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Rockets get Flynn from Wolves for Miller (AP)
The Houston Rockets acquired point guard Jonny Flynn and Lithuanian big man Donatas Motiejunas in a trade with Minnesota during Thursday night's NBA draft and sent center Brad Miller and the 23rd pick to the Timberwolves. Houston used its first-round pick, No. 14 overall, on Kansas forward Marcus Morris and its second-rounder, No.

Rockets trade C Miller to Wolves (AP)

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Houston Rockets have traded the 23rd and 38th picks in the draft, a future first-round pick and center Brad Miller to Minnesota for 7-foot Lithuanian Donatas Motiejunas and point guard Jonny Flynn. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal has not yet been approved by the league.

Rockets take control in first half, crush Clippers
Chase Budinger, Kevin Martin and Brad Miller scored 16 points apiece and Chuck Hayes had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 99-78 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Balanced Rockets defeat Clippers 99-78 (AP)

Chase Budinger, Kevin Martin and Brad Miller scored 16 points apiece and Chuck Hayes had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 99-78 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Goran Dragic had 14 points, seven assists and a career-high 10 rebounds in his first start for the Rockets since he was acquired from Phoenix at the trade deadline.

Suns win seventh straight over Rockets (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored a career-high 32 points starting in place of injured Channing Frye and the Phoenix Suns added to their recent mastery of Houston with a 113-110 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday night. Vince Carter scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including two of his five 3-pointers, in the Suns' seventh consecutive victory over Houston.

Martin's 40 lift Rockets by reeling Cavs (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 32 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, Luis Scola added 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-95 on Saturday night. Shane Battier scored 16 for the Rockets, who outrebounded Cleveland 48-34 and went 12 for 26 from 3-point range.

Bogut's 24 points, 22 boards lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 24 points, 22 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets, 97-91 on Friday night to finish their homestand 3-1. It was Bogut's fourth 20-20 performance of his career and his best rebounding effort since dislocating his right elbow, breaking his hand and wrist in an eye-averting fall last April.

Lowry's career night lifts Rockets (AP)

Kyle Lowry scored a career-high 28 points and matched his career best with 12 assists in the Houston Rockets' 127-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Kevin Martin also had 28 points, while Brad Miller contributed a season-high 23 points in Houston's sixth straight win over Memphis.

Rose's 17 in 4th lift Bulls by Rockets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls opened their seven-game road trip with a 95-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Rose also had seven assists, and Luol Deng added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls, who won their fourth straight overall and earned their first victory in three road games this season.

Rockets hand Knicks fifth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 28 points, Luis Scola added 24, and the Houston Rockets climbed a little further out of the hole they dug to start the season by beating the struggling New York Knicks 104-96 on Sunday night Courtney Lee had 12 for the Rockets, who have won three of four after opening the season with five straight losses.

Miller, Scola lift Yao-less Rockets (AP)

Brad Miller and Luis Scola made up for the absence of Yao Ming, and the Houston Rockets held off the Indiana Pacers for a 102-99 victory Friday night. Miller had 23 points and eight rebounds, while Scola added 16 points in the Rockets' first game since losing Yao for a least a week with a sprained ankle.

Rockets feel ready to contend in West (AP)
The Houston Rockets think they are ready to contend in the Western Conference, even after striking out on the big names in this summer's free-agent bonanza. When their main target, Chris Bosh, opted to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami, the Rockets turned their focus to luring center Brad Miller and retaining starting forward Luis Scola and point guard Kyle Lowry.

Brad Miller signs three-year, $15M deal with Houston Rockets
Brad Miller has signed with the Houston Rockets, reuniting the 7-foot center with coach Rick Adelman.

Rockets agree to 3-year deal with Miller
Free agent center Brad Miller has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Houston Rockets.

Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M (AP)
Free agent center Brad Miller has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Houston Rockets. The 7-foot Miller averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds for Chicago last season. Miller played in Sacramento from 2003-09, including three seasons playing for current Houston coach Rick Adelman. Agent Mark Bartelstein said in a phone interview on Saturday that reuniting with Adelman was a major...

2010 Free agents: Brad Miller, Houston Rockets agree on three-year, $15 million contract, sources say
Veteran center Brad Miller has agreed to a three-year contract worth nearly $15 million with the Rockets, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Chicago Bulls free agent Brad Miller could decide future by end of week
Brad Miller's agent says center could decide future by end of week.

Rose returns, Bulls snap 10-game skid (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from a a sprained left wrist, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their losing streak at 10 games with a 98-84 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Kirk Hinrich added 17 points and 11 assists, Brad Miller had 16 points, and Hakim Warrick 13 for the Bulls, 2 1/2 games behind Toronto for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern...

