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Bucks take care of Pistons 113-97 (Yahoo! Sports)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Drew Gooden scored 26 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away from the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter for a much-needed 113-97 win Friday night.

Gooden has triple-double, Bucks top Cavs (Yahoo! Sports)

After his first triple-double a little more than a year ago, Drew Gooden jokingly referred to himself as "Tragic Johnson." The 6-foot-10 forward was just a bit more boastful this time around, proudly proclaiming that when he plays basketball in the summer, he's usually the point guard.

Gooden's triple-double lifts Bucks past Cavaliers
Drew Gooden had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 on Wednesday night.

Jennings has 34 points to lead Bucks past Nets (Yahoo! Sports)

Brandon Jennings has 34 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks posted their third straight win with a 105-99 decision over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Drew Gooden added 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as the Bucks rallied from an early 12-point deficit to beat New Jersey for the 10th straight time.

Ilyasova scores 31 points as Bucks beat Raptors (Yahoo! Sports)

Ersan Ilyasova refused to stop, no matter how weary he was in the fourth quarter. Ilyasova had 31 points and 12 rebounds in a career-high 44 minutes, Drew Gooden added 21 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks beat Toronto 105-99 on Sunday night, their sixth straight victory over the Raptors. With the Bucks down to just 10 healthy players, Ilyasova didn't get much time to take a breather...

Bucks bounce Raptors for sixth straight time
Ersan Ilyasova had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Drew Gooden added 21 points and the short-handed Bucks beat Toronto 105-99 on Sunday night, their sixth straight victory over the Raptors.



Howard helps Magic finish sweep of Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Dwight Howard had 28 points and 14 rebounds to lead six Magic players in double figures, and Orlando beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-98 on Saturday night.

Radmanovic, Hawks rally past Bucks, 99-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) Vladimir Radmanovic made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks rallied in the final period to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-94 on Friday night.

Delfino's 25 help Bucks end 3-game skid (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored a season-high 25 points against his former team, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Wednesday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 16 of his 18 points in the second quarter and Stephen Jackson had 17 as the Bucks won for the seventh time in eight games against Toronto.

Bucks clip Raptors as Delfino burns ex-mates
Carlos Delfino scored a season-high 25 points against his former team, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Wednesday night.

Nash's late layup on birthday lifts Suns (AP)

What a way for Steve Nash to celebrate his 38th birthday. It wasn't a bad homecoming for Michael Redd, either. Nash hit a driving layup to give Phoenix the lead with 5 seconds left and Redd scored 14 points in his first game against his former team as the Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-105 on Tuesday.

Knight's 26 help Pistons end 7-game skid (AP)

Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks on Friday night. Knight, who was outscored 21-0 by Jennings in a loss at Milwaukee on Monday, helped the Pistons build a 15-point lead in the third quarter.

Bucks roll past skidding Pistons 103-82 (AP)

Brandon Jennings had 21 points, reserve Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 20 on 8-of-10 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 103-82 victory over the skidding Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Drew Gooden shot 7 of 9 and scored 16 points for Milwaukee, including 10 straight early in the third quarter during a decisive 12-2 run to open the second half.

Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
With yet another unfortunate injury to Andrew Bogut, Drew Gooden gets yet another shot to deliver for Fantasy owners. Our Chris Towers shares his top choices for the week ahead in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Undermanned Bucks keep Lakers struggling
Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Bucks drop Lakers to 1-7 on road (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season. Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.

Balanced attack lifts Bucks over Lakers
Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Jennings' 36 key Bucks to first road win (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 36 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks won on the road for the first time this season by beating the New York Knicks 100-86 Friday night. The Bucks won for the sixth time in their last seven trips to New York, where they played better than a Knicks team that has lost five straight overall and heard frequent boos after turning the ball over or missing shots right...

