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NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.
Michael Jordan faces certain approval Charlotte Bobcats owner, David Stern says
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the purchase by the end of next week.
George Karl to miss final three games of Denver Nuggets' trip
George Karl will skip the last three games on the Denver Nuggets' road trip as he adjusts to a feeding tube that was placed into his stomach as part of his cancer treatment.
Miami Heat suspend Dorell Wright for DUI arrest
Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence.
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat
Jason Terry returns to practice for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry practiced Friday, one week after undergoing facial surgery to repair his fractured left orbital bone.
Detroit Pistons legend-turned-mayor Dave Bing hopes to lure team back downtown
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing would like to lure the Pistons back downtown, where they played when he was on the team.
LeBron James likely to return to Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup on Friday
Cavaliers star LeBron James has missed two games after twisting his right ankle last Friday against Detroit, but is likely to play at Philadelphia on Friday night.
Agent Zero moves up: Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas to switch number
Gilbert Arenas has submitted paperwork with the NBA to switch his uniform number, the Washington Wizards confirmed Thursday.
Michael Beasley of Miami Heat a game time decision with bruised thigh
Heat forward Michael Beasley has a bruised left thigh and is listed as a game-time decision for Miami's key game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Officials break ground on New Jersey Nets' Brooklyn arena
Officials have broken ground on a New York City development project including a $1 billion arena for the New Jersey Nets basketball team amid hollers and whistles of the project's opponents.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers to evaluate Eddie Jordan after season
Sixers coach Eddie Jordan will be evaluated at the end of the season, a source said on Wednesday.
Doctors clear Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey for exercise
The Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation.
Miami Heat: Still no word from suspended guard Rafer Alston
Rafer Alston still has not made contact with the Miami Heat to explain his disappearance from the team, and coach Erik Spoelstra is denying the guard's claim that he was going to be permanently benched before leaving last week.
Bond issue returns ex-All-Star Alvin Robertson to jail
Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson, facing sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking charges, is back in jail in San Antonio after a judge increased his bond.
Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins suspended for run-ins vs. Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

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