of the last two.

• Skiles goes to bat for Hinrich with refs

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 12, 2004

  In New York last month, Scott Skiles drew a technical foul for saying: "You guys should just put two [fouls] on him to start every game.

• Ainge set - for now

  Boston Herald | Jan 12, 2004

  Danny Ainge isn't turning his phone off or anything, but it's fair to say he's not pursuing trades as eagerly as he did in his first eight months on the job.

• Portland's Wallace and Toronto's Bosh miss game with injuries

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Portland Trail Blazers forward Rasheed Wallace missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle, sitting out Sunday's game against Toronto.

• Judge gets arguments for closing Bryant-case hearings

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  DENVER (AP) There is no way to hold public court hearings on the medical records of Kobe Bryant's accuser without violating her privacy rights, lawyers for the prosecution and the woman say in court filings.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• UNDATED: the Jazz.

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  Dallas at New York (7:30 p.

• UNDATED: sprained wrist.

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) Jamal Crawford scored 20 points, Eddy Curry added 19 and the Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Hornets despite almost squandering a 22-point lead.

• Harpring could be out for season

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring, the team's leading scorer, expects to have surgery on his ailing right knee and could miss the rest of the regular season.

• Yinka Dare dies after collapsing at home

  Associated Press | Jan 11, 2004

  ENGLEWOOD, N.

• Knicks Trade Evaluation

  | Jan 10, 2004

  Recently, people have been starting to talk about how Phoenix got a distinctly better deal out of the trade than New York.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Milwaukee at New York (7:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Denver at Sacramento (9 p.

• While Webber waits, Kings thrive with Stojakovic in charge

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SACRAMENTO, Calif.

• Raptors activate Murray; place Palacio on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors activated forward Lamond Murray on Saturday and placed guard Milt Palacio on the injured list with a slight break in his left wrist.

• Lakers slumping for a reason - injuries

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) The star-laden Lakers usually start one of the NBA's finest front lines.

• Raptors activate Murray; place Palacio on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors activated forward Lamond Murray on Saturday and placed guard Milt Palacio on the injured list with a slight break in his left wrist.

• Ward ready to be a role player with Spurs

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Charlie Ward picked the San Antonio Spurs for a lot of reasons that had nothing to do with money.

• Arenas out three to six weeks; Iverson plays

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas will be sidelined three to six weeks after aggravating his abdominal injury.

• Thomas still has confidence in Chaney, sort of

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Isiah Thomas says he still has confidence in New York coach Don Chaney, though it took some prompting to get the Knicks president to say so.

• Ward ready to be a role player with Spurs

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Charlie Ward picked the San Antonio Spurs for a lot of reasons that had nothing to do with money.

• Murphy sidelined again

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Murphy sidelined again

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak and might have saved coach Don Chaney's job Saturday night by shutting out the Milwaukee Bucks in the final three minutes of a 94-88 victory.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak and might have saved coach Don Chaney's job Saturday night by shutting out the Milwaukee Bucks in the final three minutes of a 94-88 victory.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Milwaukee at New York (7:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Feb.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  Denver at Sacramento (9 p.

• While Webber waits, Kings thrive with Stojakovic in charge

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SACRAMENTO, Calif.

• Raptors activate Murray; place Palacio on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors activated forward Lamond Murray on Saturday and placed guard Milt Palacio on the injured list with a slight break in his left wrist.

• Murphy sidelined again

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Murphy sidelined again

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak and might have saved coach Don Chaney's job Saturday night by shutting out the Milwaukee Bucks in the final three minutes of a 94-88 victory.

• Wallace to Dallas?

  New York Post | Jan 10, 2004

  Isiah Thomas is still trying to get Rasheed Wallace from the Portland Trailblazers but could he be heading to Dallas instead? "The Knicks' new boss was attempting to make Rasheed Wallace a Knick, but talks with Portland broke down yesterday and the Blazers' bad-boy power forward appeared headed to Dallas as part of a package for Antawn Jamison, sources said.

• Surgery appears imminent for Harpring

  Phil Miller of the Salt Lake Tribune | Jan 10, 2004

  It looks like Utah Jazz forward will need surgery on his sore right knee.

• Barkley to enter Ring of Honor on March 20

  Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 10, 2004

  "The (Phoenix) Suns announced Friday that Charles Barkley will go into the team's Ring of Honor at halftime of a March 20 game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Thomas talking, but only about trades

  New York Daily News | Jan 10, 2004

  Knicks president is still trying to nab Rasheed Wallace from the Portland Trailblazers and Darius Miles from Cleveland Cavaliers but nothing is imminent.

