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Roundtable: Taking stock of the East

Our NBA analysts tackle five questions facing KG, LeBron and the Eastern Conference.

Pacers suspend Harrison for detrimental conduct

The Indiana Pacers have suspended center David Harrison for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

Heat's Johnson suspended for Bargani body block

The NBA suspended Alexander Johnson of the Miami Heat for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors because of a flagrant foul earlier in the week.

Bucks' Yi flies to L.A. for additional medical tests

Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian flew to Los Angeles Thursday for additional medical examinations on his injured right wrist.

Riley mulls leaving Heat bench to scout prospects

With the Miami Heat almost certainly headed to the NBA lottery, Pat Riley wants to see who might be available for the taking.

Utah's Kirilenko to miss second game with injury

Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz will miss his second straight game Friday at Phoenix.

Report: Mavericks' Kidd says he didn't quit on Nets

In an interview with the New York Daily News, Jason Kidd wanted to make one thing clear: Despite insinuations from Nets president Rod Thorn, he did not quit on the Nets.

Suns still working out kinks with Shaq experiment

Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition.

Local businesses try to help Seattle keep Sonics

With the Sonics seemingly destined for Oklahoma City, developer Matt Griffin and his big-name partners see no other option than to make a huge financial commitment in an attempt to save the Sonics and pro basketball in Seattle.

NBA officials to visit OKC in Sonics relocation plan

Commissioner David Stern and other NBA officials will tour Oklahoma City's downtown arena on March 25 as part of the SuperSonics' relocation request.

Butler plans to be back at Wizards' practice soon

Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury.

Bulls' Thomas mum on reason for missing practice

Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it.

Mavs' Nowitzki suspended 1 game for flagrant foul

Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki was suspended one game by the NBA for his flagrant foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko during Monday night's game in Salt Lake City.

KJ's crossover: Ex Suns guard running for mayor

Former NBA star Kevin Johnson is jumping into the Sacramento mayor's race.

The Birdman's back: Andersen returns to Hornets

The New Orleans Hornets formally welcomed back Chris "Birdman" Andersen on Wednesday after he spent more than two years sidelined because of a drug suspension.

Bobcats may have Wallace back in practice soon

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace could return from his fourth concussion in four years as soon as next week.

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