James to return to Cavs' lineup Friday (AP) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
LeBron James is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, while Antawn Jamison will be a game-time decision. They were just two of six players to miss practice Wednesday for the Cavaliers, who took advantage of a break in the schedule to rest all five of their regular starters.

Bryant's late jumper ends Lakers' slide (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu of Turkey reacts after Raptors guard Jose Calderon was called for a foul in the final seconds of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 109-107.

Kobe Bryant never gets tired of being the Lakers' closer. And though he savored the chance to stop Los Angeles' longest losing streak in nearly three years with yet another flawless game-winning shot, Bryant is hoping he won't have to bail out the Lakers quite so frequently in the final weeks before they defend their title.


Dunleavy out as Clippers GM (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2010, file photo, then-Los Angeles Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy glares at his team during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. Dunleavy is out as general manager of the Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties. The team announced it severed ties with Dunleavy late Tuesday afternoon, March 9, 2010, in an e-mail. Assistant general manager Neil Olshey will take over Dunleavy's job.

Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager. Now that arrangement is over, with the team announcing his departure in an e-mailed statement. Assistant general manager Neil Olshey will take over Dunleavy's job.


Doctors clear Stuckey for exercise (AP) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey is carried out on a stretcher in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, March 5, 2010, in Cleveland. Stuckey collapsed into a trainer's arms on the bench Friday night during a game against the Cavaliers.

The Detroit Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation. Stuckey collapsed on the bench during Friday's game at Cleveland and was taken away on a stretcher. He missed Sunday's game against Houston and will be out again Wednesday against Utah. Stuckey missed two games last season after experiencing dizziness during a game.


Surging Bucks rally past Celtics in 4th (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3) is fouled by Boston Celtics' Glen Davis (11) as the Celtics' Marquis Daniels (7) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won, 86-84.

A serious mismatch on paper, it looked even more ridiculous in real life: Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings, all of 6-foot-1 and 169 pounds, standing up to Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis -- a player 8 inches taller and nearly 130 pounds heavier. Still, Jennings didn't back down from an on-court confrontation with Davis in the fourth quarter.


Howard leads Magic to sixth straight win (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, gets between Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and forward Drew Gooden (0) as he moves to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Orlando won 113-87.

The Los Angeles Clippers were distraught and dejected, stunned after losing two things Tuesday night. Their game to the Orlando Magic. Their general manager Mike Dunleavy. The way both happened caught them by surprise. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help the Magic roll past the Clippers, 113-87 on Tuesday night to tie a season high with their sixth straight victory.


Williams' 28 and 17 lift Jazz past Bulls (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Utah Jazz's Deron Williams leads a fast break during the fourth quarter of the Jazz's 132-108 win over the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

His right wrist wrapped in ice, Deron Williams insisted he feels no pain when he soars for dunks. It hurts when he shoots, though. The way he played Tuesday, it was hard to tell. Williams got the better of Derrick Rose, finishing with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists, while CJ Miles scored a season-best 26 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls.


Bobcats rally, snap Heat's win streak (AP) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson drives against Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. Jackson scored 17 points as Charlotte won 83-78.

The Charlotte Bobcats keep finding new ways to beat the Miami Heat, and that just might end up deciding which team goes to the playoffs. That prospect left Dwyane Wade fuming after the Heat's second-half offensive meltdown. Thanks to D.J. Augustin's big fourth quarter, Raymond Felton's steady play and Wade's shooting woes, the Bobcats earned their third straight win over Miami, 83-78...


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