• Pack is back after signing 10-day contract

  Brad Parks of the Newark Star-Ledger | Jan 10, 2004

  Robert Pack is back with the New Jersey Nets on a 10-day contract two days after being waived by the Nets so they could delay their decision on guaranteeing him for the season and to see if they could get Charlie Ward to sign with them, which didn't happen.

• Barry on the way to recovery

  Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News | Jan 10, 2004

  "Nuggets guard Jon Barry has been cleared to begin shooting Sunday as part of his recovery from shoulder surgery.

• Camby wants to remain a Nugget

  Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News | Jan 10, 2004

  Yesterday, it was reported that Knicks president Isiah Thomas was interested in bringing Nuggets forward Marcus Camby to New York but apparently Camby doesn't want to go anywhere.

• Spurs sign ex-Knick Charlie Ward

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Former Knicks point guard Charlie Ward chose connections over cash in signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

• Spurs sign ex-Knick Charlie Ward

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Former Knicks point guard Charlie Ward chose connections over cash in signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

• Suns activate two starters

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns activated 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year Amare Stoudemire and Zarko Cabarkapa, two of their best young players, before Friday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Ron Artest scored 26 points Friday night to help the Indiana Pacers stretch their winning streak to seven games and improve the NBA's best record with a 92-80 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

• UNDATED: three assists.

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 26 points to help Los Angeles end a four-game losing streak and send Atlanta to its second-worst loss ever.

• Lakers rout Hawks to snap skid

  Associated Press | Jan 10, 2004

  The Los Angeles Lakers did more than just snap a losing streak.

• Pope will stay

  Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News | Jan 10, 2004

  "The Nuggets are expected to keep forward Mark Pope on the roster today, meaning his contract will be guaranteed for the rest of the season.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  Indiana at Dallas (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  Milwaukee at New York (7:30 p.

• 76ers sign forward Zendon Hamilton to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers signed forward Zendon Hamilton to a 10-day contract Friday.

• Pierce fined $7,500 by NBA

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics was fined $7,500 by the NBA on Friday for throwing and kicking a basketball into the stands during a game in early November.

• Heat's Wade may be out until February

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie Dwyane Wade will miss a six-game road trip and could be sidelined until February because of a bruised right wrist.

• Pierce fined $7,500 by NBA

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics was fined $7,500 by the NBA on Friday for throwing and kicking a basketball into the stands during a game in early November.

• Pierce fined $7,500 by NBA

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics was fined $7,500 by the NBA on Friday for throwing and kicking a basketball into the stands.

• Spurs sign ex-Knick Charlie Ward

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Former Knicks point guard Charlie Ward chose connections over cash in signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

• Bosh and Maggette miss game

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors rookie center Chris Bosh missed Friday night's game against the Los Angels Clippers with a strained right knee.

• Ewing wants to be a head coach

  New York Post | Jan 9, 2004

  Houston Rockets assistant coach Patrick Ewing is hoping that he is not on the coaching of Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy much longer, instead he wants to be a head coach.

• Davis has a mouthful for Cavs

  Mary Schmitt Boyer of the Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jan 9, 2004

  Tonight, Celtics swingman Ricky Davis faces off with his former team when the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Boston to play the Celtics.

• Cabarkapa expected to return to action tonight

  Paul Coro and Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 9, 2004

  Suns rookie forward Zarko Cabarkapa is expected to return to action tonight when Phoenix takes on the Sacramento Kings at America West Arena.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) A chorus of ``Fire Chaney'' chants echoed through Madison Square Garden on a night that was supposed to be all about Stephon Marbury's home debut and Jeff Van Gundy's return.

• Colangelo not interested in Wallace for Marion swap

  Paul Coro and Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 9, 2004

  Phoenix Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo is not interested in trading Shawn Marion to Portland for Rasheed Wallace.

• Vujanic wants to play for Phoenix next season

  Paul Coro and Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Jan 9, 2004

  Zarko Cabarkapa's friendship with Milos Vujanic, who's rights were acquired by the Suns in the Marbury deal, apparently has swayed him Phoenix's way for next season.

• Kushner Says He May Raise Bid for Nets to Closer to $300 Million

  New York Times | Jan 9, 2004

  The bidding for the New Jersey is getting higher.

• Paxson knows trading Crawford won't be easy

  Chicago Sun-Times | Jan 9, 2004

  Bulls operations chief John Paxson has been gauging trade interest in Jamal Crawford, according to a league source, but no deal appears imminent.

• Isiah eyes Camby

  New York Post | Jan 9, 2004

  Isiah Thomas held preliminary discussions Wednesday with the Nuggets about ex-Knick center Marcus Camby, whom Thomas selected with Toronto's No.

