Lakers’ Kobe Bryant sidelined again by soreness
Kobe Bryant is sitting out his second straight game to rest his sore body, missing the Los Angeles Lakers' contest Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls. Read more
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James receives mixed reaction in return to Miami
LeBron James received a loud, mixed reaction when he was introduced at AmericanAirlines Arena for the first time since leaving the Miami Heat. Read more
Cavs begin process of moving on without Varejao
Cleveland coach David Blatt can relate to what Anderson Varejao is going through, because he also once went through the process of rehabilitating a torn Achilles. Read more
James, Curry lead first All-Star Game balloting returns
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Wall of the Washington Wizards top the Eastern Conference, while Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Anthony Davis of the…Read more
LeBron set for Christmas homecoming against Heat
LeBron James doesn't have any apprehension for this homecoming. Read more
Report: Smith to join Houston Rockets
A person with knowledge of the decision says Josh Smith will join the Houston Rockets following his release by the Detroit Pistons. Read more
Report: Cavaliers center Varejao out for season
A person familiar with the injury says Cavaliers starting center Anderson Varejao tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the season. Read more
McHale agrees to contract extension with Rockets
Coach Kevin McHale has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets. Read more
Suns trade Tolliver to Pistons in salary cap move
The Phoenix Suns have traded forward Anthony Tolliver to the Detroit Pistons for forward Tony Mitchell. Read more
Cavs’ big men Varejao, Love injured
Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao was helped off the floor with an injured left foot and ankle, moments after forward Kevin Love went to the locker room with a thumb injury. Read more