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Eastern Insider: Pistons' run sparked by lineup change

The Pistons have turned to a big lineup, with Rodney Stuckey running the point. They've also gone back to basic, blue-collar basketball. The result: Detroit has won seven straight and is the Eastern Conference's hottest team, writes NBA.com's Rob Peterson. Read Full Article
Peterson: Q&A with Pistons' VP on team's success | Power Rankings: Pistons in the top 10

Western Conf. Insider

A Shaq-Kobe reunion? It could happen in Phoenix, writes Dave McMenamin.

Power Rankings

On the heels of Sunday's loss in Washington, the Cavs fall from the top spot.

D-League Showcase

There's plenty of fresh talent at this year's D-League Showcase, writes Art Garcia.

No Excuses for C's

The slumping champions are not pointing fingers Rob Peterson writes.

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Nuggets' Smith facing traffic charges from '07 fatal crash

January 6th 2009 7:56 pm

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007. Read Full Article

Nuggets' Anthony out three weeks with broken bone

January 6th 2009 4:24 pm

Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand -- but won't need surgery. Read Full Article

Sixers' Brand expects to return in 2 weeks

January 6th 2009 7:08 pm

Elton Brand is making progress while rehabbing his injured right shoulder and the 76ers forward could be back with the team in about two weeks. Read Full Article

Curry won't play for Knicks against Thunder

January 6th 2009 7:32 pm

New York coach Mike D'Antoni said Eddy Curry won't make his season debut Tuesday night when the Knicks play the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read Full Article

Rockets' Artest misses another game with injured ankle

January 6th 2009 7:32 pm

Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle, sitting out Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Read Full Article

Celtics' Tony Allen sits out with ankle injury

January 6th 2009 7:30 pm

Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen missed Tuesday night's game against Charlotte with a right ankle injury. Read Full Article

Suns' Richardson apologizes for DUI arrest

January 6th 2009 5:27 pm

Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson apologized Tuesday for creating a "distraction" after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. Read Full Article

Suns waive backup point guard Brown

January 6th 2009 1:11 pm

The Phoenix Suns have released Dee Brown less than two weeks after signing him to fill the team's need for a backup point guard. Read Full Article

Nuggets' Smith facing traffic charges from '07 car wreck

January 6th 2009 8:20 am

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007. Read Full Article

Clippers acquire Samb from Nuggets

January 5th 2009 6:01 pm

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired 7-foot-1 Cheikh Samb of Senegal from the Denver Nuggets on Monday for a conditional second-round draft pick. Read Full Article

Celtics navigate bumpy road

January 6th 2009 9:52 am

Celtics fans need not join any doomsday cults or fill out a change-of-address card for the afterlife. "We have six losses," Paul Pierce said. "I mean, the world's not coming to an end." Read Full Article

Spurs' Hill produces in key minutes

January 6th 2009 9:51 am

Midway through the second quarter of the Spurs' 91-84 victory Monday night at Miami, rookie guard George Hill found himself in a situation that could have been hazardous to his health. Read Full Article

Blazers eyeing Knicks' Curry

January 6th 2009 9:51 am

One team that may go after Eddy CurryEddy Curry , now that the Knick center appears ready to resume playing, is the Blazers. Portland president Kevin Pritchard, who's been after David LeeDavid Lee for years, quietly scouted a Knick preseason game. Read Full Article

Wolves' Love showing signs of progress

January 6th 2009 9:49 am

Kevin Love and O.J. Mayo will meet on the basketball court for the second time as professionals tonight in Memphis, and much has changed since their first encounter eight days ago at Target Center. Read Full Article

Rowell says Nelson's job is safe

January 6th 2009 9:48 am

Despite the dismal start and consecutives losses to the two worst teams in the NBA this week, Warriors President Robert Rowell reiterated Monday that coach Don Nelson's job in not in jeopardy. Read Full Article

Gooden could play tonight; Hinrich gets closer

January 6th 2009 9:47 am

Some of the Bulls' physical ailments appeared closer to getting better Monday. Forward Drew Gooden, who has missed eight games with a sprained right ankle, believes he will play tonight when the Bulls host the Sacramento Kings. And guard Kirk Hinrich, who has been out since Nov. 7 with a torn ligament in his right thumb, said he could be participating in full practices by the end of the week. Read Full Article

McGrady becomes his own worst critic

January 6th 2009 9:46 am

The criticism, Tracy McGrady said, never bothered him. This was different. He heard he did not play hard against the Raptors, with far less effort than he thought. He was censured for playing badly all season, for falling far from his previous level of play. Read Full Article

Timberwolves' Miller keeps ties to Grizzlies, Memphis

January 6th 2009 9:44 am

When Mike Miller arrived in Minneapolis' Target Center about a week ago, it took several minutes for him to appear at home. That's because he spent so much time near the visiting Grizzlies' locker room. Read Full Article

Hamstring again keeps Nets' Devin Harris out

January 6th 2009 9:44 am

Devin Harris had just received the opening tip from Brook Lopez, when his right leg started tugging at him again. He knew it was going to be a short night. Read Full Article

Wizards hopeful a healthy Arenas can help salvage season

January 6th 2009 9:43 am

Their season fast approaching the halfway mark, the Washington Wizards went through drills on their practice court at Verizon Center yesterday, preparing for tonight's game against Orlando and looking for ways to improve on a woeful record that has them planted at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Read Full Article

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