• Griffin practices with Nets for first time

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• O'Neal to miss at least two more games

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Jazz re-sign center Grant

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz re-signed center Paul Grant to a second 10-day contract on Thursday.

• Has Webber lost his team?

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  SACRAMENTO, Calif.

• Blazers, without Dale, activate Derek Anderson

  Associated Press | Jan 9, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers, who were without center Dale Davis for Thursday's night game in Minnesota due to hazardous travel conditions, activated guard Derek Anderson.

• Knicks Not Done Dealing

  | Jan 8, 2004

  "Isiah is far from done," said an Eastern Conference GM who recently spoke to Thomas.

• Skiles demands best from Crawford

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 8, 2004

  Tim Floyd and Bill Cartwright have played the part of Scott Skiles, but the starring role always has been Jamal Crawford's.

• Lakers lose again on road as Bryant plays in Colorado

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  The losses are coming with such regularity for the Los Angeles Lakers, they've gone from the top of the league to fourth place in the Western Conference.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  Houston at New York (7 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  Indiana at Dallas (8 p.

• Raptors' Bosh is day to day with knee sprain

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors rookie center Chris Bosh has a sprained right knee and is listed day to day.

• Sloan will coach as wife undergoes cancer treatment

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jerry Sloan plans on coaching the Utah Jazz while his wife undergoes treatment for pancreatic cancer.

• Sloan will coach as wife undergoes cancer treatment

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jerry Sloan plans on coaching the Utah Jazz while his wife undergoes treatment for pancreatic cancer.

• Raptors' Bosh is day to day with knee sprain

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors rookie center Chris Bosh has a sprained right knee and is listed as day to day.

• Sloan will coach as wife undergoes cancer treatment

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jerry Sloan plans on coaching the Utah Jazz while his wife undergoes treatment for pancreatic cancer.

• Old school coach helps young Grizzlies improve

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  MEMPHIS, Tenn.

• UNDATED: pregame ovation.

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Ray Allen scored 10 of his 22 points in the second quarter and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 21 to snap Sacramento's four-game winning streak.

• UNDATED: and maintaining.

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Eddie Jones scored 27 points and Lamar Odom added 25 as the Miami Heat, coming off their lowest-scoring game of the season, held off the Bulls.

• UNDATED: for New Orleans.

  Associated Press | Jan 8, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony and Denver's fans made sure Kobe Bryant didn't enjoy his return to Colorado.

• Celtics coach not surprised by Baker's setback

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Celtics coach Jim O'Brien saw a decline in Vin Baker's play and suspected that the forward might may have faltered in his treatment for alcoholism.

• Weather postpones Grizzlies-Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Memphis' game at the Utah Jazz was postponed Wednesday because snow and ice prevented the Grizzlies from leaving Portland, Ore.

• Heat activate forward John Wallace

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat activated forward John Wallace from the injured list Wednesday and placed forward Jerome Beasley on it with a lower back strain.

• Bryant returns to Colorado, this time for a game

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  DENVER (AP) A chorus of boos followed Kobe Bryant onto the court Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, his first game in Colorado since being accused of sexual assault at a resort in the Rockies last summer.

• Bryant returns to Colorado, this time for a game

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  DENVER (AP) A chorus of boos followed Kobe Bryant onto the court Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, his first game in Colorado since being accused of sexual assault at a resort in the Rockies last summer.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  Memphis at Utah (9 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  Houston at New York (7 p.

• Bulls sign Ronald Dupree from NBDL

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls signed forward Ronald Dupree to a 10-day contract Wednesday.

• Nets waive Moore, Pack

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Wolves sign Goldwire, waive McLeod

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves signed free agent guard Anthony Goldwire to a 10-day contract Wednesday and waived guard Keith McLeod.

• Martin, Maggette suspended two games for fighting

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  Corey Maggette and Kenyon Martin will both miss the next two games after fighting in last night's game in New Jersey

• Lakers request waivers on Pargo

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Frank could be next

  New York Daily News | Jan 7, 2004

  Frank Williams, who last week was the point guard of the Knicks, did not play in last night's 107-96 loss to Cleveland and it looks like he could be the next Knick to be moved.

• Ward could land in Jersey

  Greg Logan of Newsday | Jan 7, 2004

  Agent Craig McKenzie, who represents Charlie Ward, said that eight teams have already expressed interest in his client.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Latrell Sprewell scored 30 points while keeping Kobe Bryant in check, and the Minnesota Timberwolves sent the struggling and injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-90 loss Tuesday night.

• UNDATED: to play.

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs outshot an opponent from the free throw line for the first time in 13 games and got 16 points apiece from Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

• Lakers lose again on eve of trip to Colorado

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  Kobe Bryant will be back in Colorado, and this time he's bringing a slumping team instead of a legal team.

