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Yao Ming returns to boost Houston Rockets NBA playoff prospects

Yao Ming returns to boost Houston Rockets NBA playoff prospects

The Rockets hope for better fortunes next season with their Chinese star back in the fold.
USA Basketball squad shows world it is ready for World Championships

USA Basketball squad shows world it is ready for World Championships

The U.S team looks in formidable form ahead as it builds towards global domination in the September.
Del Negro is ready to carry Clippers back to NBA success

Del Negro is ready to carry Clippers back to NBA success

Los Angeles' less celebrate NBA franchise will be shooting for the stars next season.
Prakash sends DAR Al Riyadh into raptures after last-gasp win

Prakash sends DAR Al Riyadh into raptures after last-gasp win

The Dar Al Riyadh Consultants Prakash Mathew layup before the buzzer and gives the Consultantsa 68-67 win.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert should be ashamed of his LeBron James comments

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert should be ashamed of his LeBron James comments

A open letter calling for Gilbert to retract his Open Letter to Fans bashing LeBron James.

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NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5

NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5

David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.
Family says body is Lorenzen Wright's; homicide possible

Family says body is Lorenzen Wright's; homicide possible

Police are investigating the discovery of a body that the family says is Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.
Miami Heat, Eddie House agree to two-year contract

Miami Heat, Eddie House agree to two-year contract

Eddie House's agent says the veteran guard has agreed to terms on a $2.8 million, two-year contract with the Miami Heat.
Bryan Colangelo unhappy with how Chris Bosh left Toronto Raptors

Bryan Colangelo unhappy with how Chris Bosh left Toronto Raptors

The way Chris Bosh finished his final season in Toronto left a sour taste in Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo's mouth.
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has successful arthroscopic surgery on right knee

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has successful arthroscopic surgery on right knee

Los Angeles Lakers starting center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

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Hawks re-sign veteran center Collins

Hawks re-sign veteran center Collins

Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew.
Police investigate homicide as Wright's family mourns

Police investigate homicide as Wright's family mourns

Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.
Veteran guard House agrees to two-year deal with Heat

Veteran guard House agrees to two-year deal with Heat

Eddie House's agent says the veteran guard has agreed to terms on a $2.8 million, two-year contract with the Miami Heat.
Marbury commits to three more years with team in China

Marbury commits to three more years with team in China

Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to three more years with a Chinese basketball team, whose owners will set up a company to produce and sell his line of athletic apparel and shoes, the team said Thursday.
Family, friends grieve for ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Family, friends grieve for ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.

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FanHouse: ESPN pulls story of LeBron's partying

FanHouse: ESPN pulls story of LeBron's partying
Atlanta bringing back seldom-used center Collins

Atlanta bringing back seldom-used center Collins

ATLANTA (AP) -- Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew.
Chris Mannix: Predicting the final Team USA roster

Chris Mannix: Predicting the final Team USA roster

Team USA is down to 15 candidates for the world championships with three more cuts to go. Chris Mannix already has an idea of who will make the final roster for next month's event.
Wright's body found; police investigate homicide

Wright's body found; police investigate homicide

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.
Veteran guard House inks 2-year deal with Heat

Veteran guard House inks 2-year deal with Heat

MIAMI (AP) -- Eddie House's agent says the veteran guard has agreed to terms on a $2.8 million, two-year contract with the Miami Heat.

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Cops investigating Wright?s death

Cops investigating Wright?s death

Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.
PBT: No surprise ? Lakers, Heat lead offseason power rankings

PBT: No surprise ? Lakers, Heat lead offseason power rankings
PBT: Hornets, Paul play nice ? do we believe it?

PBT: Hornets, Paul play nice ? do we believe it?
PBT: Heat more dangerous after signing House

PBT: Heat more dangerous after signing House
PBT: Arrest warrant issued for Knicks? Curry

PBT: Arrest warrant issued for Knicks? Curry

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Hawks bring back Collins

Hawks bring back Collins

The Atlanta Hawks re-signed veteran centre Jason Collins on Thursday.
A sad, tragic end in Memphis

A sad, tragic end in Memphis

A body riddled with bullets was found in Southeast Memphis Wednesday afternoon in a thickly wooded area near FedEx's world headquarters.
Marbury staying in China

Marbury staying in China

Former NBA all-star guard Stephon Marbury has rejected a move to the Miami Heat to re-sign with China's Shanxi Zhongyu.
Bynum has successful surgery

Bynum has successful surgery

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful surgery to repair a tear of the meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.
Report: Wizards re-sign Howard

Report: Wizards re-sign Howard

The Washington Wizards have reached agreement on a one-year deal with free agent forward Josh Howard.