Kings C Hayes dislocates left shoulder (AP)
Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes has dislocated his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely. Hayes extended his left arm and fouled Milwaukee center Drew Gooden in the second quarter Thursday night. His arm seemed to get tangled with Gooden and his shoulder popped out. Hayes lay on the floor writhing in pain for a few minutes, the arena falling so silent that his screams could be heard from...

Bucks' Drew Gooden suspended 1 game
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will miss Milwaukee's first home game for his flagrant foul in the season opener.

Leuer helps Bucks hold off Timberwolves (AP)

Rookie Jon Leuer converted a three-point play with 1:17 left, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 98-95 victory in their home opener Tuesday night. Brandon Jennings scored 24 points and Stephen Jackson added 16 for the Bucks, who were playing without forward Drew Gooden because of a suspension and several other key players because of injuries.

Bucks' Gooden suspended 1 game for flagrant 2
Milwaukee Bucks is seeking to win its home opener for the eighth time in nine seasons but will have to face the Minnesota Timberwolves without Drew Gooden.

Bucks F Gooden suspended 1 game for foul (AP)
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will miss Milwaukee's first home game for his flagrant foul in the season opener. The NBA said Tuesday that Gooden had been suspended without pay for that night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gooden was ejected late in the third quarter Monday for clocking Gerald Henderson in the head with his arm as the Bobcats guard attempted to make a driving layup...

Bucks' Gooden hits Henderson in head, ejected
Milwaukee forward Drew Gooden was ejected from the Bucks' game against the Bobcats in the third quarter Monday night after a flagrant foul.

Rubio participates in charity game (AP)
Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio still managed to get his first taste of NBA-caliber competition during the lockout. Rubio played Sunday night in the Drew Gooden Make-A-Wish Charity Game at the Cow Palace. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard showed off passing skills, a nice long-range shot and even some humor during the game that raised $10,000 for Gooden's favorite cause.

Bucks' Gooden has first triple-double
Even after his first career triple-double, Milwaukee Bucks big man Drew Gooden knows he'll never be mistaken for Magic Johnson.

Gooden's 1st triple-double gets Bucks past Cavs
Drew Gooden had his first career triple-double and John Salmons scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-101 on Saturday.

Gooden's triple-double lifts Bucks (AP)

Drew Gooden had his first career triple-double and John Salmons scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-101 on Saturday. Gooden had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for the Bucks, hitting double-digits in all three stat categories in the middle of the third quarter.

Pacers push Bucks to edge of elimination (AP)

Danny Granger scored 17 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Milwaukee 89-88 on Friday night, solidifying their playoff position while pushing the Bucks to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference race. The Bucks trailed the entire second half but could have won in the closing seconds, when Drew Gooden missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Bucks hand Raptors fifth straight loss (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, Andrew Bogut and Drew Gooden both had double-doubles and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 104-98 on Wednesday night. Gooden had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Bogut had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, who had lost three of their previous four games.

Bucks PF Gooden returns vs. Kings (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden is active for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings for the first time in six weeks because of left foot plantar fasciitis. Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is expected to return from the same injury Friday. Both players have been treated by a Los Angeles-based orthopedic specialist.

Bucks' skid in Phoenix extends to 23 (AP)

Marcin Gortat had 19 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns beat icy Milwaukee 92-77 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' 23rd consecutive loss in Phoenix. The depleted Bucks, with Andrew Bogut a game-time scratch because of a bruised knee and Drew Gooden out four to six weeks for foot surgery, shot a season-low 31 percent and had to heat up in the fourth quarter to get the number that high.

Drew Gooden of Milwaukee Bucks out 4-6 weeks with foot issues
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will be sidelined four to six weeks because of lingering problems with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Bucks' Gooden out with foot injury
Bucks forward Drew Gooden will be sidelined four to six weeks because of lingering problems with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Hawks' Horford, Williams set to return (AP)
Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew says Al Horford and Marvin Williams are back from their injuries. Horford missed two games with a sprained right ankle, while Williams had a back bruise that cost him 11 games. Drew says both will play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee, meanwhile, is still missing Brandon Jennings (left foot surgery), John Salmons (right hip) and Drew Gooden (left...