• Wallace to NY, goal of both GMs

  | Jan 7, 2004

  Blazer GM John Nash said he's had a handful of conversations with Knick boss Isiah Thomas, who's interested in power forward Rasheed Wallace.

• Bulls to give Dupree a shot

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 7, 2004

  The Bulls will sign Ronald Dupree before Wednesday's game in Miami after releasing Linton Johnson on Tuesday.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 7, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Allen Iverson scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers reached 100 points for the first time in nearly two months, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 100-80.

• Celtics penalize Baker for violating treatment program

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Vin Baker's comeback from alcoholism hit a detour Tuesday when he was suspended by the Boston Celtics for three games after the team was told he didn't comply with his treatment program.

• Utah coach back with team

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Coach Jerry Sloan returned to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday after missing one game to be with his ailing wife.

• O'Neal sits out against Timberwolves

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Still bothered by a strained right calf, Shaquille O'Neal was not in uniform for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

• Ward released by Suns one day after trade

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PHOENIX (AP) Charlie Ward was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, one day after they acquired him in an eight-player trade that sent Stephon Marbury to the New York Knicks.

• Raptors pass on signing Stanley Roberts

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Stanley Roberts failed to land a roster spot with the Toronto Raptors.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury has always been a New York Knick at heart.

• Utah coach back with team

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Coach Jerry Sloan returned to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday after missing one game to be with his ill wife.

• Mavs sign 7-footer N'Diaye to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks signed center Mamadou N'Diaye to a 10-day contract Tuesday, hoping the former first-round pick can help their inside game.

• Celtics suspend Baker for violating treatment program

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Vin Baker was suspended for three games Tuesday after the team said he failed to comply with his alcohol treatment program.

• Storm postpones Memphis-Portland game

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Media opposes requested closure of Bryant hearing

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury has always been a New York Knick at heart.

• Raptors pass on signing Stanley Roberts

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Stanley Roberts failed to land a roster spot with the Toronto Raptors.

• Celtics suspend Baker for violating treatment program

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Vin Baker was suspended for three games Tuesday after the team said he failed to comply with his alcohol treatment program.

• Storm postpones Memphis-Portland game

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Media opposes requested closure of Bryant hearing

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury has always been a New York Knick at heart.

• Utah coach back with team

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Coach Jerry Sloan returned to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday after missing one game to be with his ill wife.

• Mavs sign 7-footer N'Diaye to 10-day contract

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks signed center Mamadou N'Diaye to a 10-day contract Tuesday, hoping the former first-round pick can help their inside game.

• Celtics suspend Baker for violating treatment program

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Vin Baker was suspended for three games Tuesday after the team said he failed to comply with his alcohol treatment program.

• Storm postpones Memphis-Portland game

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Media opposes requested closure of Bryant hearing

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  EAGLE, Colo.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury has always been a New York Knick at heart.

• Numbers, high and low, highlight action in NBA

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  Season-low point totals and paltry attendance figures.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  L.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  Houston at Detroit (7:30 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  Jan.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury was overjoyed to be with his New York Knicks' teammates, even if he wasn't able to take part in a shootaround before Tuesday night's game against the Cavaliers.

• Bucks waive Dan Langhi

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  MILWAUKEE (AP) Forward Dan Langhi was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury was overjoyed to be with his New York Knicks' teammates, even if he wasn't able to take part in a shootaround before Tuesday night's game against the Cavaliers.

• Cavaliers activate Wagner, Diop

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dajuan Wagner was activated Tuesday after missing 53 games dating back to last March with knee injuries.

• Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury was overjoyed to be with his New York Knicks' teammates, even if he wasn't able to take part in a shootaround before Tuesday night's game against the Cavaliers.

• Bulls release rookie Linton Johnson III

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls released rookie forward Linton Johnson III on Tuesday.

• Cavs' Wagner, Diop ready for action

  Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jan 6, 2004

  Dajuan Wagner and DeSagana Diop, who both had surgery on their right knees will come off the injured list and play in tonight's game against the New York Knicks.

• Mavericks to sign N'diaye

  Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram | Jan 6, 2004

  "The Mavericks' search for a big body to help their injury-depleted frontline will start with Mamadou N'diaye.

• Guard Wade may be out until Jan. 20

  Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jan 6, 2004

  It is looking like injured Heat guard Dwayne Wade (bone bruise on right wrist) will miss more than five games while on the injured list.

• Baker vows to rebound into form

  Shira Springer of the Boston Globe | Jan 6, 2004

  Benched Celtics forward Vin Baker claims that his recent play is just a midesason slump and vowes to regain his starting spot from Walter McCarty.

