LeBron says he wishes Cavs 'the best'

LeBron says he wishes Cavs 'the best': "LeBron James sees no reason to enjoy Cleveland's epic struggles this season."

Jazz guard Williams to miss third straight game

Jazz guard Williams to miss third straight game: "Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams will miss his third straight game Monday night against Charlotte because of a wrist injury."

Okafor out vs. Wizards Tuesday night

Okafor out vs. Wizards Tuesday night: "Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle."

Miami's Eddie House Fined

Miami's Eddie House Fined: "Miami Heat guard Eddie House has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Rivers fined $15K for leaving slowly after ejection

Rivers fined $15K for leaving slowly after ejection: "LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for leaving the court too slowly after being ejected from a game in Phoenix."

Heat's Big 3 stave off Durant, Thunder 108-103

Heat's Big 3 stave off Durant, Thunder 108-103: "OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Dwyane Wade scored 32 points and Eddie House hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left as the Miami
Heat got their Big 3 back together and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-103 on Sunday."

Reports: Pacers fire coach Jim O'Brien

Reports: Pacers fire coach Jim O'Brien: "The Indiana Pacers have reportedly fired coach Jim O'Brien after failing to make the playoffs in three losing seasons."

Hawks' Smith fined $25K for obscene gesture

Hawks' Smith fined $25K for obscene gesture: "Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Rivers fined for failing to leave the court in timely manner

Rivers fined for failing to leave the court in timely manner: "Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Knicks overcome big night from Wade, beat Heat

Knicks overcome big night from Wade, beat Heat: "NEW YORK (AP) Danilo Gallinari and Landry Fields made consecutive 3-pointers in the final 1:18, and the New York Knicks took
advantage of LeBron James's miserable shooting night to beat the Miami Heat 93-88 on Thursday night."

Grizzlies' Mayo suspended for violating anti-drug program

Grizzlies' Mayo suspended for violating anti-drug program: "The NBA has suspended guard O.J. Mayo 10 games without pay for violating the league and union's anti-drug program with a positive test."

Lakers' Jackson says this will be his last season

Lakers' Jackson says this will be his last season: "Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has reiterated this will be his last season working the sideline."

Cavs owner tweets about team's troubles

Cavs owner tweets about team's troubles: "Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is promising changes to his troubled team on his Twitter account."

Kings GM fined $50K over ref remarks

Kings GM fined $50K over ref remarks: "NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL has fined Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi $50,000 for his comments questioning the integrity of league vice president Mike Murphy."

Camby to have surgery on partially torn meniscus

Camby to have surgery on partially torn meniscus: "The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need surgery on his left knee."

Nowitzki back in Mavs' lineup at Memphis

Nowitzki back in Mavs' lineup at Memphis: "Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki returned to the lineup and started Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, then was ejected in the third quarter."

Rookie Patrick Patterson taken to hospital

Rookie Patrick Patterson taken to hospital: "Houston rookie Patrick Patterson was taken to Piedmont Hospital during the Rockets' game against Atlanta because of chest pain and congestion."

Kings' Evans still sidelined with a sprained ankle

Kings' Evans still sidelined with a sprained ankle: "Sacramento Kings leading scorer Tyreke Evans remains sidelined with a sprained left ankle."

Nuggets' Billups forges on in midst of trade talks

Nuggets' Billups forges on in midst of trade talks: "After months of constant trade speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets fans have pretty much accepted the notion the All-Star forward will soon be leaving."

Despite 'Melo rumors, Avery Johnson focused on current Nets

Despite 'Melo rumors, Avery Johnson focused on current Nets: "Listening to Nets coach Avery Johnson, the monster deal to bring Carmelo Anthony from Denver to New Jersey might be on hold."

Magic's Howard empathizes with Yao's injury plight

Magic's Howard empathizes with Yao's injury plight: "Magic center Dwight Howard expressed empathy for Yao Ming, saying the Houston big man may come back from his last injury to soon and that he hopes he returns to the NBA soon."

Knee injury knocks Suns rookie Lawal out for season

Knee injury knocks Suns rookie Lawal out for season: "Phoenix Suns rookie forward Gani Lawal has torn ligaments in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season."

Cavs' Gibson (ankle) to miss team's five-game road trip

Cavs' Gibson (ankle) to miss team's five-game road trip: "Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson has a sprained ankle. He did not travel with the team as it embarked on a five-game road trip."

Grizzlies moving on from airplane fight incident

Grizzlies moving on from airplane fight incident: "Grizzlies guards Tony Allen and O.J. Mayo said Thursday there are no hard feelings after they fought on a team flight over an unpaid debt from a card game."

Yao has surgery on stress fracture in left ankle

Yao has surgery on stress fracture in left ankle: "Houston Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery on Thursday to repair the stress fracture in his left ankle. The team issued a statement Thursday afternoon confirming the procedure, which was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston."

Bryant, Howard lead All-Star balloting third returns

Bryant, Howard lead All-Star balloting third returns: "• Complete All-Star Ballot update | Vote!"

Odom to star in reality series with wife Khloe Kardashian

Odom to star in reality series with wife Khloe Kardashian: "Khloe Kardashian and basketball-playing husband Lamar Odom are getting their own reality show."

Collins back with Clippers on 10-day contract

Collins back with Clippers on 10-day contract: "Jarron Collins is back with the Los Angeles Clippers two days after the team waived him."