Bucks sign G Temple to 10-day contract (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract. The 24-year-old Temple has appeared in 30 games with San Antonio, Houston and Sacramento over the last two seasons, averaging 4.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in a little under 12 minutes. The Bucks have struggled with injuries to starters Brandon Jennings (left foot), John Salmons (right hip) and Drew Gooden (left foot).

Williams' 25, late 3 lift 76ers by Bucks (AP)

Lou Williams hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-94 on Friday night. The Sixers blew a 15-point lead and were on the brink of losing their third straight game as they make a push for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Magic hold on for seventh straight win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 97-87 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Milwaukee lost for the seventh time in 10 games, trudging on without three of its five top scorers in guard Brandon Jennings (broken left foot), guard Carlos Delfino (concussion-like symptoms) and forward Drew Gooden (plantar...

Milwaukee Bucks' Drew Gooden returns to lineup
Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden was back on the active list Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous five games with a foot problem.

Milwaukee Bucks play on without Andrew Bogut, Carlos Delfino and Drew Gooden
The Milwaukee Bucks will again be without three key players, as center Andrew Bogut and small forward Carlos Delfino did not make the road trip and power forward Drew Gooden was ruled out Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a foot injury.

Bogut, Delfino, Gooden out for Bucks (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks will again be without three key players, as center Andrew Bogut and small forward Carlos Delfino did not make the road trip and power forward Drew Gooden was ruled out Monday night against the Utah Jazz because of a foot injury. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said forward Corey Maggette was sick most of the day with flu symptoms but was intending to play.

Bucks beat cold-shooting Warriors 79-72 (AP)

John Salmons scored a season-high 26 points, including a basket with 50.8 seconds left to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 79-72 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Brandon Jennings added 19 points and Drew Gooden scored 16 as Milwaukee reached .500 for the first time this season. Monta Ellis led the Warriors with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their season-lowest...

Jennings, Bucks find offense to clobber Knicks
Brandon Jennings scored 19 points, Drew Gooden added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks broke out of an early season shooting slump to beat the New York Knicks 107-80 on Tuesday night.

Bucks end offensive slump, rip Knicks (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 19 points, Drew Gooden added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks broke out of an early season shooting slump to beat the New York Knicks 107-80 on Tuesday night. The Bucks (3-5) used 68 percent shooting in the first quarter to grab the lead and never trailed in defeating the Knicks (3-4) for the fourth straight time.

Grizzlies improve to 6-0 in preseason (AP)

Rudy Gay had 17 points and nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies improved to 6-0 in preseason play with a 91-77 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Mike Conley and Darrell Arthur added 14 points, and Marc Gasol had 10 points for Memphis. Drew Gooden led the Bucks (3-2 )with 13 points, while Chris Douglas-Roberts and Brandon Jennings added 12 points each.

2010 NBA free agents: John Salmons, Drew Gooden officially introduced by Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks formally introduced free agents John Salmons and Drew Gooden on Thursday after agreeing to deals with both players last week.

Sources: Drew Gooden to sign 5-year deal with Bucks
Drew Gooden is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks for a five-year, $32 million deal, two league sources told ESPN's Ric Bucher.

Bucks agree to $32M deal with PF Gooden (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent Stu Lash tells The Associated Press that Gooden agreed Thursday to sign with the Bucks for the mid-level exception. Gooden is represented by Lash and Dan Fegan of Lagardere-Unlimited.

Mavs F Nowitzki ejected for arguing call (AP)
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki was ejected with 9:16 left in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, drawing a quick pair of technical fouls from official Bill Kennedy for complaining about a foul call. Nowitzki was whistled for grabbing Clippers forward Drew Gooden.