• Ward may be a Spur

  New York Daily News | Jan 6, 2004

  "The Phoenix Suns, according to a league source, are expected to release Ward and save nearly $3 million in salary.

• Martin, Maggette ejected for fighting

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• UNDATED: the road.

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Seattle's Ray Allen scored a season-high 42 points, including seven in overtime, to help the SuperSonics overcome a 23-point deficit and defeat Portland.

• Marbury traded to Knicks in eight-player deal

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) In a move that reshapes the futures of two franchises, one of the greatest scoring point guards in NBA history found a way to bring a similar player, Stephon Marbury, back home.

• Judge in Bryant case schedules hearings into late March

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  DENVER (AP) The judge in Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case scheduled a series of pre-trial hearings that will last until nearly April, making it unlikely the NBA star would go to trial before the season ends.

• Marbury traded to Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown to play for the team he grew up watching.

• Ford leaves with dizziness following collision

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Milwaukee guard T.

• Marbury traded to Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown to play for the team he grew up watching.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Desmond Mason spoiled Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia's lineup, scoring a season-high 24 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 88-76 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

• Sloan misses Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah coach Jerry Sloan missed the Jazz's game against Dallas on Monday night to be with wife Bobbye, who has been ill.

• Quinnipiac 94, Manhattanville 57

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HAMDEN, Conn.

• UNDATED: to go.

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Maurice Taylor scored a season-high 25 points as Houston handed Golden State its sixth straight loss.

• Quinnipiac 94, Manhattanville 57

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HAMDEN, Conn.

• Marbury traded to Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown to play for the team he grew up watching.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Desmond Mason spoiled Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia's lineup, scoring a season-high 24 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 88-76 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

• Sloan misses Jazz game

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah coach Jerry Sloan missed the Jazz's game against Dallas on Monday night to be with wife Bobbye, who has been ill.

• Quinnipiac 94, Manhattanville 57

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HAMDEN, Conn.

• UNDATED: to go.

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Maurice Taylor scored a season-high 25 points as Houston handed Golden State its sixth straight loss.

• Quinnipiac 94, Manhattanville 57

  Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004

  HAMDEN, Conn.

• Sheed to NY?

  | Jan 6, 2004

  According to the WFAN 660 radio station in NY, Isaiah Thomas has offered Keith Van Horn, Frank Williams, and Michael Doleac in exchange for Rasheed Wallace.

• Nets Seem Interested in Ward

  New York Times | Jan 6, 2004

  "After the Knicks traded for Stephon Marbury on Monday, two Eastern Conference officials said the Nets were interested in acquiring Charlie Ward and indicated that the club would probably pursue him if he is waived by the Phoenix Suns.

• O'Neal not expected to play on two-game road trip

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Judge in Kobe Bryant case schedules hearings into late March

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  DENVER (AP) The judge in Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case scheduled a series of pre-trial hearings that will last until nearly April, making it unlikely the NBA star would go to trial before the season ends.

• Marbury traded to Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown to play for the team he grew up watching.

• Magic sign Nailon, waive Bateer

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Utah Jazz activates Ruffin, places Handlogten on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz activated forward Michael Ruffin on Monday, and placed center Ben Handlogten on the injured list.

• Ford leaves with head injury

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Milwaukee Bucks guard T.

• Ford leaves with head injury

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Milwaukee guard T.

• Done Deal: Marbury traded to Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown as part of a blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns on Monday.

• Knicks close to acquiring Marbury from Suns

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a multiplayer trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, sources told The Associated Press.

• Marbury close to joining Knicks

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a blockbuster trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, sources told The Associated Press.

• Spurs put Ginobili on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs placed guard Manu Ginobili on the injured list Monday, two days after he hurt his back in a streak-ending loss to Philadelphia.

• Spurs' chairman checks into alcohol treatment center

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio Spurs chairman Peter Holt checked into an alcohol treatment center last week.

• Palacio out indefinitely with broken wrist

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors point guard Milt Palacio is out indefinitely with a minor fracture in his left wrist.

• AP Source: Knicks close to acquiring Marbury from Suns

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a multiplayer trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, sources told The Associated Press.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  San Antonio at Denver (9 p.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

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  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  Jan.

• Knicks land Marbury, Hardaway

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  The Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks agreed to a seven-player deal on Monday that sends guard Stephon Marbury to the team that he has always wanted to play for.

• AP Source: Knicks close to acquiring Marbury from Suns

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a multiplayer trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, a source told The Associated Press.

• Griffin expected to sign around midweek

  New York Post | Jan 5, 2004

  Eddie Griffin is expected to officially sign with the New Jersey Nets sometime in the middle of the week.

