Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Tuesday that general manager Mike Dunleavy has been let go and replaced by assistant GM Neil Olshey.

Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye and Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers have been suspended one game for their part in an on-court altercation.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson admitted Monday on Twitter that he is experiencing "tough times" off the court.

Suspended point guard Rafer Alston didn't practice Monday, prompting speculation that his second stint with the Miami Heat appears over.

Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the season.

The San Antonio Spurs confirmed Monday that guard Tony Parker will miss about six weeks with a broken right hand.

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey seems to be OK after collapsing on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The New York Knicks fell to the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Friday at the Air Canada Centre.

Rafer Alston's second stint with the Miami Heat may be over, with the team saying they have suspended the point guard indefinitely.

Yi Jianlian sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the New Jersey Nets' game against the Knicks on Saturday night in New York and left the game.

Michael Finley asked for and was granted his release from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week and will now earn a pro-rated portion of the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million US from the Boston Celtics.

The wife of Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson has filed for divorce, claiming their marriage is "irretrievably broken."

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery Friday after taking an elbow to the face during a game.

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Kobe's late clutchness ends the Lakers' skid and leaves experts scratching their heads.

Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager.

Why dump Mike Dunleavy? Because the Clippers want to change their losing ways.

Exiled Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson says he's experiencing "tough times'' a week after it was decided he would not return to the team and his wife filed for divorce.

An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems.

Why the Mavs and Magic may bust up the Lakers and Cavs.

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making ...

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to ...

Deron Williams got the better of Derrick Rose, finishing with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists, while CJ Miles scored a ...

Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching ...

Just when Dallas needed it most, Shawn Marion returned to the high-scoring form that has been absent all season.

LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing ...

The Miami Heat practiced again Monday without suspended point guard Rafer Alston, whose tenure with the club appears to be over. ...

LeBron James left Quicken Loans Arena with a custom-designed Snuggie draped over his shoulder. The Cavaliers are hoping he takes ...

Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss about six weeks with a broken right hand. The team said Monday that Parker won't need surgery, ...

Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday night's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment. Karl, ...

Injury impact:How far can the San Antonio Spurs go without guard Tony Parker? Or the Denver Nuggets without forward Kenyon Martin?

Dwight Howard was barking in the locker room, mocking some Lakers he claimed called his Orlando Magic team "puppies."

Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 each and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis ...

Tempers flared and punches were thrown.

Rafer Alston's future with the Miami Heat is in serious doubt.

Hold division tourneys and award playoff bids to the six champions, as well as 10 at-large teams. That's what Dave Del Grande sees when he takes this week's NCAA hoops nirvana and applies it to the NBA.

Candidates have their cases, but the incumbent MVP has done more than enough to earn another term. After the King, other prizes are still very much up in the air, Ken Berger says.

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Mike Dunleavy is out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night.

Deron Williams got the better of Derrick Rose, finishing with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists, while CJ Miles scored a season-best 26 points Tuesday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 victory against the Chicago Bulls.

Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-87 on Tuesday night to tie a season high with their sixth consecutive victory.

Phoenix forward Channing Frye and Indiana's Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee showed no serious problems.

Exiled Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson says he's experiencing 'tough times' a week after it was decided he would not return to the team and his wife filed for divorce.

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday night's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment.

Tuesday's NBA roundup: Brandon Roy scored 19 points and hit a clinching jumper with just over two minutes left, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-81 victory against the Sacramento Kings.

David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Rafer Alston is content with his decision to leave the Heat, because it wasn't about losing his starting job.

Mike Dunleavy was shocked that he was fired as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak.

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds and the Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Celtics 86-84.

An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems.

Deron Williams finised with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists to lead the Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Bulls.

Multiple NBA sources say Allen Iverson is facing alcohol and gambling issues that have derailed his career and threaten his post-basketball well-being, according to a published report.

Channing Frye and Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey will miss at least a second game after collapsing in Cleveland.

Spurs guard Tony Parker won't need surgery on his broken right hand, meaning he may be able to return for the playoffs. He is expected to miss about six weeks.

Tracy McGrady is sitting out the Knicks' game against Atlanta because of soreness.

The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins will need to undergo surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle.

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the season.