Clippers end 8-game skid, cool off Bucks (AP)
Chris Kaman had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped an eight-game losing streak, recovering after squandering a big second-half lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-93 on Wednesday night. Drew Gooden added 16 points and 11 rebounds, Baron Davis had 14 points and seven assists, and Eric Gordon had 14 points for the Clippers, 5-15 since Kim Hughes took over as interim...

Okur, Boozer lead Jazz past Clippers (AP)

After a quarter of looking like the weary team that had a late night traveling after a game, the Utah Jazz appeared much more like a Western Conference contender for the next three. The Jazz recovered from another slow start and rolled over the Los Angeles Clippers 107-85 on Saturday night, giving Utah its 40th win of the season in a vital home game that was sandwiched in between road trips.

Gordon's big 4th gets Clippers by Jazz (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers nearly blew a 17-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes before beating the Utah Jazz 108-104 on Monday night. Every Clippers starter reached double figures before the third quarter ended. Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds, helping Los Angeles end a six-game losing streak against the Jazz.

Butler, Kaman lift Clippers over Bobcats (AP)

The Clippers became the latest in a series of teams the Charlotte Bobcats thought they should have beaten and didn't. Rasual Butler scored 20 points and Chris Kaman had 18 points and 13 rebounds for Los Angeles on Monday night in a 98-94 victory that ended their four-game losing streak against the Bobcats.

Cavs acquire F Jamison from Wizards (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade that sent Drew Gooden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Washington received Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir Preldzic, who was selected in the second round of last year's draft from Cleveland.

Mavs get Butler, Haywood from Wizards (AP)
The Mavericks have traded forward Josh Howard and Drew Gooden to the Washington Wizards in a seven-play deal that sends Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks. Howard was in his seventh season with Dallas, a span filled with promise and disappointment since being the 29th overall pick in 2003.

Terry scores 36, lifts Mavs by Warriors (AP)

Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. Josh Howard and Drew Gooden also had season bests with 25 and 24 points respectively for the Mavericks. Jason Kidd added 17 points and 12 assists.

Williams helps Jazz push win streak to 6 (AP)

Deron Williams had 18 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz increased their longest winning streak of the season to six by beating the Dallas Mavericks 104-92 on Monday night. The Jazz held the Mavericks scoreless for more than three minutes during an 11-2 run that put Utah in control in the fourth quarter and handed Dallas its first three-game losing streak of the season.

Mavs get biggest win, rout Knicks 128-78 (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks rolled to the biggest win in franchise history, ignoring the absence of two starters to crush the New York Knicks 128-78 on Sunday. Drew Gooden stepped into the lineup with 15 points and 18 rebounds, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry each scored 20 points, and the Mavericks put on a shooting clinic in beating the Knicks for the eighth straight time.

Dallas Mavericks' Josh Howard, Tim Thomas are iffy for game vs. LA Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks are unsure if Josh Howard or Tim Thomas will play vs. the L.A. Lakers, but Drew Gooden will return.

Dallas Mavericks forwards Josh Howard, Drew Gooden out vs. Utah Jazz
Mavericks forwards Josh Howard and Drew Gooden were out with injuries Saturday night against the Jazz.

Mavericks defeat Billups-less Nuggets (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the game, lifting the Mavericks to a 104-96 win Sunday night over a Denver Nuggets squad missing All-Star guard Chauncey Billups. Dallas handed the league's best home team a rare loss as the Nuggets fell to 13-2 at the Pepsi Center.

Howard returns, leads Mavericks by Suns (AP)

Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Howard missed the first five games of the season recovering from the surgery, then lasted just 2 1/2 games.

Mavs snap Pistons' 3-game win streak (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games. Drew Gooden had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion also had 11 points, and Jason Kidd added 10 points and seven assists for the Mavericks.

Source denies Dallas Mavericks' Drew Gooden made offensive comments
A team source denied accusations that Dallas Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden used a homosexual slur to insult a couple of Los Angeles Clippers fans Saturday night.