• Ginobili to miss 5 games with hurt back

  Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express-News | Jan 5, 2004

  Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is going to be placed on the injured list with a sprained lower back today.

• Mavs looking at free-agent options

  Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | Jan 5, 2004

  Today is the first day that teams can sign players to 10-day contracts but they won't sign anyone until at least Tuesday or Wednesday.

• Kings to Vegas?

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 5, 2004

  Could the Sacramento Kings be on the way to Sin City? Apparently, Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune has insiders that say the NBA has Las Vegas lined up as a site for Michael Jordan to move a NBA franchise to.

• Grant and Rivers have put old tensions behind them

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 5, 2004

  On Christmas Day, Doc Rivers and Horace Grant were seen shacking hands before Rivers was set to call the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Houston Rockets along AL Michaels for ABC.

• Sunday's NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Vince Carter scored 23 points and Donyell Marshall finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to an 83-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

• Kings win and gain in Pacific Division as Lakers lose

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  The Sacramento Kings can see the Los Angeles Lakers in the rearview mirror, and the reflection is getting smaller.

• No extensions expected for Curry, Chandler

  L.A. Times | Jan 5, 2004

  Chicago General Manager John Paxson won't extend the contracts of Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry and will let them become restricted free agents in 2005.

• Iverson to play Monday

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Allen Iverson will return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup Monday after missing 10 games with a bruised right knee.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Vince Carter scored 23 points and Donyell Marshall finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to an 83-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

• Longtime Knicks trainer dies at 84

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Danny Whelan, the longtime trainer for the New York Knicks and the man who gave Walt Frazier the nickname ``Clyde,'' died after a long illness.

• Longtime Knicks trainer dies at 84

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Danny Whelan, the longtime trainer for the New York Knicks and the man who gave Walt Frazier the nickname ``Clyde,'' died after a long illness.

• O'Neal sits out game against Clippers

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal sat out Sunday night's game against the Clippers because of a strained right calf, and Karl Malone was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career.

• Sunday's NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Vince Carter scored 23 points and Donyell Marshall finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to an 83-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

• Longtime Knicks trainer dies at 84

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Danny Whelan, the longtime trainer for the New York Knicks and the man who gave Walt Frazier the nickname ``Clyde,'' died after a long illness.

• Longtime Knicks trainer dies at 84

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) Danny Whelan, the longtime trainer for the New York Knicks and the man who gave Walt Frazier the nickname ``Clyde,'' died after a long illness.

• O'Neal sits out game against Clippers

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal sat out Sunday night's game against the Clippers because of a strained right calf, and Karl Malone was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career.

• Sunday's NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 5, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Vince Carter scored 23 points and Donyell Marshall finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to an 83-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

• UNDATED: 12 assists.

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  DENVER (AP) Stephen Jackson keyed a fourth-quarter run and scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Hawks to their seventh straight victory over the Nuggets.

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  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

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• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  San Antonio at Denver (9 p.

• Baker booted from lineup

  Shira Springer of the Boston Globe | Jan 4, 2004

  Forward Vin Baker has been replaced by Walter McCarty ion the Boston Celtics' starting lineup.

• Bateer call expected soon

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 4, 2004

  The Orlando Magic will likely to waive center Mengke Bateer, who was acquired on Friday in a trade with Toronto, on Monday.

• Ginobili will miss Monday's game

  Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express-News | Jan 4, 2004

  Manu Ginobili will miss San Antonio's Monday night game in Denver against the Nuggets with a sore back.

• Miller, McLeod, on the bubble for Minnesota?

  Steve Aschburner of the Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jan 4, 2004

  Could Oliver Miller and Keith McLeod be getting cut by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next few days? It seems like it is a possibility.

• Stackhouse return weeks away

  John N. Mitchell of the Washington Times | Jan 4, 2004

  It is looking more likely that Washington Wizards swingman Jerry Stackhouse (arthroscopic right knee surgery) will return in February rather than this month.

• O'Neal questionable for Sunday night's game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Grant has MRI on knee, results negative

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Tests performed on Miami Heat center Brian Grant's right knee Saturday did not show structural damage, and Grant was expected to be available for Monday's home game against Eastern Conference-leading Indiana.

• Brown mistakenly ejected from Warriors-Pistons game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Harrington, Lynch, Magliore ejected from Hornets-Pacers game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A shoving match between Indiana's Al Harrington and New Orleans' George Lynch escalated into a fight Saturday night, leading to the ejections of Harrington, Lynch and New Orleans center Jamaal Magloire.

• Howard leaves game with a strained hamstring

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Dallas rookie guard Josh Howard left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a strained left hamstring.

• UNDATED: 59 seconds.

