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Patrick Ewing would 'love' to coach 0-17 Nets - Patrick Ewing (C) Orlando Magic
Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing hopes that he'll be considered for the Nets' vacant head coaching position.
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Patrick Ewing
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New Jersey Nets
Jason Kapono hopes to return on Tuesday - Jason Kapono (G/F) Philadelphia 76ers
76ers swingman Jason Kapono (sprained left ankle) hopes to play on Tuesday.
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Jason Kapono
Philadelphia 76ers
DeJuan Summers scores 13 points in loss - DaJuan Summers (F) Detroit Pistons
DaJuan Summers scored a career-high 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting (3-of-3 from downtown) with no rebounds, no assists, and one steal in the Pistons' blowout loss on Sunday.
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DaJuan Summers
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Thunder assign Weaver, Mullens to D-League - Kyle Weaver (G) Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder have assigned guard Kyle Weaver to the D-League.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
Warriors sign Hunter with hardship rule - Chris Hunter (F) Golden State Warriors
The shorthanded Warriors signed big man Chris Hunter using the NBA's hardship rule.
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Golden State Warriors
Gadzuric likely to start in Bogut's place - Dan Gadzuric (F/C) Milwaukee Bucks
Dan Gadzuric is the likely starter at C for the Bucks in place of the injured Andrew Bogut.
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Dan Gadzuric
Milwaukee Bucks
Andrew Bogut
Report: Wizards to sign Earl Boykins - Earl Boykins (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The Wizards are reportedly planning to sign Earl Boykins.
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Earl Boykins
Washington Wizards
Charlotte Bobcats
Wizards' guard James breaks finger - Mike James (G) Washington Wizards
Wizards guard Mike James broke his left ring finger and will be out for four to five weeks.
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LeBron James
Simmons, Boone, Hassell start for Nets - Bobby Simmons (G/F) New Jersey Nets
With the Nets ravaged by injury and illness, Bobby Simmons, Trenton Hassell and Josh Boone, who hardly played at the start of the season, were in the starting lineup on Saturday against the, gulp, Celtics.
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Trenton Hassell
Josh Boone
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Devin Brown to start for Hornets - Devin Brown (G/F) New Orleans Hornets
Devin Brown will start at shooting guard for the Hornets Sunday, sending Morris Peterson to the inactive list.
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Devin Brown
Morris Peterson
New Orleans Hornets
Bobcats' Diop, Ajinca inactive vs. Hawks - DeSagana Diop (F/C) Charlotte Bobcats
DeSagana Diop and Alexis Ajinca will both be inactive for Friday's game against the Hawks, coach Larry Brown said.
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Alexis Ajinca
Atlanta Hawks
Larry Brown
Charlotte Bobcats
Injury plagued Memphis may sign Richard - Chris Richard (F/C) Chicago Bulls
With Darrell Arthur (torn pectoral muscle) out for four months the Memphis Grizzlies are considering free agent Chris Richard.
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Chris Richard
Chicago Bulls
Sean May
JamesOn Curry signed by D-league team - JamesOn Curry (G) Chicago Bulls
Former Chicago Bulls guard JamesOn Curry has been signed by the Springfield Armor of the NBA's D-league.
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Chicago Bulls
Mavs' assistant Popeye Jones arrested for DUI - Popeye Jones (F) Golden State Warriors
Mavericks assistant coach Popeye Jones was arrested on Sunday night and charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Popeye Jones
Dallas Mavericks
Golden State Warriors
Spurs decide not to extend forward Mahinmi - Ian Mahinmi (F) San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs have elected not to extend the contract of third-year forward-center Ian Mahinmi.
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- Paul Davis (F/C) Washington Wizards
Paul Davis was signed by WAS on Saturday October 31.
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Paul Davis
Washington Wizards
Carroll plays well off Grizzlies bench - DeMarre Carroll (F) Memphis Grizzlies
DeMarre Carroll came off the bench and had 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals in Friday's win over the Raptors.