Drew Gooden likely won't play for Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday
Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden likely won't play Tuesday vs. Utah.

Nowitzki ejected in Mavericks' win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd both added 14 points for the Mavericks (5-2) and Drew Gooden added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Terry scores 10 of 21 in 3rd as Mavs win (AP)

Jason Terry scored 10 of his 21 points during a decisive third-quarter run, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to a 113-88 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Drew Gooden added 16 points, Dirk Nowitzki had 15 and Kris Humphries contributed 14 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks (3-1).

Wizards C Haywood leaves with sprained right ankle
Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game. Haywood was helped up by teammates and stayed in the game, playing for another 5 1/2 minutes. He had four points and five rebounds and missed all six of his free throw attempts.

Wizards C Haywood sprains right ankle (AP)
Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game.

Wolves sign C Hollins to offer sheet (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet and seem likely to get him. The Dallas Mavericks have seven days to match the offer, but they don't have much need for a third- or fourth-string center. The Mavs signed Drew Gooden last week and are counting on him to back up starter Erick Dampier.

Dallas Mavericks make it official, sign Drew Gooden
The Dallas Mavericks signed Drew Gooden and expect him to back up Dirk Nowitzki at power forward and play alongside him at center.

Mavericks reach agreement with F Gooden (AP)
A source close to the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Drew Gooden. The source, who did not wish to be identified because a contract hasn't been signed yet, said Monday that the deal is "verbally done." Gooden said on his Twitter page Monday that he had three deciding factors in his decision to join...

Sources: Drew Gooden agrees to sign with the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are making use of some of the money they got back when Orlando matched their offer sheet earlier this month to restricted free agent Marcin Gortat by signing unrestricted free agent Drew Gooden.

Report: Mavs sign veteran F Gooden to deal
Drew Gooden spent the 2008-09 season on three different NBA teams.

Hawks Fs Horford, Williams out vs. Bulls (AP)
Drew Gooden was sidelined for Chicago's game against Atlanta with a strained left groin, and the Hawks were again without injured forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams on Tuesday. It's the second time in the past week that Gooden has missed a game because of the groin problem. The forward also missed eight games recently with a sprained right ankle.

Thunder dominate OT, beat Bulls 109-98 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Nick Collison added a season-high 21, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 109-98 in overtime on Saturday night. Trailing by seven midway through the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City had a chance to win it at the end of regulation. But with the score tied at 94, Durant a missed jumper from the top of the key, and Russell Westbrook missed a...

Bulls' Gooden out 7-10 days with ankle injury
The Bulls estimate that forward Drew Gooden will miss seven to 10 days with a sprained right ankle.

Hughes' late 3 lifts Bulls over Knicks (AP)
Larry Hughes hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55 seconds to go Tuesday night and the Chicago Bulls rallied in the fourth quarter for a 105-100 victory over the New York Knicks. Drew Gooden led the Bulls with a season-high 22 points and 16 rebounds. Ben Gordon, who tied the game at 97 with a 3-pointer, added 17 points and Hughes had 16.

Bulls top 76ers to end road trip 3-4 (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 21 points, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an early deficit for a 103-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, contributed 18 points and 10 assists. Reserve Larry Hughes had 16 points for the Bulls (8-9), who won for only the third time in 10 games on the road.

Rose scores 23 in 2nd half to lead Bulls (AP)

Larry Hughes made five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and rookie Derrick Rose scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half of the Chicago Bulls' 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Drew Gooden had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Bulls, who won for the first time on their brutal seven-game trip stretching from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Suns rest Shaq in 100-83 loss to Bulls (AP)

Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night. The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season.

Rookie Rose solid in debut as Bulls win (AP)

Derrick Rose elicited oohs, aahs ... and groans. Luol Deng and Ben Gordon provided enough big shots to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 108-95 victory over former coach Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks in the season-opener Tuesday. Deng scored 21 points and Gordon added 18 to offset Michael Redd's 30. Rose, the No.