Forward Yi Jianlian did not accompany the New Jersey Nets on a four-game road trip because of a sprained left ankle.

Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was ejected in the fourth quarter on Monday night after delivering a forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head.

At Contact Football Camps (http://www.ContactFootball.com) each camper practices with and learns from NFL pros and coaches, as well as college coaches from top football schools across the country including camp director E.J. Mills. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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The leading athletic recruiting service combines with Hobsons to provide users with the leading college research resource for potential student-athletes. The Colleges section within beRecruited allows registered users to research the most comprehensive data set for athletic and academic information available. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Top breeding ground for local youth basketball teams currently filling open spots; Tryouts for spring league basketball begin March 8 (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Sportie LA will outfit "The Bachelor" Jason Mesnick and his groomsmen with Nike Retro Air Jordans, when he marries Molly Malaney tonight on ABC. Sportie LA carries all the Jordan retro's as well as the new styles, and limited edition quick strikes. Limited Dunks, Air Forces, Air Yeezys, Air Max 90's, and Air Max 95's, are just some of the line’s hot styles available at the store. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant, says there has been a loud call for leadership accountability with the most recent resignation of the president of the Russian Olympic Committee. This lack of leadership support is not just a Russian problem. In recent surveys conducted by Athlete Assessments, a staggering 47% of American coaches and 52% of Australian coaches surveyed reported they didn’t have a mentor or anyone they could look to for coaching support. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Rising to the challenge of a complex economy separated the winners from the also-rans in 2009. In the sports industry, it earned a select group of retailers—including The DawgDen of Seattle, Washington— the Rising Star Award from the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Team Cowboy now offers photo sharing with commenting, slide shows and team albums, which enables collaboration and sharing for recreational sports teams. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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BC Sports welcomes the start of spring training with a spring cleaning sale on items throughout the store. Helmets, Licensed caps, and Reebok ® NFL jerseys on sale now*. Released player jerseys available at drastic markdown. In an ongoing effort to meet customer needs, BC Sports has launched a new email sign up page, allowing customers to personalize the emails they receive from BC Sports. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Founded by the extraordinary coach and teacher Hubert Vogelsinger in 1965, the Academy offers a unique, dynamic soccer environment in which players master the mental, physical and technical skills of the game. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Raptors SF Hedo Turkoglu returned to the lineup on Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's game due to a sprained left ankle. In 29 minutes against the Lakers, he shot 2 of 7 from the field, 2 of 5 from 3-point range. He finished with six points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal.

Lakers SG Sasha Vujacic returned to the court Tuesday after missing eight games due to a shoulder sprain. Against the Raptors, he logged three minutes, attempting no shots and finishing with zero points.

Bucks forward Jerry Stackhouse sat out Tuesday against the Celtics because of a left hamstring strain. He is day to day.

Portland C Marcus Camby returned to action Tuesday after a one-game absence with an ankle problem. Camby played 33 minutes in the win over the Kings and scored six points on 3 of 5 shooting. He added eight rebounds and five blocked shots.

Kings PG Beno Udrih played through an ankle injury on Tuesday night at Portland. The Kings lost but Udrih played well as he shot 6 of 10 from the field over 29 minutes to score 13 points. He hit a 3-pointer and added three rebounds and three assists with two steals.

Utah PF Paul Millsap had another solid performance on Tuesday night in a win at Chicago. Millsap scored 16 points on 5 of 11 shooting and added nine boards.

Utah PG Deron Williams recorded his fourth double-double in his last five games on Tuesday night in a win at Chicago. This might have been his best yet, however. Williams poured in a game-high 28 points on 11 of 15 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and added 17 assists.

Utah SF C.J. Miles had a monster performance on Tuesday night to help the Jazz top the Bulls in Chicago. Miles played just 19 minutes but shot 9 of 12, including six 3-pointers, to score 26 points off the bench. Miles added two steals and a block in the game.

Bulls C Brad Miller has been contributing more of late for Chicago and on Tuesday against Utah, he had one of his better games. Miller shot 6 of 9 from the field and went a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to score 20 points. He added four rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes on the floor.

Coming off a season-high 34 points on Saturday against Dallas, Bulls PG Derrick Rose recorded a double-double Tuesday against the Jazz. Rose shot 10 of 19 from the field as he scored 25 points and he added 13 big dimes to go with it. Rose is averaging 26 points per game over his last five contests.