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DeMarre Carroll
Toronto Raptors
Memphis Grizzlies
Ridnour quiet as Jennings steals show - Luke Ridnour (G) Milwaukee Bucks
Luke Ridnour had eight points and one assist in Friday's loss to the Sixers.
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Luke Ridnour
Milwaukee Bucks
Suns exercise options on Dudley, Lopez - Jared Dudley (F) Phoenix Suns
The Suns have exercised options on the contracts of forward Jared Dudley and center Robin Lopez for the 2010-11 season, but declined the option on the contract of swingman Alando Tucker.
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Alando Tucker
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Mason Jr. held scoreless versus the Bulls - Roger Mason Jr. (G) San Antonio Spurs
Roger Mason was held scoreless against the Bulls on Thursday, and managed only one rebound and two assists.
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Chicago Bulls
Roger Mason Jr.
San Antonio Spurs
Mbah a Moute named starter for Bucks - Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (F/C) Milwaukee Bucks
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will likely start at small forward for the Bucks in Friday's season opener against the 76ers, provided he is not sidelined by a bruised knee.
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Milwaukee Bucks
Philadelphia 76ers
Bulls waive Derrick Byars on Wednesday - Derrick Byars (G/F) Chicago Bulls
The Bulls waived Derrick Byars on Wednesday, cutting their roster to 13 players.
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Derrick Byars
Chicago Bulls
Thomas doesn't make trip with Kings - Kenny Thomas (F/C) Sacramento Kings
Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee reports that Kenny Thomas did not make the trip to Oklahoma City with the Kings for Wednesday night's game due to the flu.
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Kenny Thomas
Oklahoma City Thunder
Quinton Ross to start at SG for Mavericks - Quinton Ross (G/F) Dallas Mavericks
Quinton Ross will start at SG when the Mavericks open the regular season on Tuesday.
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Quinton Ross
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Bobcats to start Stephen Graham at SG - Stephen Graham (G/F) Charlotte Bobcats
In the absence of Raja Bell (wrist) and Flip Murray (shin), Bobcats coach Larry Brown plans to start Stephen Graham at shooting guard.
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Raja Bell
Larry Brown
Charlotte Bobcats
Thunder waive forward Mike Harris - Mike Harris (F) Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder waived forward Mike Harris on Friday.
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Mike Harris
Oklahoma City Thunder
Bowen wins last roster spot for Thunder - Ryan Bowen (F) Oklahoma City Thunder
It was reported on Sunday that forward Ryan Bowen won the Thunder's last roster spot.
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Ryan Bowen
Linton Johnson makes Magic roster - Linton Johnson (F) Orlando Magic
Forward Linton Johnson has made the Magic's opening-night roster for Wednesday's game against the Sixers.
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Orlando Magic
Joe Johnson
Lakers waive forward Tony Gaffney - Tony Gaffney (C) Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers waived forward Tony Gaffney on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Karl, Williams make Cavs' opening roster - Coby Karl (G) Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are expected to have both Coby Karl and Jawad Williams on their roster for opening night.
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Jawad Williams
Cleveland Cavaliers
Deron Williams
Kings' Jackson retires - Bobby Jackson (G) Sacramento Kings
Bobby Jackson announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday.
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Bobby Jackson
Sacramento Kings
Billups posts balanced line in Nuggets loss - Chauncey Billups (G) Denver Nuggets
Chauncey Billups posted a balanced line in the Nuggets' 106-89 loss to the Lakers on Thursday, scoring 19 points on 5-of-8 shooting (2-of-3 from downtown) with five rebounds and six assists.
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Chauncey Billups
Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets
Sergio drops 11 dimes as Kings pummel OKC - Sergio Rodriguez (G) Sacramento Kings
Sergio Rodriguez dropped 11 dimes in 34 minutes off the bench against the Thunder on Thursday.