Bulls shut down Gooden (ab strain) for rest of year
Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said.

Bulls F Gooden to miss rest of season (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. Gooden missed his seventh straight game when the Bulls hosted Cleveland on Friday and will not be available for the final three against Orlando, Milwaukee and Toronto.

Gooden helps Bulls hold off Hawks 103-94 (AP)

Drew Gooden scored a season-high 31 points and matched a season best with 16 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls held on in the fourth quarter for a 103-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls, one of several teams chasing the Hawks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, led by 12 after three quarters before Atlanta rallied within two with just more than six minutes...

Bulls survive sluggish 3rd, beat Nets (AP)

Luol Deng scored 20 points, and Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls built a big halftime lead, survived a sluggish third quarter and pulled away for a 112-96 victory over the New Jersey Nets. New Jersey whittled a 24-point halftime deficit to nine early in the fourth quarter, but the Bulls didn't falter.

Bulls end Jazz's 5-game winning streak (AP)

Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat Utah 108-96 on Tuesday night to snap the Jazz's five-game winning streak. Gordon hit several key 3-pointers, including two late in the third and one midway through the fourth after the Jazz pulled within 10.

Bulls hand Grizzlies ninth loss in a row (AP)

Drew Gooden and Luol Deng scored 21 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls beat Memphis 112-97 on Tuesday night to extend the Grizzlies' losing streak to nine games. Gooden had his best game since the Bulls acquired him and Larry Hughes from Cleveland in the three-team trade that sent Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers.

Hughes' 29 lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the new-look Chicago Bulls to a 113-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Luol Deng finished with 16 points and Ben Gordon scored 15 for the Bulls (23-34), who won for the first time since acquiring Hughes and Gooden from Cleveland on Feb.

McGrady helps Rockets win 12th in a row (AP)

Bobby Jackson was lauded for his ability to be a spark off the bench when he was traded to Houston last week. In his first game with the Rockets, the point guard delivered. Jackson scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and helped Houston to its 12th straight win, a 110-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Ginobili's 46 lift Spurs over Cavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili is planning a trip to Las Vegas during this weekend's NBA All-Star break. Alert the roulette wheels, blackjack tables and pit bosses. Watch out. This guy's on a serious roll. Ginobili made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 46 points as the San Antonio Spurs, back on the floor where they won the NBA title last season, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105 on...

Hughes' 40 help Cavs beat Magic 118-111 (AP)

Larry Hughes scored a season-high 40 points and LeBron James added 29 and 10 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Monday night. Hughes scored 23 in the third quarter on 6-for-7 shooting, including two 3-pointers and an assortment of drives and jumpers. He hit 9 of 10 free throws in the period.

Cavaliers F Gooden makes trip to Houston (AP)
Cavaliers starting forward Drew Gooden traveled with his teammates to Houston on Wednesday, one day after straining his right groin during the third quarter of a win over Boston. Gooden, who injured himself on a putback dunk in the Cavs' 114-113 win, underwent an MRI that confirmed the injury. Gooden was held out of a light workout before the team departed for Thursday night's game against the...

Sonics hold off LeBron-less Cavs 101-95 (AP)

LeBron James slapped the ball from Seattle rookie Kevin Durant's hands and quickly flipped up a 3-pointer. The halftime shot was the extent of James' action Thursday night. Relegated to the bench while nursing a sprained right ankle, James was a spectator, watching his rookie friend make key plays in the closing moments to help Seattle avoid blowing a huge lead.

Cavs beat Blazers on LeBron's late layup (AP)

LeBron James' reverse layup with less than a second left gave Cleveland an 84-83 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, the Cavaliers' fifth straight win on the road. Portland led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but the Cavaliers closed in as time ran down. James, who had 37 points and 14 rebounds, hit three consecutive 3-pointers to tie it 81 with 2:26 left.