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Police treating Wright's death as homicide

Police treating Wright's death as homicide

Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.
House agrees to terms with Heat

House agrees to terms with Heat

Eddie House's agent says the veteran guard has agreed to terms on a $2.8-million US, two-year contract with the Miami Heat.
Raptors acquire Aussie centre David Andersen

Raptors acquire Aussie centre David Andersen

The Toronto Raptors have acquired centre David Andersen from the Houston Rockets for cash and a future second-round draft pick.
Friends grieve for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate

Friends grieve for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate

Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.
Bosh 'checked out' last season: Colangelo

Bosh 'checked out' last season: Colangelo

Chris Bosh's former general manager says the player was "checked out" late last season and chose not to play some of the Raptors' final games.

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Spurs release Malik Hairston

Spurs release Malik Hairston

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that, per his request, the team has released Malik Hairston from his contract. The guard is reportedly set to sign in Italy. ?We?ve enjoyed having Malik in our organization,? said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. ?He is a hard-worker, a talented basketball player and an outstanding young man. After Malik approached [...]
Former HS star Jeremy Tyler signs in Japan

Former HS star Jeremy Tyler signs in Japan

The AP reports: Former high school star Jeremy Tyler has signed with the Tokyo Apache of Japan’s professional basketball league. The team announced the signing Thursday on its official website. The 19-year-old Tyler will play for former NBA coach Bob Hill, who was hired by the team last month. “We are extremely excited for Jeremy to join our [...]
Stephon Marbury to China for 3 years

Stephon Marbury to China for 3 years

The AP reports: Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to three more years with a Chinese basketball team, whose owners will set up a company to produce and sell his line of athletic apparel and shoes, the team said Thursday. Marbury played 15 games last season with Shanxi Zhongyu of the Chinese Basketball Association. The point [...]
Grizzlies issue statement on the death of Lorenzen Wright

Grizzlies issue statement on the death of Lorenzen Wright

Memphis Grizzlies Majority Owner Michael Heisley issued the following statement today regarding the death of Memphis native and former Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright. ?We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Lorenzen Wright. We lost a member of the Grizzlies family. Lorenzen delighted fans on the court with his passion and off the court with [...]
Andrew Bynum has right knee surgery

Andrew Bynum has right knee surgery

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, it was announced today. The surgery was performed in New York by Dr. David Altchek. Bynum, who suffered the tear in Game 6 of the Lakers? First Round series with Oklahoma City, started each of [...]

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Raptors acquire Rockets centre David Andersen

Raptors acquire Rockets centre David Andersen

After listening to the now-infamous radio interview where Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo said Chris Bosh ?checked out? late last season, Doug Smith finds it less incendiary than was expecting. But what about the ankle injury?
Family, friends mourn Lorenzen Wright

Family, friends mourn Lorenzen Wright

The body of NBA player Lorenzen Wright, missing in Memphis for 10 days, was found on Wednesday, family members say.
Raptors GM Colangelo says Bosh ?checked out? last season

Raptors GM Colangelo says Bosh ?checked out? last season

Chris Bosh?s former general manager says the player was ?checked out? late last season and chose not to play some of the Raptors? final games.
Barnes not likely to be a Raptor, after all

Barnes not likely to be a Raptor, after all

After Matt Barnes said Monday he?d be playing with the Raptors next season, it appears the deal has fallen apart.
Parrish will keep hand in hoops

Parrish will keep hand in hoops

Canada Basketball CEO Wayne Parrish headed back to work in media but plans to maintain ties with basketball organization.

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Tv Sports: ESPN Takes Down Online Article About James Partying

Tv Sports: ESPN Takes Down Online Article About James Partying

ESPN said the reporter did not properly identify himself or state his intentions to LeBron James and his friends before reporting an article about the N.B.A. star?s Las Vegas party.
Wright, EX-N.B.A. Player, Is Mourned

Wright, EX-N.B.A. Player, Is Mourned

]Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former N.B.A. player who has been missing for 10 days.
In N.B.A., the New Boss Isn?t the Same as the Old Boss

In N.B.A., the New Boss Isn?t the Same as the Old Boss

A growing number of N.B.A. owners are looking for lawyers, statistics experts and even a sportswriter to run their teams, not former professional basketball players.
Hornets Indicate Paul Will Stay in New Orleans

Hornets Indicate Paul Will Stay in New Orleans

Chris Paul had expressed dissatisfaction with the Hornets but did not request a trade at a meeting Monday with team officials.
Analysis: Multiple Nicknames, but Dwindling Opportunities for O?Neal

Analysis: Multiple Nicknames, but Dwindling Opportunities for O?Neal

Shaquille O?Neal, who once rumbled across the country collecting nicknames and championship rings, is unsigned. Is this the end? Possibly.

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Family: Memphis police find Lorenzen Wright's body

Family: Memphis police find Lorenzen Wright's body

Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.
Knee surgery may limit Lakers' Bynum for camp

Knee surgery may limit Lakers' Bynum for camp

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

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Josh Howard to get one-year deal with Wizards

Josh Howard to get one-year deal with Wizards

A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.

