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Adande: Year to remember for Fisher

J.A. Adande — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:13:28 PDT

A year ago, Derek Fisher hit the biggest shot of his career. And it wasn't even the best part of his day, writes J.A. Adande.

Nelson guarantees Magic will prevail in Game 5

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:27:20 PDT

His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday.

Lakers forward Turiaf ejected after flagrant foul

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:59:29 PDT

Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul.

Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job

Marc Stein — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:32:15 PDT

The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle reached a verbal agreement Friday night on a four-year coaching contract, ESPN.com has learned.

Rockets' Battier, Alston get some ankle work done

Associated Press — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:13:53 PDT

Houston forward Shane Battier and point guard Rafer Alston had minor surgical procedures to repair injuries that occurred late in the season.

Kobe only unanimous pick for All-NBA first team

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 20:24:12 PDT

Kobe Bryant added another honor to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.

After short wait, Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 15:06:51 PDT

The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager.

NBA players' union upset about access in Boston

Chris Sheridan — Thu, 8 May 2008 17:32:25 PDT

The NBA players' union said it planned to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after one of its officials was denied access to the Celtics locker room before Game 2 of the Boston-Cleveland series Thursday night.

Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 16:13:40 PDT

NBA stars Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni were selected for a preliminary roster to defend Argentina's basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics.

Jazz's Weaver hired as Sonics' new assistant GM

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 16:21:48 PDT

Former Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant GM of the Seattle SuperSonics.

Duquesne's James hires agent, will enter draft

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 20:11:07 PDT

Shawn James, the shot-blocking center who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft.

Wizards GM hopes to keep both Jamison, Arenas

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 14:08:21 PDT

Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday.

Bucks' Williams undergoes surgery on right thumb

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:26:02 PDT

Bucks point guard Mo Williams had surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb and is expected to be ready for training camp in October.

Yao wants Chinese team to get into quarterfinals

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 17:29:09 PDT

The Olympics are still three months away, and already Yao Ming is trying to work the officials.

Cavaliers fans waiting hours for 23-cent pizzas

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 22:49:18 PDT

Lines were so long at some of the 86 Papa John's stores offering a large one-topping pizza for 23 cents that police stood nearby to make sure people didn't get unruly.

Bynum may need exploratory surgery on left knee

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 19:40:23 PDT

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks.

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ESPN.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:04:15 PDT

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