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Celtics’ Rondo out again; Allen injured in game
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo missed Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist and guard Ray Allen left because of a jammed left ankle and will not return.
Thunder sign Westbrook to multiyear extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook to a multiyear contract extension.
Report: Howard adds Clippers to trade wish list
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has added the surging Los Angeles Clippers to his trade wish list, according to a report on SheridanHoops.com.
Howard attempts record 39 FTs in Magic win
Dwight Howard broke Wilt Chamberlain’s nearly 50-year-old NBA record for most free throw attempts in a game, making 21 of 39 in the Orlando Magic’s 117-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Report: Ex-Piston Wallace considers comeback
Rasheed Wallace, who retired after the 2009-10 season, is considering a comeback, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports.
Mavericks’ West won’t attend White House visit
President Barack Obama is beginning the week by hosting the NBA champion Mavericks. But
Delonte West, signed by the Mavs before this season, will not be able to join the team because of a criminal record that did not pass a background check.
9Jan2012 | ESPN.com news services | Comments Off | ContinuedMavericks’ West fails check, won’t visit Obama
President Barack Obama is beginning the week by hosting the NBA champion Mavericks. But
Delonte West, signed by the Mavs before this season, will not be able to join the team because of a criminal record that did not pass a background check.
9Jan2012 | ESPN.com news services | Comments Off | ContinuedAgent: Bucks’ center Bogut back in U.S. Sunday
Bucks center Andrew Bogut is returning to the United States on Sunday and is expected to be ready to play for Milwaukee on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, his agent, David Bauman, said.
LeBron starts vs. Nets, but Heat’s Wade still out
LeBron James was back in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat, but Dwyane Wade is missed his third straight game against the New Jersey Nets.
USA Basketball to reveal roster pool by Jan. 18
Jerry Colangelo has been speaking to the best American basketball players, asking if they still want to play in the Olympics.