Bulls SF Luol Deng began the morning with the flu and finished Tuesday night with a strained right calf. Deng and the Bulls played the Jazz on Tuesday night and Deng played through the flu to score 14 points over three quarters. He sat out the fourth, however, after he strained his calf. He's scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday, another blow for a team in the middle of a brutal nine-game stretch against contenders. "I tried to see how it felt," he said. "I tried to push it a little."

Bucks C Andrew Bogut recorded a monster performance on Tuesday against Boston. He helped the Bucks win their fourth straight game as he scored 25 points and ripped 17 rebounds for his second double-double in his last three games. Bogut shot 10 of 18 from the field and added four blocks and a steal.

Boston PF Kevin Garnett shot 7 of 13 from the field on Tuesday night in a loss at Milwaukee, just one game after he went 0 for 7 from the floor against Washington. Garnett was definitely in better rhythm against the Bucks as he scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the double-double. He added two steals.

Boston PG Rajon Rondo scored 20 points on Tuesday during a loss at Milwaukee. The Bucks got the better of the Celtics but Rondo still played well. He shot 6 of 10 from the field and added six assists and four rebounds.

Pacers SF Brandon Rush erupted for 24 points on Tuesday in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Rush shot 9 of 20 from the field and nailed four 3-pointers. He added nine boards.

Indiana SG Dahntay Jones erupted for 29 points on Tuesday in a win over Philadelphia. Jones, a former Dukie, shot 9 of 15 from the field over 29 minutes. He added four boards and two blocked shots.

Back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench due to punishment for arriving late to a team meeting, Philadelphia C Samuel Dalembert recorded a double-double on Tuesday at Indiana. Dalembert scored 16 points and ripped 11 rebounds as he added four blocked shots.

Philadelphia PG Jrue Holiday continues to prove he can fill in nicely for Allen Iverson now that A.I. is gone. Holiday scored 21 points for the second straight game on Tuesday at Indiana. This comes just days after notching a career-high 23 points against Orlando. He shot 8 for 15 on Tuesday and hit two 3-pointers. Holiday added four dimes, two blocks and a steal.

Washington PF James Singleton blocked three shots, grabbed four boards and scored 12 points on Tuesday in a loss to Houston. He played 28 minutes and shot 3 of 4 from the field, going 6 for 6 from the free-throw line.

Washington guard Nick Young scored 18 points on Tuesday over 23 minutes on the floor against Houston. Young, who played just three minutes in the Wizards' previous game at Boston, shot 6 of 13 from the floor and hit two 3-pointers.

Having been out since Feb. 6, Houston PG Kyle Lowry finally returned to action on Tuesday night in a win at Washington. The guard played 19 minutes and scored six points with four assists. He shot just 1 of 6 from the field.

Back after a six-game absence due to a hip injury, Houston SF Trevor Ariza played 28 minutes on Tuesday at Washington. Ariza scored 13 points on 4 of 13 shooting as he hit three 3-pointers. He added three rebounds and two steals.

Houston C David Andersen missed his third straight game on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. He is dealing with a back injury.

After playing just 11 minutes on Saturday against Atlanta due to a knee injury, Miami C Jermaine O'Neal returned on Tuesday at Charlotte and saw a full game's worth of action. He played 34 minutes and shot 7 of 11 from the field to score 19 points. He added five rebounds and blocked three shots.

Miami SF Dorell Wright played his usual 18 minutes on Tuesday at Charlotte as he returned from a one-game absence due to a knee issue. That knee may have still been bothering him as he shot 0 for 4 from the field and failed to score a single point.

Charlotte SF Boris Diaw scored 11 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out five assists, blocked three shots and picked up a steal on Tuesday in a win over Miami. He shot 4 of 11 from the field and missed his only 3-point attempt.

Charlotte SF Stephen Jackson hasn't been his usual high-scoring self over his last few games but on Tuesday night against Miami he scored 17 points. Jackson shot 6 for 17 from the field and hit two 3-pointers. He added two assists, two rebounds and a block.

Charlotte PG Raymond Felton recorded a double-double on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. The former North Carolina star scored 15 points and dished out 11 assists. He shot 5 of 12 from the field and hit two 3-pointers.

