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Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series with the Utah Jazz for a flagrant foul on Jazz guard Ronnie Price.

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Former Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle talks about not returning as coach of the team during a news conference in Indianapolis in this April 25, 2007 file photo. Carlisle has emerged as the leading candidate to coach the Dallas Mavericks, but negotiations are ongoing, said Donnie Nelson, the team's president of basketball operations, on Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach.

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, guards Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 108-84 but trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

The Utah Jazz attempt to knot their playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers at two games apiece, as the clubs meet this afternoon at EnergySolutions Arena.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

The defending world champion San Antonio Spurs try to even their Western Conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Hornets at two games apiece, as the teams battle tonight at the AT&T Center.

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In this May 18, 2007, file photo, Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni directs his team during the first quarter of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks. A person within the NBA told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 10, 2008, that the Suns coach has accepted an offer from the Knicks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

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Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, bottom, fights for possession with Detroit Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter in the second half of Game 4 in an NBA Eastern Conference playoff series in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Pistons won 90-89.

Published Sunday, May. 11, 2008

Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

LeBron James and Delonte West each scored 21 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Boston Celtics, 108-84, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Mike D'Antoni will reportedly bring his run-and-gun coaching style to the "Big Apple" next season.

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The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, bottom, loses control of the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers' Ben Wallace during the second quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Cleveland.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

It was the Boston Celtics, not Ben Wallace, feeling dizzy after this one. Wallace started Game 3 despite occasional dizziness from an inner ear infection and had one of his best performances since joining Cleveland in a midseason trade.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Tayshaun Prince's left-handed hook shot in the lane with 6.9 seconds remaining in the contest proved to be the game-winner, as the Detroit Pistons escaped Amway Arena with a 90-89 win and a 3-1 Eastern Conference semifinals series advantage against the Orlando Magic.

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Former Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle talks about not returning as coach of the team during a news conference in Indianapolis in this April 25, 2007 file photo. Carlisle has emerged as the leading candidate to coach the Dallas Mavericks, but negotiations are ongoing, said Donnie Nelson, the team's president of basketball operations, on Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Rick Carlisle has reportedly come to terms on a four-year contract to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups injures his right hamstring during the first quarter of Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, May 7, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. Billups left the court.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups will miss Game 4 of Detroit's Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic on Saturday with a strained right hamstring.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

The Orlando Magic attempt to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Detroit Pistons at two games apiece, as the teams battle tonight at Amway Arena.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

The Boston Celtics attempt to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, as the teams meet tonight at Quicken Loans Arena.

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Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, center, is triple teammed by, from left, Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, guard Kobe Bryant and guard Jordan Farmar during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 9, 2008, in Salt Lake City.

Published Saturday, May. 10, 2008

Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

Carlos Boozer had a huge night with 27 points and 20 rebounds, as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 104-99, in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier and guard Rafer Alston each had surgery on Friday.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Ben Wallace was forced out of Tuesday's Game 2 Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Boston with bouts of dizziness.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

The New York Knicks are reportedly negotiating with Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni to become their next coach.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz resume their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at EnergySolutions Arena, as the clubs square off in Game 3 of the set.

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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center, of Argentina, drives to the basket as New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) defends during the first quarter of Game 3 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series Thursday, May 8, 2008, in San Antonio.

Published Friday, May. 09, 2008

There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, kisses his daughter Gianna as his wife Vanessa and other daughter Natalia watch on after he got the NBA's Most Valuable Player trophy before Game 2 against the Utah Jazz in an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff basketball series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett pounds his chest as he heads to the floor before the the Celtics faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Celtics won 89-73, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Virginia Carlisle, left, and Barbara Logan carry 23 cent pizzas from Papa Johns Pizza, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in University Heights, Ohio. They waited in line for two hours. Papa John's made good on its apology to Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Eighty-six stores in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo and Youngstown are selling large, one-topping pizzas for 23 cents on Thursday. The 23-cent price of a pizza is an homage to LeBron James' jersey number.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Maybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker each poured in 31 points as San Antonio used a strong second half to beat New Orleans, 110-99, in the pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Paul Pierce paced a balanced Boston attack with 19 points and six rebounds as the Celtics routed Cleveland, 89-73, in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11), of Lithuania, blocks Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Cleveland forward Ben Wallace left Thursday night's playoff game against Boston in the first quarter, complaining of dizziness, and Boston's Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce were also banged up in the first half.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

The New Jersey Nets promoted Kiki Vandeweghe to general manager on Thursday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams had successful surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb, the club reported Thursday.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was named to his first All-NBA First Team, the league announced on Thursday.

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Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups injures his right hamstring during the first quarter of Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, May 7, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. Billups left the court.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Chauncey Billups said Thursday he was still sore, a night after he was forced to leave the Pistons' loss to Orlando in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a strained right hamstring.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

The defending world champion San Antonio Spurs have their backs against the wall, as they host the New Orleans Hornets tonight at the AT&T Center in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

The Boston Celtics attempt to take a 2-0 advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at TD Banknorth Garden in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

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In this July 2, 2007 file photo, Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is shown during a news conference in Atlanta. Billy Knight is stepping down. Knight said Wednesday May 6, 2008 he is resigning from the organization effective July 1.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

Billy Knight says he's leaving the Atlanta Hawks "in much better shape than it was in when I took over."

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Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, tries to stop Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) from shooting during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Orlando won 111-86.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night. Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and the Magic broke down the Pistons' stout defense in a 111-86 victory.

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Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on a jumper against Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series at the Staples Center Los Angeles, Wednesday May 7, 2008.

Published Thursday, May. 08, 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant's MVP award the best way possible. Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy and then scored 34 points, as the Lakers remained perfect in this postseason with a 120-110 win over Utah in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points, and the Orlando Magic took advantage of an injury to Chauncey Billups to pull away and beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-86, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups left Wednesday night's playoff game against Orlando due to a strained right hamstring.

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The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, holds the NBA's Most Valuable Player trophy before Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Lakers star Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before Los Angeles faced Utah in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams has been suspended for one game without pay for committing a flagrant-2 foul, the NBA announced on Wednesday.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

The Indiana Pacers promoted David Morway to general manager, the club announced Wednesday.

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In this April 28, 2008 file photo, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony reacts as he heads off the court after fouling out against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 107-101 victory in Game 4 of teams' NBA first-round playoff series in Denver. Anthony has been ticketed for speeding, three weeks after he was cited on a charge of driving under the influence. Police say Anthony was pulled over Saturday May 3, 2008 for driving 60 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been ticketed for speeding, three weeks after he was cited on a charge of driving under the influence. Police say Anthony was pulled over Saturday for driving 60 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis elected to pick up his player option on the final year of his contract Wednesday.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

The Atlanta Hawks announced Wednesday that general manager Billy Knight has resigned, effective July 1, after six seasons in the club's front office.

Published Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down.


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