Blazers’ Aldridge (thumb) to put off surgery, return vs. Wizards
The Portland Trail Blazers say that forward LaMarcus Aldridge has decided to put off thumb surgery and play Saturday night against Washington. Read more
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Knicks’ Anthony out vs. Hornets
New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher said Carmelo Anthony and Jose Calderon will sit out Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Read more
Pelicans give Wolters another 10-day deal
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Nate Wolters to a second 10-day contract. Read more
Clippers sign Dahntay Jones to second 10-day contract
The Clippers have signed guard Dahntay Jones to a second 10-day contract. Read more
For streaking Hawks, it’s all about offensive balance
The Hawks know it can be done. Read more
Wade hoping NBA can better police unruly fans
For making an obscene gesture toward heckling fans, Dwyane Wade was fined $15,000 by the NBA and even had his phone and television privileges revoked at home by his family. Read more
Thompson scores NBA-record 37 points in quarter against Kings
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has set an NBA record for the highest-scoring quarter in league history, getting 37 in the third against the Sacramento Kings. Read more
Rockets’ Howard leaves vs. Suns with sprained ankle
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard is out for the rest of the team's game at Phoenix against the Suns with a sprained right ankle. Read more
Cuban: NBA should dump fan voting for All-Star game
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggested the NBA should do away with fan balloting for the All-Star game, saying the leading total of 1.5 million votes for Golden State's Stephen Curry…Read more
Noah returns after missing 4 games with ankle sprain
Bulls center Joakim Noah was back in the starting lineup Friday night against Dallas after missing four games with a sprained right ankle. Read more