Miami PF Udonis Haslem scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds on Tuesday in a loss at Charlotte. He shot 4 for 9 from the field over 26 minutes. He added a steal and a block.

Miami PF Michael Beasley scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds over 27 minutes on Tuesday in a loss at Charlotte. He shot 4 for 8 from the field and also picked up a steal.

Bobcats C DeSagana Diop missed his 10th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Miami heat. He has a sprained MCL.

Clippers PF Drew Gooden shot 5 of 12 from the field over 25 minutes on the floor in Orlando on Tuesday night. Gooden recorded a nice double-double as he scored 12 points and added 14 rebounds.

Clippers PG Steve Blake scored in double figures on Tuesday against Orlando as he started with Baron Davis coming off the bench due to an upset stomach. It was the second time in his last five contests that he scored over 10 points. Blake put up 11 points and hit three 3-pointers in the loss in Orlando. He dished out five assists and added a steal.

Clippers PG Baron Davis did not start on Tuesday in Orlando due to an upset stomach. He still managed to play 26 minutes and scored 16 points with nine assists and four rebounds. Davis shot 7 for 15 from the field and hit two 3-pointers. He added a steal and a block.

Clippers guard Eric Gordon (leg) was a late scratch for Tuesday's game in Orlando due to a sore right leg. Gordon missed Saturday's game at Utah with the leg injury and has not been cleared by the team to play. He is day to day for now.

Suspended Miami Heat point guard Rafer Alston still hasn't contacted the team. Coach Erik Spoelstra said before Tuesday's game against Charlotte that Alston's lone communication since Friday was through text messaging. Spoelstra wouldn't say if Alston will be released, but said they're "moving forward with the guys we have in this locker room."

According to the Washington Post, the Wizards signed G Shaun Livingston to a second 10-day contract Tuesday. Livingston appeared in four games for Washington.

The Oklahoma City Thunder recalled F D.J. White from their NBDL affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers. The team announced the move on Tuesday.

According to the Charlotte Observer, Bobcats C Nazr Mohammed -- who was unable to play in Tuesday night's game against Miami -- was limited to running on a treadmill Monday in practice. He remains day-to-day.

According to the New York Daily News, Nets coach Kiki Vandeweghe expects F Yi Jianlian (ankle) to miss 7-10 days. He has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and did not accompany the Nets on their four-game trip that began Monday in Memphis. Expect Kris Humphries to see a boost in playing time in his absence.

According to the New York Daily News, Nets coach Kiki Vandeweghe expects F Yi Jianlian (ankle) to miss 7-10 days. He has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and did not accompany the Nets on their four-game trip that began Monday in Memphis. Expect Kris Humphries to see a boost in playing time in his absence.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the reason for Samuel Dalembert being benched at the start of Sunday's game against Toronto was that he missed a team meeting. He will be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Indiana. Thaddeus Young will return to the bench.

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Ronnie Brewer was able to participate in non-contact drills Tuesday. Team officials have not set a return date.

According to the Contra Cost Times, Warriors C Ronny Turiaf is considered day-to-day with a sore left knee. He missed Monday's game against New Orleans. Anthony Tolliver and Chris Hunter saw a boost in minutes in Turiaf's absence Monday.

According to the Contra Cost Times, Warriors C Ronny Turiaf is considered day-to-day with a sore left knee. He missed Monday's game against New Orleans. Anthony Tolliver and Chris Hunter saw a boost in minutes in Turiaf's absence Monday.

According to the Contra Cost Times, Warriors C Ronny Turiaf is considered day-to-day with a sore left knee. He missed Monday's game against New Orleans. Anthony Tolliver and Chris Hunter saw a boost in minutes in Turiaf's absence Monday.

The Warriors announced Tuesday that surgery to repair a small tear in the abdominal muscle of C Andris Biedrins has been postponed until Wednesday, according to Comcast Sports Net Bay Area. Biedrins has missed the past four games with the injury.

NBA FanHouse reports that, according to acting team coach Adrian Dantley, Ty Lawson (shoulder) will miss at one more week. He was expected to be back by Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

According to the Sacramento Bee, Omri Casspi will return to action Tuesday against Portland after getting deactivated for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.