Granger leads Pacers past Bulls 100-90 (AP)

Danny Granger had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 100-90 on Saturday night. Dahntay Jones and Troy Murphy each had 17 points, and Roy Hibbert had 12 for Indiana. The Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in nine games to improve to 20-39.

Deng scores 23 to lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 109-101 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose and John Salmons each scored 21 points for the Bulls, who had lost three of their previous four. Kirk Hinrich scored 17 points, and Brad Miller added 13 for Chicago. Danny Granger had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Troy Murphy had 18 points and 16 rebounds and Earl Watson added...

Bulls end 3-game skid, keep Heat reeling (AP)

Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After blowing a fourth-quarter lead the previous night at Atlanta, the Bulls showed the poise that led to five straight wins before this skid and prevailed even though they were missing the injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas.

Miller steps in, helps Bulls to win over Rockets
Brad Miller scored 25 points in place of the injured Joakim Noah, and the Bulls beat the Rockets 104-97 on Saturday night.

Miller steps up for Noah in Bulls' win (AP)

Brad Miller scored 25 points in place of the injured Joakim Noah, and Taj Gibson added 16 points and 14 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 104-97 on Saturday night. Derrick Rose scored 20 points, and Kirk Hinrich added 12 points and seven assists for the Bulls, who've won six of their last eight games.

Bulls rally from 17 down, beat Knicks (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points, John Salmons added 20 and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 17 down to beat the New York Knicks 98-89 Thursday night for their third win in 14 games. The Bulls took control with a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter. Salmons scored seven points in the final 47.7 seconds, hitting a key 3-pointer.

Bogut back with 22 and 15 to lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut returned with 22 points, 15 rebounds and two big blocks in the closing minutes to rally the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after squandering a big lead. Brad Miller missed a shot at the buzzer that would've tied it after Derrick Rose, who had 17 of his 19 points in the second half, decided to pass up the final opportunity as Chicago lost...

NBA: Refs' call correct in Nuggets-Bulls review
The NBA says the review that overturned a winning shot by Chicago's Brad Miller was correct and handled appropriately. Referees looked at video replay for about three minutes before determining that Miller's shot came after the final buzzer, giving Denver a 90-89 victory Tuesday. Though a review is supposed to be completed in a two-minute period, crew chief Mark Wunderlich then asked the truck if there were any additional angles.

Billups' FT holds up as Bulls' final shot waved off
Chauncey Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 on Tuesday night after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a replay review.

Nuggets win when refs overturn Miller's shot
Chauncey Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 on Tuesday night after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a replay review. Billups was fouled by Kirk Hinrich on a drive and then intentionally missed the second free throw after making the first to break the tie. Joakim Noah grabbed the rebound, and the Bulls nearly pulled it off.

Nuggets top Bulls 90-89 with replay help (AP)

Chauncey Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 on Tuesday night after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a replay review. Billups was fouled by Kirk Hinrich on a drive and then intentionally missed the second free throw after making the first to break the tie.

Martin returns, Kings end slide at 6 (AP)

Playing his first game in nearly three weeks, Kevin Martin scored 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-90 Tuesday night. The Kings won despite scoring only two points in the final 4:28. The Clippers were also inept down the stretch, failing to score in the last 3:03 while losing their fourth straight game.

Kings snap 8-game skid, stun Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant had mastered the art of concentration over cowbells at Arco Arena, where the upstate fans never gave him a moment's peace during the best days of the Lakers' rivalry with their Kings. Now that their clang is pretty much gone from Arco Arena's non-sellout crowds, the Lakers' MVP guard kind of misses the noise -- and in their absence, he missed far too many shots in one of the NBA's most...

Injury-depleted Kings surprise Hornets (AP)

For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth. John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.

Kings exercise option on Hawes
The Sacramento Kings exercised their contract option on Thursday for center Spencer Hawes for the 2009-10 season. Hawes, the 10th overall pick out of Washington in the 2007 draft, averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds as a rookie last season. He is expected to back up Brad Miller this fall. Hawes will make $2.18 million this season, and about $2.33 million in 2009-10.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/423037283" height="1" width="1"/

Kings C Miller suspended for drug breach
Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the league drug program. Miller, whose ban is set to begin with the first game of the 2008-09 season, averaged 13.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 72 games last season.

Kings C Miller suspended for drug breech
Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the league drug program. Miller, whose ban is set to begin with the first game of the 2008-09 season, averaged 13.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 72 games last season.

Kings' Miller shelved five games for drug violation
Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the league drug program.

