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Clippers' Del Negro has backing of owner, GM
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:27 PDT
Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro received a vote of confidence from owner Donald Sterling and general manager Neil Olshey this week and appears safe to finish the season as the team's coach after reportedly being on the hot seat last week.
Sources: LeBron may have dislocated finger
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:35 PDT
LeBron James injured the ring finger on his left hand during Miami's 105-90 loss at Indiana on Monday, according to league sources.
Lakers' Brown stands by Kobe substitution
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:53:49 PDT
If Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown learned anything from Sunday's 102-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, it's that even a seemingly routine substitution involving Kobe Bryant can become a point of discussion for L.A. sports fans.
Melo tweaks groin, hopes to play Wednesday
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:01:18 PDT
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony tweaked his groin in the third quarter of Monday night's 89-80 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be re-evaluated Tuesday morning and hopes to be available for Wednesday's home game against the Orlando Magic.
Meeks scores career-high 31 points, lifts 76ers
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:59:54 PDT
Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 31 points and Jrue Holiday had 19 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-85 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Cavs' Gibson (foot) could miss rest of season
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:24:47 PDT
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson has a torn tendon in his left foot and ankle and will likely miss the remainder of the season.
Lawyer: 'Broke,' 'ill' Rodman can't pay support
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:21:51 PDT
Dennis Rodman must go to court to answer charges that he owes over $800,000 in child support.
Raptors guard Bayless (oblique) out for season
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:30:26 PDT
Toronto Raptors guard Jerryd Bayless is expected to miss the rest of the season after partially tearing a left oblique muscle.
Spurs add PG Mills, who spent lockout in China
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:09:09 PDT
Australian point guard Patrick Mills has signed with the San Antonio Spurs after last playing in China during the NBA lockout.
Stoudemire out 'indefinitely' with bulging disk
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:45:46 PDT
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is out "indefinitely" after an MRI revealed a bulging disk in his lower back, the team announced.
Odom calls fans' boos 'confusing' and 'hurtful'
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:27:44 PDT
Lamar Odom said Monday that Dallas Mavericks fans are misreading him if they believe he doesn't want to play for their team.
Duke's Rivers enters NBA draft, will hire agent
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:42:11 PDT
Austin Rivers is leaving Duke after one season for the NBA draft.
Georgetown F Thompson will enter NBA draft
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:01:23 PDT
Georgetown forward Hollis Thompson plans to skip his senior year, hire an agent and enter the NBA draft.
Mississippi St.'s Sidney to turn pro, hires agent
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:32:49 PDT
Mississippi State forward Renardo Sidney has signed with an agent and will declare for the NBA draft.
Source: Beavers G Cunningham to 'test' draft
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:38:30 PDT
Oregon State Beavers guard Jared Cunningham will "test" the NBA draft process, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.com.