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James opens door to exit from Cavs

Columbus Dispatch — EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Although his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hesitate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles.
Cleveland Cavaliers3 hours ago

Bucks' Villanueva expects to play tonight despite stiff neck

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva suffered a stiff neck in a collision with Golden State's Al Harrington in...
Milwaukee Bucks6 hours ago

LeBron keeps focus on present

Akron Beacon Journal — EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: It took about a nanosecond before a member of the New York media popped the question on LeBron James.
Cleveland Cavaliers4 hours ago

Cavs snapshot

Akron Beacon Journal — Key stat: The Cavaliers outrebounded the Nets 50-39. Key moment: A 12-0 run to open the third quarter that turned a three-point deficit into a nine-point lead. Thomas' three stars: 1. LeBron James, Cavs, 31 points, eight rebounds, four assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers4 hours ago

James scores 31 in Cavs' win over Nets

Columbus Dispatch — LeBron James scored 31 points in showing the New York metropolitan area what might be on the free agency market in 2010 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to their eighth straight win with a 106-82 decision over the New Jersey Nets tonight.
Cleveland Cavaliers4 hours ago

Lakers too much for Bulls

Chicago Tribune — Pau Gasol scored 18 of the Lakers' first 22 points and finished with 34, while Kobe Bryant tallied 21 points and six assists despite sitting for almost an entire quarter from late in the third to late in the fourth as the Bulls lost 116-109. Wednesday: Bulls at Trail Blazers Sefolosha's lost in guard mix
Chicago Bulls4 hours ago

Cavs beat Nets for eighth straight win

Akron Beacon Journal
Cleveland Cavaliers4 hours ago

Road bumps Bucks

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — There's no doubt the Milwaukee Bucks are serving as basketball ambassadors on their trip to China. But the...
Milwaukee Bucks4 hours ago

Gasol scores 34 to lead Lakers past Bulls

Daily Herald — Losing a game didn't sit well with the Los Angeles Lakers. They took out their anger on the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago Bulls4 hours ago

Granger's 34 Points Let Pacers Extend Hawks' Skid

ESPN Video — Pacers top Hawks, 113-96
Indiana Pacers4 hours ago

Rose has no expectations on first 'circus trip'

Chicago Sun-Times — When it comes to the Bulls' so-called ''circus trip,'' Derrick Rose's teammates apparently adhere to the thinking that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. ''If it was good, people would have been telling me,'' Rose said after practice Monday. ''But nobody's been talking, so I don't even want to know.''
Chicago Bulls1 day ago

Gordon expects to start, guard Bryant tonight

Daily Herald — Ben Gordon expects to start tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers and take on the challenge of guarding Kobe Bryant, despite giving up nearly six inches in height.
Chicago Bulls1 day ago

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