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Sergio Rodriguez
Oklahoma City Thunder
Sacramento Kings
Damien Wilkins draws start for injured Love - Damien Wilkins (G/F) Minnesota Timberwolves
Damien Wilkins started for the Wolves on Thursday, scoring seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 31 minutes.
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Damien Wilkins
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Bibby quiet again with just seven points - Mike Bibby (G) Atlanta Hawks
Mike Bibby scored just seven points on 3-of-6 shooting with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 27 minutes of action on Thursday.
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Mike Bibby
Atlanta Hawks
Knicks waive Crawford, Hunter - Joe Crawford (G) New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have waived guard Joe Crawford and forward Chris Hunter, leaving the roster at 14.
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Nets waive Blalock, Davis, Hamilton - Will Blalock (G) New Jersey Nets
The Nets have waived guards Will Blalock and Bennet Davis and forward Brian Hamilton. The team's roster now stands at the NBA limit of 15 players.
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Will Blalock
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Baron Davis
Antonio Anderson to stick with Bobcats? - Antonio Anderson (F) Charlotte Bobcats
Rookie Antonio Anderson remains on the Charlotte roster as the team continued to trim down Thursday by waiving combo guard Dontell Jefferson.
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Dontell Jefferson
Antonio McDyess
Jefferson waived by Bobcats - Dontell Jefferson (G) Charlotte Bobcats
The Bobcats waived combo guard Dontell Jefferson on Thursday.
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Dontell Jefferson
Charlotte Bobcats
Warriors waive Shaun Pruitt - Shaun Pruitt (C) Golden State Warriors
The Warriors waived Shaun Pruitt on Wednesday.
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Golden State Warriors
Hawks cut Siler from preseason roster - Garrett Siler (C) Atlanta Hawks
In addition to cutting Mario West and Courtney Sims earlier on Wednesday, the Hawks also cut rookie center Garret Siler.
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Atlanta Hawks
Mario West
Rockets release Temple, Beck - Garrett Temple (G) Houston Rockets
The Rockets released guards Garrett Temple and Romel Beck on Wednesday.
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Houston Rockets
Hawks cut Courtney Sims, Mario West - Courtney Sims (C) Atlanta Hawks
Courtney Sims and Mario West were waived by the Hawks on Wednesday.
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Atlanta Hawks
Mario West
Rush lands roster spot with Clippers - Kareem Rush (G/F) Los Angeles Clippers
Journeyman Kareem Rush has apparently landed the final spot on the Clippers' roster. Rush said on Tuesday before the exhibition against Maccabi Tel Aviv, in which he played 23 minutes, that Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy told him he would be sticking ...
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Ryan Gomes solid in start at power forward - Ryan Gomes (F) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves started Ryan Gomes at power forward on Tuesday, and he responded with 15 points, one 3-pointer, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, and one turnover.
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Michael Finley gets hot in Spurs victory - Michael Finley (G/F) San Antonio Spurs
Spurs veteran Michael Finley caught fire on Tuesday, scoring 20 points in just 16 minutes. He was 6-of-7 from the field, including 5-of-5 three-pointers.
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Michael Finley
Blazers' Przybilla to start Tuesday vs. Jazz - Joel Przybilla (C) Portland Trail Blazers
Joel Przybilla will start in Tuesday's exhibition against the Jazz.
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Joel Przybilla
Utah Jazz
Marcus Banks sidelined by flu for Raptors - Marcus Banks (G) Toronto Raptors
Raptors guard Marcus Banks missed Sunday's game with the flu.
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Toronto Raptors
Marcus Banks
Cavs guard Robinson plays 42 minutes - Russell Robinson (G) Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers guard Russell Robinson played a whopping 42 minutes for the Cavaliers on Saturday, finishing with nine points, eight assists, and five turnovers
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Brian Cardinal starts at PF for Wolves - Brian Cardinal (F) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves started Brian Cardinal at power forward on Saturday. He had six points and three rebounds in 24 minutes.
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