Kings C Miller suspended for drug breech (AP)
Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the league drug program. Miller, whose ban is set to begin with the first game of the 2008-09 season, averaged 13.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 72 games last season.

Kings center Miller to miss final games of season
Sacramento center Brad Miller will miss the final five games of the Kings' season with a stress fracture in his left leg and a bone chip in his right elbow.

Kings C Miller will miss final 5 games (AP)
Sacramento center Brad Miller will miss the final five games of the Kings' season with a stress fracture in his left leg and a bone chip in his right elbow. Miller, a two-time All-Star in his 10th NBA season, averaged 13.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists in a revitalized season after struggling with injuries last year.

Kings overcome Anthony's 47, top Nuggets (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the Denver Nuggets' playoff plans Saturday night with a surprising 118-115 win at the Pepsi Center. The Kings, out of playoff contention and missing Ron Artest (thumb) and Brad Miller (leg), won their fourth straight game and snapped Denver's nine-game home winning streak.

Kings deal Rockets costly loss, 99-98 (AP)

If the Sacramento Kings were in the Eastern Conference, they would be in the thick of the playoff race with huge meaning in every game. In the power-packed West, they have long been eliminated and must take solace in playing the role of spoiler. Ron Artest scored 30 points, Kevin Martin added 27 and the Kings dealt a blow to Houston's chances of winning the Southwest Division with a 99-98 victory...

Kidd shoots more, Mavericks get win (AP)

Jason Kidd now understands that the Dallas Mavericks want him to look for his shot. A night after being benched the final 34 seconds of a pivotal game in part because he was reluctant to shoot, Kidd scored a season-high 21 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Magic's reserves key win over Kings (AP)

Dwight Howard had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic got a huge fourth-quarter effort from their reserves in a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Brian Cook and Keyon Dooling combined for 20 points in a 22-8 run to start the final period, which Orlando entered ahead 74-68.

Kings edge Bobcats 116-115 in OT (AP)

The health of Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was the focus after the Sacramento Kings used a frantic finish to beat Charlotte. Wallace was knocked unconscious and had to be wheeled off on a stretcher. That the Kings got 22 points and 14 rebounds from Brad Miller and then overcame Miller's late turnover to edge the Bobcats 116-115 in overtime was an afterthought.

Kings extend Blazers' losing streak to 5 (AP)

Ron Artest scored 24 points, Francisco Garcia added 23, and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 105-94 victory Tuesday night over the Portland Trail Blazers. Travis Outlaw had 23 points for the flat Blazers, who lost their fifth straight. Sacramento was playing its first game without veteran Mike Bibby, who was traded over the weekend to the Atlanta Hawks for point guards...

Kings snap Jazz's 10-game win streak (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 27 points and the Sacramento Kings pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Utah 117-104 Friday night, ending the Jazz's 10-game winning streak. Ron Artest had 22 points and eight rebounds for Sacramento, which won four of five on its homestand. Brad Miller, who missed the previous game after cutting his right index finger on Sunday while washing the dishes, had 15 points and...

Artest, Martin lead Kings over Bulls (AP)

Ron Artest scored 28 points and Kevin Martin had 26 to help the Sacramento Kings to a 105-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Brad Miller had 22 points and 20 rebounds for the Kings, who have won three straight and are 22-24, the closest they've been to .500 since 10 games into the season.

Miller lifts Kings over Bobcats 105-91 (AP)

Brad Miller had 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 105-91 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Miller, who seems rejuvenated this season after struggling with injuries last season, shot 8-of-12 from the field and added five assists and three blocks for the Kings, who have won two straight.

Kings beat Magic 104-100, end home skid (AP)

Facing a fifth straight home loss, the injury-plagued Sacramento Kings responded by beating the NBA's best road team. John Salmons scored 21 points and Brad Miller had 20 to help the Kings hold off the Orlando Magic, 104-100 on Tuesday night. The win snapped a rare four-game losing streak for the Kings at friendly Arco Arena.

Wallace's late FT, block lifts Bulls (AP)

Ben Wallace was at the foul line with the score tied and just seconds to go. Overtime seemed inevitable. Standing at the line, the 41.9 percent free-throw shooter recognized that someone was likely to hit a game-winning shot, if not in regulation, then in overtime. "Why not me?" Wallace wondered. Wallace hit the first of two free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining and then blocked Brad Miller's jumper...

Kings overcome injuries, beat Knicks (AP)

No Ron Artest, no Kevin Martin, no Mike Bibby. And somehow, no contest. John Salmons scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings shook off more bad injury news Wednesday night to beat the New York Knicks 107-97, snapping a four-game losing streak. Artest had elbow surgery earlier in the day, leaving the Kings without perhaps their three best players.