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Marbury agrees to 3 more years with Chinese team

Marbury agrees to 3 more years with Chinese team

A Chinese basketball team says former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to stay with them for up to three more years and that the squad's ownership will produce and sell his line of athletic apparel.

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CADETTES' RALLY FALLS SHORT IN LOSS TO ARGENTINA

CADETTES' RALLY FALLS SHORT IN LOSS TO ARGENTINA

RODEZ, France � A rally by the Canadian Cadette Women�s National Team (CWNT) fell short Friday as they lost to Argentina 59-51 at the FIBA U17 World Championship. "This was not a surprise, we knew Argentina was a physical team," said CWNT Head Coach Jacqueline Lavallee. "We just didn't respond, we didn't show up until the fourth quarter when we actually started playing." The leading scorer of the tournament, Nirra Fields (Lachine, Que.), led the team in scoring but was held to 11 points. T
CANADA VS SWEDEN TONIGHT * LIVE STREAMING AVAILABLE *

CANADA VS SWEDEN TONIGHT * LIVE STREAMING AVAILABLE *

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Canada's Senior Women's National Team (SWNT) cruised past the Swedish National Team 72-53 Tuesday night at the University of the Fraser Valley's Envision Athletic Centre. The victory ran the senior women's record to 3-0 during their series of exhibition games in B.C. after two earlier victories over Chile. Canadian basketball fans have another rare opportunity to catch the SWNT in action on home soil as the squad prepares for the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women.
CELEBRATE HOOPS WITH TEAM CANADA AT B'BALL HAPPY HOUR NIGHT JULY 29

CELEBRATE HOOPS WITH TEAM CANADA AT B'BALL HAPPY HOUR NIGHT JULY 29

TORONTO - Calling all hoops fans! It�s time for Toronto�s basketball mad fans to show your true colours � RED & WHITE � as Team Canada prepares for the biggest global basketball competition of 2010, the FIBA World Championship for Men, taking place this August in Turkey. Leading up to this global hoops phenomenon, Team Canada will practise and compete on home soil. Catch the Red and White as they host the 2010 Jack Donohue International Classic at Air Canada Centre. See Team Canada take on
SENIOR WOMEN DOMINATE SWEDEN IN EXHIBITION WIN � By David Kent, UFV

SENIOR WOMEN DOMINATE SWEDEN IN EXHIBITION WIN � By David Kent, UFV

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Canada's Senior Women's National Team allowed Sweden just 23 first-half points in rolling to a 72-53 win Tuesday night at the University of the Fraser Valley's Envision Athletic Centre. The victory ran the senior women's record to 3-0 during their series of exhibition games in B.C. after two earlier victories over Chile. In a fast-paced opening quarter, both countries traded baskets until four minutes remaining in the period when Canada's defence shut out Sweden for eight m
FREE SIGNING WITH CANADIAN NBA STARS JULY 29 AT BASKETBALL HAPPY HOUR NIGHT

FREE SIGNING WITH CANADIAN NBA STARS JULY 29 AT BASKETBALL HAPPY HOUR NIGHT

TORONTO, ON - Calling all Hoops fans! Canada Basketball will host a FREE autograph session with members of the Senior Men�s National Team at Basketball Happy Hour Night, Thursday, July 29 at the new Real Sports Bar and Grill. WHAT: Team Canada Basketball Happy Hour Night WHO: Canada�s Senior Men�s Basketball players including NBA athletes: � Joel Anthony (Miami Heat) � Andy Rautins (New York Knicks) WHEN: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5 p.m.� 8 p.m. 6 p.m.� 7 p.m. - Au

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Clippers re-sign Butler

Clippers re-sign Butler

The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed free agent forward Rasual Butler. He averaged a career-high 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 33 minutes in 82 games with the team last season.
Bosh 'checked out' last season: Colangelo

Bosh 'checked out' last season: Colangelo

Chris Bosh 'wasn't the same guy' at the end of the season last year, Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo said.
Lakers C Bynum has successful surgery

Lakers C Bynum has successful surgery

Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on while taking on the Utah Jazz during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 4, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Indians crowd taunts fan in LeBron Heat jersey

Indians crowd taunts fan in LeBron Heat jersey

A fan wearing a Miami Heat jersey of LeBron James drew the ire of the crowd at a Cleveland Indians game and was escorted out of the ballpark.
Former NBA player Wright found dead

Former NBA player Wright found dead

Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.