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Dallas rookie injures hamstring vs. Minnesota

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Dallas rookie guard Josh Howard will not play Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained left hamstring.

• O'Neal questionable for Sunday night's game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

• Brown mistakenly ejected from Warriors-Pistons game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Harrington, Lynch, Magliore ejected from Hornets-Pacers game

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A shoving match between Indiana's Al Harrington and New Orleans' George Lynch escalated into a fight Saturday night, leading to the ejections of Harrington, Lynch and New Orleans center Jamaal Magloire.

• Howard leaves game with a strained hamstring

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Dallas rookie guard Josh Howard left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a strained left hamstring.

• UNDATED: 59 seconds.

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

• Dallas rookie injures hamstring vs. Minnesota

  Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004

  DALLAS (AP) Dallas rookie guard Josh Howard will not play Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained left hamstring.

• Grunfeld has no plans for a trade

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post | Jan 4, 2004

  Washington Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld has no plans to make any trades but that could change.

• 76ers 83, Spurs 77

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Eric Snow scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Philadelphia, playing without Allen Iverson, beat San Antonio 83-77 Saturday to end the Spurs' 13-game winning streak.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tim Duncan attempted San Antonio's first eight free throws and missed them all.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  New Orleans at Indiana (8 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  Seattle at Sacramento (9 p.

• Olowokandi plans return

  Mike Wells of the St. Paul Pioneer Press | Jan 3, 2004

  While Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi isn't expected back until after the all-star break, but that isn't stopping him from trying to return to action sooner.

• Floyd: Magloire is an All-Star

  The Times-Picayune | Jan 3, 2004

  Ordinarily when Hornets center Jamaal Magloire comes home, conversation usually comes around to the possibilities of Magloire returning to play for the hometown team.

• Rasheed to N.Y. is hard sell

  New York Times | Jan 3, 2004

  Rasheed Wallace's name is linked to just about every other trade proposal these days, including a few with the Knicks.

• Crawford, Bulls put on a show

  Chicago Sun-Times | Jan 3, 2004

  Bulls point guard Jamal Crawford played the role of a prophet on Broadway on Friday night when he predicted that the Bulls would beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

• Curry feeling heat from Skiles

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 3, 2004

  Eddy Curry's potential has raised intriguing questions about how dominant he can be as an NBA center.

• Allen says deal status different than Glove's

  Seattle Times | Jan 3, 2004

  From a distance, Ray Allen monitored Gary Payton's situation with the Sonics before the trade that brought Allen from Milwaukee to Seattle.

• Harpring might need knee surgery soon

  Salt Lake Tribune | Jan 3, 2004

  If Matt Harpring's right knee feels the same way this morning that it did after Friday's 100-88 loss to the Grizzlies, don't expect him to be in the starting lineup for tonight's game with the Rockets.

• Yao urged to send message

  Houston Chronicle | Jan 3, 2004

  Just once Jeff Van Gundy would like to see Yao Ming punish an opponent for double-teaming him.

• Shaq leaves with strained right calf

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal left Friday night's loss at Seattle with a strained right calf and didn't return.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Eddie Jones scored a season-high 33 points, including four of Miami's 11 3-pointers, and the Heat withstood a late rally.

• Shaq leaves with strained right calf

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal left Friday night's game at Seattle with a strained right calf and wasn't expected to return.

• Shaq leaves with strained right calf

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal left Friday night's game at Seattle with a strained right calf and wasn't expected to return.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 3, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Contract Talks Linger for Lakers

  L.A. Times | Jan 3, 2004

  The Lakers reached January without contract extensions for Shaquille O'Neal or Phil Jackson, negotiations having lingered since late summer for Jackson and mid-fall for O'Neal.

• Houston, Williams sit out vs. Bulls

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks were without two starters Friday night against the Chicago Bulls as Allan Houston (sore knee) and Frank Williams (strained groin) sat out.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Baron Davis scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets outrebounded the Toronto Raptors by a wide margin in a 86-74 victory Friday night.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  Denver at Portland (10 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  New Orleans at Indiana (8 p.

• Randolph coming up big for Blazers

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Adv03-04

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Golden State activates Jones from injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  OAKLAND, Calif.

• Raptors trade Bateer to Orlando for Archibald

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors traded center Mengke Bateer to the Orlando Magic for forward Robert Archibald on Friday.

• Heat rookie Wade placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwayne Wade is expected to miss at least five games after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist Friday.

• Heat rookie Wade placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss at least five games after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist Friday.

• Raptors trade Bateer to Orlando for Archibald

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors traded center Mengke Bateer to the Orlando Magic for forward Robert Archibald on Friday.

