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Without Wade, Heat ease past Pistons, 98-75 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) James Jones had a big night for the Miami Heat, and coach Erik Spoelstra is going to have some big decisions soon.

Without Wade, Heat ease past Pistons, 98-75 (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James scored 26 points, Chris Bosh finished with 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Miami Heat steadily pulled away to beat the Detroit Pistons 98-75 on Sunday night. James Jones scored 18 on 6-for-8 shooting from 3-point range for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade for the 11th time this season.

Heat's Jones to defend 3-point title
Miami's James Jones will defend his title in the 3-point contest against a field that includes All-Stars Kevin Love and Joe Johnson and teammate Mario Chalmers.

Defending champ Jones, Love in 3-point contest
Miami's James Jones will defend his title in the 3-point contest against a field that includes All-Stars Kevin Love and Joe Johnson and teammate Mario Chalmers.

Heat's Jones to defend 3-point contest crown
Miami's James Jones will defend his title in the 3-point contest against a field that includes All-Stars Kevin Love and Joe Johnson and teammate Mario Chalmers.

Heat's Jones trying to be realistic during lockout
A month or so removed from being part of Miami's run to the NBA finals, James Jones already has been in the gym to begin the process of getting ready for next season.

Report: Heat's Jones to enter free agency
A person familiar with the situation says Miami Heat guard-forward James Jones has advised the team he won't exercise his player option and will become a free agent.

Report: Heat's Jones set to become free agent
A person familiar with the situation says Heat guard-forward James Jones has advised the team he won't exercise his player option and will become a free agent.

Heat take no chances during practice
Heat star Dwyane Wade and reserves Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller and James Jones were held out of contact portions of Sunday's practice.

Wade held out of contact at practice (AP)
Heat star Dwyane Wade and reserves Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller and James Jones were held out of contact portions of Sunday's practice. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says they all will practice fully Monday. Miami hosts Game 1 of the NBA finals against Dallas on Tuesday night. Spoelstra says the moves were given to ensure that everyone is "healthy going into this." The Heat spent time on...

2011 NBA playoffs: Fouls from Game 1 of Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series changed by NBA
After reviewing game film on Monday, the NBA changed the ruling on two of high-profile physical plays that Miami Heat forward James Jones was involved in during the second half of Miami's 99-90 Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Wade, Jones help Heat stifle Celts, take Game 1
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, James Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat struck first in their Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Boston Celtics 99-90 on Sunday.

Wade's 38 help Heat top Celts in Game 1 (AP)

Dwyane Wade knew his regular-season numbers against Boston were lacking. He also knew that wouldn't matter in the playoffs. And Game 1 -- which seemed more like Round 1 -- of what's already an emotionally charged series went to Wade and the Miami Heat. Wade scored 38 points on 14 of 21 shooting, James Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat beat the...

James, Wade lead Heat to rout of Kings (AP)

Potential trouble signs were everywhere for the Miami Heat. The first game back after the All-Star break. A bit of cross country-travel fatigue for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Looming big-time matchups with the Chicago Bulls and new-look New York Knicks. Not a problem. James scored 31 points, Wade added 23 and the Heat opened their post-All-Star schedule with an easy 117-97 win over the...

Miami's Jones wins 3-point shootout
Miami's James Jones held off Boston teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen to win his first 3-point shootout at All-Star Saturday.

James Jones signs deal to return to Miami Heat
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the team that bought out his contract last month.

Jones signs deal, sealing Miami return
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the team that bought out his contract last month.

Jones signs deal to complete Heat return (AP)
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the NBA team that bought out his contract last month. The South Florida native decided last week that he didn't want to play anywhere else, especially after Miami wildly reshaped its roster by adding LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and others while keeping Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem.

Report: James Jones re-signs with Heat for one season, $1 million
Free agent forward James Jones told the Miami Herald on Sunday he will rejoin the Miami Heat.

Heat waive Jones to free cap space
Forward James Jones has been waived by the Miami Heat, an expected move that provides the team with more money to spend during free agency.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Miami Heat waive James Jones, clear cap room for free agency
Forward James Jones has been waived by the Miami Heat, an expected move that provides the team with more money to spend during free agency.

