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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will miss his fifth straight game because of a strained right knee on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.    Read more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will miss Friday's game against the Thunder with back spasms.    Read more

Coach Steve Clifford says starting power forward Marvin Williams will miss the next two games with a strained left shoulder, adding to the Charlotte Hornets' injury woes.    Read more

The NBA has denied a protest filed by the Sacramento Kings after a last-second loss to the Memphis Grizzlies two weeks ago.    Read more

The National Basketball Association announced today that Commissioner Adam Silver has denied the Sacramento Kings' protest of their 111-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 13, 2014.    Read more

The Thunder say point guard Russell Westbrook will return to action Friday night against the New York Knicks.    Read more

After missing 14 games with a broken finger, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will be back in the Thunder lineup tonight against the New York Knicks.    Read more

I have two sons, Craig Jr. (who is 26) and Ryan (8). Ask either of them who their favorite player is and, without hesitation, each will say "Kobe."    Read more

The Oklahoma City Thunder waived guard Sebastian Telfair, it was announced Wednesday by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.    Read more

Ten fans staged a peaceful protest of the Ferguson grand jury decision during the first half of Toronto's game at Atlanta.    Read more