Magic win earns Van Gundy coaching gig with East All-Stars

Magic win earns Van Gundy coaching gig with East All-Stars: "Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy will coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, to be played on Sunday, Feb. 14, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas."

Clippers' Kaman out again against Cleveland

Clippers' Kaman out again against Cleveland: "Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed his second straight game Sunday night against Cleveland because of a sprained left ankle."

Anthony misses 4th straight game for Nuggets

Anthony misses 4th straight game for Nuggets: "Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs."

Beasley, Chalmers miss Heat game vs. Bucks

Beasley, Chalmers miss Heat game vs. Bucks: "Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed his second consecutive game with a hyperextended right knee and guard Mario Chalmers was out with a sprained left thumb."

Hornets' Paul out vs. Grizzlies with bruised knee

Hornets' Paul out vs. Grizzlies with bruised knee: "New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, the Hornets' leading scorer, will not play in Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a bruised left knee."

Sprained knee to sideline Rockets' Lowry a week

Sprained knee to sideline Rockets' Lowry a week: "Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will be out at least a week with a sprained left knee."

Lakers in Boston to visit reeling Celtics

Lakers in Boston to visit reeling Celtics: "Even when things are going well for the Celtics -- and they most certainly are not right now -- Paul Pierce looks forward to the Lakers' annual visit to Boston."

Jazz honor longtime announcer Hundley with banner

Jazz honor longtime announcer Hundley with banner: "He had to love it, baby!"

Saunders says undermanned Wizards can't slack off

Saunders says undermanned Wizards can't slack off: "Washington coach Flip Saunders has spent the last two days trying to re-establish the routine for the Washington Wizards after the season-long suspensions of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton by the NBA for bringing guns into the locker room."

Clippers' Kaman sidelined with sprained ankle

Clippers' Kaman sidelined with sprained ankle: "Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle."

Heat's Beasley out with hyperextended knee

Heat's Beasley out with hyperextended knee: "Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed Friday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with a hyperextended right knee."

Sprained ankle keeps 'Melo out of 3rd game in row

Sprained ankle keeps 'Melo out of 3rd game in row: "NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game with a sprained left ankle Friday night when the Denver Nuggets played at Oklahoma City."

Jazz to face Kings without Williams, Boozer

Jazz to face Kings without Williams, Boozer: "The Utah Jazz are without All-Star point guard Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer for Friday night's game against the Sacramento Kings."

Knicks' Jeffries, Harrington questionable for game

Knicks' Jeffries, Harrington questionable for game: "Forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable for the New York Knicks' game at Washington on Saturday."

Jackson: Trade to Bobcats was 'good for me'

Jackson: Trade to Bobcats was 'good for me': "Pressing his case to be traded from the Golden State Warriors cost Stephen Jackson approximately $165,000."

Knicks' Jeffries leaves game with hyperextended knee

Knicks' Jeffries leaves game with hyperextended knee: "Jared Jeffries left the New York Knicks' game against the Toronto Raptors after hyperextending his right knee."

Former AOL exec goes public in dispute over Wizards sale

Former AOL exec goes public in dispute over Wizards sale: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ted Leonsis says he offered to buy the Washington Wizards at 'one of the highest prices ever paid for an NBA team,' an amount that was apparently far short of satisfying the family of late owner Abe Pollin."

Heat's Beasley has no swelling in hyperextended knee

Heat's Beasley has no swelling in hyperextended knee: "Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley will be a game-time decision Friday night in Detroit because of a hyperextended right knee."

LeBron agrees to multiyear endorsement deal with McDonald's

LeBron agrees to multiyear endorsement deal with McDonald's: "LeBron James is now shooting with a Golden Arch."

Trial on weapons charges postponed for Cavs' West

Trial on weapons charges postponed for Cavs' West: "The trial of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West on weapons charges has been postponed until April 26."

Ankle sprain to sideline Spurs' Parker for several games

Ankle sprain to sideline Spurs' Parker for several games: "San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to miss several games because of a mild left ankle sprain."

LeBron fined $25,000 for kicking water bottle

LeBron fined $25,000 for kicking water bottle: "Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for kicking a water bottle during last night's game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Wizards, Saunders ready to 'move forward' after Arenas ban

Wizards, Saunders ready to 'move forward' after Arenas ban: "As the remaining Washington Wizards went through what coach Flip Saunders called a 'workmanlike practice' Thursday, life-size, color cutouts of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton still were hanging on a wall overlooking the court."

Dell Curry will call rookie son's game with Golden St.

Dell Curry will call rookie son's game with Golden St.: "Typically when Dell Curry calls a Charlotte Bobcats game, opposing players are referred to by their last names on the broadcast."