2010 NBA free agents: Miami Heat working to buy out James Jones' deal
The Miami Heat were still desperately seeking salary cap room Thursday as the hours ticked down to the NBA draft.

Heat wrap up No. 5 seed with 2 OT win (AP)
Michael Beasley had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Mario Chalmers scored 15 points and the Miami Heat wrapped up the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the New Jersey Nets 94-86 in double overtime Wednesday night. The Nets became just the fifth team in NBA history to lose 70 games. Dorell Wright and James Jones each added 11 points for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade,...

Heat forward Jones (wrist) to miss three months
The Heat will be without forward James Jones for three months because of a ruptured tendon in his right wrist, adding to the team's injury woes.

Heat forward Jones out three months
The Miami Heat will be without forward James Jones for three months because of a ruptured tendon in his right wrist, adding to the team's injury woes. Jones, a Miami native, was signed as a free agent this summer to give the Heat a 3-point shooter the team lacked last season, when it stumbled to the NBA's worst record. He'd been slowed throughout camp because of a sprained wrist, but even this week, the team was hopeful his return would come in a matter of days.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/422969391" height="1" width="1"/

Heat sign F James Jones to 5-year deal (AP)
James Jones has signed a five-year contract with the Miami Heat, giving the swingman an opportunity to play for his hometown team starting next season. Jones, a South Florida native who played at the University of Miami, made 291 shots from 3-point range over the past three seasons while playing for Phoenix and Portland.

Reports: 3-point specialist Jones to sign with Heat
The Miami Heat were poised Wednesday to sign free agent forward and 3-point specialist James Jones, according to Florida media reports.

Blazers forward Jones to test free-agent market
Three-point specialist James Jones became a free agent after deciding not to exercise his contract option with the Trail Blazers.

Blazers assure at least a .500 season (AP)

Once the Trail Blazers assured themselves of at least a .500 season with a victory in their home finale, Jarrett Jack dressed uncharacteristically in a slick suit and donned sunglasses in the locker room. "He was supposed to get dressed up, too," Jarrett Jack said motioning at guard Brandon Roy, casual in jeans, as his other teammates chided him.

Aldridge, Roy power Blazers past Wolves (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, Brandon Roy had 25 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-96 Saturday night to sweep the season series. Travis Outlaw broke out of four-game slump with 17 points and James Jones added 13 for the Blazers, who hung on to their dwindling playoff hopes, winning the first game on a three-game homestand.

Blazers sharpshooter Jones to miss 3-5 weeks
Trail Blazers 3-point specialist James Jones will be sidelined for three to five weeks because of a sore left knee, the team announced.

Blazers bounce back, roll by Nets 99-73 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their 18th win in the last 20 games with a 99-73 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Portland never trailed and got contributions from up and down the lineup. Brandon Roy scored 16 points, Jarrett Jack had 15, Travis Outlaw 13 and James Jones 10.

Mourners remember Marbury's father
A standing-room-only crowd packed the funeral for Stephon Marbury's father on Thursday, including famous basketball players and residents who considered "Mr. Don" Marbury the mayor of their close-knit, hardscrabble Brooklyn neighborhood. "Everyone knew him and loved him," said James Jones, 40, a construction worker who grew up playing ball with the Marbury family. "His mannerisms drew you to him." "He loved the kids. The place where we played, we called 'The Garden.

Knicks, Brooklyn mourn Marbury's father (AP)
A standing-room-only crowd packed the funeral for Stephon Marbury's father on Thursday, including famous basketball players and residents who considered "Mr. Don" Marbury the mayor of their close-knit, hardscrabble Brooklyn neighborhood. "Everyone knew him and loved him," said James Jones, 40, a construction worker who grew up playing ball with the Marbury family.

Spurs' Duncan leaves game against Portland
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan left the court Sunday in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers with an apparent knee injury. Duncan got caught up with Portland's James Jones and fell to the floor near the Spurs' basket with 7:40 left in the half. He was clutching his knee and had to be helped off the floor by two of his teammates. The Spurs were leading 34-28 at the time.

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