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Raptors lose leading scorer Bosh to strained groin Raptors forward Chris Bosh left Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies in the second quarter because of a strained right groin. via Detroit News

“They thought of him as undersized, but I knew he’d make it.” Chuck Hayes and Kelenna Azubuike always knew what the NBA didn’t. They just had to convince each other. via Houston Chronicle

“I only saw the highlights, but that was ugly, man, that was ugly” The worry for many NBA players going into Team USA camp last summer was that the experience would drag them down in the regular season. via Detroit Free Press

The NBA today denied a game protest filed by the Dallas Mavericks over their 111-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on November 23. via NBA.com

The New York Knicks’ brief winning streak is history, and the Boston Celtics nearly made history ending it. via Thestate.com

“I don’t like the word cocky, but he’s not afraid to take the big shot.” When Rick Barnes was looking around at a locker room full of freshmen before the NCAA Tournament last season, including national player of the year Kevin Durant, then-sophomore guard A.J. Abrams showed Barnes … via Dallas Morning News

What the hell happened? Right out of the gate in the 3rd quarter the Nets went on like a 10-0 run and next thing I knew we were down by double digits. via Sporting News

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants was a surprise scratch Friday night against San Antonio because of what the team called a sore right knee. via CBS SportsLine

British star Luol Deng will have to wait for an Olympic outing Britain will not be represented at the Olympic basketball tournament, having once again failed to progress beyond the preliminary stages of the … via BBC Sports

“AG, Good article after the Utah loss, very good insight. I really appreciate the back in da day & Chaney references. Keep up da pressure! Remember, If you want to win you must treat every quarter like it’s the fourth.” I’m a big fan of Star Wars, and the Sixers need to win and […]

In a league more familiar with heat checks, gut checks and occasionally garnished checks, we bring you our first “hardware check'’ of 2007-08. While it is early overall — one month in, about 15 games through … via SI.com

“Not really, because those three guys are that good” Despite that, he still thinks Kevin Garnett looks good in his new duds. Natural, even. via Boston Herald

NBA commissioner David Stern denied a game protest Friday by Dallas, ruling that a field goal incorrectly counted as a three-pointer didn’t impact the outcome of the Mavericks’ four-point loss to Indiana. via TSN.ca

“And then you throw in the cultural differences we have. It’s hard for any rookie. He’s been a sponge and he’s soaking stuff up and he doesn’t make the same mistake twice. He seems very comfortable out there.” Yi Jianlian is starting to adjust to leife in the NBA. Preview: Bucks at Knicks Bucks […]

NBA commissioner David Stern denied a game protest Friday by Dallas, ruling that a field goal incorrectly counted as a three-pointer didn’t impact the outcome of the Mavericks’ four-point loss to Indiana. via TSN.ca

The Utah Jazz return home from a three-game road trip, as they host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at EnergySolutions Arena. via CW Arkansas

The New Orleans Hornets have been struggling lately, and will try for a win this evening against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. via SanLuisObispo.com

NBA commissioner David Stern Friday denied a game protest by the Dallas Mavericks in a one-point-dispute over a loss to Indiana. via KWTX

“So what if we won ugly”A Isiah and “his” Saturday afternoon’s game between the Bulls and Knicks, was simply disgusting basketball.A James Naismith must have turned over in his grave at least 3 times during this one.A It was so bad the Knicks were … via MVN - Recent Articles

Over the holiday weekend the Clippers dropped a pair to the Suns and Hornets to fall back to .500 on the season. via MVN - Recent Articles

A lot has been going on with the Suns this past week. Unfortunately I haven’t been around the past week, but there is much to catch up on. via MVN - Recent Articles

“Until we have concluded it, Smush will not be with the team. He has not been suspended and is currently on our inactive list. This is a legal matter, and we will have no further comment until the legal process runs its course.” An MRI on LeBron James’ injured left finger in Toronto revealed […]

The Toronto Raptors close out a three-game homestand tonight when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers. via TSN.ca

“I thought every single player was thinking about himself, as opposed to thinking about the team” Houston Rockets center Yao Ming shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis during their NBA action in Oakland, on Thursday. via Shanghai Daily

In a rare start at power forward, the Pacers’ Shawne Williams recorded his first career double-double, scoring 21 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. via CBS Sportsline.com

When Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy took over in the offseason, he knew the main goal was to center the offense around Dwight Howard. via KIRO-TV Seattle

“Best Western’s partnership with the Hornets is about investing in children and in the future of communities impacted by Hurricane Katrina” The World’s Largest Hotel Chain has teamed with the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets to put books in the hands of Gulf South children affected by Hurricane Katrina. via Hotel Interactive

Hawks SF Marvin Williams was held out Wednesday against the Bucks with a strained right hip after starting the first 13 games. via CBS Sportsline.com

The Utah Jazz return home from a three-game road trip, as they host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at EnergySolutions Arena. via Press of Atlantic City

Maybe some home games will help the hapless New York Knicks, as they welcome the Milwaukee Bucks tonight to historic Madison Square Garden. via Press of Atlantic City