Celts end 11-year drought in Sacramento (AP)

One dominating stretch in the second quarter turned out to be enough to carry the Boston Celtics to a win in their first West Coast game this season. Coach Doc Rivers knows his team will need to play more complete games to beat some of the elite Western Conference teams on the road. Paul Pierce scored 14 of his 16 points during a 33-5 second-quarter run that led the Celtics to their first win in...

Kleiza beats buzzer, Nuggets top Kings (AP)

Linas Kleiza recovered the ball in a scramble and hit a jumper just before the final buzzer sounded, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 106-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. The Kings kept giving Denver extra chances, like when Brad Miller bricked two free throws with 16.5 seconds left.

Salmons helps Kings beat slumping Nets (AP)

On the best scoring night of his eight-year NBA career, John Salmons' best move came when he gave the ball up. With New Jersey's defense collapsing on him in the closing seconds Tuesday night, Salmons drove the lane and kicked the ball out to teammate Francisco Garcia, who sank a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left that helped Sacramento beat the slumping Nets 106-101.

Kings finally get first road win (AP)

The short-handed Sacramento Kings finally got their elusive, long-awaited road win by going back to the basics: shooting, rebounding and passing. Brad Miller had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Mikki Moore tied his career-high with 24 points and the Kings became the final NBA team to win a road game with a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Iverson helps Nuggets beat Kings 101-97 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 23 points and Kenyon Martin had 20 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 101-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. John Salmons led the Kings with 25 points, and Beno Udrih added 24 for Sacramento, which lost for the second straight night.

Udrih burns Spurs as Kings win 112-99 (AP)

Beno Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Sacramento Kings snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak with a 112-99 victory against the Spurs on Monday night. Ron Artest added 20 points and Brad Miller had 17 points, 10 boards and seven assists.

Suns score 47 in first, rout Kings (AP)

Shawn Marion and Steve Nash led a 47-point first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 127-111 Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Marion, who finished with a season-high 25 points, scored 13 points in the opening period, while Nash, who wound up with 18 points and 15 assists, had 12 points and six assists as the Suns built a 47-38 lead and never...

Kings C Miller out Monday vs. Jazz (AP)
Sacramento's Brad Miller missed the Kings' game at Utah on Monday with a bruised right quadriceps. Miller did not dress, leaving the already shorthanded Kings without their leading rebounder against the Jazz. Forward Ron Artest was serving the final game of his seven-game league suspension after pleading no contest to a domestic violence charge.

Kings beat winless Timberwolves 100-93 (AP)

Kevin Martin had 29 points and Brad Miller added 12 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings 100-93 over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. John Salmons had 19 points and three steals for the Kings who were playing at home for the second night in a row. Al Jefferson had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Rashad McCants came off the bench to score 16 points for Minnesota in...

Kings' Theus gets first win (AP)

Francisco Garcia's timely 3-pointer saved the Sacramento Kings from what would have been quite the double whammy in their home opener. Garcia hit a go-ahead baseline 3 with 29 seconds to play, lifting Sacramento to a 104-98 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics and a win for new coach Reggie Theus in his Arco Arena debut.

Howard to be re-evaluated next week
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard is out with a sprained left wrist and will be re-evaluated next week. An MRI exam Wednesday revealed the sprain after Howard injured his wrist Tuesday night in the Mavericks' final preseason game, a 96-88 victory against Chicago. Howard will miss the first two games of the regular season anyway because of his suspension for an altercation with Sacramento center Brad Miller in an earlier preseason game.

Howard suspended after shoving Miller
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has been suspended for the first two games of the regular season for his involvement in an altercation with Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller, the NBA announced Friday.

Mavs' Howard suspended two games without pay
Josh Howard of the Mavericks has been suspended two games without pay for his involvement in an altercation with Kings center Brad Miller.

NBA suspends Josh Howard two games
Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks has been suspended two games without pay for his involvement in an altercation with Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. Howard escalated a situation involving Miller and Mavericks’ guard Devin Harris by running across the court, striking [...]

Mavs' Howard suspended 2 games for fight (AP)
Mavericks forward Josh Howard was suspended Friday for the first two games of the regular season, punishment for a fight with Sacramento center Brad Miller earlier in the week. Howard was ejected from an exhibition Tuesday against the Kings after delivering a forearm to the back of Miller's neck. He also pushed Miller, who had shoved Dallas guard Devin Harris to the ground.

Brad Miller, C - SAC
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