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This rough stretch for the Lakers just what they need

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Bulls' Derrick Rose sprains wrist against Orlando

March 11th 2010 9:16 pm

Bulls guard Derrick Rose has sprained his left wrist after another collision with Orlando's Dwight Howard. Read Full Article

Ellis to start after six-game layoff

March 11th 2010 9:14 pm

Warriors guard Monta Ellis, the NBA's sixth-leading scorer at 25.7 points per game, will return to Golden State's starting lineup Thursday night against Portland after a six-game absence due to a strained lower back, coach Don Nelson said. Read Full Article

Arenas planning jersey change for NBA return

March 11th 2010 8:26 pm

Goodbye, "Agent Zero." Gilbert Arenas is switching his uniform number. Read Full Article

Beasley a game-time decision Friday with bruised thigh

March 11th 2010 3:59 pm

Heat forward Michael Beasley has a bruised left thigh and is listed as a game-time decision for Miami's key game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Read Full Article

LeBron ready to return against 76ers Friday

March 11th 2010 3:46 pm

Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again. Read Full Article

Heat forward Wright charged with DUI

March 11th 2010 1:39 pm

Miami Beach police say Heat forward Dorell Wright has been charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. Read Full Article

Ab strain to sideline Hornets' Stojakovic two weeks

March 10th 2010 8:35 pm

The New Orleans Hornets' depleted starting lineup is taking another hit. Read Full Article

Mavs get Haywood, Dampier back in lineup

March 10th 2010 8:30 pm

Centers Erick Dampier and Brendan Haywood returned to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Nets. Read Full Article

Nuggets' Karl misses road game for cancer treatment

March 10th 2010 8:27 pm

Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Read Full Article

Sixers coach Jordan brushes off speculation about future

March 10th 2010 7:26 pm

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. Read Full Article

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