National Basketball Association News

3:07 AM
18-March
2010 Trail Blazers Fire VP Of Basketball Operations PennThe Portland Trail Blazers dismissed Vice President of Basketball Operations Tom Penn Wednesday, a sudden move with 15 games left in the regular season.
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11:17 PM
17-March
2010 NBA Approves Jordan's Purchase Of BobcatsThe NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday to former NBA star and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, who became the first former player to be a majority team owner in the league.
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11:40 AM
17-March
2010 Wizards Forward Howard Out 6-8 Months To Heal From Knee SurgeryWashington Wizards swingman Josh Howard might miss next season's opening night, after he underwent a surgery in his left knee (torn ligament), the team confirmed Wednesday.
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2:46 AM
17-March
2010 Granger Scores 26 As Pacers Take Down BobcatsThe Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 99-94 Tuesday. The Bobcats came in hot after winning their last six, but Indiana survived a late scare to walk away with the win.
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10:56 PM
16-March
2010 Heat Sign Guard Hasbrouck To 10-Day ContractFormer Siena standout Kenny Hasbrouck, who was summoned by the Miami Heat Monday, has signed a 10-day contract, the team announced Tuesday.
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1:13 PM
16-March
2010 Shaq Is Back; Cavs' Star's Thumb Rehabilitating NicelyCleveland Cavaliers star Shaquille O'Neal returned to practice Monday after injuring his right thumb against the Boston Celtics Feb. 25. The center is expected to be rehabilitating the ailment until mid-April.
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2:10 AM
16-March
2010 Ex-NBA Player Whaley Arrested For Hiding Drugs In BacksideFormer NBA player Robert Whaley was arrested Thursday in Salt Lake County after police pulled him over and discovered several bags of marijuana hidden in his buttocks.
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10:08 PM
15-March
2010 Gallinari, Douglas Lead New York Past PhiladelphiaDanillo Gallinari led the Knicks with 21 points as New York defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 94-84 Monday, using two late game runs to seal the win.
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11:35 AM
14-March
2010 Bobcats Sign Guard Larry HughesThe Charlotte Bobcats boosted their guard rotation Saturday, acquiring swingman Larry Hughes for the remainder of the season.
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7:20 PM
12-March
2010 Bulls Guard Rose Injures Wrist In Collision With Magic's HowardChicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose sprained his left wrist after colliding in mid-air with Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard Thursday. It marked the second time this season Rose suffered an injury after 'running into' the 6-11, 265 pound Howard.
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