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The Portland Trail Blazers sacked coach Nate McMillan
Mike Woodson the interim head coach of the New York Knicks calls a play during the game against Portland
The Knicks responded to the turmoil of coach Mike D'Antoni's resignation with a resounding 121-79 victory over Portland
Mike Woodson the interim head coach of the New York Knicks calls a play during the game against Portland
The Knicks responded to the turmoil of coach Mike D'Antoni's resignation with a resounding 121-79 victory over Portland
Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, pictured in 2010
For Minnesota the real blow may not be felt until Rubio (R) has an MRI exam on his injured left knee
Devin Harris' Utah Jazz beat Miami Heat 99-98
Devin Harris' Utah Jazz beat Miami Heat 99-98
Bryant said the mask took some getting used to but he never considered going without it
Anthony Randolph is fouled by Troy Murphy
Bynum had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers
Jeremy Evans received 29% of the three million votes cast by fans via text message, twitter and the internet
Jeremy Evans sails over a helper seated in front of the basket in an entertaining double dunk
Kobe Bryant has blasted the Los Angeles Lakers management in an expletive-laden outburst
NBA player Greg Oden, of the Portland Trail Blazers, arrives at the premiere of "Real Steel" in Los Angeles
Knicks guard Lin smiles during player introductions before the start of the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis
Knicks guard Lin smiles during player introductions before the start of the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis
The Denver Nuggets' leading scorer Danilo Gallinari, pictured in January 2012, is expected to miss about four weeks
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant scored 35 points at the game against the Timberwolves

Duncan, Bosh head NBA All-Star reserves

San Antonio's Tim Duncan and the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh headline the 14 players selected by NBA coaches as reserves for the 2013 All-Star Game next month.
 

Knicks, Lakers top Forbes list of most valuable clubs

Even without Asian-American star Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks are the most valuable franchise in the NBA at $1.1 billion, according to a list released on Wednesday by Forbes magazine.
 

Woeful Cavaliers get help from Grizzlies

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with the NBA's second-worst record, received some help from Memphis on Tuesday in a trade deal that will save the Grizzlies some money.
 

League to review Kings sale to Seattle group

The NBA will review the agreement for the sale of the Sacramento Kings to an investor group that reportedly plans to relocate the club to Seattle.
 

Nuggets silence Thunder in overtime

Corey Brewer scored 26 points and Danilo Gallinari added 18 as the Denver Nuggets halted Oklahoma City's six-game NBA winning streak with a 121-118 overtime triumph over the Thunder.
 

Spurs' Ginobili out with hamstring injury

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili could be out for up to two weeks with a hamstring injury, the National Basketball Association team announced Monday.
 

Lakers' Gasol, Howard out indefinitely

The news got even worse for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, as the struggling NBA club announced that forward Pau Gasol and center Dwight Howard will be sidelined indefinitely with injuries.
 

Lawson shines as Nuggets down Lakers

Ty Lawson posted a double-double of 21 points and 10 assists to help Denver hand the Los Angeles Lakers a third straight NBA defeat, 112-105.
 

T-Wolves' Love breaks hand again

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has broken a bone in his right hand, the same hand that was broken during the NBA pre-season.
 

Warriors help cool off Clippers

Stephen Curry had 31 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 115-94 win Wednesday over Los Angeles, handing the Clippers their second straight loss.
 

Nuggets end Clippers' 17-game win streak

The high-flying Los Angeles Clippers failed to stretch their 17-game NBA winning streak into the New Year, slipping to defeat against the Denver Nuggets.
 

Knicks fall short in Stoudemire season debut

Amare Stoudemire made his NBA season debut after an injury absence but couldn't lift the New York Knicks over the Portland Trail Blazers.
 

17 NBA wins and counting for L.A. Clippers

Caron Butler drained six three-point shots and scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a perfect December with a 107-96 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz.
 

Timberwolves' Roy still seeking NBA return

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy said he's determined to pursue his return to the NBA, despite a setback in his recovery from knee surgery.
 

Lakers' Howard fined $35,000

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 for a flagrant foul against Kenneth Faried of Denver, the NBA said.
 

Johnson sacked as Nets coach

The Brooklyn Nets on Thursday sacked Avery Johnson as head coach, just a day after his side slipped to a 108-93 defeat to Milwaukee, the club's general manager Billy King announced.
 

Nuggets halt streaking Lakers

Corey Brewer came off the bench and drained six three-pointers as the Denver Nuggets defeated Los Angeles 126-114 and snapped the Lakers' NBA winning streak at five games.
 

League-best Clippers stretch win streak to 14

Jamal Crawford scored 22 points and Matt Barnes added 20 as the NBA-leading Los Angeles Clippers stretched their winning streak to 14 games in a row by defeating the Denver Nuggets 112-100.
 

Thumb injury sidelines Williams for Jazz

Utah Jazz starting point guard Mo Williams has been sidelined indefinitely because of an injured right thumb, the NBA club announced on Sunday.
 

Canadian guard Nash returns to Lakers' lineup

Steve Nash, who missed 24 games after suffering a small fracture in his lower left leg, returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA team's game at Golden State.