According to the Boston Globe, the Celtics will activate F Michael Finley for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee. He was signed by the team last Friday.

According to the Oakland Tribune, Pistons G Rodney Stuckey was back with his teammates on Tuesday, observing practice. His return to basketball activities remains uncertain, however. “I’m good. Everything’s good,” Stuckey said. “They ran a lot of tests on me. Everything came back good. My heart is good. I’m just taking it day-by-day.” Stuckey collapsed during a March 5 game in Cleveland and suffered a seizure.

According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston. In Granger's absence, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush and Mike Dunleavy could all see some sort of Fantasy boost.

According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston. In Granger's absence, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush and Mike Dunleavy could all see some sort of Fantasy boost.

According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston. In Granger's absence, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush and Mike Dunleavy could all see some sort of Fantasy boost.

According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston.

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cavaliers F LeBron James is expected to play Friday in Philadelphia. James was given the last two games off to rest, according to coach Mike Brown. The team plans to give James Tuesday and Wednesday off as well and then let him practice Thursday before he can return Friday in Philadelphia.

According to the team's official Web site, Suns C Channing Frye has been suspended for one game for an altercation that occurred during Saturday's game against Indiana. He will miss Friday's game against the Lakers and will be eligible to return Sunday against New Orleans. Robin Lopez will likely see a boost in minutes against the Lakers.

According to the team's official Web site, Suns C Channing Frye has been suspended for one game for an altercation that occurred during Saturday's game against Indiana. He will miss Friday's game against the Lakers and will be eligible to return Sunday against New Orleans.

Knicks G Toney Douglas saw 24 minutes of action in Monday's game against Atlanta. He shot 4 of 8 from the field and was able to contribute 11 points with three assists and a rebound. It was his first game action in two games.

According to the team's official Web site, Knicks F Wilson Chandler warmed up for Tuesday's practice, but did not participate. No injury was announced by the team. Chandler was 2 of 8 from the field in Monday's game against Atlanta. He scored five points in 42 minutes.

According to the team's official Web site, Knicks C Eddy Curry (knee) is expected to return to the rotation for Wednesday's game in San Antonio. "I'm definitely going to give it a shot [Wednesday]. I’m feeling pretty good, and I’ll go out there [Wednesday] and see what I can do," said Curry.

Knicks G Tracy McGrady warmed up prior to Tuesday's practice, but did not participate, according to the team's official Web site. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said after practice that McGrady is considered a "game-time decision" for Wednesday's game in San Antonio.

An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems. Jamison was forced to leave Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter with tightness in the back of his knee. He underwent a follow-up exam and MRI, which a team spokesman said was "good." Jamison, who has had soreness in his knee most of this season, will continue daily treatments.

New Orleans SF Peja Stojakovic left Monday's game against the Warriors after scoring 16 points, all in the first three quarters, with a right groin strain. He is initially considered day to day.

Memphis beat the Nets on Monday without the services of PF Zach Randolph, who missed the game with a stiff lower back.

Dallas PG Jose Juan Barea left Monday's game against the Wolves late in the game with a left ankle injury. Barea played 30 minutes and scored nine points with nine assists in the game.

Memphis C Marc Gasol picked up his second straight double-double Monday in a win over the Nets. He scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds with two blocks over 38 minutes. Gasol shot 8 of 13 from the field.

Memphis PG Mike Conley had another solid scoring performance on Monday night in a win over the Nets. Conley shot 9 of 18 from the field and nailed two 3-pointers to score 21 points. He added four dimes and a steal over 35 minutes.

Memphis rookie DeMarre Carroll got some extended playing time on Monday night in a win over the Nets. He saw 25 minutes and shot 5 of 8 from the field to score 10 points. He added eight rebounds and three steals.

Nets PG Devin Harris put up 28 points in a loss at Memphis on Monday night. Harris also dished out five assists and grabbed four rebounds with a block and a steal in the defeat. He shot 9 of 18 from the field and hit two 3-pointers.

Nets SG Courtney Lee shot 13 of 20 from the field and hit two 3-pointers on Monday night in a loss at Memphis. Lee scored 30 points and added five rebounds and two steals.

Memphis F Steven Hunter missed his 14th straight game Monday against the Nets due to his knee injury. The Grizzlies have not listed a possible return date for Hunter.

