Cavs PG Irving appears ready to return (AP)
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Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving practiced and appears ready to return after missing three games with a concussion. Irving took part in Cleveland's full practice on Tuesday, and will likely be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Indiana. Irving still must be cleared by team and NBA doctors, per the league's new protocol on head injuries.
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Hawks G Johnson out at least 2 games (AP)
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Johnson, the Atlanta Hawks' All-Star guard, was returning to Atlanta for an MRI on his ailing left knee Tuesday and will miss at least two games, another blow to a team already missing star center Al Horford. The Hawks said Johnson would not play in New York against the Knicks on Wednesday or the following night, when the team returns home to face Orlando.
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Deal struck may keep Kings in Sacramento (AP)
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Building a new arena for the Sacramento Kings has never been closer to reality. The city, the Sacramento Kings and the NBA announced a tentative deal Monday to finance a new arena that would keep the team in California's capital for the long haul. The City Council will vote on the plan March 6. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, NBA Commissioner David Stern and the Maloof family, which owns the...
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Bosh returns to Heat after family funeral (Yahoo! Sports)
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Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were thrilled to see each other again Tuesday. Bosh returned to the team after missing nearly a week to deal with his grandmother's death, and is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday night when Miami plays host to the New Jersey Nets. Bosh missed Miami's three-game trip to Portland, Utah and the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Heat were beaten in the last two of...
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Rose scores 32 to lead Bulls past Knicks 104-99 (Yahoo! Sports)
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Derrick Rose had another big scoring night to help the league-best Chicago Bulls to another win. Still, he was frustrated after the game. Rose had 32 points, six rebounds and seven assists as the Bulls beat New York 104-99 on Monday night for their 10th win in 11 games and sending the reeling Knicks to their sixth straight loss.
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Grizzlies sign G Gilbert Arenas for rest of season (Yahoo! Sports)
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The Grizzlies have signed Gilbert Arenas for the remainder of the season, filling a need at point guard. Memphis officials confirmed the signing Tuesday. Contract details were not immediately available. The oft-injured free agent had not played since finishing last season with the Orlando Magic. Arenas worked out for Memphis on Monday and will be used to backup point guard Mike Conley, who hasn't...
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Knicks' Anthony, Lin questionable; no Amare update (Yahoo! Sports)
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The New York Knicks say Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin are questionable for Wednesday night's home game against Orlando because of injuries. The Knicks didn't provide an update on forward Amare Stoudemire, who traveled to Miami for a second opinion on his injured back. The Knicks said Monday he was out indefinitely with a bulging disk but wouldn't need surgery.
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Irving back for Cavaliers (Yahoo! Sports)
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Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving will return to the lineup after missing one game with a sprained right shoulder. Irving is expected to play Tuesday night when the Cavs, who have lost seven straight games, host the San Antonio Spurs. Cleveland coach Byron Scott said Irving participated in the team's morning shootaround without any problems and that the 20-year-old told him he "feels...
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