Kevin Seraphin: French Basketball Prospect

Kevin Seraphin: French Basketball Prospect

The Chicago Bulls drafted Kevin Seraphin in the 2010 NBA Draft. The Power Forward/ Center was selected with the 17th pick in the first round. (Discuss Kevin Seraphin in our French Basketball Forum) The Washington Wizards later acquired draft rights to Seraphin from the Bulls, but who is Kevin Seraphin? Seraphin was the first international [...]
Aleks Maric to represent Australia in Championships

Aleks Maric to represent Australia in Championships

Aleksandr Mari? has changed his mind. Despite having declared that he will not compete with Australia in the upcoming World Championships of Basketball, he will be in Turkey with his native afterall. (Discuss Australia’s chances in our�World Championships of Basketball forum) The deciding point probably was the injury of Andrew Bogut, as he is now [...]
Beno Udrih refuses bench; leaves team Slovenia

Beno Udrih refuses bench; leaves team Slovenia

Beno Udrih has walked out on Slovenia?s training camp ahead of the 2010 FIBA World Championship in a dispute with coach Memi Becirovic over his role in the team. (Discuss in our World Championships of Basketball forum) The Sacramento Kings guard was unhappy at being asked to back up Jaka Lakovic and has left the [...]
Asian-American Jeremy Lin signs with Golden State Warriors

Asian-American Jeremy Lin signs with Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have signed local-star and NBA Summer League phenom Jeremy Lin to a multi-year deal. The undrafted Asian-American player has been a lightning rod for the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA summer league, quickly winning over fans with his fearlessness, on-court IQ, flashy moves, and deceptive quickness. (Discuss Jeremy Lin and the [...]
Nowitzki drops out of World Basketball Championships

Nowitzki drops out of World Basketball Championships

Dirk Nowitzki has pulled out of the 2010 FIBA World Championship, dealing a major blow to the hopes of wild-card entrant Germany. (Discuss the World Championships in our forum) Nowitzki, who had indicated he would play when Germany were first awarded a place in this year’s tournament, announced he had instead decided to focus on [...]

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Video: LeBron Fan Ejected from Indians Game

Video: LeBron Fan Ejected from Indians Game

Cleveland is understandably still upset with LeBron James backstabbing the city and taking off for South Beach. So when a LeBron fan showed up at a Cleveland Indians game wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey, it wasn’t surprising when the Indians fans nearly killed the guy. In the video ... More
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Lorenzen Wright Murdered

Lorenzen Wright Murdered

We all were holding out hope that the Lorenzen Wright story would have a happen ending. That won’t be the case. According to reports, Wright’s body was found near Memphis. At first, reports said that it appeared to be a suicide. Later reports indicated that there were multiple gunshots wounds, ... More
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Chargers Extend Antonio Gates

Chargers Extend Antonio Gates

Antonio Gates is the deadliest weapon at the tight end position in the NFL. On Wednesday, the San Diego Chargers made him the league’s highest paid player at his position when Gates signed a five-year extension worth more than $36.1 million. The contract has more than $20 million in guaranteed ... More
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Is Amare Stoudemire Jewish?

Is Amare Stoudemire Jewish?

Is Amare Stoudemire Jewish? That’s the question many of his Twitter followers have been asking in recent weeks. I haven’t been able to find any confirmation that Stoudemire is indeed Jewish, but there certainly are some clues. Two weeks ago, Stoudemire said this on Twitter: For whatever is born of (Yah) GOD ... More
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Yao Ming Thinking About Retirement

Yao Ming Thinking About Retirement

When healthy, Yao Ming is one of the best centers in the NBA. Unfortunately, good health has been difficult to come by for the 7-foot-6 center from Shanghai, China. He missed the entire 2009-10 season for the Houston Rockets and failed to play more than 55 games in two of ... More
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A sad, tragic end in Memphis

A sad, tragic end in Memphis

By John McMullen, NBA Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - A body riddled with bullets was found in Southeast Memphis Wednesday afternoon in a thickly wooded area near FedEx's world headquar...
Police investigating homicide in death of ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Police investigating homicide in death of ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Police have not confirmed that identity. The body was found Wednesday in a wooded area in southeast Memphis.Relatives tell the Associated Press that the body is Wright and they are mourning his loss. ...
Enumclaw hires interim boys basketball coach

Enumclaw hires interim boys basketball coach

Enumclaw athletic director Kevin Smith announced Thursday that the school has hired Ted Carlson to coach the boys basketball program on an interim basis for the 2010-11 school year. "Ted exemplifies ...
Eddie House makes Miami home, agrees 2-year deal with Heat

Eddie House makes Miami home, agrees 2-year deal with Heat

House was a second-round draft pick by the Heat in 2000 and spent his first three NBA seasons with them. He has since played for eight other teams, including Boston and New York last season, when he a...
Veteran guard House inks 2-year deal with Heat

Veteran guard House inks 2-year deal with Heat

Miami Heat . Agent Mark Bartelstein said Thursday that the second year is a player option. House was a second-round draft pick by the Heat in 2000 and spent his first three NBA seasons with them. He h...