Wizards waive guard Lester Hudson

Wizards waive guard Lester Hudson: "Guard Lester Hudson has been waived by the Washington Wizards for the second time this season."

Coach Hollins puts end to on-flight gambling for Grizzlies

Coach Hollins puts end to on-flight gambling for Grizzlies: "Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has banned gambling on flights for Memphis after a fight between Tony Allen and O.J. Mayo on board an airplane during a return trip from Los Angeles."

Cavs offer job to homeless man with radio-worthy voice

Cavs offer job to homeless man with radio-worthy voice: "With a deep, refined voice, one that had been sadly misplaced, Ted Williams simply asked for help to get him off the streets."

Hawks release former Georgia star Wilkins

Hawks release former Georgia star Wilkins: "The Atlanta Hawks have waived guard/forward Damien Wilkins after one month on the team."

Griffin, Ibaka, Jennings and McGee set for Sprite Slam Dunk

Griffin, Ibaka, Jennings and McGee set for Sprite Slam Dunk: "There will be a new Sprite Slam Dunk champion crowned on Feb. 19, at STAPLES Center (8 p.m. ET on TNT) in Los Angeles as four first-time contestants vie for the title: the Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka and the Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee."

FanHouse: Millen admits he 'stunk' as Detroit GM

FanHouse: Millen admits he 'stunk' as Detroit GM: ""

Report: Mayo fights with Allen on Grizzlies flight

Report: Mayo fights with Allen on Grizzlies flight: "MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Grizzlies guards O.J. Mayo and Tony Allen got into a fight on the team's charter flight Monday after a card game."

Hornets waive Mensah-Bonsu, trim roster to 14

Hornets waive Mensah-Bonsu, trim roster to 14: "The New Orleans Hornets have waived reserve forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu."

Heat's Haslem pushing for March return from foot injury

Heat's Haslem pushing for March return from foot injury: "Heat forward Udonis Haslem says he hopes to be back with his team by late March."

Warriors waive Rodney Carney

Warriors waive Rodney Carney: "The Golden State Warriors say they have waived swingman Rodney Carney."

Mavs' Caron Butler has season-ending knee surgery

Mavs' Caron Butler has season-ending knee surgery: "Mavericks forward Caron Butler has undergone surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right knee and will likely miss the rest of the season."

Clippers waive center Jarron Collins

Clippers waive center Jarron Collins: "The Los Angeles Clippers have waived center Jarron Collins."

Thunder's Maynor day to day with sprained right foot

Thunder's Maynor day to day with sprained right foot: "Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor has a sprained right foot and is day to day."

Miami's James and Wade, Thunder's Durant Players of Month

Miami's James and Wade, Thunder's Durant Players of Month: "The Miami Heat's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played during December."

Gallinari to miss 2-3 weeks with sprained knee

Gallinari to miss 2-3 weeks with sprained knee: "The New York Knicks say forward Danilo Gallinari is expected to miss two to three weeks with a sprained left knee."

Bobcats lose Diop for season with Achilles' tear

Bobcats lose Diop for season with Achilles' tear: "Just as DeSagana Diop started to get increased playing time under new coach Paul Silas, the center has been lost for the season with a ruptured right Achilles' tendon."

Spoelstra, Popovich named Coaches of the Month for December

Spoelstra, Popovich named Coaches of the Month for December: "The Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and the San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in December."

Fields, Griffin win NBA Rookie honors for December

Fields, Griffin win NBA Rookie honors for December: "The New York Knicks' Landry Fields and the Los Angels Clippers' Blake Griffin today were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played through December."

Wade, Billups named NBA Players of the Week

Wade, Billups named NBA Players of the Week: "The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and the Denver Nuggets' Chauncey Billups today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 27, through Jan. 2."

Bobcats' Wallace to miss 'a few games' with ankle injury

Bobcats' Wallace to miss 'a few games' with ankle injury: "The Charlotte Bobcats will be without starting small forward Gerald Wallace against Miami after he aggravated an existing left ankle injury in practice."

Jackson upset with Kobe again

Jackson upset with Kobe again: ""

Rondo returns from seven-game absence

Rondo returns from seven-game absence: "Boston point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Raptors after missing seven games because of a sprained left ankle."

Injured Anthony Tolliver practices with Wolves

Injured Anthony Tolliver practices with Wolves: "Anthony Tolliver practiced with the Minnesota Timberwolves but did not travel with the team to Boston."

Report: Butler could have torn knee tendon

Report: Butler could have torn knee tendon: "Caron Butler could be out at least a couple of months because of a knee injury, a tough blow for the already ailing Dallas Mavericks."

Mavs' Butler injures knee, could be 'potentially serious'

Mavs' Butler injures knee, could be 'potentially serious': "Dallas forward Caron Butler left the Mavericks' game against Milwaukee in the first quarter Saturday night after injuring his right knee."

Wizards' Howard out with sore left knee

Wizards' Howard out with sore left knee: "Washington Wizards' swingman Josh Howard, who missed nearly 10 months after surgery on a torn ligament in his left knee, will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans with soreness in the same knee."

Van Gundy fined $35,000 for criticizing officials

Van Gundy fined $35,000 for criticizing officials: "Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined $35,000 for public comments about the officiating, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Celtics' Pierce fined for throwing object in stands

Celtics' Pierce fined for throwing object in stands: "Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics has been fined $15,000 for throwing an object into the stands, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations."

Curry, Warriors Beat Bobcats

Curry, Warriors Beat Bobcats