• Heat rookie Wade placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss at least five games after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist Friday.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  Denver at Portland (10 p.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  New Orleans at Indiana (8 p.

• Adv03-04

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Heat rookie Wade placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss at least five games after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist Friday.

• Archibald on the move again

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors traded center Mengke Bateer to the Orlando Magic for forward Robert Archibald on Friday.

• Heat rookie Wade placed on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  MIAMI (AP) Miami Heat rookie guard Dwyane Wade is expected to miss at least five games after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist Friday.

• Magic make yet another deal

  nba.com | Jan 2, 2004

  "The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have acquired forward Robert Archibald from the Orlando Magic for centre Mengke Bateer (moanK BAHter), the rights to 2003 second-round draft choice Remon Van de Hare and the option to exchange second-round draft positions in the 2005 NBA Draft.

• Latest word is that Iverson is due back Monday

  Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News | Jan 2, 2004

  Sixers head coach Randy Ayers believes that Allen Iverson will return for Monday's home game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Davis likely to return next season

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 2, 2004

  Orlando Magic head coach Johnny Davis, who is considered by many magicfans as a lame duck coach for this season, apparently is a lame duck no more.

• MRI today for Wade

  Miami Herald | Jan 2, 2004

  Dwyane Wade's wrist is still sore after he sprained it last week against the Wizards.

• Harvey raises Suns energy

  Arizona Republic | Jan 2, 2004

  Maybe it wasn't a good sign Thursday when Donnell Harvey, the guy the Suns are counting on to provide energy and toughness, was lying on the locker-room floor, asleep and draped in jackets.

• Ex-Cavalier Davis happy in new system

  Boston Herald | Jan 2, 2004

  Ricky Davis has no complaints so far.

• Arenas prepares to take on Warriors

  Baltimore Sun | Jan 2, 2004

  Ask Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas if he has tonight's date circled on his calendar and he reflexively spouts the normal athlete cliches about how no one game means any more than another.

• Mailman misses trip but doesn't go on injured list

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) Karl Malone was not with the Los Angeles Lakers for their game Friday night against Seattle, but the team didn't place him on the injured list as had been expected.

• The Glove is returning to Seattle, but wearing Lakers uniform

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  SEATTLE (AP) The Glove is coming back to Seattle.

• Pistons shop Sura for bench scoring

  Detroit Free Press | Jan 2, 2004

  The Pistons are looking to make a deal.

• Skiles sets out to change Bulls culture

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 2, 2004

  The honeymoon period is over in Chicago.

• Raptors' Murray wants out

  Associated Press | Jan 2, 2004

  TORONTO (AP) Raptors forward Lamond Murray wants to be traded because he's frustrated by his diminishing role in Toronto's offense, the Toronto Star reported Friday.

• Adv03-04

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have been NBA doormats for years, the price they've paid for failing to keep young talent and not signing established free agents.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  No games scheduled.

• NBA Calendar

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  Jan.

• NBA Today

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  Denver at Portland (10 p.

• McGrady might play Friday at Miami

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 1, 2004

  Magic guard Tracy McGrady (sore right hip) will decide before Friday's game against Miami on whether or not he will give it a go.

• Ward's agent expects move to be made

  New York Times | Jan 1, 2004

  Charlie Ward's agent, Craig McKenzie, believes that the Knicks will move his client soon.

• Magic's Lue regains job

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Jan 1, 2004

  Magic head coach Johnny Davis has announced that Tyronn Lue has regained his starting spot at point guard and Rod Strickland will move back to the bench.

• UNDATED: 22 minutes.

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  HOUSTON (AP) Yao Ming scored 21 points and Cuttino Mobley had 20 to help lift Houston past Philadelphia.

• Knicks Make Deal and Plan Another

  New York Times | Jan 1, 2004

  Isiah Thomas announced the first acquisition of his brief but busy tenure as the Knicks' president of basketball operations last night, but what he told reporters at Madison Square Garden was not the deal that had been rumored all day, the signing of Leon Smith.

• UNDATED: Golen State.

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  LOS ANGELES (AP) Quentin Richardson scored a career-high 44 points and Elton Brand had 20 points and nine rebounds in Los Angeles' victory over Denver.

• NBA Capsules

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  BOSTON (AP) Baron Davis had 29 points and 10 assists to lead New Orleans past the Boston Celtics 96-94 Wednesday, snapping the Hornets' four-game road losing streak.

• UNDATED: Zach Randolph.

  Associated Press | Jan 1, 2004

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.

• Curry, Fizer in Bulls' doghouse

  Chicago Tribune | Jan 1, 2004

  The Bulls took Wednesday off, which hasn't been a foreign concept for Marcus Fizer and Eddy Curry since Scott Skiles took over as coach.