Dallas SF Shawn Marion had perhaps his best game of the season on Monday night in a win over the Wolves in Minnesota. Marion put up a season-high 29 points in the game on 14 of 25 shooting and he added 14 huge rebounds for the double-double. He also had three steals.

Minnesota PF Nathan Jawai missed his third straight game on Monday against the Mavericks. He is day to day.

Minnesota G Wayne Ellington missed his third straight game on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He is day to day with the sprained ankle.

Dallas C Brendan Haywood did not play for the second straight game Monday against the Wolves because of a tight lower back. He remains day to day.

Golden State guard Anthony Morrow played 38 minutes and scored 28 points on Monday in a loss at New Orleans. Morrow shot 11 of 13 from the field and went 6 for 6 from 3-point range in the loss.

Golden State has been so devastated by injuries, even Devean George is being asked to contribute lately. On Monday in a loss at New Orleans, George scored a season-high 18 points on 7 for 11 shooting with four 3-pointers.

Golden State SF Reggie Williams, who is on the Warriors with a 10-day contract due to the team only having nine available players, scored a career-high 28 points on Monday in a loss at New Orleans. Williams, who played in just his fifth game, shot 10 of 16 from the field and played 34 minutes. He hit a 3-pointer and added six assists, two steals and a block.

New Orleans PG Darren Collison is making the great Chris Paul look expendable right now. Collison, hoping to prove he should still get big minutes when CP3 returns, was amazing on Monday night in a win over Golden State. Collison dished out a career-high 20 assists and shot 7 of 12 from the field with two 3-pointers to add 16 points. He also had three steals.

Hornets C Emeka Okafor recorded a big double-double in a win over Golden State on Monday night. The former UConn standout scored 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting and added 11 rebounds. He also blocked a shot and dished out three dimes.

Hornets PF David West recorded a monster double-double on Monday in a win over the Warriors. West shot 11 of 16 from the field to score 28 points and he added 13 boards. He also had two steals and three dimes.

Hornets PG Marcus Thornton (back) played through the pain on Monday against the Warriors and played well. Thornton scored 28 points over 29 minutes off the bench as he shot 11 of 19 from the field with two 3-pointers. Thornton added six rebounds, two steals and two dimes.

Warriors F Vladamir Radmanovic missed his 16th consecutive game Monday against the Hornets due to his right Achilles' injury.

Knicks SF Danilo Gallinari played hero on Monday night as New York beat the Hawks in the Garden. Gallinari nailed 4 for 5 from 3-point range and finished 9 of 14 overall to score a game-high 27 points. He added five rebounds.

Atlanta C Al Horford recorded his third double-double over his last five games on Monday in a loss at New York. Horford scored 18 points and ripped 12 boards. He also had three steals.

Atlanta PF Josh Smith recorded his second double-double in his last five games on Monday in a loss at New York. Smith shot 11 of 22 from the field but went just 3 for 7 from the line to score 25 points. He added 10 rebounds and six assists with three steals.

Cleveland PF Jawad Williams scored 13 points and got the start on Monday against the Spurs as LeBron James sat out to rest. Williams played 34 minutes and shot 6 for 11 from the field with a 3-pointer. He added five boards.

Playing without LeBron James on Monday against the Spurs, PG Mo Williams and the Cavaliers still managed to win the game. Williams shot 7 for 16 from the field and scored 17 points. He added eight assist and eight rebounds.

Spurs PG George Hill took over the starting job on Monday with Tony Parker possibly done for the year. Hill looked good with the ball in his hands against the Cavaliers as he shot 8 for 13 with two 3-pointers for 23 points. He added four assists and three rebounds.

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was moved to the starting lineup on Monday at Cleveland as Tony Parker may be out for the rest of the regular season. Ginobili did look good with the ball in his hands, didn't he? He scored a season-high 38 points on 12 of 23 shooting with seven 3-pointers. Ginobili added two steals, seven rebounds and five assists.

Cleveland PG Daniel Gibson saw 13 minutes on Monday against the Spurs. Gibson missed a week of action after the birth of his first child but returned on Monday. He scored three points on 1 of 3 shooting. His lone field goal was a 3-pointer. He added two rebounds, one assist and a steal.