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Basketball: Pacers deal with Dallas for guard, re-sign center

AFP - Saturday, October 11

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct 10, 2008 (AFP) - Retired legend Larry Bird continued his revamp of the Indiana Pacers on Friday, dealing swingman Shawne Williams to Dallas and signing centre Jeff Foster to a contract extension. More »

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  • Basketball: Magic Johnson outraged after HIV-faking accusation

    AFP - Saturday, October 11

    LOS ANGELES, Oct 10, 2008 (AFP) - Former National Basketball Association star Magic Johnson was outraged Friday after two Minnesota radio talk show hosts accused him of faking that he had contracted HIV, which can lead to AIDS. More »

  • Basketball: Wizards center Haywood to miss up to six months - report

    AFP - Thursday, October 9

    WASHINGTON, Oct 8, 2008 (AFP) - Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will miss four to six months with a torn ligament in his right wrist, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. More »

  • Basketball: Baylor steps down as Clipper GM

    AFP - Wednesday, October 8

    LOS ANGELES, Oct 7, 2008 (AFP) - Elgin Baylor, a league executive of the year, stepped down as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, the National Basketball Association club announced on Tuesday. More »

  • Suns' Stoudemire has torn iris - report

    Suns' Stoudemire has torn iris - report

    AFP - Saturday, October 4

    PHOENIX, Arizona, (AFP) - - Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has a torn iris after he was poked in the eye by teammate Boris Diaw during practice, the Arizona Republic reported. More »

  • Basketball: Bulls forward Noah injures eye

    AFP - Saturday, October 4

    CHICAGO, Oct 3, 2008 (AFP) - Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah was diagnosed Friday with a left eye injury and will likely be sidelined for five days until the symptoms subside, the National Basketball Association team said. More »

  • Basketball: Review calls for reforms in NBA officiating

    AFP - Friday, October 3

    NEW YORK, Oct 2, 2008 (AFP) - A review of National Basketball Association officiating released Thursday found no evidence of widespread misconduct, but nevertheless called for changes to preserve the integrity of the game. More »

  • Basketball: Arenas admits frustration with latest injury setback

    AFP - Sunday, September 28

    RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 27, 2008 (AFP) - Washington Wizards star guard Gilbert Arenas admitted Saturday he was frustrated that yet another knee operation will sideline him for the start of the National Basketball Association season. More »

  • Basketball: Sore foot sidelines Rockets' Battier

    AFP - Saturday, September 27

    HOUSTON, Texas, Sept 26, 2008 (AFP) - Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will likely miss most of the team's National Basketball Association pre-season games with inflammation in his left foot. More »

  • Basketball: Knee op for Nuggets' Atkins

    AFP - Thursday, September 25

    DENVER, Colorado, Sept 24, 2008 (AFP) - Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee on Wednesday and is expected to miss about six weeks, the National Basketball Association team said. More »