Knicks shut down ‘Melo; Wade questionable for Heat

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments by admin
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Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade’s sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup. NBA.com: News

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Singler still comfortable with decision to stay in Spain

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments by admin
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NBA prospect Kyle Singler has no regrets over his decision to spurn the Detroit Pistons to play basketball in Europe. NBA.com: News

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Mavs’ Nowitzki hopes for return to lineup Sunday

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments by admin
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Dirk Nowitzki says he’s had a good week of work and is shooting to return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup Sunday. NBA.com: News

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Clippers assign Bledsoe to D-League for 2 games

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments by admin
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The Los Angeles Clippers have assigned guard Eric Bledsoe to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League for a two-game rehabilitation assignment. He has been sidelined since having right knee surgery in October. NBA.com: News

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Bucks’ Bogut out indefinitely with ankle injury

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments
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Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesday in Houston. NBA.com: News

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Hawks waive rookie guard Sloan after Hinrich return

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
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The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on little-used rookie guard Donald Sloan. NBA.com: News

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Hornets’ GM: Gordon still in team’s long-term plans

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
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Eric Gordon remains a central figure in the Hornets’ long term plans, even though the prolific shooting guard turned down a four-year extension offer from the club, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said. NBA.com: News

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NBA helps tip off 2012 Dribble to Stop Diabetes campaign

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
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The National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and Sanofi US today tipped off the second year of the Dribble to Stop Diabetes campaign, a national multimedia campaign designed to encourage fans to live an active, healthy lifestyle [...]

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Move over Knicks, Lakers now NBA’s most valuable team

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
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NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Forbes’ annual report. NBA.com: News

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Suns’ Lopez suspended for making contact with official

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
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Robin Lopez of the Phoenix Suns has been suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official, it was announced Wednesday by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. NBA.com: News

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