Cavs hand Heat 14th straight loss, 97-90 (AP)

LeBron James' run of futility in South Florida is over. The misfortune of the Miami Heat continues. James scored 28 points and added five assists assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Heat 97-90 Monday night -- his first win in nine career trips to Miami and enough to send the 2006 NBA champions to their 14th straight loss, the second-worst slide in franchise history.

James' 36 rally Cavs past Hawks 98-94 (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes, whose shooting woes have been an ongoing problem for Cleveland, made a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 on Wednesday night. James, who just celebrated birthday No. 23 -- to match his uniform number -- began the new year with another dominating performance, but one that...

James' 25 help struggling Cavs by Heat (AP)

LeBron James' helpers showed up on Christmas. James scored 25 points, Drew Gooden 18, Daniel Gibson 16 and Cleveland's defense arrived in time for the holiday, sparking the struggling Cavaliers to a 96-82 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. James, who left Quicken Loans Arena in disgust following an embarrassing loss to Golden State on Sunday, added 12 assists and outshined fellow superstar and...

Surging 76ers get past struggling Cavs (AP)

Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points apiece to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 92-86 victory over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. After Damon Jones' 3-pointer gave the Cavaliers a 75-74 lead with 7:57 to play, four points by Iguodala, including a 3, and baskets by Miller and Samuel Dalembert provided an 8-0 run that gave Philadelphia the lead for good.

James' 38 lifts Cavs past Celtics in OT (AP)

LeBron James handed the Celtics' Big 3 loss No. 2. Cleveland's superstar scored 38 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer and all six free throws in overtime as the Cavaliers won their fourth straight, 109-104 over Boston and its heralded trio. James, playing the best ball of his career, scored 11 points in OT as the defending Eastern Conference champions dropped the Celtics to 11-2 with one of their...

James' fourth triple-double powers Cavs (AP)

LeBron James had his fourth triple-double of the season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 111-106 Sunday for their third straight win. James, the league's leading scorer, finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It was the 14th triple-double of his career. Drew Gooden had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Sasha Pavlovic added 22 points and five assists for the Cavaliers...

James' triple-double leads Cavaliers (AP)

LeBron James scored 37 points Saturday as part of his third triple-double of the season to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 111-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors. James, who scored six points in the final minute to seal the win, had 12 rebounds and 12 assists for the 13th triple-double of his career.

James scores 45, Cavs beat Wolves 97-86 (AP)

LeBron James is making this difficult game look oh so easy. Barely breaking a sweat, James had 45 points, eight rebounds and five assists to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Despite playing the second game of a back-to-back, James topped 40 points for the second time in the past three games and Drew Gooden added 17 points and nine...

Howard scores 35, Magic edge Cavaliers (AP)

Dwight Howard matched a career high with 35 points and Orlando's Hedo Turkoglu tied up LeBron James for a jump ball in the final second of overtime to help the Magic remain unbeaten on the road with a 117-116 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Howard, who couldn't be stopped down low, was fouled by Drew Gooden and made two free throws with 5.8 seconds left.

Cavs down Clips behind Ilgauskas, LeBron
Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 25 points, LeBron James added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-95 on Sunday night. Drew Gooden added 18 points and 17 rebounds for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who needed a fourth-quarter spurt after blowing leads of 11 and 13 points in the game. Sam Cassell scored 28 points for the Clippers, who lost their second in a row after opening the season 4-0.

Ilgauskas, James get Cavs past Clippers (AP)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 25 points, LeBron James added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-95 on Sunday night. Drew Gooden added 18 points and 17 rebounds for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who needed a fourth-quarter spurt after blowing leads of 11 and 13 points in the game.

Williams' late layup lifts Jazz by Cavs (AP)

Deron Williams made a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, and the Utah Jazz overcame LeBron James' triple-double and tying 3-pointer in a 103-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Paul Millsap scored a career-high 24 points for the Jazz, who needed Williams to save them by driving the length of the court after James tied the score at...

Drew Gooden, F - CLE
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