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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni is wrestling with the idea of bringing Pau Gasol off the bench, and the four-time All-Star is not embracing the thought of a potential demotion. Gasol was a substitute Thursday after missing five games with a concussion. Earl Clark started at power forward in...

While the Los Angeles Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey at halftime, Kobe Bryant stayed in the locker room. Kobe meant no offense to Shaq, his longtime teammate and former rival. He's just busy doing everything and playing nearly every minute to keep the Lakers in the playoff race. Bryant had 23...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers meet at Wells Fargo Center. New York At Philadelphia When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 26, 2013 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Prediction:...

The Los Angeles Lakers have consistently turned away trade inquiries in recent weeks for All-Star center Dwight Howard and still believe they have a strong chance of signing him to a new contract when Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, according to sources close to the situation. But...

Even as Dennis Schroder took off the other way, ahead of everyone for what looked like an uncontested layup, Wall managed to chase him down. On a night when Wall set a career playoff-high with 42 points, his remarkable defensive play was a big reason the Washington Wizards moved on...

LOS ANGELES Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Friday suggested the Los Angeles Lakers should amnesty Kobe Bryant in the offseason. The Lakers heard Cuban's advice and didn't appreciate it. "We're aware of Mark Cuban's comments and feel they are inappropriate," Lakers spokesman John Black said in a statement. "As...

The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Toyota Center. Atlanta At Houston When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, December 31, 2012 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas Prediction: Rockets 102, Hawks 97 Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3½-point...

AP Sports WriterSwish: Cavaliers re-sign shooting guard J.R. SmithBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) J.R. Smith can being launching away for the Cavaliers.After sitting out most of training camp, the free agent shooting guard re-signed Saturday with the defending NBA champions, who now have all their starting pieces in place...

The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Friday. Oklahoma City At Denver When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, March 1, 2013 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Fox Sports Oklahoma,...

AP Sports WriterHoliday says he's eager to help Pelicans in crunch timeBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) As long as Jrue Holiday is on the court in the critical final minutes, he's not terribly concerned with whether he starts, or how much playing time he gets, in his first...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green and LeBron James went at it again in the first half of the Cavaliers' visit to Golden State on Monday. Their latest confrontation came with 6:55 left in the first half. Golden State led 52-35 when James collided with Green near midcourt, resulting in a...

Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-93 on Wednesday night, extending their franchise-record home winning streak to 13 games. Matt Barnes added 19 points off the bench, and Blake Griffin had 15 points and 13 rebounds...